Humberside Police force at 'breaking point'
HullCoin 'Local digital currency' in lottery bid
Hull woman honoured for WW2 Land Army role
Updates on Friday 7 July 2017
Packaging company Mondi has confirmed there may be job losses at its site in Scunthorpe.
Image source, GoogleThe firm is proposing to make 60 redundancies at the site, where 140 people currently work.
The changes are designed to streamline operations and improve customer service, according to the company.
It says it's currently consulting workers and unions about the changes.
HullCoins would be earned by doing good for the community and used to get a discount on shops and services.
Read MoreAn 85-year-old woman had her purse stolen in the middle of the day in Grimsby town centre.
Image source, Humberside PoliceA man spoke to the woman before taking her purse, containing cash, from her handbag and making off.
The incident happened on Tuesday at about 12:35 on Freeman Street and police would like to speak to the man pictured.
A 92-year-old woman from Hull will be honoured for the role she played in the Second World War - as part of a national event being held later today.
Iris Newbold was part of the Women's Land Army and worked on farms during the conflict:
The Police and Crime commissioner for Humberside Police (pictured) says the force is reaching breaking point and extra investment is needed after a 20% increase in calls to 999.
In a statement, the government says it has protected overall police spending in real terms since the Spending Review in 2015 and this year Humberside Police is receiving £2m more direct resource funding than in 2015/16.
Quote MessageThere has to be a realisation that with growing demand there is a limit to where efficiency can take us and... if there's demand now, it needs to be resourced now. The police service at the moment is stretched to the point of breaking."
Keith Hunter, Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner
Ben Horrigan
Digital Video Producer
Kofi Smiles takes you through what's happening over the next week in the City of Culture:
Some of you managed to snap great pictures of the lightning last night.
Here are a couple taken in Scunthorpe by BBC Weather Watchers The Mews and JoJo:
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
A calmer day today, mostly dry but chances of light rain showers.
Here's my full forecast:
There's slow traffic on the A1105 Anlaby Road eastbound between Walton Street and Arnold Street after a severe accident.
The accident happened during the early hours of this morning outside the KCOM stadium and the road was closed from around 01:00 until 07:40.
Caroline Brockelbank
BBC Local Live
Good morning, I'm Caroline and I'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates from across the area throughout the day.
It looks like we could be in for a lovely day, thanks to one of our Weather Watchersfor sending in this picture from Harswell this morning:
Image source, Dip check from Yorkshire/Weather WatchersIf you've got anything you want to talk about please get in touch and let us know what's happening where you are, by email, Facebook, external or Twitter, external.
The new plant will turn household waste into electricity to power more than 40,000 homes in Hull.
Read MoreCaroline Brockelbank
BBC Local Live
That's all from me today, but we're back tomorrow morning from 08:00.
Your news, sport and weather updates will continue through the evening.
Before I go, let's have a look at five things we didn't know when we woke up this morning:
And it's been an unusual day weather wise with cloud and sun and some rain expected too. The sun did break free at one point as you can tell from this picture taken at Far Ings Nature Reserve in Barton upon Humber:
Image source, Dimplayer / Weather WatchersJamie Reed, 26, was assessed four days before killing Robert McNeill, jury hears.
Read MoreCCTV cameras are being installed in some taxis in a new pilot scheme by East Riding Council.
Image source, ThinkstockIt's hoped the cameras will protect both passengers and drivers with 61 taxis being fitted with them so far.
The scheme is specifically targeting people who work between 01:00 and 04:00 and the council say they've had a positive response so far.
BBC Sport
France's Gael Monfils ended the hopes of British number two Kyle Edmund with a straight-set win on Centre Court.
Monfils, the 15th seed, won 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 6-4 to reach the third round - and leave Britain with four players in the last 32 of the singles.
Image source, Getty Images
BBC Radio Humberside
Earlier this week BBC Radio Humberside launched a portion of Hull's pattie and chips into space but we've just seen some footage which shows we've lost a chip:
Lara King
North East Lincolnshire reporter
Hospital employees from Grimsby past and present are coming together for an event to raise money for charity today.
Image source, GoogleA reunion is open to former employees of old hospitals from the area, as well as current staff from the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital.
It's taking place at the Beachcomber holiday park (pictured) to raise money for St Andrews Hospice.
Lara King
North East Lincolnshire reporter
The community group that wants to run Grimsby Ice Rink is now advertising for staff.
Grimsby Ice Rink Community will find out next month if their business plan to take over the rink is good enough for North East Lincolnshire Council which can't afford to run it anymore.
Ahead of that decision they've advertised for staff to work at the rink:
Image source, Grimsby Ice Rink Community / FacebookLara King
North East Lincolnshire reporter
Five possible stop-over sites for travellers are likely to be discounted by North East Lincolnshire Council.
The council were considering the sites, a legal requirement, but they've told us they do not consider them suitable.
They've told BBC Radio Humberside they'll be drawing up a new list soon which will go out to consultation.
People will get the chance later to find out what action is being taken , externalto get the trust which runs hospitals in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole out of special measures.
Image source, GoogleThe Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust was told it needed to improve its quality of care and its finances in the spring.
A public meeting is being held tonight at Grimsby Town Hall (pictured) from 18:00.
