Summary

  • Former school in Brough to be demolished

  • Royal Ballet tickets sold out for Hull performance

  • UK Pride comes to Hull tomorrow

  • Calls to scrap Humber Bridge tolls

  • Updates on Friday 21 July 2017

Live Reporting

Gill Sennett

  1. Council to double amount of accessible toilets in Hull city centre

    Hayley Ritchie
    BBC Local Live

    Hull City Council has announced plans to more than double the number of changing places facilities in the city.

    Changing Places requirementsBBC, AVESO LTD

    They're disabled toilets fitted with extra space and specialised equipment, including an adjustable changing bench.

    There are currently four in the city centre - with at least seven more expected to be rolled out across the area by next year.

  2. Rainbow police cars unveiled

    David Harrison
    BBC Radio Humberside

    Humberside Police have unveiled two new police cars in Queen Victoria Square today, which when parked side by side, form a rainbow - a symbol of LGBT Pride.

    Police cars

    It’s all part of the of the City of Culture’s Challenge Hull initiative, which invites organisations to set weekly challenges for people to take part in and share on social media with the hashtag #ChallengeHull.

    The challenge for this week was set by Pride in Hull to ‘make a rainbow.’

    The first UK national Pride event takes place in Hull on 22 July.

    Police cars with Pride in Hull team

  3. Cyclist dies after being hit by a lorry

    Kate Sweeting
    Reporter, BBC Look North

    A cyclist has died after being hit by a lorry on Hessle Road in Hull this morning.

    The incident happen in the west of the city at around 07:30, which meant both sides of the road had to be closed.

    Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses

  4. Restored Rank House receives grade II listing

    James Piekos
    Reporter, BBC Hull and East Yorkshire

    Once upon a time it was a run down ramshackle mess in danger of being demolished - today the birthplace of J Arthur Rank is being recognised as a important building to our heritage 'nationwide' after receiving listed building status - alongside the Humber Bridge and the birthplace of Phillip Larkin.

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  5. Grimsby sign striker Cardwell

    League Two side Grimsby Town sign striker Harry Cardwell on a two-year contract after he is released by Reading.

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  6. 'It's OK to talk about cancer' - Macmillan team visit East Yorkshire

    Hayley Ritchie
    BBC Local Live

    A cancer support charity is urging people with worries about cancer to make the most of their mobile service while it's in East Yorkshire.

    Macmillan bus and teamMacmillan Cancer Support

    Macmillan is offering free advice across the region over the next few days.

    The service will be on King Street in Bridlington today and Beverley Market Place on Tuesday - before appearing at Driffield Show on Wednesday.

    Staff will give advice to anyone with concerns about cancer, and specialist advice about sun safety will be available.

    We’re there for anyone with any worries or concerns, no matter what type of cancer. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, are going through treatment or are living beyond cancer, feel free to pay us a visit."

    Caroline Kipling, Macmillan Information and Support Specialist

  7. The headlines this morning

    Caroline Brockelbank
    BBC Radio Humberside

    The latest headlines from the Hull newsroom this morning include...

    • A shop in East Yorkshire is fundraising so they can give free mastectomy bras to women who need them

  8. Bridlington shop owner provides mastectomy bras for women in need

    Lizzie Rose
    BBC Radio Humberside

    Now we all like to see a bit of kindness and it's definitely being shown in a little shop in Bridlington called Angela Bare.

    Angela Bare shop front in BridlingtonGoogle

    Angela fits mastectomy bras for women who have undergone surgery - and she's raised thousands to make sure she can provide that first one for free.

    She does it because she says good quality mastectomy bras are expensive at a time when women are going through enough.

    She's now hoping to provide the same service with swimwear.

  9. Major roadworks close road between North Cave and Market Weighton

    BBC News Travel

    Roadworks between North Cave and Market Weighton begin today - meaning the road between the two towns will be completely closed.

    It will be shut 24 hours a day until the work is completed, which could take up to 20 weeks.

    Traffic will be diverted via the A1034 at South Cave and Sancton, and the A1079 at Market Weighton.

    East Riding Council says work will continue at weekends to get the job done as quickly as possible.

  10. Pearson Park to be given new lease of life with lottery funding

    Hayley Ritchie
    BBC Local Live

    Hull's Pearson Park is to get a £3m makeover.

    Pearson Park in Hull

    The money will be spent on improvements including restoration of the historic archway entrance, reinstating the bandstand and upgrading the bowling pavilion.

    It has been awarded under the National Lottery's Parks for People scheme.

    It's part of a five-year project to also provide educational and training opportunities for local people and increase their use of the park.

  11. Humber Bridge celebrates birthday with listed status

    James Piekos
    Reporter, BBC Hull and East Yorkshire

    The Humber Bridge is one of nine structures from our area being awarded listed status today.

    It's being designated Grade 1 status, 36 years to the day since it was officially opened by The Queen.

    The Tidal Barrier, Philip Larkin's former home and the statue of the first mayor of Hull -- William De Le Pole -- are among the eight other sites to be listed (below)

    The Humber Bridge

    • Renowned poet Philip Larkin's house (32 Pearson Park) - Grade II listed
    • Tidal Surge Barrier, Humber Street - Grade II listed
    • Western Cemetery grave of Edward Booth, railway fireman whose death spurred new train safety measures - Grade II listed
    • Homes of J Arthur Rank and Alfred Gelder, 365-371 Holderness Road - Grade II listed
    • Edwardian-style public toilets with art nouveau features, Nelson Street - Grade II listed
    • St Michael and All Angels Church, Orchard Road - Grade II listed.
    • Standidge Buildings - late 19th Century warehouses, Chapel Lane - Grade II listed
    • Statue of William de-la-Pole, Nelson Street -Grade II listed

  12. Watch: Your weather forecast

    Abbie Dewhurst
    Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

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    Hayley Ritchie
    BBC Local Live

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