Summary

  • Five arrested after Crowle cash machine raid

  • Arriva Rail North strike to go ahead next week

  • Hull MP welcomes decision over contaminated blood scandal

  • KCOM stadium plaque removal 'disrespectful'

  • Man arrested after stand-off with police in Hull

  • Updates on Friday 3 November 2017

  1. Three arrested over Hull city centre bank robberypublished at 17:01 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Jonathan Willis
    BBC Look North

    Two men and a woman have been arrested following a bank raid in Hull city centre on Monday afternoon.

    Yorkshire BankImage source, Google

    The robbery happened at the Yorkshire Bank on Prospect Street, with the thieves taking what police describe as a "substantial amount of cash".

    Two men, aged 32 and 46, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and drugs offences.

    A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

    All three remain in custody, say police.

  2. Witness appeal after fatal crash in Hullpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Jonathan Willis
    BBC Local Live

    Witnesses are being sought by police after a woman pedestrian died following a collision with a van in Hull last week.

    Fatal Car accident on Summergroves WayImage source, Google

    It happened on Summergroves Way at about 10:55 on Monday 23 October when a red Toyota Aygo hit the woman who was in her 70s.

    She was seriously injured and was taken to hospital but failed to recover. She died on Thursday 26 October.

    The car driver was unhurt.

    Anyone who saw the incident, or who has any other information, is being asked to contact police.

  3. Bridlington golf course development could move step closerpublished at 16:25 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Katy Austin
    BBC Look North

    Planners are being advised to approve proposals for a new hotel and club facilities at Bridlington Golf Club.

    Bridlington Golf ClubImage source, Geograph/JThomas

    In April, they agreed in principle to the building of 22 new homes, new club facilities and a hotel on its site.

    The club has previously warned it might close unless it got approval.

    Officials say the new plans are acceptable.

    Nearby residents say the hours in which construction can take place should be limited.

  4. Festive free parking approved for East Yorkshirepublished at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Jonathan Willis
    BBC Look North

    Visitors to East Yorkshire will enjoy free parking for the four weekends in December running up to Christmas.

    East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilImage source, East Riding of Yorkshire Council

    East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Cabinet has approved the scheme, which the authority has run for the past eight years, and it'll apply to all council-run on-street and off-street car parks.

    Pay and display machines in these locations will be clearly marked to let shoppers know there is no charge for the December weekends, the council says.

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    This scheme provides real and tangible benefits for the local economy by providing a timely boost at what is an important time of the year for traders. It also helps our residents and visitors to the area who are preparing for the festive season."

    Stephen Parnaby, Leader, East Riding of Yorkshire Council

  5. Lord Prescott criticises newspaper photographerspublished at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Tim Iredale
    Political editor, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

    Former Hull MP John Prescott has expressed his anger with newspaper photographers after his wife was knocked down outside the Pride of Britain awards in London last night.

    John Prescott

    According to Lord Prescott, his wife Pauline suffered injuries to her head and knee as they left the venue just before midnight.

    In a statement, the former Hull MP said the photographers continued to take pictures and would not move as he tried to escort his wife to their taxi.

    He has urged newspaper editors to think long and hard about the context in which the pictures were taken.

  6. British Steel workers seek compensation over health problemspublished at 15:13 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    People who worked at British Steel between the 1950s and 80s could get compensation for health problems they got from working at its coking plants.

    British Steel workers

    The High Court has appointed solicitors to look at the case.

    Hundreds of people have been potentially affected by exposure to dust and fumes, including those who worked at the firm's Scunthorpe plant.

    British Steel says it knows about the claims but can't comment further:

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    We are aware of these claims, which arise from alleged exposure to dust and fumes during the course of employment, mainly between the 1950s and 1980s, at various coke ovens throughout England, Wales and Scotland. As legal proceedings are ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this time."

    British Steel statement

  7. Beverley's Kyle Edmund through to second round of Paris Masterspublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Simon Clark
    BBC Radio Humberside Sport

    East Yorkshire's Kyle Edmund saved a match point as he fought back to beat Evgeny Donskoy in three sets to reach the second round of the Paris Masters.

    Kyle EdmundImage source, AFP

    The British number three defeated his Russian opponent 5-7 7-6 (9-7) 6-3 to set up a meeting with Jack Sock on Wednesday.

    Edmund, from Beverley, was 7-6 down in the second-set tie-break, but saved match point on his serve before taking the set and clinching victory in the third.

    The world number 50 has reached three ATP semi-finals this year.

  8. Leaving EU 'could be good for pig farmers'published at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Paul Murphy
    Journalist, BBC Look North

    A pig farmer from Scunthorpe believes pork production could improve when the UK leaves the EU in 17 months.

    Pig Farming

    More than a quarter of the UK's pork imports come from Denmark and new tariffs could be introduced which will make it more expensive to import food in to the country.

    With that in mind, Sally Jackson, from the Pink Pig Farm, says by increasing import tariffs British farmers will see an increase in value:

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    With the right negotiating tactics we should be able to get a good deal for British farmers in the EU. They need our exports as much as we need their imports."

    Sally Jackson, Lincolnshire pig farmer

  9. Last day to have your say on Holderness Road Library relocationpublished at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Jonathan Willis
    BBC Look North

    A consultation on whether to close a library in Hull and move it elsewhere ends today.

    Holderness Road Library

    The current lease on the library at Mount Pleasant runs out in May 2018 and Hull City Council is proposing to move the library to one of three new locations.

    The alternative locations up for discussion are the Drypool Community Centre, East Park Pavilion or Balfour Street Community Centre.

  10. Watch: Walking scheme for blind people launched in East Yorkshirepublished at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Jonathan Willis
    BBC Look North

    A pioneering scheme to give blind and visually impaired people better access to the great outdoors is being launched in East Yorkshire.

  11. Your headlines this lunchtimepublished at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Richard Madden
    BBC Radio Humberside News

    The latest headlines for East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire this lunchtime include:

  12. No further action over council leader wrongdoing claimspublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    BBC Radio Humberside

    An investigation into the conduct of the leader of East Riding Council, Stephen Parnaby, is recommending no further action should be taken after claims of wrongdoing.

    Stephen ParnabyImage source, Humber LEP

    A developer and one-time friend of Councillor Parnaby (pictured) accused him of using his position to improperly influence planning decisions.

    The claims were made by developer Peter Robinson, who wrote to East Riding of Yorkshire Council in February alleging Councillor Parnaby had claimed he could use his influence to make sure some projects got planning permission - a claim Councillor Parnaby strenuously denied.

    The letter sparked a seven-month long investigation lead by a solicitor.

    Councillor Parnaby was interviewed last month in person about the allegations. Others were also questioned.

    A report into the investigation has now been published and will be discussed by a standards committee next week. The report recommends no further action be taken.

  13. Hull Truck Theatre in the limelight at White Rose Awardspublished at 12:01 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Hull Truck Theatre has won the White Rose Award for Arts and Culture at a ceremony in Leeds.

    Hull Truck Theatre wins award

    The awards celebrate the very best that Yorkshire has to offer in terms of tourism.

    The tourist information centre in Bridlington and the Westwood Restaurant in Beverley were also highly commended at the awards ceremony.

  14. Free pre-Christmas parking in East Yorkshire?published at 11:25 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Car parks in East Yorkshire should be free and on-street parking charges suspended on weekends in the run-up to Christmas, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been advised.

    Pay and display sign

    Officials say it will encourage people to shop locally during the festive season - and also attract shoppers from further afield.

    A decision's due later today.

  15. A164 remains closed after lorry overturns near Driffieldpublished at 10:44 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Chris Arundel
    BBC Radio Humberside

    The A164 remains closed at Watton south of Driffield.

    A164 road accident

    A lorry has left the road and overturned at the scene but the driver is fine, according to Humberside Police.

    A164 Road accident

    No other vehicles were involved, but motorists are being advised to find another route if possible.

  16. Parents urged to check Halloween costumespublished at 10:15 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Parents in East Yorkshire are being encouraged to ensure any Halloween fancy dress outfits they buy this year meet safety standards.

    Halloween CostumesImage source, PA

    The dangers of costumes catching fire hit the headlines in recent years when the daughter of TV presenter Claudia Winkleman suffered serious burns when her witch's outfit was set on fire by a tealight in a lantern.

    East Riding of Yorkshire Council says people should look out for a "CE" mark on the clothing, which indicates that it is safe.

  17. A164 accident: Lorry overturnedpublished at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Jonathan Willis
    BBC Look North

    It looks like a lorry overturning is the cause of severe disruption on the A164 between Wilfholme Road and Main Street.

    Traffic accidnetImage source, @earfullofmilk

    Police are currently at the scene and awaiting recovery vehicles.

  18. A63 footbridge date announcedpublished at 09:21 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Natalie Glanvill
    Reporter BBC Radio Humberside

    Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy has confirmed that a date has been set for building the A63 footbridge in Hull.

    A63 FootbridgeImage source, Artist's Impression

    The bridge would help connect the city centre with the marina.

    Emma Hardy met Transport Secretary Chris Grayling last week and was yesterday informed that after a meeting with Highways England, they have agreed the date for building the permanent bridge will be de-coupled from the rest of the scheme and brought forward to the end of 2018.

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    While the announcement that the bridge has been brought forward is a major step in the delivery of this essential improvement it is by no means the end of the road and I will continue to press both the government and Highways England to ensure they stick to the plans they've laid out today and the programme for the remainder of the main scheme they previously committed to."

    Emma Hardy MP, Hull West and Hessle

  19. Gangs 'ruining lives' in Barrow upon Humberpublished at 08:32 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Amanda White
    BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

    People living in Barrow upon Humber say gangs of youths are ruining village life.

    Boy sitting on steps

    Locals say gatherings of rowdy youngsters are happening every night of the week.

    Humberside Police are asking people to report any incidents to them.

    Michelle Barker runs a residential home on the Market Place and says some of her residents are terrified by the activity of youths outside their bedroom windows.

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    The telephone box has been ransacked, the glass has been smashed through then replaced. We've had trees put in and then they have to be replaced because of people swinging on them.

    Michelle Barker

  20. Your weather forecastpublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2017

    Lisa Gallagher
    Weather presenter, BBC Look North

    A miserable start to the morning remaining cloudy.

    Here's my full weather forecast: