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Man seriously hurt after getting trapped under car
Rat droppings found on East Coast Mainline train
Hull man fears some victims of blood scandal won't see inquiry outcome
'Schools minister should be Grimsby-based' - Lord Adonis
Police appeal over missing Hull man
Updates on Friday 8 December 2017

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Two sought over Grimsby cash machine theftpublished at 11:57 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December 2017
Suzy Lawson
BBC Local Live
Two men who stole a cash machine from a shop in Grimsby last week are being sought by police.
The men smashed their way into a convenience store on Convamore Road at about 05:00 on Sunday 26 November and stole the cash machine from the shop office.
It was later found on Roberts Street.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the police.
New plaque remembers Hull comedian Norman Collierpublished at 11:29 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December 2017
A plaque commemorating the life of comedian Norman Collier has been unveiled at Hull New Theatre this morning and here it is:
He's the latest Hull hero to be celebrated as part of a project to get 100 plaques put up across the city.
Collier, best known for his faulty microphone act, died in 2013 at the age of 87.
A contemporary of Little and Large, with whom he often worked, he rose to fame on the club circuit, getting his big break on the Royal Variety Show.
Specialist care centre closure sparks accommodation searchpublished at 11:03 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December 2017
East Riding of Yorkshire Council says it's working to find alternative accommodation for 26 vulnerable patients at a charity-run care centre which is set to close next year.
Image source, Thinkstock
Last month, the Sue Ryder charity announced plans to shut Holme Hall at Holme-on-Spalding-Moor by the end of March 2018.
The centre currently provides cares for people with life-changing neurological conditions such as motor neurone disease and severe strokes.
The charity says it took the decision to close because it has had difficulties recruiting enough staff.
The council says it has a dedicated team of staff working with the charity to find new accommodation for the residents.
Your headlines this morningpublished at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December 2017
Natalie Glanvill
BBC Radio Humberside News
The top stories from East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire so far this morning include:
- The search is on for a new head coach for Hull City after Leonard Slutsky left the club by "mutual consent" last night
- The economic impact of the Siemens Gamesa wind turbine manufacturing plant in Hull will be discussed today
- An East Yorkshire engineer who has designed an environmentally friendly way of growing crops wins United Nations award
Hull City: Leonard Slutsky leaves club by mutual consent'published at 10:04 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December 2017
Matt Dean
BBC Radio Humberside Sport
Hull City are searching for a new manager this morning, following the departure of head coach Leonard Slutsky.
Image source, Getty Images
The club confirmed last night that Slutsky has left by "mutual consent".
The former former CSKA Moscow manager arrived in the summer as the first Russian to take charge of an English club.
However, the 46-year-old won only four of his 20 league games in charge and questioned his players' mentality after losing 4-1 at Sheffield United.
Hull are 20th in the Championship.
Plaque to commemorate Hull comedian Norman Collierpublished at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December 2017
Suzy Lawson
BBC Local Live
A plaque dedicated to the comedian Norman Collier will be unveiled in his home city of Hull today.
The plaque will be positioned on the front of the Hull New Theatre building as part of a project to commemorate 100 people from the city who have made significant achievements.
Collier, who was best known for his faulty microphone act, died in 2013 at the age of 87.
Weather: Dry with sunny spellspublished at 08:57 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December 2017
Lisa Gallagher
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Any lingering mist or fog patches should clear to leave a dry day for most, with some sunny spells.
Here's my full forecast:
Engineer wins UN award for disaster zone food growing ideapublished at 08:38 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December 2017
Pritti Mistry
BBC News Online
An East Yorkshire engineer who designed an environmentally-friendly food growing system which can be used in disaster-hit areas is to receive a UN award.
Adam Dixon, 25, from Pocklington, has invented a "hydroponics" system to grow crops in a recyclable polymer film filled with water.
Image source, UN Environment
He says it uses 10 times less land and water than conventional methods.
Mr Dixon is to be given a UN Young Champion of the Earth award in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday.
The Cardiff University graduate is to also receive an £11,000 ($15,000 US) prize for seed funding, training and mentoring to help bring his idea to life.
Image source, Phytoponics
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It is a sustainable food technology for our growing population, both in terms of reliability and reducing risk, and protecting the environment.
Adam Dixon
'Supermoon' lights up the skiespublished at 08:15 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December 2017
BBC Weather Watchers
Lots of you have been sending in your pictures of the 'supermoon' which has been brightening the night sky in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.
The supermoon phenomenon happens when the Moon reaches its closest point to Earth.
This photo came from BBC Weather Watcher Yorkshire Kush in Bridlington.
Image source, Yorkshire Kush
And thanks to Marvozzy for this one from Goole.
Image source, Marvossy
Good morning: Join us for today's live coveragepublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December 2017
Suzy Lawson
BBC Local Live
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage on Monday 4 December.
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