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Live updates on Friday 20 April 2018
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A 13-year-old boy has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life, external in connection with a fire in Cleethorpes in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Police believe the fire on Harrington Street was an isolated incident and not linked to any of the other reported arson offences during the winter.
Check out this sunny, Mediterranean looking holiday destination.
Image source, LochnessmonsterThe good news is you don't need your passport to enjoy the delights of this harbour, because it's Bridlington!
Transport chiefs are being urged to intervene to tackle what's being described as "traffic chaos" in North East Lincolnshire.
The Conservative MP for Cleethorpes Martin Vickers told the Commons that motorists were facing increasing delays because of constant road works:
Paul Matson, a builder from Hull, who runs a charity that helps dozens of military veterans, external, says he was left sobbing on his doorstep after thousands of pounds worth of tools were stolen from his van:
However, as news of his predicament spread support from local people has grown.
More than 75 pledges of support have already been made to a fundraising page, external set up to replace the tools.
Paul says he is overwhelmed and touched by the offers of help.
Have you seen Hillary Robson?
Image source, Humberside PoliceShe was last seen in the Maplewood Avenue area of Willerby at 20:00 last night and has not been in touch with her family since.
Humberside Police say she’s never gone missing before, external and it is out of character for her.
Managers at Hull College say they are unaware of a vote of no confidence in chief executive Michelle Swinthenbank.
Image source, Hull College GroupToday members of the University and Union College (UCU) are calling for Michelle Swithenbank to stand down.
The ongoing dispute is over plans to cut 231 posts.
However, the college group, which also runs sites in Harrogate and Goole, says they have not been informed of today's vote.
They also warn, having consulted lawyers, that staff who attended a protest yesterday about cuts could be in breach of contract if they attended the demonstration.
Quote MessageThe Hull College Group has received no correspondence from UCU suggesting a vote of no confidence in the Chief Executive Officer, should any such vote be received, the Corporation of the Group will gladly provide their response.”
Spokesperson, Hull College Group
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Which is faster, a digger or the rising tide?
Image source, AlisonLooks like the tide won this race leaving the digger stranded on the beach at Hornsea.
Maybe next time just take a bucket and spade lads!
Thanks to Alison on Twitter for the photo.
Organisers of the Beverley Elite cycle race say the sport's governing body British Cycling has become too corporate and is out of touch with grassroots fans.
Image source, PAThey have cancelled this year's race blaming the body's decision to make them submit a tender for the privilege of running it and banning sponsorship from local businesses.
The race has attracted up to 20,000 spectators in the past and has been shown live on Eurosport TV.
British Cycling has so far declined to comment.
We all know it's sunny - but just how hot is it?
Weather expert Paul Hudson's been totting it up and here's what he's seen:
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A replacement bus service is running on northbound Northern trains between Doncaster and Brough this afternoon.
Services are being diverted via Selby due to signalling problem at Goole.
There is a normal service southbound.
Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has been transformed from this:
Image source, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS TrustTo this spacious room where the most critically ill babies are nursed.
Image source, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS TrustWork to extend and refurbish the NICU at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital cost £45,000.
Staff are now planning to raise funds to refurbish the Blue Room, the area where seriously ill babies are nursed by the team.
Managers say the extra room is much needed and the improved facilities mean better care.
Quote MessageIt’s far better for the babies, gives better access for families and staff and creates a more open lay-out.”
Kate Lamming, Manager, NICU
Staff at Hull College are calling for the immediate resignation of chief executive Michelle Swithenbank.
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) at the college today unanimously backed a vote of no confidence in her.
Yesterday staff voted to strike over plans to cut around a third of the workforce.
Hull College Group, which runs colleges in Hull, Goole and Harrogate, has begun a restructuring plan to deal with a £10m deficit.
The union said it expects to announce strike dates in the next few days.
Abbie Dewhurst
Weather Presenter, BBC Look North
Most places will have a sunny and warm day with only gentle winds.
Staying largely fine and rather warm into the evening. Highs of 25C (77F).
The Labour MP for Hull West and Hessle has condemned a company with a base in Hull for not providing sick pay to all employees.
FCC Environment collects and processes waste.
Some rubbish collections in Hull were affected by two strikes by staff at the city's Wilmington plant last month.
They want to share the same rights to paid sick leave as FCC Environment's managers and supervisors.
Speaking in Business Questions today in Parliament Emma Hardy said sick pay was a basic right and said it was "disgusting" that the Spanish parent company did not provide it for all employees.
Ms Hardy is now calling on the government to make it harder for employers to refuse to provide sick pay.
Quote MessageIt's not good enough for a firm that is receiving public money in the form of government contracts to not pay sick pay because it would rather put that money towards profits for shareholders"
Emma Hardy, Hull West and Hessle MP
The tools had been collected by former soldier and volunteer Paul Matson over a 20-year period.
Read MoreHumberside Police is fighting crimes against badgers, external.
Image source, EYBPGThe force says issues of badger digging and killing is more common than people might think.
Badgers and their setts are protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and other relevant wildlife and animal welfare legislation.
They can only be killed or their sett disturbed under licence from Natural England in limited circumstances.
Officers are working with East Yorkshire Badger Protection Group, external (EYBPG) to drive down wildlife crime which they say is barbaric and unnecessary.
Quote MessageAnyone who commits offences against badgers or any of our wildlife should be looking over their shoulder and if caught we will deal strongly with them"
Brandon Ward, Wildlife Crime Officer, Humberside Police
Police in Hull have arrested a man after an armed stand-off in Hull's Frome Road last night.
Officers were called at 21:20 following reports that a man had a suspected firearm and was threatening people in a house.
Armed officers went to the scene and arrested a 36-year-old man on Welland Road early this morning.
Police say they believe there is no risk to the wider public.
BBC Radio Humberside
Presenter Nick Knowles makes an impassioned plea for help after DIY SOS volunteer Paul Matson's tools were stolen, external:
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Young's Seafood, which employs about 1,700 people at Grimsby's fish docks, is up for sale.
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