Summary

  • Help for the 'Hull 4 Heroes' builder

  • Planners say self-build scheme should be rejected

  • Coal free for the first time in 136 years

  • Live updates on Friday 20 April 2018

Live Reporting

  1. Rail disruption after train's brakes overheat

    The fire at Wickenby, near Market Rasen which we told you about earlier, turns out to have involved a train on the line between Grimsby and Lincoln.

    Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue has confirmed that four fire engines were called to the railway line close to the vlllage earlier this morning.

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    The fire service used thermal imaging cameras to make sure the train was safe and engineers are now inspecting the train.

    It means there will be delays on the line until at least 13.00.

  2. Hull music venue to bring in door staff

    A popular Hull music venue says it has been forced to raise the age of entry on certain nights and introduce door staff.

    The Adelphi Club

    The Adelphi Club is blaming a spate of violent incidents in the area and says they want to protect their safe and welcoming ethos.

  3. Reaction to Thomas Minns failing a drugs test

    Rovers commentator Nick Pinkney looks at the impact on player and club of a 2 year ban

  4. BBC Proms to bring Stravinsky to city

    It's been announced today that one of the BBC Proms concerts will come to Lincoln later this year.

    Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale will be performed at the Lincoln Drill Hall, which was home to the 4th Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment.

    Drill HallLincoln Drill Hall

    It's the second time the Proms concerts have travelled outside London. Last year they visited Hull as part of the City of Culture events.

  5. Food giant up for sale

    The owners of Grimsby-based Young's Seafood have confirmed the company's been put up for sale following months of speculation.

    Young's sign

    Young's recently announced it's creating around 200 jobs in Grimsby after winning contracts with Marks and Spencer.

    More than 1,500 people in Grimsby work for the company.

    The firm said today it's opened a bidding process for all interested parties.

    We have sent out notification that we intend to start a structured and open bidding process with all interested parties for the sale of the Young’s Seafood group. Young’s Seafood is the UK’s leading seafood supplier, with a 200 year heritage and a Turnover of over £500m. We aim to inspire people to love fish now and for generations to come.”

    Spokesperson, Young’s Seafood Limited

  6. Roadworks cause tailbacks on A614

    BBC News Travel

    Roadworks are causing long tailbacks on the A614 just south of Bridlington.

    Cars on A614

    There's also slow traffic around Thornholme and Holme upon Spalding Moor.

    Temporary traffic lights are in operation.

  7. Rio, 14, from Hull wins CBBC "Got What it Takes"

    BBC Radio Humberside

    Rio will now perform at the BBC Biggest Weekend and has told Lizzie and Carl her story:

  8. Rail travellers: Signal failure at Goole

    BBC News Travel

    Northern trains are at a stand between Gilberdyke and Hatfield and Stainforth due to signal failure at Goole.

  9. Nick Knowles says theft of DIY SOS man's tools 'disgrace'

    DIY SOS host Nick Knowles has called the theft of Paul Matson's tools "a disgrace".

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  10. LISTEN: Thieves target DIY SOS volunteer

    BBC Radio Humberside

    Paul Matson, who does loads of charity work for DIY SOS and founded Hull 4 Heroes tells David Burns he's gutted after having all his tools stolen from his van overnight:

  11. WATCH: Emma Hardy: Surgical mesh 'is ruining lives'

    Hul West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy says women have been used like "guinea pigs" after they were given vaginal mesh surgery, which is sometimes used to help new mothers recover from childbirth.

    More than 800 are now taking legal action against the NHS and mesh manufacturers after experiencing severe pain.

    MP's will debate the issue later:

  12. Hull girl has got what it takes

    Congratulations to 14-year-old Rio from Hull!

    Rio

    The Malet Lambert student has won the CBBC show 'Got What it Takes'.

    She will perform at Radio 1's Big Weekend. How exciting!

  13. Thomas Minns: Failed drugs test 'could cost me my career'

    Hull KR's Thomas Minns has failed a drugs test.

    Thomas MinnsSWpix

    He tested positive for a banned, non-performance enhancing substance in March.

    He admitted taking a banned substance on Mother's Day, which he said was a difficult day following the death of his mother last year.

    "I was low and depressed on the day and I felt at the time I needed to do it to get through. I now totally accept that it was huge mistake which could cost me my career. I can now only ask for forgiveness and for my arguments of mitigation to be heard and understood."

    Thomas Minns, Hull KR centre

  14. Your weather forecast for the day ahead

    Abbie Dewhurst
    Weather Presenter, BBC Look North

    If it's sunshine you're after, then it's sunshine you're going to get!

    Here's my full forecast:

  15. What a glorious morning!

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Hottest day of the year so far on the way!

    Thanks to Weather Watcher the mews for this gorgeous sunrise near Scunthorpe.

    Orange sky with wispy clouds over a lakeBBC/the mews

  16. Hull KR centre Minns fails drugs test

    Hull Kingston Rovers centre Thomas Minns is placed on leave after failing a drugs test which he says 'could cost me my career'.

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  17. 'Overweight' mum runs 250km desert race

    Emma Burnett, from East Yorkshire, gave up alcohol and smoking to finish the Marathon Des Sables.

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  19. Humber 'envy of world' for wind energy

    Ray Thompson, of Siemens Gamesa, is to tell a conference the Humber is a "major hub" for offshore wind.

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  20. Almost looks like summer

    BBC Weather Watchers

    We love these bright yellow blooms against a clear blue sky.

    Bright yellow blooms against a clear blue skyBBC/Rearelesserspotted

    Thanks to Weather Watcher Rarelesserspotted who has been soaking up the sun in Hessle today.