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Plans to build houses on Quibell fields in Scunthrope have been objected to in the House of Commons.
The Labour MP Nic Dakin presented a petition to Parliament signed by people wanting to keep the land for children to play on:
Organisers of the Tour de Yorkshire, external say star rider Mark Cavendish will take part in this year's event.
They say he's recovered from injury sooner than expected after a dramatic crash in Milan in March.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageI’m delighted to have recovered sufficiently from my injuries at Milan-San Remo to be back racing sooner than I initially thought and what better way to do that than at what could be described as a home race for me, the Tour de Yorkshire"
Mark Cavendish, Cycle racer
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is recommending that wardens working in sheltered accommodation should no longer live on-site and be accessible via phone instead.
Some residents are disappointed, and previously protests have been held against the plans.
The Council insists the impact on tenants will be minimal.
Good news! Feeling warm today with plenty of sunshine.
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There is growing concern for the safety of missing Grimsby man Darren Clark (pictured).
Image source, Humberside PoliceThe 41-year-old has not been seen since he left home yesterday morning to go into the town centre and Freeman Street.
The alarm was raised when he did not pick up his children from school as planned.
Police say he has never been missing before and this is completely out of character, external.
If you’ve seen Darren or have information about where he is, please call Humberside Police on 101, quoting log number 450 of 17 April.
This grand, traditional building in Hull will soon cease to be a bank.
Image source, GoogleLloyds Banking Group has announced this Derringham branch is one of the 49 closing nationwide with the loss of more than 300 jobs across the country.
Nick Knowles and his team are transforming the Hessle home of a volunteer builder from one of their previous projects but need a little extra help:
Britain's first astronaut is in Hull today!
Helen Sharman (pictured) is also an honorary graduate of the University of Hull.
She's at The Deep for the British Science Festival launch event where the 2018 programme will be revealed.
Helen be one of the speakers at the festival which takes place here in September and will showcase cutting-edge science, technology and innovation.
Racing at Beverley today has been abandoned due to parts of the course being waterlogged.
It would have been the first meeting of the year.
Course chief executive, Sally Iggulden, says it is disappointing when given another 24 hours the course would probably be runnable.
A strike ballot closes today over potential job losses at Hull College.
The college has plans to shed more than 200 full-time posts to help fix its finances.
Managers say changes have to be made to keep the college going but unions are worried about the impact on teaching and courses.
Lloyds banking group, which also owns the Halifax, has announced it's closing more branches across Yorkshire.
Image source, GoogleThe latest closures including the Halifax Branch on Davygate in York and Lloyds in West Yorkshire's Sowerby Bridge (pictured).
It was announced in December last year that Lloyds branches in Ripon and Pocklington were to close.
Nationally 49 branches are shutting with the loss of more than 300 jobs.
Hull Kingston Rovers captain Shaun Lunt could return to action a month early from a knee injury.
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HMP Humber says it has reduced the amount of illegal drugs coming into the prison by photocopying prisoners' mail.
Image source, HMIPPrison officers have started copying letters to stop inmates getting hold of drugs in the post after finding some had been soaked in drugs, which could later be smoked by inmates.
The prison says this has resulted in fewer incidents but the prisons inspector has called the decision intrusive, external and says it's made prisoners very angry.
The Ministry of Justice says it is pleased that the Inspectorate have acknowledged the progress made at Humber.
Quote MessageA robust strategy is in place to tackle illicit drug use, including a new specialist Intelligence Unit which will work closely with police colleagues to target drug supplies. Work to support vulnerable prisoners has been strengthened and staff are receiving additional mental health training. The Governor will use the recommendations in the report to drive further improvements over the next 12 months.”
Michael Spurr, Chief Executive, Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service
A fashion show is being held in Hull tonight to help raise money for refugees who've made their way to Northern France.
Image source, Hull Help for RefugeesHull Help for Refugees, external says thousands of people are gathering in places, such as Calais and Dunkirk, with no shelter or basic amenities.
The organisation has been collecting supplies, external to take over to those in need but says some donations aren't appropriate, so they will now be for sale at the city's Jubilee Church to raise money for things like sleeping bags.
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What do all these objects have in common?
The answer is that all of these everyday items feature designs produced by lasers made in East Yorkshire.
Rofin-Sinar, external are based on the Bridgehead Business Park in Hessle where they employ 170 people.
Recently the BBC reported Levi Strauss is ramping up its use of lasers to automate the way its jeans are made.
The firm says the new techniques will reduce chemical use and make the way in which jeans are faded, distressed and ripped more efficient.
A man from East Yorkshire who cycled to Brighton and took part in the marathon, external is due to return home later today.
Image source, Anthony RaspinAnthony Raspin left Goole and started peddling the 300 miles to Brighton last Wednesday.
Sunday saw him putting on his running shoes, and dressing up as a wine bottle to run a marathon.
Anthony is now cycling back having raised £1,396 so far, for the Get Kids Going, external charity.
There are fears an iconic mural in Hull has been damaged.
The three ships design on the old BHS building has been in place since the 1960s.
The council intends to save it when it redevelops the land and initial work is underway inside the old department store.
However, those who campaigned to save it say a small hole has appeared at the bottom of the mosaic.
Hull City Council says it is the result of initial investigation work on a piece of already damaged mural.
Quote MessageSpecialists chose the specific location for testing as this section of the mosaic had already blown, and therefore no additional damage has been caused to the mural. These works are required to establish the current condition of the mosaic."
Hull City Council
Concerns have been raised in Parliament for the future of a promised mental health unit for children and adolescents in Hull.
The Labour MP for Hull West and Hessle, Emma Hardy, asked the Chancellor for help securing the cash for what's known as a "CAMHS" unit. But the Chancellor Philip Hammond said he's not sure he can help: