East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire breaking news: Latest updates

Summary

Attempted abduction of girl, 2, in Hedon
North East Lincolnshire hit hard by drug and alcohol funding cuts
Reduced service on Hull Trains after blaze
Beverley's Kyle Edmund beats David Goffin in last 16
Live updates on Friday 11 May 2018

Live Reporting

Gill Sennett

Fire reported on Hull Trains service to Londonpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Passengers had to evacuated from a Hull Trains service earlier due to reports of a fire.
Image source, Aspects Locksmiths
The 10:30 train from Hull to London had to stop at Welwyn North where passengers were led to safety.
British Transport Police said all passengers were being transported by road to London Kings Cross.
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A problem with a Hull Trains service has been reported and the train has stopped at Welwyn North with the fire service called as a precaution. All passengers have been detrained and are being transported by road to London Kings Cross.”
Spokesperson, Hull Trains
'Digital revolution' for TransPennine rail linepublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Major plans to upgrade the TransPennine rail line between Hull and Manchester have been set out.
At an event in York, Network Rail and transport secretary Chris Grayling announced plans to introduce digital technology across the rail network over the next decade.
It would mean trains could travel faster and more regularly, they said.
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Passenger numbers have doubled, the railways are bursting at the seams. We're now spending £20bn over the next five years to try and create a more reliable network."
Chris Grayling, Transport Secretary
Weather: Sunny spellspublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
We should see some nice sunny spells through this afternoon and into this evening.
Though it will feel a little cooler.
Victory for Kyle Edmund at Madrid Openpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Beverley's Kyle Edmund has secured his place in the world top 20 for the first time, with a win over David Goffin at the Madrid Open.
Image source, Reuters
The British number one followed up his win over Novak Djokovic yesterday with a 6-3, 6-3 win in the third round.
Edmund will face the winner of an all-Canadian clash between Milos Raonic or Denis Shapovalov in the quarter-finals.
Woman sexually assaulted in Bartonpublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Police are hunting a man who pushed a woman to the ground and sexually assaulted her in Barton-upon-Humber.
Image source, Google
Officer say the woman was left with scratches to her chest and face following the assault on Far Ings Road near Waterside Road on Thursday 26 March.
The man is described as white, about 6ft tall with short brown hair.
Police want anyone with information to come forward.
MP urges tougher rules on crossbow salespublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
An MP has said the law around the sale of crossbows should be toughened up, after a man was killed in a crossbow attack in East Yorkshire.
Image source, Humberside Police
Shane Gilmer, 30, (pictured) died after being attacked in his home in Southburn, near Driffield, in January.
The suspect, his neighbour Anthony Lawrence, 55, was later found dead.
Rachel Maskell, the Labour MP for York Central, has written to the home secretary urging the government to introduce tougher regulations on weapons such as crossbows and air rifles.
Her call is supported by Humberside's Police and Crime Commissioner.
In a statement, the Home Office said: "Crossbows are subject to strict controls and retailers are banned from selling them to a person under the age of one-year-old."
'Boy racers' campaign successpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
A crackdown on so-called "boy racers" in Hull has been a huge success, police have said.
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Officers took action following complaints about drivers speeding, playing loud music and behaving antisocially at a shopping centre car park off Holderness Road.
Humberside Police say 39 actions were taken over two nights against drivers for a range of offences.
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The behaviour displayed by these drivers was causing local residents a lot of distress and upset. The noise was preventing them enjoying a good quality of life and keeping them awake at night. We listened to the residents’ concerns and we acted on them."
PC Sarah Carr, Drypool Community Beat Manager
Art festival to celebrate new workpublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
A festival celebrating up-and-coming artists begins in Hull today.
Image source, Hull Truck
The Grow Festival, external will run at the Hull Truck Theatre over the next three days.
It hopes to build on the success of Hull's UK City of Culture year.
There will be a series of events and performances which are designed to develop and inspire local artists.
Hull FC begin Challenge Cup defencepublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Hull FC travel to Featherstone tonight in the sixth round of the Challenge Cup.
Image source, BBC Sport
The black and whites begin their latest defence of the trophy in their first match against a Championship side since 2015.
Players Marc Sneyd, Albert Kelly, Scott Taylor and Jordan Abdull will all be missing from the Hull FC, external side tonight.
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It's a difficult place to go and I've had some horrid experiences from going there. It's going to be a very tough day at the office, but we want to be able to go there without any complacency and get the win."
Lee Radford, Head Coach Hull FC
East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire breaking news: Latest updatespublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
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Hull Minster marks first anniversarypublished at 10:29 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
A weekend of celebrations, external is to take place to mark the first anniversary of Hull's Holy Trinity Church becoming Hull Minster.
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, visited the city last year to bestow Minster status.
The 700-year-old building has also undergone a major renovation over the last year.
The celebrations begin on Saturday.
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It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we became Hull Minster, but so much has happened since then and we want people to join us to celebrate everything that has been achieved."
The Vicar of Hull Minster, the Reverend Canon Dr Neal Barnes
Cleethorpes Carnival Parade set for comeback?published at 10:03 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
The Cleethorpes Carnival Parade could make a triumphant return next year, it's emerged.
Image source, Cleethorpes Carnival
The event was cancelled in 2016 after running for more than 40 years because no-one could be found to organise and manage it.
But a group has now come forward to put on a parade next year after first throwing a carnival party this summer.
Jewellery taken in Scunthorpe burglarypublished at 09:37 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Valuable jewellery has been stolen during a break-in in Scunthorpe, police say.
Image source, Humberside Police
Humberside Police say a wedding ring and expensive watch (pictured) were among the high value items taken during the burglary at a house on Cliff Gardens.
Officers say it happened at some point over the bank holiday weekend and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Kyle Edmund to face Goffin at Madrid Openpublished at 08:58 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Beverley's Kyle Edmund is back in action at the Madrid Open tennis after his win over Novak Djokovic yesterday.
Image source, Getty Images
He'll play Belgian David Goffin for a place in the quarter finals later this morning.
The win over Djokovic is likely to take him in to the world's top 20.
Meeting could tip balance of power at NE Lincs Councilpublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
A decision is expected later which will affect the balance of power at North East Lincolnshire Council.
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The ruling Labour group was left with a majority of just one seat on the council following last week's local elections.
The Liberal Democrats will meet later to decide whether to support the ruling Labour group or to back the Conservatives.
Weather: Light rain and breezy for Thursdaypublished at 08:00
It'll be cooler today with spells of sunshine, but also a few showers.
We should see some good spells of sunshine towards the end of the day.
Birthmark baby dubbed 'little superhero'published at 18:10 British Summer Time 9 May 2018
Four-month-old Natalie Jackson was born with a distinctive black birthmark covering a third of her face.
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Today's top storiespublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 9 May 2018
Here are some of the top stories from East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire today:
- A day of strike action, with staff at Hull College, Northern trains and waste disposal company FCC Environment on picket lines in Hull
- The Prime Minister praises the Tour de Yorkshire
- Judges for the UK Museum of the Year prize have visited Hull's Ferens Art Gallery
- Beverley's Kyle Edmund could move into the world top 20 after victory over Novak Djokovic.
Weather: Rain on the waypublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 9 May 2018
It'll be rather cloudy through the evening in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, with rain pushing eastwards.
The rain should die out towards the morning.
Mariners: 11 players released in team overhaulpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 9 May 2018
Grimsby Town have released 11 players in an overhaul of the team.
Manager Michael Jolly (pictured) has met with most of his players today as he looks ahead to next season.
The players released include captain Nathan Clarke, Ben Davies, James Berrett, Tom Sawyer, Jack Keeble, Ben Killip, Scott Vernon, Karleigh Osborne, Gary McSheffrey, Sean McAllister and Zak Mills.
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We would like to wish all players the best of luck in their careers and thank them for their service to the football club."
Grimsby Town Football Club