Carers who have to sleep at their workplace in case they are needed overnight will not be paid minimum hourly rates after a Court of Appeal ruling.

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It follows legal action by The Royal Mencap Society which challenged a tribunal decision made in favour of an East Yorkshire Mencap support worker.

Claire Tomlinson-Blake is among many who haven't been given the national minimum wage while working on what are called 'sleep-in' shifts.

These shifts provide overnight care at a person's house between 22:00 and 07:00.

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An employment tribunal had found she used a "listening ear" and her experience to know when she was needed, and therefore was working when she was asleep.

Care England, which represents independent care providers, said the case could have cost the sector £400m in back-dated pay and £200m a year from 2020 if the court had ruled workers should be paid the minimum wage.

This morning the Court of Appeal ruled that carers would not get the minimum hourly wage for 'sleep-in' shifts.

It ruled workers were "available for work" rather than "actually working".

It's hoped road closures ahead of a pop concert in East Hull won't cause too many problems for drivers throughout the day.

Little Mix are performing at Craven Park later.

People who have tickets are advised to use special shuttle buses from the city centre.

Preston Road was closed earlier this morning and there is no parking at the venue.

Hull North MP Diana Johnson has suggested in Parliament that the US President Donald Trump should visit Scunthorpe Steelworks and a women's refuge during his UK visit.

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It follows Mr Trump's decision to impose tariffs on British-made steel and concerns over his approach to women and their rights.

Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom recommended that the Hull North MP should put in a bid for Mr Trump's next visit to the UK.

Protests are due to take place today by anti-Trump campaigners in London.

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Steelworkers from Scunthorpe are among those travelling to London today to take part in those protests.

Unions and local MP's met last month with US Embassy staff to express their concerns about tariffs.

They argue they will have a negative impact on UK steel producers.

Humberside Airport has been named as one of the best in the country for helping disabled passengers.

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A report by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, external says progress across the country is being made in most airports when it comes to assistance.

However, Manchester Airport was given a 'poor' rating for the second year in a row, the only airport to receive this rating this year.

A ruling is due today on if care providers should pay back around £400m to carers for "sleep-in" shifts.

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The Court of Appeal will make a decision on the case of Claire Tomlinson-Blake, a Mencap support worker from East Yorkshire.

Claire, along with other care workers, hasn't been given the national minimum wage while working on shifts where they provide overnight care at a person's house.

An employment tribunal found she used a "listening ear" and her experience to know when she was needed and was therefore working when she was asleep.

Tributes have been paid to a motorcyclist from East Yorkshire who's died after a race on the Isle of Man.

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James Cowton from Driffield has been described on social media as a smashing lad and one of the loveliest guys in sport.

Thee other riders were injured - including Ivan Lintin from Lincolnshire who's in a critical condition.

Investigations into what happened are continuing.

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Seven steelworkers from Scunthorpe will travel to London today to protest against Donald Trump's tariffs on British made steel.

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Unions and local MP's met with US embassy staff to express their concerns and call on the tariffs to be dropped last month.

They argue the tariffs will have a negative impact on UK steel producers.

Yorkshire rider James Cowton has been killed at the Southern 100 road races at the Isle of Man.

Three men are arrested after a man is found dead in a disused building in Scunthorpe.

Here's today's top stories for East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire:

• Fighting reported following England match
• New feeding tubes scheme saves NHS thousands
• Potential algae outbreak in North Lincolnshire pond
• New careers hub to be launched for Humber region
• 'Smart bins' come to Hull

The organisation which commissions medical services across Hull has been rated as 'outstanding' following a recent assessment.

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It's the second year running that Hull's Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been classed as ‘outstanding’ in NHS England’s ‘Ofsted’ style ratings.

Hull CCG was particularly commended for the work it has done in supporting general practices to come together to work on a larger scale.

Another area singled out for praise was the continued close working relationship with Hull City Council.

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Mainly dry throughout this evening and tonight with long clear spells, although there could be some patches of mist or fog forming.

On Friday it will be a mainly dry and fine day with spells of sunshine, but also the risk of a few showers breaking out.

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After feedback from their fans, Scunthorpe United have tweeted their new home kit for the forthcoming season.

It features new shirt sponsor Rainham Steel.

A partnership between Hull City Council and technology firm Connexin will see 'smart bins' introduced into the city to improve waste collection.

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Sensors will be installed in the bins, which will monitor waste levels and and let street cleaning teams when they need emptying.

The sensors can also detect a sudden motion or shaking, which automatically triggers vandalism alerts, as well as sudden spikes in bin temperature, which trigger fire detection warnings.

People and dog walkers visiting a Scunthorpe pond are being urged to be careful, as investigations are carried out to see if it contains blue green algae.

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North Lincolnshire council says it's working with the Environment Agency at Ashby Ville Local Nature Reserve to determine if the lake contains blue green algae.

The algae can be dangerous and often fatal to dogs who swim in it and ingest the bacteria.

Humberside Police , externalhave released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with an attempted robbery in Hull.

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The incident happened on Beverley Road shortly after 19:10 on Friday 29 June.

Anyone who knows his identity is asked to call 101 quoting log 629 of 29/06/18.

Horticultural trainees with learning disabilities have created a series of stunning displays at Sewerby Park in Bridlington.

The displays are to commemorate the centenary of women getting the vote.

Roadworks in Grimsby are causing problems for drivers wanting to get into an industrial estate, that's according to North East Lincolnshire Council.

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The council say they've had complaints about the roadworks in Ropery Street at the Cavamore Road junction.

They are now working working with the contractor to reopen the road as soon as possible.