Footpaths across the Humber Bridge are to reopen on Thursday, it's been confirmed.

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They were closed on 3 April following a number of suicides at the 1.4 mile-long bridge.

Labour MP Emma Hardy said the Humber Bridge Board had told her the paths on either side would be open between 05:00 and 21:00 every day.

Pedestrians and cyclists who want to cross outside these hours would be "required to register with the bridge beforehand", the MP added.

The Hull West and Hessle MP said the board had installed extra CCTV cameras and was opening a "wellbeing hub" staffed by specialist mental health and wellbeing volunteers and using additional signage on the footway.

"The Humber Bridge is an iconic and beautiful structure, loved by many and I know how upset people were when the walkway had to close," she said.

"I will continue to meet with the Humber Bridge Board regularly to monitor progress in the development of physical safety measures, such as barriers, and keep everyone updated."

The BBC has contacted the board for a response.

BBC Weather

After a dry and sunny start this morning it will turn cloudier this afternoon, with occasional showers in some places and a moderate breeze.

Showers will continue this evening, some of these will be heavy and wintry over high ground.

Overnight it will become dry with clear spells developing:

BBC Weather

Staying cloudy today with frequent outbreaks of rain or showers and a moderate to fresh wind.

It'll be mostly cloudy this evening, with some lingering showers and rain:

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BBC Weather

Today will see showers and patchy cloud throughout the day. Showers will be heavy at times, but mixed in with sunny spells too.

This evening will be chilly. Showers will ease and it will turn largely dry overnight with just the occasional shower in places:

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BBC Weather

This morning will be mostly dry and bright with sunny spells.

In the afternoon, showers will become more widespread and heavy in some areas.

Tonight, the showers will move away and clear skies will develop, with only a few patches of cloud remaining:

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A “potential third wave” of Covid-19 is expected in Lincolnshire, but "not of the same magnitude" as previous waves due to enhanced testing, vaccination and immunity, health bosses say.

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They have also said they "aren’t seeing a major impact" on the county’s coronavirus levels since the next set of restrictions eased on April 12.

The government’s roadmap out of lockdown allowed pubs and restaurants to operate outside, non-essential retail, hairdressers, salons, gyms, zoos and theme parks to open as well as enabling people to meet outside in groups of six.

Clair Raybould, director of operations at Lincolnshire’s Clinical Commissioning Group, said: "We still need to maintain strong infection prevention control as individuals, but also across all of our services and we have also been asked to plan for a potential third wave.

"Although not of the magnitude of previous waves, that is still part of our planning and that sits alongside our recovery plans as well."

BBC Weather

This morning it will be mostly overcast with the occasional light shower. Into the afternoon, it will be dry with sunny spells developing and fresh north-easterly winds.

Tonight, it will be mostly dry and clear for all areas. In the early hours, there will be a few patches of cloud drifting in from the north, but it will remain dry:

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Officers were called to Rutland Street in Grimsby at about 18:40 on Saturday where the 36-year-old man was found with wounds to his head.

The victim was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died yesterday, according to Humberside Police.

Two men have since been charged with murder following the incident and are due to appear at Grimsby Magistrates' Court later today, police said.

Det Ch Insp Christine Calvert said: “Although this was an isolated incident between individuals known to each other, we appreciate such a tragic incident of this nature has caused shock to the local community.

“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time."

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BBC Weather

Today will be a mostly cloudy day with rain showers throughout. In the afternoon, some showers may be heavy and thundery.

This evening it will be cloudy with further showers. Overnight, some of the showers will merge to form longer spells of rain: