‘We have forgotten how serious measles can be’
Health officials are urging parents in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to check their children are fully vaccinated against measles. NHS figures reveal uptake of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)…
Firefighting at sea is ‘like crawling into an oven’
Leanne Brown Senior Broadcast Journalist Reporting fromImmingham BBC The cargo ship that engulfed the city of Hull in smoke in June Fires at sea are rare, but when they happen,…
Is education tech boom helping or harming pupils?
47 minutes ago Amy Garcia BBC News, Yorkshire Pro-Stock Studio/Getty The use of educational technology – or ed tech – is being encouraged in schools, but some worry about the…
Hull FC extend deal of young winger as latest retention move comes to play
Hull FC have secured the future of young winger Joe Ward, with the teenager signing a new contract at the club. Hull Live understands Ward has signed a new two-year…
Hull KR star and former Robin get ringing endorsement after surprise coach decision
Former Hull KR forward Joel Tomkins and current star Michael McIlorum have been backed for success at Catalans Dragons ahead of their imminent coaching announcement, expected to be confirmed by…
Drugs found after police spotted car with ‘numerous people’ around it
Police found stashes of crack cocaine and a large haul of more than £1,000 cash after their suspicions were suddenly raised by the sight of a car that was attracting…
Humberside Fire & Rescue Service reviews staff wellbeing policy because of climate change
A senior officer at Humberside Fire & Rescue Service has highlighted the impact of climate change on fire service call-outs. The number of external fire call-outs – where they occur…
Renovation of Debenhams building takes step forward as planned facelift revealed
Plans to give Hull’s former Debenhams building a facelift ahead of further redevelopment have been submitted to Hull City Council. Earlier this year, property developer DBG Group announced they had…
Hull City defender set to complete transfer switch to Championship rivals
Alfie Jones is closing in on sealing a move to Hull City’s Championship rivals Middlesbrough as the Tigers’ summer squad reshuffle continues. Jones did not train with his City teammates…
Hull Live readers have their say on how John Prescott should be honoured
After the suggestion for a statue depicting Lord Prescott was rejected by councillors on financial grounds, Hull Live readers have been getting creative in suggesting other ways the former Deputy…