Council approves Saltend energy storage facility
East Riding Council has approved plans for a large Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a site the size of around four football pitches. The application, that has now been…
Five stars and gold award for East Yorkshire holiday park
An East Yorkshire holiday park is celebrating following a plethora of awards. Unity Skirlington Coast was taken over in 2024 by Unity Holidays, who have heavily invested into the site,…
Injured man dies days after alleged assault
A man seriously injured in an alleged assault in Skegness has died, Lincolnshire Police has confirmed. Sean Howson was taken to hospital from a property on Albany Road at about…
Hull military charity’s ‘difficult decision’ to pull out of Veterans’ Village
A pioneering Veterans’ Village proposed for Hull has been shelved. The scheme was to be developed on a 22-acre site off Priory Road, with work to break ground there starting…
People asked to surrender ninja swords – with opportunity for compensation
Humberside Police is joining a national scheme which asks people to surrender ninja swords throughout July. On August 1, it will become illegal to own a ninja sword, as these…
‘Music legend’ inspires new Royal Mint British coins – one is worth £6,940
The Royal Mint has unveiled a special range of commemorative coins to mark the 50th anniversary of Iron Maiden. The heavy metal band is joining other acts in the Royal…
Hull FC’s quota situation after new signing with scope for further recruitment
Hull FC have wasted no time in taking advantage of the new quota rules, with ten overseas, or non-federation-trained, players now allowed per club from the 2026 season. The quota…
Andy Murray hits out at Wimbledon decision as centre court match suspended
Sir Andy Murray has hit out at Wimbledon officials for closing the Centre Court roof during Jannik Sinner’s last 16 match against Grigor Dimitrov. Sinner had been outclassed 6-3, 7-5…
Hull KR make Danny Richardson decision following Mikey Lewis setback
Danny Richardson has returned to Hull KR ahead of their trip to Leigh Leopards this weekend. The halfback has been on a two-week loan at Salford Red Devils but following…
National Emergency Alert to be tested on UK mobile phones in September
The UK Government will test the Emergency Alert system in September, it has been confirmed. The system is used to warn if there is a danger to life, including extreme…