Nature reserve records its first breeding bitterns
11 minutes ago Eleanor Maslin BBC News Ben Andrew/PA Media A juvenile bittern was spotted last week on an East Yorkshire nature reserve One of the UK’s rarest birds has…
Life-size replica commemorating historic British car of the 1800s will stand the test of time thanks to Hull company
A full-scale model of an historic car has received special treatment from a Hull firm to ensure it is preserved and can be enjoyed by generations to come. The replica…
People pull together for Hull litter-pick with volunteers from across the community
Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood (LYN) team brought the community together for a successful litter-picking event in Porter Street, off Anlaby Road. The event focused on clearing litter and…
Yorkshire sign Pakistan batter Ul-Haq for run-in
Yorkshire have signed Pakistan batter Imam Ul-Haq as an overseas player for the remainder of the season. The 29-year-old comes replaces India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad, who will not be joining Yorkshire…
Listeners to choose favourite Coldplay songs
BBC Radio Humberside is asking listeners to vote for their favourite Coldplay songs. The band will appear at Craven Park in Hull on 18 and 19 August before performing 10…
Farmers warn of ‘toe curling’ risks on roads
16 minutes ago Grace McGrory & Amanda White BBC News BBC Farmer Henry Moreton is asking drivers to be patient during harvest season Farmers have urged motorists to be patient…
Uber refunds ‘extremely disappointed’ NHS volunteer’s £43 fare
A volunteer for the NHS said she felt “extremely disappointed” with Uber customer service when she tried to dispute a £43 fare for a 1.4-mile journey. Jessica Swatman volunteers at…
Plans submitted for ‘egg production unit’ capable of housing 64,000 chickens
Plans for a chicken egg production facility capable of housing 64,000 birds have been submitted to East Riding Council. Documents submitted to the council this month say the facility would…
‘Patronising’ man lost his temper and pushed woman during car row after rugby match
A rugby fan became “annoyed” and angrily pushed a woman during a bad-tempered confrontation that was sparked after they had both been to watch the same match and were about…
Egg factory ‘would house 64,000 free range hens’
A proposed egg production facility near Eastrington in East Yorkshire could house 64,000 birds. Plans for the facility at Owsthorpe Farm have been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council…