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Man threatened to petrol bomb woman's home and gouge out another man's eyes
He also threatened to 'punch out' the woman's teeth and to 'smash' her boyfriend 'all over' in front of her
Hull's place in new 'happiest places to live' league table
Rightmove has listed the UK's 'happiest places' according to a survey
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'Simple' maths puzzle leaves everyone arguing over correct answer
This viral brain teaser has left people scratching their heads as they debate whether the answer is 500, 200, or 102
Tiny mark on your penny coin could make it 'worth over £2,000'
A specific 1919 penny with a certain mint mark could be worth far more than its face value
The roadworks happening in Hull that motorists should know about
This week's round-up of the latest and upcoming roadworks
UK flu experts warn of 'super flu' but claims may be 'overblown'
Hospitals across the UK are preparing for a "tidal wave of flu" with some officials warning the NHS could be facing "carnage" in the coming weeks
Take a trip back to the Hull and East Yorkshire area in 1959
We head back 66 years
College celebrates 'Outstanding' report from Ofsted inspectors for residential experience
Bishop Burton College's residential provision has had praise heaped upon it by the Ofsted team, its students and parents
New leader appointed at University Of Hull hails 'remarkable institution'
The appointment of Professor Tom Lawson as Vice Chancellor comes after an extensive and highly-competitive search
Drug dealer's 'exceptionally stupid' decision lands him back behind bars
Police found a bag of drugs between his buttocks
Staffie Maggie-moo spends another Christmas in loving home thanks to Hull husband and wife
The beloved dog was spotted in a 2019 Hull Live story about her being abandoned
'I visited UK's happiest town and one thing people should be wary of'
The Yorkshire town has been crowned the UK's happiest place by Rightmove
50p coin worth £145 and there are thousands out there - what to look for
One of the coins recently sparked a bidding war on eBay
Man laid on ground unconscious while attacker repeatedly kicked and stamped on his head
The incident, which happened outside McDonald's in Jameson Street, was described as 'horrifying' and 'highly dangerous'
Aggressive labrador PJ awaiting news of his fate after attacking three people in separate incidents
He was supposed to be muzzled and on a lead at all times in public following an earlier incident
'Impossible' flags quiz leaving The Chase fans completely stumped
The Chase's Darragh Ennis shared a flags quiz on TikTok that will leave even geography fans scratching their heads.
Hull Seahawks coach Matty Davies seeking consistency going forward
A FOUR-POINT weekend in NIHL National is always welcomed by Hull Seahawks’ head coach Matty Davies. Now he just wants his team to string a few of them together.
Motability update as DWP issues statement amid concern over £400 change in 2026
Changes in the budget mean the average amount paid is rising, says Motability, and MPs have raised questions
Drug debt 'enforcer' joined in 'beating' of terrified man
The victim and a woman who was with him were also assaulted during a second nasty confrontation, a court heard