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Heartbreak as body found in search for boy, 13, reported missing in water at Hornsea
Police said: 'This is an incredibly heartbreaking outcome, and our thoughts are with the boy’s family and friends at this devastating time'
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Hull tech company YardOps secures close to £500k investment valuing it at £2.5m
'We’re proud that Haatch and York Angels recognise the potential in YardOps,' said co-founder Jim Wardlaw
Over 13 years of waiting for Hull to Selby's rail line electrification
The wait for electrification of Hull's main rail line has lasted over 13 years and a Department for Transport spokesperson confirmed there are no plans currently
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'He climbs a mountain every day': Sister's challenge for 'best friend' brother with terminal cancer
Tyler Cone, 20, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 18 and has recently been told treatment is no longer working
Death notices and funeral announcements from Hull Daily Mail - August 5, 2026
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Major search for boy missing in water at Hornsea
Humberside Police have issued a statement amid a major emergency services operation
Bailey Hodgson's 'best years' are ahead of him, insists Hull FC chief Richie Myler
HULL FC chief Richie Myler believes Bailey Hodgson’s best years are still ahead of him after signing the full-back to a two-year deal with his hometown club.
Families react to Robert Bush sentence and push for funeral sector regulation
Some of the families affected by the Legacy scandal are 'disappointed' Bush could be released after serving half his sentence
Long-standing Skidby restaurant transformed into health and wellbeing spa
The Millhouse closed following a fire more than two years ago but has been refurbished and reopened as Nu Health
Major Hull employer toasts £325,000 cancer charity fundraising milestone
'We’re very proud to be making a difference to the lives of so many people affected by cancer'
East Yorkshire care homes connect with communities in open house food events
The Care UK homes will welcome families and neighbours to their food celebrations
Court round-up: Funeral director jailed, machete killer sentenced and child abuser locked up
A funeral director jailed for hoarding bodies and giving families the wrong ashes, a fatal machete attack, a prolific child sex offender and a violent attacker are among the latest cases to have been heard in Yorkshire courts.
Tributes to Hull businessman Rob Gibson - who was once referred to by doctors as a 'walking miracle' - after his sudden death at the age of 50
Father-of-two diagnosed with rare genetic condition was ‘recovering well’ after a tumour removal when he sadly died
Tribute to ‘much-loved’ family man John Turnbull whose death has ‘left a void’
John ran a chain of newsagent shops across Hull employing many local people
Man preyed on woman, 83, and turned up at her door at 2am
He repeatedly called at her home, asking for money
Shock as musical tour with dates set for Leeds, York, Bradford, Hull and Sheffield cancelled
The upcoming UK tour for Trainspotting: The Musical has been cancelled after receiving “lower than expected ticket sales”, it has been announced.
Regulator praises East Riding of Yorkshire Council for social housing management
The authority was inspected over two days in April by the Regulator of Social Housing
Son's grief after losing mum led to stroke - and life-changing heart diagnosis
Antonio Munoz suffered a stroke six years ago shortly after the death of his mum, Antonia, which led to the diagnosis of an underlying heart condition that could be fatal if undetected
Peter Levy off to another car boot with second batch of charity mugs
The BBC Look North presenter raised more than £500 for Children In Need with his last lot of collected crockery
World Breastfeeding Week events being held around the East Riding
Global campaign raises awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding