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Labour's Margaret Pinder launches Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral campaign
Ms Pinder's campaign is based around five key pledges

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In pictures: Playful spring lambs born at East Hull Community Farm
They all look like their dad!


Lib Dems Mike Ross launches Mayoral campaign ahead of May vote
The council leader is hoping to become the region's first elected Mayor

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Screening team’s appeal at launch of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
"Taking a few minutes to complete the test can give you peace of mind or allow us to help you"


City of Hull Band scoop awards at North of England Brass Band Championships
They will now compete at the National Brass Band Championships at the Royal Albert Hall


‘Don’t suffer in silence’ - Specialist nurse for Humber hospitals urges women with bladder problems to seek help
One in four women over 40 will experience incontinence during their lifetime


'Thank you for what you do' Prime Minister praises local media at Downing Street reception
He urged the journalists present to "keep holding us to account"


Hull City fans get to quiz their idols at exclusive community event
More than 160 supporters were invited to ask questions on everything from the players' childhoods to the season so far


Brits show love for robot vacuums by giving them quirky pet names like Tony Shark and Mr Cleaner
A new study has found that almost half of British adults have given their robot vacuum a 'pet name', with the most popular choice being Mr Cleaner, and there's a very good reason why


Can you spot the fake? New quiz tests your ability to identify AI-generated images of Iceland's landscapes
The stunning photographs showcase the country's captivating landscapes, but can you tell the difference between the real and fake images? Take the quiz to find out


Drunk pub customer brandished knife and threatened to 'slash everyone up'
He is now banned from all of his local pubs


Tipping app developed in Hull helps hospitality workers earn more - and avoid national insurance hit
City venues trial system launched by local start-up thankyü – and they love it


Self-confessed 'idiot' had been driving up to 108mph before head-on crash
He then posted pictures of himself and his passenger in hospital "with their thumbs up" while the seriously injured other driver was "writhing in pain"


Lucky East Yorkshire residents scoop share of £3.2m prize in People’s Postcode Lottery
Ecstatic ticket holders have plans for their windfall including setting up a pet pampering salon, home improvements and new hips and knees


Driving test wait times highest in years - have your say
Nationally, the average learner driver is waiting six weeks longer for a driving test compared to a year ago


'Exceptional' Hornsea house has its own gym and contemporary interior design
It also has a lift to all floors, including a luxurious master suite at the top of the house


People invited to see memorial garden plans for those affected by Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation
There is now the chance to see the plans and talk to council staff about them during three consultation events


Huge wind turbine ship that attracted attention in Hull completes its first installation at offshore wind farm
Wind Peak will install 100 turbines, each standing over 250m tall, at RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm


Tommy Coyle to launch new Padel club as sport and wellbeing campus plans revealed
Retired boxing champion Tommy Coyle is adding a padel club to his TC60 gym in Hessle


'Huge milestone' for Hull school as football team wins national cup
They clinched the win with a final score of 5-2
