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Legacy Funerals' Robert Bush sentencing - updates from day three
Numerous harrowing accounts of his crimes and the impact they have had have been heard at Hull Crown Court since Monday
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Death notices and funeral announcements from Hull Daily Mail - July 29, 2026
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Hull man who abused four young boys is jailed for 18 years
'The investigation showed a clear pattern of manipulation over many years'
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Council installs outdoor 'parklets' to boost Hull city centre hospitality sector
The areas have been installed across the city adjacent to certain businesses that would benefit from additional seating, which could remain for up to two years
Hull pub's 31-year practical joke - and the landlord didn't notice for years
A doctored photograph has been hiding in plain sight at Ye Olde White Harte on Silver Street since Christmas Eve 1994, when Keith Key smuggled it onto the wall with a pump-action screwdriver hidden down his trouser leg
'I trusted you with the most precious person in my life' - heartbroken mum faces funeral director Robert Bush in court
The brave woman sobbed as she faced the man who kept her baby boy in a paper bag
'Lincoln the Tesco cat' and how he has inspired a charity book
Thousands of people follow Lincoln and his adventures on Facebook
More than 800 East Yorkshire homes left without power after fire
Power was switched off 'in the interests of safety'
More than 40 NHS executives in Yorkshire are paid more than the Prime Minister
Analysis by the TaxPayers’ Alliance has found that 574 NHS managers across the UK were paid more than the Prime Minister in the 2024-25 financial year.
Hull funeral director: "Were my baby's remains disposed of like a piece of litter?"
The mother of an unborn baby whose remains were left on the floor of a funeral parlour for nearly two years addressed a funeral director in court to tell him how she had trusted him "with the most precious and important person in her life."
Horror funeral parlour made grieving daughter think of 'bodies found at Auschwitz'
A grieving daughter said the horrors at Robert Bush’s funeral parlour made her think of “bodies found in Auschwitz”, while another described the fraudster treating her “lovely” father “like a piece of meat”.
Huge portfolio of Bridlington care homes, guest houses and hotels is sold after owner went bust
The deal has been struck for an undisclosed sum after scores of investors and landlords showed interest
Man who manipulated and sexually abused four boys over several years has been jailed
A 55-year-old man has been jailed after admitting a series of child sexual offences against four boys spanning several years.
Businessman lied to obtain £25k Covid loan which he used to fund Lanzarote property
He and an accomplice then went on to falsely obtain a further £56,000 loan from a private finance company
Why East Yorkshire is an economic powerhouse: Jan Brumby
I invest time in building business and community relationships, because I believe thriving businesses and thriving communities are inseparable. Hull and East Yorkshire has always been a region built on resilience, entrepreneurship and people looking out for one another. I have been fortunate to spen...
Man, 83, sadly dies after crash
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses
Man, 83, dies after Vauxhall Corsa crashes into two parked cars
A man in his 80s has died after the vehicle he was in crashed into two parked cars.
‘It is a fitting tribute to a woman who has achieved so much’ - Hull champion of transport Louise Cheeseman is honoured with a blue plaque
'On behalf of the council and the city, we’d like to congratulate Louise on being recognised for the incredible work she has done'
Pat celebrates her 100th by being reunited with artwork she created more than 70 years ago
Pat Mackrill’s work is proudly displayed in Hull Guildhall
'Like gold dust' - Why East Yorkshire’s tourism stars are rallying behind top awards
'It’s a room full of positivity and generosity. It’s an incredible celebration and there’s nothing quite like it'