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Hull Uber driver says passengers 'terrified' in incident with 'group of teenagers on electric bikes'
An investigation has been launched by Humberside Police

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Man, 75, 'seriously injured' in 'assault' on a bus in Hull
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, police say


Drug smuggler involved in £9.7m cocaine scheme is locked up
Wayne Young's money-making enterprise was smashed after suspicious parcels from the Netherlands were intercepted at an airport

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Hull's inclusion in National Geographic's Best Of The World 2026 list 'a huge honour'
The city made the top 25 on the planet thanks to its 'defiant spirit' and 'laid-back charm'


'Vile animal' given 25-year sentence for series of sexual offences including child rape
One of the victims said 'I’m at peace knowing you’ll suffer for what you have done, not only to myself, but to others'


Stagecoach shortlisted for six accolades in UK Bus Awards
Jack Wright, Operations Manager at Hull, has been shortlisted


Goole road set for near £200,000 improvement scheme
The works are set to last up to six weeks


Hull's District Heat Network receives National Wealth Fund backing
The network will provide low-carbon energy to the city


'Sickening' serial child rapist jailed for 21 years
Police praised the courage of Alex Fullard's victims after he was sentenced at Hull Crown Court


Train carriage donated to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service for emergency training
The former Heathrow Express carriage will enhance realism for firefighters preparing for rail emergencies


Man 'put members of the public in danger' after failing to control his dog
The dog bit two women and has since been euthanised, the court heard


Road closures as essential resurfacing work begins in east Hull
The roadworks are expected to take five days to complete


Beal Homes submit plans for 'Phase 2' of East Riding housing development
Phase 2 would add an extra 36 homes to the development


Yorkshire Maritime Museum reopening delayed again – now expected summer 2026
The reopening of Hull’s Maritime Museum has been pushed back, Hull City Council has confirmed.


‘Child rapist’ jailed for after subjecting three young victims to years of abuse
A “child rapist” has been jailed for 21 years after subjecting three young victims to years of sexual abuse in Hull.


Update on yellow weather warnings with earlier onset and higher wind speeds
The warnings are for strong winds and heavy rain


Hull Maritime Museum reopening delayed again
The museum is now expected to open in Summer 2026


Yorkshire city rated in National Geographic's top 25 places to visit in the world in 2026 - along with Rio in Brazil!
A Yorkshire city “with a defiant spirit” has been named by National Geographic as one of its 25 top places to visit in the globe in 2026.


Hull man jailed for 16 years after 'greed got the better of him'
Hull Crown Court heard how encrypted phone messages - sent from the nickname 'Peakyblinder' - were decoded by international investigators


Humber charity that changed the life of young single parent Milly welcomes her into leadership role
Having faced immense personal challenges, the Hull artist is now one of the region’s top creative entrepreneurs
