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87-year-old woman knocked to the ground and robbed in horrific incident
Her attacker, Kurt Taylor, has been jailed for more than five years

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Tributes paid to man who led Hull business to 40-year milestone and supported medical charity as a thank you for cancer treatment
George Baker made the Daisy Appeal his company’s charity of the year


Robber jailed after knocking 87-year-old woman over and stealing her handbag
A man who pushed an 87-year-old woman to the floor and stole her handbag has been jailed for more than five years.

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'Overturned lorry removed' from road in Barton - recap
Police said there could be a build up of traffic until lunch time


Penny worth £130,000 could be sitting in your coin jar at home - how to spot
The 1933 penny is one of the most sought after coins in the UK, with only a handful minted by the Royal Mint.


Man's 'complete lack of remorse' after sexually assaulting two girls
'It is difficult to see, after your repeated lies, how you are trustworthy'


B&M plans to open a store in former Hessle Homebase
The store is currently scheduled to open on Saturday, November 29


Death notices and funeral announcements from Hull Daily Mail - September 17, 2025
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one


'Exciting challenge': Joe Batchelor's first words after swapping St Helens for Hull FC
Hull FC have strengthened their pack with the signing of two-time Super League Grand Final winner Joe Batchelor on a three-year deal.


'Nobody ever mentioned it': Cancer patient unnecessarily paid for hospital parking for three years
The NHS trust have said they 'will look into what further we can do to ensure patients are aware of all concessions in future'


Man banned from keeping animals for ten years after dogs found 'stacked up on top of each other in crates'
Six of the seven dogs were sadly put to sleep


Hull firm launched in lockdown by teenage entrepreneur becomes prime tenant in Monocle
Subhash Chatterjee was just 16 when he launched One SC Media and it now has offices in Hull, Manchester and London


Hull FC complete double St Helens raid with James Bell signing
Hull FC have completed a double raid on St Helens with the signing of James Bell on a three-year contract.


Revised Queen's Gardens plans unveiled by council
The changes have been made following community feedback


'Wholly innocent' teen brother and sister waiting at bus stop robbed by masked duo
They mad demands for cash and one pulled out a knife


Baton of Hope tour carries message of suicide prevention to the region, in pictures
UK-wide initiative aims to give hope and save lives


Police smash cocaine-dealing conspiracy involving thousands of pounds worth of drugs
A court heard one of the group had a 'false sense of invincibility' that he 'would not be caught'


From one-man band to multimillion-pound business - Hull entrepreneur toasts ten successful years
Former Royal Navy serviceman Martin Johnson started in a shared office in 2015 and now has a growing team with bigger future plans


Bodycare confirms closure of two Hull stores
Sadly all staff at closing branches will be made redundant


Two robbers behind bars after 'targeted and aggressive robbery' at Hull bus stop
The pair have been sentenced to a combined six years and ten months
