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Yorkshire Water hires more than 900 people as part of multibillion-pound investment plan
More investment is lined up for 2026, including in storm overflow reduction, new water mains and new boreholes.
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'I always know my next moves' - Hull hairstylist revealed as one of 22 contestants in new series of The Traitors
The new series starts tonight on BBC1
Part of major Bridlington road to close for weeks
The work to replace metal gas pipes along Marton Road is taking place throughout January
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Safety warning over advent calendar 'toy' that poses a danger
It has prompted multiple complaints from parents in and around Hull
Section of Hull's Anlaby Road to be closed for a month for gas pipe works
The project will be carried out by engineers 'seven days a week when appropriate' throughout January
Snow and ice warning as cold weather alert upgraded in East Yorkshire
2026 is set to get off to a bitterly cold start with temperatures falling 'well below average' at times
Gym and leisure centre staff trained in cervical cancer awareness as campaign kicks off the new year
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance wants to educate customers on attending screening invitations
Banned driver gave police false name because he didn't want car to be seized
He already had a huge list of 177 offences under his belt
A landmark year: How Hull will look in 2026
A number of major projects are set to be completed
Walking football tournament in Hull to support ex-England goalie in the sport living with MND
Spectators and supporters are encouraged to turn out in force
NHS thermostat advice as UK households brace for cold snap
The Met Office has confirmed that temperatures are set to drop significantly across the UK in the coming days
East Yorkshire families invited to be a part of the national conversation on SEND reform
Department for Education is seeking views from parents and carers as well as professionals
Hull firm Ideal Heating celebrates £300,000 charity fundraising milestone
The city-headquartered company has been partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support since 2018
Emotional Nick Knowles leads 'monumental effort' to build Beverley youth centre in just eight days
A number of local businesses and people also joined in to help out
RNLI issues warning to people planning open water New Year sea dips
The RNLI’s warning follows a yellow cold health alert being issued
Man nearing end of 27-year round-the-world walk may have to swim Channel to reach Hull
A Brit nearing the end of a round-the-world walk fears he will not be allowed to use the Channel Tunnel - and might have to SWIM to England.
Incredible man loses more than 21 stone after joining Slimming World
'You put on weight, you look bad, you feel bad, so you eat more for comfort. It is a vicious circle'
DWP activates £25 Cold Weather Payments for 18 postcode areas - full list
The DWP has activated Cold Weather Payments for 18 postcode areas across Northern England, with 6,000 households eligible to receive £25 each
Making offices into workplaces worth going into: Georgia Allenby
When I started working in commercial property, office design was largely about practicality. A desk, a few meeting rooms, maybe a vending machine if you were lucky.
Man wanted in connection with 'serious assault' in East Yorkshire
Police have advised the public 'not to approach' him in their appeal to track him down