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Marks & Spencer Hull full store plans move closer following planning approval
Hull has been without a comprehensive M&S store for six years ever since the Whitefriargate shop's closure

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Bully repeatedly attacked girlfriend in series of violent assaults
The three 'terrifying' incidents were 'extremely upsetting'


Council approves 15 new Brandesburton homes
The homes are to be built on a vacant piece of land in the village

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Woman spat out razor blades and pulled more from her underwear when stopped by police
It happened the day after she received a suspended sentence at Hull Crown Court for hurling a brick through a bus window


Council 'looking forward' to seeing Iron Lilies replacement after venue closes suddenly
The bar and restaurant in Princes Quay opened just a year ago after a significant investment


Gogglebox fans in disbelief as Lee Riley shares rare snap of Jenny Newby's husband
Gogglebox star Lee Riley, from Hull, has given fans a rare glimpse of his best friend Jenny Newby's husband Ray as the trio reunited for a sunny break in Northern Cyprus


'Great sadness' as former EastEnders actor dies aged 88
He was also a prolific theatre star


Consultation to be held over future of Cottingham BMX track
A meeting will take place to gauge residents' views on the track


Three Hull groups bridge the digital gap with the help of KCOM grants – and yours could be next
The broadband provider has opened its next round of applications


Hull City goalkeeper and ex-Rotherham United man reveals key individual behind his move to East Yorkshire
FOR senior goalkeepers like Dillon Phillips, doing your due diligence regarding one particular aspect of your next potential place of employment will always assume a fair degree of importance.


HMRC cash '20 year' boost of £6,000 for pensioners looking after grandchildren
Grandparents, uncles and aunts who have looked after children in the most recent tax year can claim Specified Adult Childcare credits from HM Revenue and Customs


Rates of smoking during pregnancy fall in Hull but remain higher than neighbouring areas
Incentives have been used to encourage women to stop smoking while pregnant


Woman in court after 'aggressive begging' left people 'scared' and 'feeling unsafe'
In one incident, she smacked a woman on the back of her head. She also stole cash from a sleeping man's wallet, a court heard


Sadness as family run Hull gift shop Hares & Graces announces closure
The shop owners thanked customers and staff in a heartfelt statement


Emergency tree removal to take place this week to 'protect public health'
Nearby residents are being asked to keep their windows and doors closed during the works


Proposals made for jury-free trials in big court shake-up - have your say
The British legal system is in crisis with tens of thousands of cases on a court backlog


20mph speed limit zone approved for Hull's Old Town
The council says it is 'the first step to improving safety in the area'


New Hull city centre hub delivers boost for children with special educational needs
The authority has brought its SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) services under one roof, with plans for further development


See inside the East Yorkshire bus that provided luxury travel to American star
MM Band Services provides luxury travel for some of the world’s leading artists and their crews


Hull mum walks 50 miles to give back to charity that helped her during newborn son's emergency surgery
'Seeing how small Jack was, connected to all those wires and tubes in the transport ambulance, was the scariest moment of my life'
