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Residents' concerns after Hull City car crashes
Residents near Hull City's training ground say they are concerned about safety after two players overturned their cars on the same street within weeks of each other. Both players escaped without injury following the crashes near the club's training ground on Mill House Woods Lane in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
Residents' concerns after Hull City car crashes
Residents near Hull City's training ground say they are concerned about safety after two players overturned their cars on the same street within weeks of each other. Both players escaped without injury following the crashes near the club's training ground on Mill House Woods Lane in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
Residents' concerns after Hull City car crashes
Leanne Brown - in Cottingham Mon, 19 October 2026 at 5:09 am UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Footballer Sorba Thomas crashed his Land Rover on Mill House Woods Lane in Cottingham [BBC] Residents near Hull City's training ground say they are concerned about safety after two players overturned their cars on the same street within weeks of each other.
Residents' concerns after Hull City car crashes
Residents near Hull City's training ground say they are concerned about safety after two players overturned their cars on the same street within weeks of each other. Both players escaped without injury following the crashes near the club's training ground on Mill House Woods Lane in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
Residents' concerns after Hull City car crashes
Residents near Hull City's training ground say they are concerned about safety after two players overturned their cars on the same street within weeks of each other. Both players escaped without injury following the crashes near the club's training ground on Mill House Woods Lane in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
Residents' concerns after Hull City car crashes
Residents near Hull City's training ground say they are concerned about safety after two players overturned their cars on the same street within weeks of each other. Both players escaped without injury following the crashes near the club's training ground on Mill House Woods Lane in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
Residents' concerns after Hull City car crashes
Residents on Mill House Woods Lane in Cottingham want more to be done to improve safety. Residents near Hull City's training ground say they are concerned about safety after two players overturned their cars on the same street within weeks of each other. Both players escaped without injury following the crashes near the club's training ground on Mill House Woods Lane in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
Woman's bid to reunite 'stolen' parcels with owners
Katie Brown says she wants to reunite the items with their owners A woman who found a number of Evri parcels ripped open and some of the contents discarded in bushes has taken to social media to try and reunite items with their owners. Katie Brown said she found dozens of items in The Avenues area of Hull on Thursday morning while she was on the school run, including some of high-value.
Woman's bid to reunite 'stolen' parcels with owners
A woman who found a number of Evri parcels ripped open and some of the contents discarded in bushes has taken to social media to try and reunite items with their owners. Katie Brown said she found dozens of items in The Avenues area of Hull on Thursday morning while she was on the school run, including some of high-value. "I don't like it when I lose my parcels, so I just thought it would be nice to try and get them back to people," she said.
Woman's bid to reunite 'stolen' parcels with owners
David McKenna - East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire; Leanne Brown Fri, 16 October 2026 at 5:36 pm UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Katie Brown says she wants to reunite the items with their owners [Leanne Brown/BBC] A woman who found a number of Evri parcels ripped open and some of the contents discarded in bushes has taken to social media to try and reunite items with their owners.
Woman's bid to reunite 'stolen' parcels with owners
A woman who found a number of Evri parcels ripped open and some of the contents discarded in bushes has taken to social media to try and reunite items with their owners. Katie Brown said she found dozens of items in The Avenues area of Hull on Thursday morning while she was on the school run, including some of high-value. "I don't like it when I lose my parcels, so I just thought it would be nice to try and get them back to people," she said.
Woman's bid to reunite 'stolen' parcels with owners
A woman who found a number of Evri parcels ripped open and some of the contents discarded in bushes has taken to social media to try and reunite items with their owners. Katie Brown said she found dozens of items in The Avenues area of Hull on Thursday morning while she was on the school run, including some of high-value. "I don't like it when I lose my parcels, so I just thought it would be nice to try and get them back to people," she said.
Flower deliveries cut as firms battle fuel costs
Six months after the start of the US-Iran conflict, businesses say they are battling to keep rising fuel costs from their customers. Stephen Wharram Florists, in Hessle, said it had stopped delivering to certain areas and had been forced to increase its delivery charge due to prolonged high fuel prices. Sally Wharram said filling the van to deliver the flowers now costs £125 every two weeks, compared with about £90 previously. "We used to say free delivery but we can't do that anymore," she said.
Riders still using BMX track despite its 'closure'
A BMX track on a playing field in East Yorkshire which is officially closed to the public is still being used. Cottingham Parish Council said a report by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) deemed the site unsafe due to alterations made by users over the years, with routes crossing each other. The track has been in use on King George V Playing Fields since 2008 but the council said concerns raised by the RoSPA could be remedied only with major realignment of the routes.
Jonathan and the Fear: Sam Learns to Face His Fears by Trisha Fox
Jonathan and the Fear tells the story of Sam, a kid who used to love being on the football field as a goalkeeper. But after one scary accident, the fun disappeared. Suddenly, football wasn’t exciting anymore — it was loud, overwhelming, and full of “what ifs.” Jonathan is the kind of friend every kid hopes to have: kind-hearted, optimistic, and the sort of person who actually listens.
New midwives 'deflated' by lack of jobs
Student midwives say they are struggling to get jobs, despite reports of pressure on maternity services. Harriet Shelton, from Grimsby, said she spent three years training, but felt "deflated" after failing to find a post, adding: "There's about 30 in our cohort and I want to say probably about 15 have got jobs." A national survey by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), published earlier this year, found about a third of newly qualified midwives were without NHS roles.
Swimmers celebrate the solstice in East Yorkshire
The summer solstice was marked by swimmers in East Yorkshire at sunrise on Sunday. It was a foggy start to the day in Hornsea, where hundreds of people gathered on the shoreline for a barbecue and a dip in the North Sea. The water was a tempting 21° at Welton Waters Adventure Centre near Hull, where 100 swimmers took to the lake earlier. 21 June is the official start of astronomical summer across the northern hemisphere, and the longest day of the year.
Emergency charities hit by rising fuel costs
Fuel cost at Yorkshire Air Ambulance increased by 65% between March and April [BBC] Voluntary emergency charities across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are being affected by rising fuel costs. Charities operating helicopter, lifeboat and motorcycle services have said they are struggling with a rise in costs due to conflict in the Middle East.
Emergency charities hit by rising fuel costs
Fuel cost at Yorkshire Air Ambulance increased by 65% between March and April Voluntary emergency charities across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are being affected by rising fuel costs. Charities operating helicopter, lifeboat and motorcycle services have said they are struggling with a rise in costs due to conflict in the Middle East.
Best Tips for Stress-Free Moves: A Traveler’s Guide
Suitcases by the door and half sealed boxes can change the mood of a home fast. Even a well planned move can feel messy when daily life still needs your attention. That tension often grows when the move crosses state lines and your routine starts to slip. Frequent travellers know that smooth trips usually start long before departure day, and the same idea works for moving.
Why Cleanroom Maintenance Is Critical for Sensitive Environments
In some sensitive environments, such as pharmaceuticals, even a tiny contaminant could wreak havoc with processes or damage products, so cleanrooms play a crucial role. Maintaining these specialist areas frequently guarantees that safety and quality will never be an issue. Not just a requirement, regular maintenance is also a must-have for high achievers in precision-driven industries. Numerous industries rely on controlled environments to safeguard sensitive operations.
Investigation starts after Humber Bridge base jump
The Humber Bridge Board has launched an investigation after a video of people base jumping off one of the towers was posted on social media. Footage shows the group apparently climbing more than 500ft (155m) up the side of the Hessle tower before jumping and landing on the foreshore. Speaking anonymously to BBC Look North, one of the alleged parachutists said they planned the jump "for months" to "ensure there was no impact to the public or safety".
Fast-Tracking Your Elite Status: My Favorite Hotel Hacks and This Month’s Hidden Promo
I am going to tell you something that took me years and dozens of hotel stays to learn. The difference between a good trip and a great trip is almost never the destination.
'There's no point in an art gallery without artists'
Artificial intelligence is changing creative work at extraordinary speed — but in studios, galleries and writing rooms across the world, artists are deciding what that means for them. From painters to writers, artists are now weighing the risks, opportunities and pressures that come with machines learning to create alongside them. Ai‑Da, described by her creators as the world's first ultra‑realistic robot artist, has already forced the conversation into the mainstream.
How to Travel in Style with Business Class Tickets to Paris?
Traveling can be simple, but it can also be special. Many people dream of flying in comfort and style. This is where How to Travel in Style with Business Class Tickets to Paris becomes important. It is not just about going from one place to another. It is about enjoying the whole journey. From soft seats to great food, everything feels better. When you choose business class tickets to Paris, you choose comfort, space, and peace.
What People Really Look for in a Vacation & How Hotel Xcaret Mexico Delivers?
Travelers today don’t just want to see new places—they want space to breathe, moments that feel effortless, and experiences that leave them genuinely refreshed. Watching how people actually spend their breaks, it’s clear that rigid schedules and endless checklists often do more harm than good. The modern traveler craves flexibility, freedom, and the ability to follow their mood rather than a plan. It’s interesting to see how much the surroundings influence that feeling.
How to Experience Nature with Comfort and Style
For the modern professional, the ritual of the morning coffee has long been the undisputed gateway to productivity. However, a significant shift is occurring within the global wellness and biohacking communities.
How Cycling Can Transform Your Travel Experience?
Sunlight hits the stone walls of a coastal village during the early morning hours. This view stays in your mind much longer than a photo on a phone. Travelers who choose a bicycle feel the wind and smell the nearby trees. This direct contact turns a normal vacation into a real adventure for your senses and shows How Cycling Can Transform Your Travel Experience. Moving slowly helps you find things that are not on a tourist map. You can stop to see a small garden or talk to a regional baker.
How Food Becomes a Destination: Dishes Worth Traveling For
Some trips start with a landmark. Others start with a craving. This is How Food Becomes a Destination. There’s a particular kind of travel that begins not with a place on a map but with a dish that lives in your head rent-free. A pastry someone described at a dinner party. A stew your grandmother mentioned once, from a village you’ve never seen. A photo that stopped your thumb mid-scroll and made you think: I need to eat that, and I need to eat it there. Food has always been tied to place.
How to Plan the Perfect Road Trip in Hungary in 2026
In 2025, nearly ten million international visitors traveled to Hungary, the highest number the country has seen so far. While there are plenty of ways to explore Hungary, traveling by car gives you the most freedom to see it on your own terms. Because the country is relatively small, many of its best-known sights can be reached within a week, or even over a long weekend. A few well-chosen stops are often enough to get a real feel for the place.
Why Travel Photographers are Switching to Private Cloud Storage
Why Travel Photographers are Switching to Private Cloud Storage becomes clear when you look beyond the glamour of the job. The life of a travel photographer is often seen as a dream of endless horizons and perfect golden hours. However, behind every breathtaking landscape shot or candid street portrait lies a mountain of data that needs careful management.
'You think, where's the next drug coming from?'
Jane Meredith spent a whole morning calling pharmacists to source her medication [BBC] A pharmacist says he is having to tell patients on a daily basis that he cannot provide the medicines they need. Sie Ting, from Hessle Pharmacy, East Yorkshire, said he was seeing shortages of heart, blood pressure and cholesterol drugs and staff were spending hours trying to source substitutes.
Hull remembers 36 trawlermen lost at sea
Jerry Thompson, from Hull Fishing Heritage Centre, says recent services to remember the lost trawlermen have been well attended [BBC] A memorial service has been held in Hull for 36 trawlermen who died at sea more than 50 years ago. The Gaul ship sank in the Barents Sea, off Norway, on 8 February, 1974, claiming the lives of 30 trawlermen from Hull and six from North Shields. At the time, it was described as the worst ever single-trawler tragedy.
Practical Tips for Navigating Long Routes in Unfamiliar Regions
Traveling long routes in unfamiliar regions can be both exciting and demanding. New terrain, different road conditions, and limited local knowledge require a mindset that balances preparation with adaptability. Navigating these journeys successfully depends on practical habits rather than complex strategies. Long-distance routes reward travelers who think ahead without becoming rigid.
Practical Guide to Visiting Paris
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, yet it still manages to feel deeply personal for each traveler who experiences it. From historic landmarks to everyday neighborhood cafés, the city rewards curiosity and unhurried exploration. This practical guide to visiting Paris emphasizes that first-time visitors often spend full days moving between museums, markets, and iconic streets, making comfort and planning essential.
Travel Logistics for Romantic Weekends: Expert Guide
Romance is ushered to center stage during the month of February, but if we’re truthful with ourselves, it deserves that spotlight all year long. Understanding how travel logistics can enhance your romantic weekend becomes essential when planning these celebrations.
Airpaz Expands Travel Ecosystem
Airpaz today unveiled its Activity Bookings feature, expanding beyond flights and hotels to include attractions, tours, festivals, and destination experiences. The launch positions the platform as a comprehensive travel resource where travelers can research, compare, and reserve every component of their journeys without switching between multiple services. By integrating these diverse offerings, Airpaz aims to provide a unified user experience that mirrors the complexity of modern itineraries.
Humidity Solutions
You buy cigars you trust. You stick to brands you like. And yet, the experience keeps changing. One night the cigar burns perfectly and tastes rich. The next time, it feels tight, bitter, or uneven. This is why your best cigars feel inconsistent, the cigar did not change. The environment did. Most cigar inconsistency comes down to humidity. Not the brand. Not the price. Not your palate. Moisture control decides whether a cigar performs the way it was meant to.
How Catered Meals Fit into a Packed Schedule?
Busy schedules do not usually come with a warning. They build quietly. A few late meetings. A packed calendar. A week where dinner becomes something you think about only when it is already too late. This is exactly when catered meals fit into a packed schedule without adding more decisions to your day. For many people, food becomes the first thing to feel rushed. Not because it does not matter, but because it takes time and attention that feel hard to spare.
Toner Mistakes That Damage Your Skin Barrier Fast
Let’s just agree that toner feels harmless: what can possibly go wrong with the easiest routine step? Light texture, quick swipe, instant freshness. Many people treat it like water with benefits and never think twice. That mindset causes most toner mistakes. Your skin barrier reacts fast to what you layer on top. When face tonic use goes wrong, irritation follows sooner than you expect. Toner supports the natural barrier only when you use it with intention and a clear skin-balancing goal.
Luxury Escapes Guide
Fashion and travel combine seamlessly for those who see travel as more than just a journey, but an extension of personal style. The modern holiday is as much about elegance and sophistication as it is about exploring new destinations. Luxury travel offers an opportunity to embrace comfort, discover world-class experiences, and express individual taste in ways that go beyond everyday life.
New homes 'will give veterans their dignity back'
Volunteer Peter Holden worked on the project for more than a year [BBC] A homeless veteran has moved into new emergency accommodation set up by a charity in Hull. A house in the city has been transformed into three self-contained living spaces for veterans in need. The project, led by Hull 4 Heroes, has taken 15 months and involved hundreds of hours of work by volunteers and local firms.
Luxury Shampoos vs Regular Shampoos: Worth the Cost?
Thousands of hair cleansing products are available on store shelves and in online catalogs. The luxury shampoos vs regular shampoos debate continues among the vast variety, with well-known brands and no-names, some expensive and some inexpensive. What are the differences? Why is one shampoo considered luxury while another is considered a consumer product? Should you choose products from the former group, and is their high price justified? In this article, we’ll explore this question.
The New Standard of Family Luxury Travel: Space, Privacy, and Experience
Something shifted in family travel over the past few years. And most people haven’t caught up yet. I watched it happen with my own extended family. We used to book adjoining hotel rooms for our annual trips. Five rooms across two floors. Kids running through hallways. Coordinating dinner reservations for fourteen people. Someone always got left out of the group chat update. Last summer, we tried something different. Rented one massive property instead. Everyone under one roof.
Blind woman 'in tears' after cars block pavements
Julie Pilsworth says she has to move into the road at times [BBC] A blind wheelchair user has welcomed new government powers to tackle pavement parking – but warns they will only work if councils enforce them. Julie Pilsworth, from Grimsby, says she is often forced into the road or trapped at home because drivers ignore existing restrictions in her area. "Often it's impossible when we go out,'' she said.
Generator Technology for Home & Business Power Backup
Have you ever had to go through a power outage and noticed how everything you do relies on electricity? Or maybe you’ve been to a job site where a sudden power outage impacted productivity? These situations illustrate how important a reliable power supply is. This is precisely where generators can help—bridging the gap between power availability and dependence. Generators can power a remote construction site and keep tools operational, or even power a household during an emergency.
Diesel Heater for Caravan: Installation Tips for a Safe, Warm Journey
Cold nights on the road usually come with unanticipated challenges, shivering under blankets, opening eyes to fogged windows, or contenting with small handheld heaters just sufficient to keep the evening chill at bay. As temperatures drop, comfort should not feel uncertain or unpredictable. It is then that a diesel heater comes in, providing consistent heat to ensure that your caravan is inviting regardless of how extreme the outside weather is.
Best Tips for Fast Funding Your Travel Plans
A flash sale lands in your inbox, and the clock starts ticking before the fare jumps again. You open your banking app, and your balance looks fine, but not flexible enough right now. Even luxury trips can strain cash flow when deposits, flights, and stays stack up fast.Fast funding can mean moving money you already have, or borrowing with clear terms and a firm payback plan. Licensed lenders like Net Pay Advance may appear in that research, alongside cards, savings, and credit unions.
Will AI receptionist Emma win over GP patients?
Dr Satpal Shekhawat says AI technology has reduced the amount of time patients are spending on the phone [BBC] An artificial intelligence (AI) receptionist named Emma has been introduced at a North Lincolnshire GP practice to cut call waits - but not everyone wants to talk to her. The Kirton Lindsey & Scotter Surgery introduced the advanced technology in November, tasking her with answer calls, collecting information and prioritising appointments.
Sudden Drop in Milk Supply: Causes, Solutions, and How to Recover Quickly
What we want the most is to make sure that our little ones are nourished and well-fed, but this doesn’t really come easy. For numerous breastfeeding parents, there are few experiences that could be distressing as when you’re noticing a sudden drop in your milk supply. One day you’re feeling like you have never ending supply of milk, pumping goes smoothly and your baby is really satisfied after each feed.
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