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Kimberley Metcalfe

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  1. Goodbye: Five things we've learned today

    Kimberley Metcalfe

    BBC Local Live, Hull and East Yorkshire

    Thank you for joining me today, I'll be back tomorrow from 0800 will all your latest updates.

    Before I go, lets have a look back at when we didn't know this morning...

    1. More knocking into shape for Hull
    2. Will this boat ever come back?
    3. Do you know where your fish and chip tea comes from?
    4. They want your vote
    5. Police building sale will be invested in police infrastructure
    Viola ship
  2. Fish and chip shops encouraged to support sustainable fishing

    Paul Murphy

    BBC Look North

    Fish and chip shops across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are being asked to agree to a new code of practice which supports sustainable fishing. 

    The Marine Stewardship Council aims to protect fish stocks for the future, but only ten restaurants have signed up to the MSC code.

    I visited one chippy in Bridlington that have signed up to the scheme and spoke to George Clark from the Marine Stewardship Council.

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    Video caption: Only 10 have signed up to sheme to ensure they sell sustainable fish and chips
  3. Your pictures: Hedon

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Thanks to Bensmatt55 who sent this photo into BBC weather watchers, looks like its been a fairly decent day in East Yorkshire.

    Hedon view
  4. Police and Crime Commissioner agrees sale of former HQ

    Kimberley Metcalfe

    BBC Local Live, Hull and East Yorkshire

    Keith Hunter, the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner has agreed the sale of the former Queens Gardens Police Station in Hull city centre.

    Its not been used after services were transferred to a new police station on Clough Road in the city. 

    An offer of £1.4m was accepted from a locally-based developer and a planning application is expected to be submitted later this month. 

    Mr Hunter says the money made from the sale will be invested in policing infrastructure. 

    The police station at Queen's Gardens, Hull
  5. Your headlines this afternoon

    Gill Sennett

    BBC Radio Humberside

    Here are the latest headlines from our East Yorkshire & Humber newsroom:

    • A teenager has been jailed for life after stabbing a man to death in Hull
    • A man's been charged with attempted murder after reversing a car over a woman in Hull on Sunday
    • The East Riding Council says it's going to fund a series of special events next year linked in to the City of Culture celebrations
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    Video caption: Hull players were gripped by Celtic v Man City - Snodgrass

    Scotland's Robert Snodgrass recounts how the Hull City players took in the recent 3-3 draw between Celtic and Manchester City.

  7. Fourth man arrested after incident at Hull KR

    Kimberley Metcalfe

    BBC Local Live, Hull and East Yorkshire

    A fourth man has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the brawl on the pitch after Hull KR’s clash against Salford on Saturday.

    A 19-year-old man handed himself in and was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. 

    Humberside Police have arrested three people in connection with the incident but are still encouraging others to come forward. 

    Quote Message: We are continuing to work closely with both clubs as well as our colleagues with Greater Manchester Police to identify all those involved so that appropriate action can be taken." from Tracy Bradley Match commander
    Tracy BradleyMatch commander
  8. Missing Scunthorpe teenager found

    Kimberley Metcalfe

    BBC Local Live, Hull and East Yorkshire

    Missing Scunthorpe teenager Charlie Slater has been found is receiving appropriate medical care.  

  9. Watch: 'Violent and vicious' fugitive detained for life for murder

    Laura Foster

    BBC Look North

    A teenager has been jailed for life after stabbing a man to death in Hull. 

    Agustin Sula, 18, stabbed Mateusz Szleper seven times, piercing his heart and lungs in revenge for a "perceived slight" by one of the victim's friends.

    Sula came to Hull in 2014 from Albania as a fugitive after being convicted of theft and sentenced to six months imprisonment in his own country.

    Laura Foster reports from Hull Crown Court:

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    Video caption: Mateus Zlepper died after being stabbed in the chest by 18 year old Agustin Sula.
    Quote Message: Given what you did, and the fact you repeatedly carried a knife, you are, thus, a dangerous individual. I have no means of being able to gauge at this stage when, or if, it will be ever safe to release you." from Judge Jeremy Richardson QC
    Judge Jeremy Richardson QC
  10. Concern grows for missing teenager

    Gill Sennett

    BBC Radio Humberside

    Scunthorpe teenager Charlie Slater has been missing since this morning, police are concerned due to his potentially life-threatening medical condition.

    He was last seen at The Lawrence Academy, Doncaster Road. He's believed to have changed out of his school uniform and may now be wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a dark top.

    He is described as white, around 5ft 7in tall, with short dark brown hair and slim build.

    Charlie Slater
  11. Listen: Homelessness on the rise in Hull

    Sally Fairfax

    BBC Radio Humberside

    Some charities in Hull beleive that homelessness is on the rise in the city. 

    Hull City Council has started early discussions in order to develop a new strategy for dealing with the issue, their current plan was due to expire this year.

    Andrew Smith from the Hull Homeless Community Project, says more people are coming from other busier cities because they get less hassle. 

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    Video caption: Andrew Smith is from the Hull Homeless Community Project he says there is a problem.
  12. Weather: A dry afternoon

    Kay Crewdson

    BBC weather presenter

    A dry and fine afternoon with sunny spells. 

    Feeling warm inland in shelter of the freshening easterly wind with highs of 17C (63F) cooler along the coast.

    WEATHER GRAPHIC
  13. Listen: One step closer to bringing WWI ship home to Hull

    Carl Wheatley

    BBC Radio Humberside

    A team of experts will fly to South Georgia tomorrow to inspect an abandoned ship built in Beverley in 1906. 

    The Viola played a role in World War One and is believed to be one of the only surviving ships of her kind. 

    Lead marine consultant John Simpson says the vessel is of international maritime significance and that their aim is to one day bring her back to Hull. 

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    Video caption: The Viola has been abandoned off the coast of South Georgia since the Falklands.
  14. British Cycling gives go-ahead for closed road circuit

    Sally Fairfax

    BBC Radio Humberside

    Good news for cycling fans today.

    Hull's long-time ambition to bring a dedicated road racing circuit to the city has taken a leap forward. 

    Last month Hull City Council confirmed that they would match-fund the project and all they needed was the go-ahead on funding from British Cycling. 

    Well that funding, a grant of £375,000 has been confirmed

    The land next to Ennerdale Leisure Centre in north Hull can now come to fruition, improving access to cycling for all levels.

    CYCLING
  15. Watch: The changing face of Hull

    James Piekos

    Reporter, BBC Hull and East Yorkshire

    Have a look at this video I took overlooking the area around Osborne Street. It's being cleared to make way for the Hull Venue.

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    Video caption: The area around Osborne Street is being cleared to make way for the Hull Venue.
  16. Who wants you to vote?

    #BBCUnsungHero

    We've got just under three weeks to go now until the deadline for the BBC Unsung Hero award.

    See which multi-medal-winning British athlete is urging you to get those nominations in now....

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    Video caption: Who wants you to name an Unsung Hero?

    To download or request a nomination form - and more details about the award - read here.