Listen: Free childcare 'not financially sustainable' for nurseries in the region
Sarah Sanderson
Political Reporter East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
There are concerns that 30 hours of free childcare won't be financially sustainable for nurseries across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
The government initiative is aimed at helping working parents but the Voice union for education professionals says childcare providers could lose out in the long-term.
Fetuli Talanoa set for 100th Hull FC game at St Helens
Watch: Your weather this evening
Keeley Donovan
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Tending to dry up this evening but staying cloudy for much of the night.
A minimum temperature of 13C (55 Deg F).
Watch my full forecast.
BreakingMurder accused remanded after court appearance
Victoria Holland
BBC Look North
A
woman has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a woman who was assaulted on a street in Hull.
Joanne Hemingway, 39, died after an incident on Beverley Road on the 29 June.
Angela Burkitt, aged 53, of Beverley Road, Hull, is charged with murder and witness intimidation.
She'll next appear in court on 27 October.
The Yorkshire Regiment welcomes five men from Hull
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
The Yorkshire Regiment says having five men from Hull and East Yorkshire joining the army at the same time is good for morale.
Some of the new recruits have been meeting the Lord Mayor of Hull this lunchtime before their basic training starts on Sunday.
The regiment has previously been deployed to places such as Afghanistan and Germany.
Purge on bad parking by disabled badge users in Driffield
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
Officials are cracking down on blue badge owners who have been blocking the streets in Driffield.
Enforcement officers and police visited the town yesterday.
A spokeswoman for Driffield Town Council said it had been a problem near B&M and Wilko's with buses struggling to get through.
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Your headlines this afternoon
Richard Madden
BBC Radio Humberside
Here are the latest headlines from across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire:
Tata Steel will discover their punishment later after they pleaded guilty to an incident which left employees in Scunthorpe exposed to toxic gases.
In June 2011 four people were exposed to the toxic gases at the Appleby Coke Ovens.
A judgement is due at Hull Crown Court today.
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BreakingHull murder inquiry after man's death
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
A murder inquiry has begun after a man died following an altercation on Tuesday evening.
Police were called to an incident between two men, known to each other, at a property on Lee Street.
Kabelo Sam Mokoena, aged 35, was taken to hospital but died yesterday. The cause of death has not yet been established.
A 58-year-old man has been arrested and questioned.
He was later released on bail and the inquiry continues.
Quote Message: My team are speaking to residents in the area to establish the full circumstances that led to Kabelo sustaining his injuries, whilst also providing community reassurance." from Detective Chief Inspector Tony Cockerill
My team are speaking to residents in the area to establish the full circumstances that led to Kabelo sustaining his injuries, whilst also providing community reassurance."
Teenager cyclist hit by car
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was knocked off his bike by a car.
It happened between Guildford Avenue and Gillshill Road in Hull on Monday evening. The driver failed to stop after.
The boy broke his ankle and was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary.
Hull's food and drink festival begins
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
Hull's annual food festival begins today.
This year's YUM festival is bigger and has more stalls than previous years.
The event is being held in Queens Gardens for the next two days, and will have independent traders, street food and other activities.
Kathryn Shillitoe from Hull BID is one of the organisers.
Your headlines this morning
Richard Madden
BBC Radio Humberside
Here are the latest headlines from across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire:
A court will decided on the punishment for Tata Steel today after they pleaded guilty to an incident which exposed workers to toxic gases
Concerns raised that 30 hours free childcare won't be financially sustainable for nurseries across East Yorkshire & Northern Lincolnshire
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Concerns raised that 30 hours free childcare won't be financially sustainable for nurseries across East Yorkshire & Northern Lincolnshire
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Latest PostFive things we learned today
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
Have a great weekend. We'll be back on Monday with all the latest news, sport, travel and weather across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.
In the meantime, here are five things we didn't know this morning:
Your headlines this evening
Richard Madden
BBC Radio Humberside
Here are the latest headlines from across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire:
Listen: Free childcare 'not financially sustainable' for nurseries in the region
Sarah Sanderson
Political Reporter East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
There are concerns that 30 hours of free childcare won't be financially sustainable for nurseries across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
The government initiative is aimed at helping working parents but the Voice union for education professionals says childcare providers could lose out in the long-term.
Fetuli Talanoa set for 100th Hull FC game at St Helens
Watch: Your weather this evening
Keeley Donovan
Weather presenter, BBC Look North
Tending to dry up this evening but staying cloudy for much of the night.
A minimum temperature of 13C (55 Deg F).
Watch my full forecast.
BreakingMurder accused remanded after court appearance
Victoria Holland
BBC Look North
A woman has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a woman who was assaulted on a street in Hull.
Joanne Hemingway, 39, died after an incident on Beverley Road on the 29 June.
Angela Burkitt, aged 53, of Beverley Road, Hull, is charged with murder and witness intimidation.
She'll next appear in court on 27 October.
The Yorkshire Regiment welcomes five men from Hull
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
The Yorkshire Regiment says having five men from Hull and East Yorkshire joining the army at the same time is good for morale.
Some of the new recruits have been meeting the Lord Mayor of Hull this lunchtime before their basic training starts on Sunday.
The regiment has previously been deployed to places such as Afghanistan and Germany.
Purge on bad parking by disabled badge users in Driffield
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
Officials are cracking down on blue badge owners who have been blocking the streets in Driffield.
Enforcement officers and police visited the town yesterday.
A spokeswoman for Driffield Town Council said it had been a problem near B&M and Wilko's with buses struggling to get through.
Your headlines this afternoon
Richard Madden
BBC Radio Humberside
Here are the latest headlines from across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire:
Tata fined £1m in toxic gas escape case
Five workers were exposed to vapour from benzole in the coke ovens at the steel plant, in 2011.
Read moreEverything looks better in colour
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
Have a look at this lovely picture tweeted by the University of Hull, doesn't it look stunning in the sunshine?
It's great seeing your pictures from around the region, if you're out and about today, get snapping and email them to me here.
Acrobatic extravaganza comes to Hull
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
Preparations are underway for this weekend's acrobatic circus in Hull.
The event called Epicycle will see internationally acclaimed french circus artists fly through the skies at West Park in Hull.
Those involved say it promises to be a spectacular display.
Take a look at this afternoon's weather
BBC Weather
A dry start, but cloud and outbreaks of rain will spread quickly southeast through the morning.
Rain will continue through the afternoon, especially over western hills, but with some drier and perhaps brighter intervals in the east.
Becoming breezy, highs of 18C.
Murder probe after house altercation
Kabelo Mokoena suffered fatal injuries during an incident at an address in Lee Street.
Read moreBreakingTata Steel ordered to pay one million pounds
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
A court has decided that Tata Steel has to pay £1m after pleading guilty to an incident which exposed workers to toxic gas.
Court to decided on Tata Steel punishment
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
Tata Steel will discover their punishment later after they pleaded guilty to an incident which left employees in Scunthorpe exposed to toxic gases.
In June 2011 four people were exposed to the toxic gases at the Appleby Coke Ovens.
A judgement is due at Hull Crown Court today.
BreakingHull murder inquiry after man's death
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
A murder inquiry has begun after a man died following an altercation on Tuesday evening.
Police were called to an incident between two men, known to each other, at a property on Lee Street.
Kabelo Sam Mokoena, aged 35, was taken to hospital but died yesterday. The cause of death has not yet been established.
A 58-year-old man has been arrested and questioned.
He was later released on bail and the inquiry continues.
Teenager cyclist hit by car
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was knocked off his bike by a car.
It happened between Guildford Avenue and Gillshill Road in Hull on Monday evening. The driver failed to stop after.
The boy broke his ankle and was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary.
Hull's food and drink festival begins
Kimberley Metcalfe
BBC Local Live
Hull's annual food festival begins today.
This year's YUM festival is bigger and has more stalls than previous years.
The event is being held in Queens Gardens for the next two days, and will have independent traders, street food and other activities.
Kathryn Shillitoe from Hull BID is one of the organisers.
Your headlines this morning
Richard Madden
BBC Radio Humberside
Here are the latest headlines from across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire: