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Man sent to prison after setting fire to van near nursery

Man sent to prison after setting fire to van near nursery

by Casey Peyton | Nov 5, 2025 | East Riding of Yorkshire, General News, Home Page Top Story

A man who set fire to a van parked near a nursery in Bridlington, was sentenced at Hull Crown Court on Friday 31 October. Ben Dobson, 38, was sentenced to one year and two months for his offence’s. He was charged with arson, assaulting an emergency worker and...
The fight for Sheffield Wednesday: levelling the unfair playing field

The fight for Sheffield Wednesday: levelling the unfair playing field

by Matt Galloway | Nov 4, 2025 | Behind the Headlines, Behind the Headlines Top Story, East Riding of Yorkshire, General News, North Yorkshire, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Road closures across Hull for Remembrance Sunday 

Road closures across Hull for Remembrance Sunday 

by Rosie Wood | Nov 4, 2025 | East Riding of Yorkshire, General News

A number of temporary road closures will be in effect across Hull on 9 November for Remembrance Sunday.  The closures range from 06:00 to 13:00 depending on the area.  These are in place to maintain safety and support the remembrance parade and service...
Vigil to end violence against women and girls

Vigil to end violence against women and girls

by Rosie Wood | Nov 4, 2025 | East Riding of Yorkshire, General News

A vigil is to be held in Beverley, near Hull, to commemorate violence against women and girls. The event will take place on 25 November to mark the start of 16 days of activism by charity White Ribbon UK, which campaigns to end the gender-based violence. Organised by...
Phase two underway for arrival of Hull’s new electric buses 

Phase two underway for arrival of Hull’s new electric buses 

by Rosie Wood | Nov 4, 2025 | East Riding of Yorkshire, General News

Phase one of Hull’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure programme has successfully been completed ahead of the new fleet of electric buses to arrive later this year.  East Yorkshire Buses is preparing for the arrival of 21 new electric Wrightbus vehicles. ...
Poppy seller raises thousands on rail marathon

Poppy seller raises thousands on rail marathon

by Rosie Wood | Nov 4, 2025 | East Riding of Yorkshire, General News

A poppy seller has raised thousands of pounds by taking on a rail marathon across two days, selling poppies onboard various rail services up and down the country. 74-year-old Denis Scaife, a well known face on the East Coast Main Line, took on his biggest poppy...
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