Scarborough, Richmond and Halifax are among the towns preparing to enter the national competition.

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A wildlife trust feared Spurn would become an island after a tidal surge in 2013.

The free event includes two processions through Hull city centre along with evening entertainment.

A community mourns Sarah and Grace Keeling, who died at Withernsea in January.

The plan failed when the owner of an Airbnb, used by the conspirators, became suspicious.

Drivers with the Aslef union have voted 95% in favour of continuing industrial action.

An East Yorkshire community is divided over plans for padel courts amid concerns about noise.

The increase means Band D council tax payers will pay £93.37 more.

A council tax rise of 4.99% is among the measures being discussed by Hull City Council.

Vladimir Motin fell prey to his own "complacency and arrogance" in crash that killed a crew member.

Jessie Stride, from Hull, has returned to hairdressing following a "whirlwind" month.

All five Super League sides are safely through to the fourth round of the Challenge Cup with emphatic away wins against lower league opposition.

Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pandur says he told his agent not to mention any potential move during the January transfer window.

Preston North End and Hull City are fined by the FA for improper conduct after a melee in the aftermath of Milutin Osmajic's sending off last month.

Super League's leading try scorer in 2025, Lewis Martin, signs a new deal to remain with Hull FC until the end of the 2030 season.

Brandon Williams leaves Hull City by mutual consent, having only made one appearance for the Tigers.

Bettywyn Glover from 5 Live discusses whether Hull City can push for automatic promotion to the Premier League.

Needler’s: the lost BBC broadcast and the forgotten story of Fred Needler.

The I Swear and Game of Thrones actor talks about life up to his Bafta nomination.

DNA testing being considered to catch owners who fail to clean up dog poo in Withernsea.

A ghost at midnight, a terrified garrison and a body buried beneath Hull’s lost citadel.

Diversity’s Jordan Banjo says Hull is one of the best places to visit.