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Hull city planners denied new BT Street Hub units in the city centre due to concerns over the skyline and historic character. A father in East Yorkshire saved his daughters’ lives with stem cell donations after a rare genetic diagnosis, while a Beverley woman faces court over offensive messages.

Hull's Local Wire update covers coastal erosion at Skipsea, the University of Hull's new London campus, and Reece Lyne's coffee shop on Holderness Road. The episode also highlights the Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby and a recent insurance penalty alert for Hull residents.

Hull's Local Wire update covers a road rage incident where a driver punched a man and ran over his foot, Hull College's lockdown after a threat, and a 21-year jail term for a rapist. The episode also touches on concerns over hedgerow work on Anlaby Common and Hull's Armed Forces Day event.

Hull's Local Wire update covers a Hull police officer with stage 4 cancer seeking treatment in India, a man jailed for texting a decoy girl, and Ennerdale Leisure Centre's closure due to faulty pipework. The episode also highlights a cyclist injury in Pocklington and Hull schools' new animation on sensory differences.

Hull's Local Wire update covers Sarah Ward's tribute to Dove House Hospice, a Bridlington man charged with racist abuse, and a teacher facing sexual offense charges in Hull Crown Court. The episode also highlights the Wildlife Alliance's bridge cleanup, Hull's Clean Air Day, and a drowning prevention campaign.

Hull: A man has been jailed for attempted rape after a night out, while East Riding Council installs defibrillators on bin lorries. The city’s library faces major repairs, and a man is charged with attempted murder following a hammer attack.

Hull's Local Wire update covers a landmark sentencing of a repeat offender, the Labour group's plan to restore East Park lido and improve water safety, and a major pharmaceutical company's expansion. The episode also highlights Amelia Kokosa's national bricklaying win and Hull's hosting of an international beach volleyball tournament in Bridlington.

Hull's Local Wire update covers increased mobile speed camera enforcement in high-risk areas, new padel courts and camping pods approved in Skipsea, and MBEs awarded to Cyril Butler and Eddie Piercy for their Merchant Navy service. A Hull family also launches a 100-mile walk to support bowel cancer screening efforts and raise awareness.

Hull residents are celebrating as a local mother's advocacy leads to a potential revival of a cancer treatment, while the city advances its sustainability goals with a new low-carbon heat network. Meanwhile, nine-year-old karting champion Jaxon Na’ama and the rescue mission for injured squirrel Grace have captured the hearts of the community.

Hull's Local Wire update covers a man with a violent history sentenced to prison after attacking two men and a cyclist, public safety concerns, and community recognition in the King’s Birthday Honours. The episode also highlights the opening of the A63 Castle Street road project and Hull NHS trust's national healthcare ranking.

Hull's city centre is undergoing a major revitalization with new urban upgrade plans, while a local court sentenced a man to prison for grooming a young girl. Tensions persist at Hull’s Royal and Castle Hill hospitals as doctors prepare for their 16th strike over pay and conditions.

Hull's first electric kiln construction starts in East Yorkshire, marking a £37 million boost for sustainable manufacturing. Public safety issues include a man banned from keeping animals after his Shar Pei was euthanized and an 81-year-old woman threatened with violence.

Hull's Queen’s Gardens fountain is closed after suspected vandalism, prompting security upgrades, while the city prepares to host the Music Cities Convention 2026. Officials also seek public input on a new park-and-ride system at Dunswell roundabout.

Hull's economy is poised for growth with ABP's £300m funding to create new jobs and boost infrastructure. A burglary at an Asda warehouse and the opening of Chopstix's second location highlight recent developments in local business and security.

Hull's city centre will soon host an EV charging hub as part of the city's push toward electric vehicles, while speed camera enforcement kicks off in Hull and East Yorkshire. A father faces legal trouble for smuggling painkillers into East Yorkshire prison, and the Hull Maritime Museum reopens after six years with rare whalebone art on display.

Hull's Local Wire update covers a teen's escape from police, the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment deadline, and the city's upcoming World Cup 2026 matches at Fan Park. The episode also highlights Cottingham's first Pride event and a new UK rule to cut meal costs.

Hull's Local Wire update covers a mother's resilience after four kidney transplants, a doctor jailed for assaulting a vulnerable boy, and road closures threatening a historic pub. Also featuring a charity bake sale inspired by a late teen and a nurse honored for saving lives through organ donation.

Hull's animal rescue group Harley’s Angels is struggling financially after taking in over 100 cats and kittens, while police uncovered hidden cocaine during a routine car clean-up. The city also prepares for the Arctic Corsair cruise ship arrival and the opening of a new £21.9m hospice in East Yorkshire.

Hull: Two officers face threats during a routine arrest, raising concerns about public safety, while a local woman battles Legionnaires’ disease contracted in Crete. The council approves 25 new affordable homes near Craven Park, and a Hull graduate launches a campaign to end period poverty.

Hull residents will hear about a driver banned for dangerous behavior getting a second chance after court recognition of his life changes, the start of river dredging for the Arctic Corsair attraction, and a new Polish heritage exhibition. Also covered are concerns over Pearson Park demolition and criticism of Siemens Gamesa after a worker was paralyzed at a wind farm.

Hull's Local Wire update covers a judge calling a man an 'idiot' for threatening a neighbor with a knife, armed officers responding to a city center knife incident, and a drug-addicted burglar breaching her court order. The episode also highlights Hull4Heroes' support from businessman Rory Clarke and a £2 million boost for school building improvements.

Hull's courts handed out tough sentences for serious crimes as part of the city's efforts to combat criminal activity. A new soup kitchen and 25 apartments on Anlaby Road aim to tackle homelessness and housing shortages.

Hull's Local Wire update covers a dangerous crash on a curvy road involving a young driver, the launch of Smart Scout by Ross Kelly connecting football talent with scouts, and Hull KR fans' vibrant presence at Wembley. The episode also includes recent death notices and weather details for Hull.

Hull's Local Wire update covers a man's attempted rape and subsequent apology, a cyclist's life-changing crash due to a van driver's failure to stop, and updates on Hull Combined Authority's first board meeting and the reopening of Queen’s Gardens. The episode also highlights the return of Hull and East Yorkshire Fashion Week and community efforts like free fish and chips for charity.

Hull's Local Wire update covers pothole dangers after a local MP calls for safer roads, a brutal attack in a flat linked to eviction fears, and the reopening of Queen’s Gardens after a £21m renovation. The episode also touches on a heart attack survivor, a tragic inquest in Withernsea, and job losses at a manufacturer in Anlaby.