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East Yorkshire teen gets signed Formula 1 cap for raising awareness of childhood arthritis
Oli was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) last year

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Woman kept prisoner in her own car while ex drove it erratically after forcing her into passenger seat
At one point, the terrified woman was hanging out of the open door


Councillor calls on Yorkshire Water to explain its environmental performance in East Yorkshire
The councillor has said residents 'have a right to know which sites are polluting their rivers and when they’ll be fixed'

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Violent blackmailer walked into victim's home, kicked him in the head and told him he would have him killed
He repeatedly assaulted him and threatened to 'throw him in the sea' in the row over loaned money


Wincolmlee reopens as gas works are completed
Part of the road has been closed since August


'Calm and gentle' Animal therapy brings smiles to Bridlington care home
One resident said, 'I’ve never been that close to an owl before!'


Man bombarded two women with video calls showing him involved in explicit behaviour
He ignored their frequent pleas to stop


Robert Aramayo's dad hires entire cinema screening for 97 family members and friends to watch critically acclaimed I Swear
The Hull-born actor has the lead role in the biopic about Tourette's campaigner John Davidson MBE


Specialist autism and learning disability supported living service launched in Hull
Priory Falkland House will offer tailored care and support


Events aiming to build confidence in using the internet to be held
Residents can receive a free smart device or laptop following the completion of a short digital skills course


East Yorkshire company helping to improve NHS care with ‘patient-first’ centre
Premier Modular is providing a diagnostic centre that will house a range of health services


Hull branded 'capital of counterfeit cigs' after barber's shop raid
£177k of tobacco found in cupboards


Man ‘deeply grateful’ to University of Hull and the wider city for helping to shape his fortunes
Kehinde Ojasanya has gone on to achieve rare double scholarship in the US


Council approves plans for 200,000 bird chicken farm
The site is currently an out of use poultry farm


Jobs saved in rescue deal for decades old East Yorkshire haulage company
BI Halder & Son Ltd had been providing service to the agricultural sector since the late 1960s


Legacy Funeral Directors case - Robert Bush to face trial in a year
He denied 31 of the 67 charges made against him including 30 counts of preventing lawful and decent burials


Hull funeral director admits 35 fraud charges over remains including four foetuses
A former funeral director has pleaded guilty to more than 30 fraud charges relating to human remains, including those of four unborn babies.


'Sure Start style' family services to return to the East Riding
The Government has committed to rolling out new 'Best Start Family Hubs' across every local authority in the country


Mum who thought headaches were caused by new medication diagnosed with cancer
Verity has beaten the odds after initially told she could have just 12-18 months to live


Hull apprentice celebrates award win at nationwide wallpapering competition
Jazzmin secured one of the top scores after taking part in a six-hour challenge
