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BBC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hull's 'good people' highlighted in cross stitch map
An artist has embroidered a giant map of Hull featuring the city's people and van Rossum visited 100 groups and individuals over the last year to produce the Hull in Stitches features a Hull Kingston Rovers rugby game, chip shops and BBC Radio Humberside presenter Kofi van Rossum has raised almost £1,800 for a local food bank and hopes to raise more by selling the tapestry. "It's not your typical map of Hull," she said"It's not got lots of landmarks, but it's about good people doing good things."The panels depicting the people and locations are placed across the shape of the city and the Humber square has a QR code hidden within it that gives more information on the place or van Rossum has previously produced stitched versions of Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night and a replica of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha's series of panels with of women depicting the four is currently on display on selected days in Hull's Danish Church on the new artwork is sold Ms van Rossum said she hoped it would go on permanent display somewhere in the city."It's been such a lovely experience meeting all these lovely, lovely people," she to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Damaged pipes blamed for surge in sewage alerts
A water company says damaged pipes and broken valves are to blame for an increase in the number of sewage pollution alerts on an East Yorkshire beach. Data from Surfers Against Sewage shows there were 31 alerts in 2024, compared with four in 2022. Yorkshire Water said the alert system had been accidentally triggered due to two damaged outflow pipes and two damaged valves which had been letting in seawater. The company said it was spending £1.3m on repairs. When investigating the spill alerts, engineers discovered ground subsidence had caused damage to two underground pipes. A plastic pipe was found compressed into an oval shape and a concrete pipe had partially collapsed, allowing groundwater into the system. Two damaged valve flaps were allowing seawater to enter the combined sewer overflow and accidentally trigger pollution alerts. Miles Cameron, Yorkshire Water's bathing water strategic partnerships manager, said the repair work on the beach was part of a wider five-year £300m investment programme along the Yorkshire coast. "It got Blue Flag status which is fantastic and gives bathers and customers the confidence they can come to Hornsea," he said. "This is really just about fixing a pipe to make sure it's there for many years to come." Visitors to Hornsea told BBC Radio Humberside their confidence in beach cleanliness had diminished. Mally Armitage said he had not used the beach due to "the raw sewage that's been pumped into the ocean and the recent incident with the tanker", referring to a collison between a tanker carrying aviation fuel and a cargo ship in March. Jerry Ashton said: "You can't have inaccurate information otherwise there's no point having any information is there? "It doesn't worry me too much but, if I was a surfer, and we do have surfers here, or one of the ladies that goes swimming in it, then I'd be extremely concerned." Yorkshire Water said the repair work would be completed by the end of June. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Sewage spills cause charity sea swim cancellation Swimmer blames pollution for E. coli infection Bridlington kept off top beach list again Yorkshire Water
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Who will prevail in Challenge Cup semi-finals?
Down to the final four. It is a bumper weekend in the men's and women's Challenge Cup with all four semi-finals scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday. In the men's competition, Super League leaders Hull KR face 2018 winners Catalans Dragons while 2023 winners Leigh Leopards take on last year's beaten finalists Warrington Wolves. You can watch both games on BBC television, on iPlayer and the BBC sport website and app. What is the vibe on the road to Wembley? BBC Sport took a look at what is at stake. Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final - Hull KR v Catalans Dragons Venue: LNER Community Stadium, York Date: Saturday, 10 May Kick-off: 14:30 BST Coverage: Live on BBC One from 14:00 BST, commentary on BBC Radio 5 sports extra and BBC Radio Humberside, and live text on BBC Sport website & app As seasons go, Hull KR have looked pretty slick so far in 2025. They have two derby victories over Hull FC in their locker, a hard-fought win against Leeds Rhinos and a thrashing of Salford at Magic Weekend last week leading into Saturday's Challenge Cup semi-final against Catalans Dragons. Willie Peters' side occupy top spot in Super League, with April's defeat by Wigan Warriors a solitary blot on an otherwise flawless copybook in league and cup this term. Peters has lifted his side since his arrival, leading them to the Challenge Cup final two seasons ago and last season's Super League Grand Final, but silverware has evaded the Robins so far under his tenure. Elliot Minchella believes KR are wiser for their near misses in the recent past, however. "You have to learn from your experiences. Twelve months ago we lost and we had to watch another team go on to win the trophy," he told BBC Radio Humberside. "We were really honest with ourselves. We weren't good enough that day and Wigan were the better team in last year's semi-finals. "We have to learn from that and that's the business we're in. We want to win and to do that you have to learn from your losses. "I want to be there again but we're not looking at that as a group. We're not really focused on the final. We are aware of it and we know if we get the outcome we want, we're aware of the reward. The game is our full focus." Hooker Jez Litten goes into the trip to York off the back of scoring two tries against Salford at Magic Weekend. Having lost their opening three games of the Super League season, Steve McNamara has stabilised Catalans' form to the point that they have won four of their past five games in all competitions heading into Saturday's semi-final. Their one loss during that run came in a tight game at Magic Weekend against Leigh. But Litten is wary of the threat the Dragons pose given their squad depth this season. "They're good. Catalans are always a physical side. They always play well against us. I thought they were unlucky against Leigh. They're a big strong, solid pack. They've got some strike players out wide," Litten told BBC Radio Humberside. "They've got players like Sam Tomkins, Tommy Makinson and Luke Keary who have been in big finals. "We've got to focus on what we can do and get the job done. "No semi-finals or finals should get given to you. You've got to go out and work hard and that's what we've got to do." Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final - Warrington Wolves v Leigh Leopards Venue: Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens Date: Sunday, 11 May Kick-off: 16:15 BST Coverage: Live on BBC Two from 15:45 BST, BBC Radio 5 sports extra and BBC Radio Manchester, and live text on BBC Sport website & app Rugby league is adapting to a new era, with radical new ideas such as Wigan's Super League fixture with Warrington taking place in Las Vegas - a venture which has been heralded as a success. The Challenge Cup has mostly called Wembley its spiritual home for much of its history, but is there still a place for its iconic arch in the calendar? For Leigh boss Adrian Lam, who has tasted success as both a player and coach in the competition, its history means the stadium should remain part of the furniture. "There's always a place for Wembley in the Challenge Cup final. I was fortunate to play in one myself and I'll forever hold that in my heart as close as anything," he told BBC Radio Manchester. "Not too many players get the chance to play in a Challenge Cup final or to coach in one, so we're really looking forward to the challenge ahead." As for Lam's son Lachlan, who kicked the winning drop-goal in their historic win at Wembley two years ago, he did not have much time to reflect on his achievement given the club's swift turnaround back to Super League action. "I don't think I've watched the game from start to finish since the day it happened. It just all happened very quickly," Lachlan Lam told BBC Radio Manchester. "The town was buzzing and it all just flowed and before we knew it we were playing the next game against Catalans, so it just came and went pretty quickly." Warrington Wolves hooker Sam Powell has plenty of pedigree in the Challenge Cup, but is yet to experience victory in a final. Powell was on the losing side for Wigan as Hull FC won in 2017, while he also lost to his former side when Warrington reached last season's final. Should the Wire beat in-form Leigh on Sunday, it would set up the chance for the 32-year-old to tick off an honour missing from an impressive playing career. "I've not actually played in a Challenge Cup final and won it yet. For one reason or another I've been banned or I've lost in a couple of them," he said. "It's one I'd like to get my hands on. "I'd love the opportunity to take my girls down there and let them see me win it." Warrington were on the losing side when they faced Leigh over the Easter weekend last month and Powell believes his side are the underdogs when they take them on again on Sunday. "They're a physical and big team," he added. "They had a big turnover of players at the start of the year. We had a good crack against them a couple of weeks ago and this time it will be similar. "Off form Leigh are probably the favourites. I see it being a close game. It's a semi-final, a big game. Two teams going at it."
BBC News
05-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Grimsby student in European Karate Championships in Armenia
A 17-year-old student at the Grimsby Institute has been selected to represent England at the 2025 Senior European Karate Jervis is a Foundations student at the will compete in the Para-Karate Kata category where athletes perform pre-determined sequences of movements designed to imitate a is the only athlete from England to be chosen for the honour. William said: "I can't wait for the championships, I'm going to smash it out of the park!"William trains with his sister and brother, as well as attending sessions at a club in mum, Clare, told BBC Radio Humberside: " I can't tell you how proud we are. We have to pinch ourselves really because he's done so well. He works so hard, he trains hard and never complains, he just goes and gets it done".A spokesperson for the Grimsby Institute said: "We are extremely proud of William and confident that he will inspire many with his hard work and passion".The tournament takes place in Armenia on 10th May. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hull City can have no regrets
Hull City boss Ruben Selles has called on everyone at the club to pull together as they look to avoid relegation from the Championship on the final day of the Tigers travel to Portsmouth on Saturday in 22nd place and will be relegated if they a victory on the south coast will secure their second-tier at his news conference on Thursday, Selles told BBC Radio Humberside he would "play the game today"."I'm looking forward to going to compete for the three points," he said. "It has been a very difficult season for everyone but it is down to us and what we can do."At the end of the game we will see where we are but until that moment, let us have no regrets and go for absolutely everything together and support each other because it is in those moments that you truly show yourselves." It has been a lacklustre campaign for the East Yorkshire side, who finished seventh under Liam Rosenior in 2023-24, and a difficult past seven late home defeat by fellow strugglers Derby County, a 10th loss in front of their own support this season, saw the normal end-of-season lap of appreciation scrapped at short the start of this week players were informed that their wages would be delayed, although these have now been paid in full, and the club's end-of-season awards ceremony was cancelled because Selles "did not want the distraction".Some fans made their displeasure known after the defeat by the Rams but the Spaniard said that was not the reason the team did not come back out to thank the fans."I understand that some fans can be disappointed," he said. "Everyone has the right to react in a situation that you don't like but you don't have the right to disrespect people."We are human beings and sometimes people react. You shouldn't because then it is even worse but this is the thing when people are angry."Sometimes people feel too much freedom to express their feelings in a way that can't be repeated."
