David McKenna

Lincoln

Online News Journalist at BBC

News online journalist - Interests include being really bad at tennis, photography, Shotokan Karate and being outdoors.

Articles

Model of Saudi prince's Sarafsa yacht sells at auction for £30,200

1 week ago | bbc.com | David McKenna

Model of Saudi prince's superyacht sells for £30kEddisonsThe elaborate model of Sarafsa sold for £30,200A model of a £55m yacht designed for a Saudi prince has sold for £30,200 at auction. It was part of a sale of silverware, artwork and furnishings previously housed on Sarafsa, a six-deck, 269ft (82m) superyacht that was owned by Prince Fahad bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz al Saud.
Model of Saudi prince's superyacht sells for £30k

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | David McKenna

A model of a £55m yacht designed for a Saudi prince has sold for £30,200 at auction. It was part of a sale of silverware, artwork and furnishings previously housed on Sarafsa, a six-deck, 269ft (82m) superyacht that was owned by Prince Fahad bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz al Saud. The model, which once graced the vessel's main saloon, measures just over 4ft (1.2m) in length and was commissioned in 2008 when the yacht was built.
MP outlines major transport plan for region

1 week ago | yahoo.com | James Turner |David McKenna

The MP for Boston and Skegness has outlined plans to improve transport links and ease congestion in the area. Reform UK's Richard Tice told a news conference at Boston Rugby Club he wanted to see a new relief road for Boston, turn the A16 to Peterborough into a dual carriageway and deliver various local rail improvements. "I recognise that people have been talking about a bypass for 20 years - but just because it hasn't been done before doesn't mean it can't be done," he said.
Abandoned pythons prompt call for tighter rules

1 week ago | aol.com | David McKenna

The owner of a wildlife rescue centre is calling for exotic pet ownership rules to be tightened after a number of large snakes were abandoned. Four reticulated pythons, which are non-venomous and can grow up to 18ft-long, were captured in the Twigmoor and Cleatham areas of North Lincolnshire at the weekend. Jamie Mintram, owner of the Ark Wildlife Park, near Boston, said there were "far too many examples" of this happening.
Investigation after fans 'jeer player' at rugby league youth game

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | David McKenna

Investigation after 'fans jeer youth rugby player'GoogleThe incident was alleged to have taken place at West Bank Bears ground in Widnes on SundayRugby league's governing body is investigating reports of fans heckling a young player as he attempted to take a kick during a junior match. The player for Widnes-based West Bank Bears allegedly was jeered during an under-14 youth cup semi-final against Hull side Myton Warriors.
Free training to encourage more cycling in Hull

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | David McKenna

Free training to encourage more cycling in HullHull City CouncilThe council hopes the sessions will encourage more people to take up cyclingFree cycle training is on offer for people in Hull. The City Explorer sessions aim to get more people cycling and boost confidence, Hull City Council said. Trial events are being held at West Park on Saturday 14 June and East Park on Sunday 15 June as part of Cycling UK's Bike Week 2025.
Jonathan Van-Tam praises Lincolnshire football abuse scheme impact

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | David McKenna |Sarah-May Buccieri

Image source, Lincolnshire Football AssociationImage caption, Prof Sir Jonathan Van-Tam made tackling abuse in grassroots sport a priority when he was appointed chairman of the Lincolnshire FA in 2023David McKenna & Sarah-May BuccieriThe chairman of the Lincolnshire Football Association says measures brought in to tackle poor behaviour from spectators at children's matches have had a "hugely positive impact".
Artworks honouring Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien unveiled

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | David McKenna

Sculptures honouring Hobbit author unveiledEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilThe wooden sculptures, crafted by Lincolnshire-based artist Allen Stichler, pay tribute to the area's influence on Tolkien's early workTwo sculptures celebrating the legacy of JRR Tolkien have been unveiled in a village that helped inspire one of his stories. The hand-carved artworks in Roos, East Yorkshire, depict the author and his wife, Edith.
Skipsea abandoned Norman castle site wows archaeologists

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | David McKenna |Sally K. Fairfax

Abandoned Norman castle site wows archaeologistsDavid McKenna & Sally FairfaxBBC / Sally FairfaxArchaeologists Dr Elaine Jamieson and Dr Jim Leary were involved in a dig at the siteThousands of visitors flock to UK castles each year, some with links to Harry Potter, others with a long history of sieges, but for two archaeologists from the University of York, the site of what was a remote Norman castle in East Yorkshire is just as alluring.
Hull A63 city centre roadworks on track after delay announced

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | David McKenna

Delayed road scheme on track to open next spring Thomas Thornton/ BBCProject manager Frances Oliver said she was confident the revised end date would be metHighways officials say they are "very confident" a major roadworks scheme in Hull city centre will open next spring. In December, National Highways announced the A63 Castle Street project had been delayed by a year due to "extremely challenging ground conditions". Work had originally been due to be completed by spring 2025.