David McKenna

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Man held after car mounts pavement and hits womanBBCPolice cordoned off the street after a car came to a rest on the pavementA man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman suffered "life-changing injuries" when a car mounted the pavement and struck her. Humberside Police said the incident happened on Chanterlands Avenue in Hull shortly before 07:30 BST. A spokesperson said officers had received reports that the woman had been hit by a silver Volkswagen Polo.

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Image source, Sharon Edwards/BBCImage caption, Hill said it was time for some fresh blood to take over as Conservative group leaderThe outgoing leader of Lincolnshire County Council has announced he is stepping down as head of the Conservative group at the authority. Martin Hill, who has led the county council for the last 20 years, said it was time for "some fresh blood".

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Why are there so many greenfly around? Getty ImagesThere has been a surge in the number of greenfly, according to an expertThe recent warm weather has led to a surge in the numbers of greenfly, according to an entomologist. Greenfly, also known as aphids, predominately come out in the spring after overwintering their eggs. Dee Patel said the longer days, higher humidity levels and temperatures were ideal conditions for greenfly to thrive. "There are lots more around right now," he said.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | David McKenna

Image source, NHS Humber Health PartnershipImage caption, The community inclusion team was set up to provide essential healthcare services to vulnerable people. A team of nurses who helped nearly 200 people in North Lincolnshire access health services has secured funding to keep going for another 12 months.

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Reform UK win Hull and East Yorkshire mayor raceRichard Madden & David McKennaBBCLuke Campbell has been elected the first mayor for Hull and East YorkshireReform UK's Luke Campbell has been elected as the first mayor for Hull and East Yorkshire. The former boxer and Olympic gold medallist was among six candidates running to become the new mayor when voting took place on Thursday. Campbell received 78,398 votes, ahead of Liberal Democrat Mike Ross, who came second with 57,851 votes.