Richard Madden

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Hull politicians in row over Legacy funeral memorial 'charge'

5 days ago | bbc.com | Richard Madden |Linsey Smith

MP and council boss clash over Legacy charge claimRichard Madden & Linsey SmithBBCHumberside Police removed 35 bodies and a quantity of ashes from the premises of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in March last yearA row has broken out over claims families involved in an investigation into a Hull funeral home will be asked to pay for their loved ones' names to be included on two memorials.
Reform UK's Luke Campbell elected Hull and East Yorkshire mayor

1 week ago | bbc.com | Richard Madden |David McKenna

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.
Wave took my prosthetic leg, says Bridlington swimmer

1 month ago | bbc.com | Richard Madden |Simon Spark

Richard Madden & Simon SparkBBC NewsA woman has described the "chaotic" moment she was hit by a wave and lost her prosthetic leg during her first open-water swim. Brenda Ogden, 67, joined the Flamborough Flippers for a swim at Bridlington on Sunday when her £2,000, custom-made titanium blade was lost in the sea. "I was in the water when I was knocked backwards. I went one way, my leg went the other," she said.
Members fear for money as leisure centres close

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Richard Madden |Jamie Waller

From left, Mauva Jessel, Nina Hill and Elise Rothwell outside the closed Yarborough Leisure Centre. They fear they have lost their membership fees [LDRS]Two public leisure centres in Lincoln have closed after the charity that runs them ceased trading, a council has confirmed. Active Nation announced the closure of the Yarborough and Birchwood leisure centres on Wednesday night, blaming "the ongoing utility crisis and the challenges it has created".
Four men arrested and three hurt after Boston BB gun shootings

1 month ago | bbc.com | Richard Madden |Stuart Harratt

Arrests after three people injured by BB gun shotsRichard Madden & Stuart HarrattBBCOfficers recieved reports of three people being hit by pellets in Boston on Tuesday nightFour men have been arrested following reports of three people being injured when an airgun was fired at them.
Man sentenced over Hull riot

Sep 6, 2024 | msn.com | Richard Madden
Northern Films and Television

Jul 12, 2024 | bbc.com | Richard Madden

Film studios approved on banks of HumberBy Richard Madden, BBC NewsNorthern Films and TelevisionThe new studio will be built on the Priory Park industrial estate between Hull and HesslePlans for a purpose-built film studio complex have been approved by Hull City Council. Northern Films and Television would create the 9,700 sq ft (1830 sq m) soundstage on land at Priory Park, next to Clive Sullivan Way.
Siemens Gamesa wind turbine workers in Hull balloted for strike

Jul 12, 2024 | bbc.com | Richard Madden

Wind turbine workers balloted for strike actionBy Richard Madden, BBC NewsSiemens GamesaUnite the union members, working for Siemens Gamesa in Hull, are being balloted for strike actionAbout 300 workers at a wind turbine factory in Hull are being balloted for strike action in a row over pay, the Unite union has said. According to Unite, staff at Siemens Gamesa are considering walking out over a pay offer of 4.5% plus incentives, which the union says amounts to a real-terms pay cut.
Boston officer wins bravery award for trying to save Lilia Valutyte

Jul 12, 2024 | bbc.com | Richard Madden

Award for officer who tried to save Lilia ValutyteBy Richard Madden, BBC NewsLincolnshire PoliceLilia Valutyte was fatally stabbed as she played in a street in Boston town centreA police officer who tried to save a nine-year-old girl after she was stabbed has won a national bravery award for his actions. Lilia Valutyte died after being attacked while playing in a street in Boston on 28 July 2022.
Biscathorpe oil drilling decision quashed by Supreme Court

Jul 11, 2024 | bbc.com | Richard Madden

Wolds oil drilling plans quashed in landmark rulingBy Richard Madden, BBC NewsBBCCampaigners from SOS Biscathorpe have won their battle against oil drilling in the Lincolnshire WoldsA decision to approve an oilfield in the Lincolnshire Wolds has been quashed following a Supreme Court judgment, lawyers have said. Campaigners from SOS Biscathorpe had brought the claim against the government after it approved plans for exploratory oil drilling and production last year.