Alexandra Wood
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Kenneth Armitage, who died after falling through the hole in the floorboards, was described as "the kindest person you could ever meet"

'Fantastic' grandad died in fall through hole left by workmen in bathroom floor

As part of the shows, which will take place at Craven Park Stadium in Hull and London's Wembley Stadium - a limited number of £20 tickets will be made available

Coldplay gives fans in Hull 50 per cent of tickets for first ever show in city

The site is managed by the Environment Agency and has a large lake as well as the River Hull running through it.

Coroner records 'misadventure' after two young men die in Yorkshire lake

US director Steven Spielberg has sent a message of support to a Yorkshire documentary maker. (Photo by Valerie MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Stephen Spielberg sends message of support to Yorkshire documentary maker

MONDAY DECEMBER 12 2011 SHIPPING TRAWLER The fomer Hull trawler Farnella, now named the Odyssey Explorer and an exploration and discovery vessel, back in her home port for a refit yesterday. She was built in 1972 and requisitioned as a minesweeper during the Falklands War. PICTURE: TERRY CARROTT

Ex Hull trawler goes to the knacker's yard after raising millions in treasure

The site of the proposed new clubhouse for the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club at Wilsthorpe

New yacht clubhouse would be 'oversized party club' claim residents

Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a serious collision on the A6108 close to West Tanfield Cricket Club

Woman in her 80s airlifted to hospital after being hit by motorbike

Hull Maritime Museum commissions new portrait celebrating women in maritime industry. Portrait painter, Ruth Fitton starts the initial sketch of Karolina Jabrzyk.

Humber Pilot says it's great to see more women in marine roles

Bridlington harbour. Credit: Aled Jones

Landlord has to pay £5,000 after failing to take action over repairs

Archive pic - A steelworker watches as molten steel pours from one of the Blast Furnaces during 'tapping' at the British Steel - Scunthorpe plant in north Lincolnshire, north east England on September 29, 2016.

Government accused of 'breathtaking hypocrisy' over Scunthorpe steelworks

Yorkshire Water has been accused of failing to act until the 11th hour over sewage fungis in a watercourse near Howden.

Sewage fungus in watercourse ‘left until the 11th hour’

Temporary chief constable Judi Heaton

No applicants for £171,000 job of Humberside Police chief constable

Leo Hammond - the deputy police and crime commissioner

Councillor accused of 'churlish vendetta' after Beverley tip site decision

Arrivals at the Leeds Festival, this afternoon, August 21, 2024. Release date – August 21, 2024. More than 90,000 people are due to attend the event at Bramham Park. The festival will feature headline performances from Lana Del Rey, Fred Again, Blink-182, Liam Gallagher, Catfish and The Bottlemen and Gerry Cinnamon across two main stages.

Drivers warned of severe delays as festivalgoers head to Bramham Park

A flypast by a Hawk over Brough in East Yorkshire marking the 50th anniversary of the jet's maiden flight. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 21st August 2024

Flypast marks Hawk's 50th anniversary over Yorkshire town where it was built

The owners of Stag View Nurseries are applying to demolish their greenhouses and become a holiday park

Plans submitted to turn garden centre near Hull into holiday park

The tidal barrier is held horizontal when it is not used, and turns 90 degrees before being lowered to the riverbed when needed

Workers abseil down Hull's tidal barrier to carry out nuts and bolts inspection

The site is opposite the massive Sand Le Mere development

Holiday park extension approved despite villagers saying they are overwhelmed

Grassington in Bloom have been invited to represent Yorkshire in Bloom at this year's Britain in Bloom finals. Pictured Naomi Hawkins and Alex Gracey. 8th August 2024 Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Popular Yorkshire Dales village goes for gold in Britain in Bloom

The Three B's is just a short walk from the seafront in Bridlington

Dog-friendly micropubs scoop 'Yorkshire pub of the year'

Hornsea was one of the towns where illegal cigarettes and vapes were found

Illegal cigarettes and vapes discovered in raids in three East Yorkshire towns

Taking water samples at Beggar's Bridge over the river Esk in Glaisdale

Concerning levels of pharmaceuticals found in rivers in National Parks

Wilsthorpe beach, just off the A165 road and around two miles south of Bridlington, where the subsea cable from Scotland will make landfall

£4.3bn electricity superhighway from Scotland to make landfall near Bridlington

The nursery is based at the Westfield Centre, Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract

'Wrongful sacking' payout for Wakefield nursery manager

File pic: The Red Arrows with a Typhoon FGR4 aircraft perform a flypast during the UK national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, held at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, Normandy, France. Picture date: Thursday June 6, 2024. PA Photo.

RAF Typhoon fighter jet to head to Yorkshire this weekend for airshow

Gardener Nadine Davies tends to the new Mediterranean Garden at Benningbrough Hall. 2nd August 2024 Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

New Mediterranean garden launched at Yorkshire country house

Police officers with protesters as trouble flares during an anti-immigration demonstration outside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Picture date: Sunday August 4, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Southport. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Masked thugs storm hotel housing asylum seekers near Rotherham

A scene of crime officer gathers evidence outside the wrecked shops on Jameson Street

Massive clean-up after 'mindless idiots' trash shops in Hull

The problems caused by motorhomes have been most obvious on Scarborough's Royal Albert Drive

Overnight ban on 'freeloading' motorhomes in prime Yorkshire coast locations

Cllr Leo Hammond, speaking at East Riding of Yorkshire's Full Council meeting on Wednesday, January 10. Picture is from East Riding of Yorkshire Council/YouTube, available for all LDRS partners to use.

New deputy police and crime commissioner rubbishes allegations of 'cronyism'

Witnesses heard Lilu (pictured) and Honey yelping “several times a week”, after attacks.

12-year ban for couple who kicked, struck and hit their pet dogs with a broom

Residents are being asked for their views on plans for a new bridleway bridge for Beverley over the Hull to Scarborough railway line

Feedback on new £11.2m bridge in Beverley 'mostly positive'

Mr Barr moved to Savile Street in May 2023

Owner of skin piercing studio accuses council of 'extortion'

Former staff protesting outside the cafe in Jameson Street in Hull on Friday

Redundant workers battle for wages as Secret Garden and Orchard Cafés close

Alan Blakeman of BBR Auctions, Elesecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley pictured with a blue Hiram Codd bottle which recently made nearly £40K at auction. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 22nd July 2024

Meet the canny collector who sold the Holy Grail of rare bottles

Pic from Google Earth: The Hull-based business, which manufactured and installed windows and conservatories, stopped trading earlier this year

Customer feels ‘scammed’ and ‘robbed’ after double glazing company goes bust

Galeón Andalucía leaving Scarborough

Watch as Spanish galleon replica leaves Scarborough on evening tide

The proposed site off High Common Lane near Tickhill

Developer loses appeal over partially-submerged homes in green belt

File pic: Pollution entering a watercourse

Yorkshire Water downgraded after five serious pollution incidents

Spoonbills are breeding at multiple sites across the UK, including this year for the first time at RSPB Ouse Washes in Cambridgeshire.

Spoonbill breeding success in Yorkshire with nine 'teaspoons' fledging

The headquarters of East Riding Council: County Hall, Beverley

Council worker sacked over 'deliberately provocative' pronouns used on emails

The Alpamare site at Scarborough.

Alpamare water park in Scarborough to reopen next week

People are facing waits of up to 6 months to get a driving test in some parts of Yorkshire

Learner drivers in parts of Yorkshire having to wait six months for test

The men were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court

Businessmen sentenced for £2.3m tax evasion

Up in the air again: Parts of the Beverley Blackburn going over the wall at Fort Paull

Watch the moment iconic Beverley Blackburn is craned over the wall at Fort Paull

Anthony McDonald

Axe attacker who inflicted life-changing injuries on woman jailed