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Emergency closure of major Hull bridge for two days this…

A major Hull bridge will close this week for two days while emergency repairs are carried out,. Hull City Council has confirmed Drypool Bridge will be closed to road users from 6am on Wednesday so that repairs to the non-slip/waterproofing on the lifting span of the bridge in Clarence Street can be carried out safely. The repairs will take two...

Pedestrian seriously injured and driver arrested after A63 collision

A pedestrian suffered serious injuries following a collision with a car on the A63. The driver has since been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop and causing injury by careless driving. The incident happened at 10.40pm on Saturday and the major road into Hull was closed for several hours while investigations took place. Humberside Police are continuing to investigate...

Freetown Way blocked after collision at busy junction

Emergency services have been called to Hull city centre after an apparent collision at the busy junction of Freetown Way, Ferensway, Beverley Road and Spring Bank. A witness said emergency workers were treating a casualty on a stretcher and it looked like a person had been knocked down, though this has not been confirmed. Freetown Way is partially blocked in...

Mobile speed cameras in Hull and East Yorkshire, Sept 24-Oct…

A popular commuter route in east Hull will be visited by the mobile speed camera van in the coming days. Enforcement officers will be visiting Marfleet Lane/Avenue, which links Hedon Road, Preston Road and Holderness Road. Safer Roads Humber and Humberside Police enforce cameras around the region to help crack down on speeding motorists. Other locations to be targeted over...

Pedestrian in collision on A63 near Hull as road closed…

A pedestrian was involved in a collision with a vehicle on the A63 near Hessle on Saturday night. Police closed the road eastbound following the incident at around 11.40pm. It reopened at around 5am. Witnesses said it happened close to the Esso garage, between North Ferriby and Hessle. Long queues were reported in the area shortly before midnight. Police diverted...

A63 closed after pedestrian involved in collision on Clive Sullivan…

The main road into Hull is closed this morning (Sunday, September 24) after a collision involving a pedestrian. The A63, also known as Clive Sullivan Way, has been closed since late on Saturday night. Traffic heading into Hull and towards the Humber the Bridge is affected. In a statement on its website, National Highways said: "The A63 eastbound in East...

Should 30mph speed drop to 20mph on residential roads? Hull…

A huge row is raging in Wales after a controversial 20mph speed limit was brought in on residential roads. Supporters say it will save lives and reduce pollution, while opponents argue it will have a negative impact on businesses and the economy. So how would people feel if the 30mph speed limit was reduced to 20mph on residential roads in...

Travellers don’t have long left to bag £99 mystery holiday…

Travellers don't have long left to bag a £99 mystery holiday deal that could see you jetting off to fabulous destinations, including New York. Wowcher's long-haul Mystery Holiday Deal ends on September 24. The deal offers people the chance to head abroad at a discounted price, as £99 per person. Departure dates are available between now and February next year,...