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City rivals clash on immigration
The effects of immigration on the local economy cause a political split in the Hull North constituency. |
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Hull City Council 'most improved'
Hull City Council is crowned the most improved council in England six years after it was branded the worst. |
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Obituary: Ian Carmichael
Ian Carmichael specialised in aristocratic fools, most famously PG Wodehouse's Bertie Wooster, and sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. |
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Hull's recession recovery 'slow'
Hull is in danger of being left behind as the country emerges from recession, according to a report by an independent think-tank. |
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County flag gains official status
The Lord Mayor of Hull unfurls the Yorkshire Flag for the first time since its official registration. |
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City scheme reveals high ambition
A plan for a 23-storey residential and business development in Hull goes before the council. |
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City remembers trawler tragedies
Residents and businesses in Hull pay tribute to the men who died on three of the port's boats in 1968. |
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Minister promotes flood payouts
The business minister visits Hull and Sheffield to promote cash payouts available to firms damaged by flooding. |
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After the floods Hull is back in business
A month after large parts of the North-East of England were devastated by floods, business is brisk for many. |
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Promise to help flood-hit firms
Business and enterprise secretary John Hutton visits firms affected by flooding in South Yorkshire. |
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Council cuts off phone connection
Hull council brings to an end its 105-year relationship with the city's unique telephone system. |
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Liverpool's bid to stub out early
A look at how Liverpool - one of the most proactive campaigners in the bid to introduce a smoking ban - is preparing for the change. |
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Lorry driver 'ran over' ex-lover
A lorry driver denies murdering his ex-girlfriend by running over her in his truck. |
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Honour for cancer charity founder
A woman who founded a cancer charity in memory of her daughter becomes an MBE. |
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Business urged to back £5m revamp
Firms in Hull are urged to support a scheme aimed at generating funds for city centre improvements. |
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Kingston stays quiet on bid talks
Kingston Communications reports a 22% rise in first-half earnings but gives no update on bid talks. |
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US suitor targets Kingston buyout
US private equity firm Carlyle is the mystery party making a takeover approach for Kingston Communications. |
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Desmond Tutu to address delegates
World-renowned cleric Archbishop Desmond Tutu agrees to address business leaders in the Yorkshire and Humber region. |
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City roadworks spark gridlock row
Businesses in Hull warn the council that traffic chaos caused by roadworks in the city centre must not be repeated. |
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Council agrees bridge work plan
A package of traffic easing measures ahead of the closure of Hull's North Bridge is agreed by councillors. |