Proprietors explain why more independent bookshops are springing up in our towns and cities.

This week's stories include tales of hot sauce, socks and mammoth tusks.

Visitors are told to avoid contact with the water in the affected ponds at Hull's Queen's Gardens.

The BBC heads to Belgium as the adventurer from Hull nears the end of his 28-year expedition.

The work starts on Monday at the junction of Bridlington Avenue and Cannon Street in Hull.

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Jacob Vahey, 25, set himself the challenge of completing 365 sports in 365 days.

Leven Primary School encourages pupils and parents to dance to classic tunes three times a week.

Supporters are thrilled by Hull City's fine start in the top flight, but strike a note of caution.

Plans submitted to convert the Hullywood Rooms hotel, a surviving example of a 19th Century villa.

Florin Anghel, 27, and Tita Istrate, 24, deny all charges during an appearance at Hull Crown Court.

Network Rail says large numbers of people use the Walton Street crossing during the annual event.

Matty Ashton scores a hat-trick as Warrington Wolves beat Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League play-off eliminators.

Somerset's hopes of a first-ever County Championship title are dented with a heavy defeat at Yorkshire.

Holders Hull KR must beat Warrington in their Super League play-off eliminator to keep up hopes of retaining their title.

Hull FC sign Goole Vikings outside back Connor Barley on a one-year deal, as centre Arthur Romano rejoins Catalans Dragons.

Grimsby Town midfielder Geza David Turi signs a deal through to to the end of the 2027-28 season.

A journey through the grand gateway into one of medieval England's richest abbeys.

How Harry Eddom survived the 1968 disaster that changed Hull forever.

Sinfield says Hull's support makes it the perfect place to begin his latest challenge.

Joanna Page learns of a surprising Scunthorpe link to Gavin & Stacey.

The Repair Shop restores a cowboy hat from David Bowie's glam rock beginnings.