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Regional news, fresh perspectives & political accountability. Looking beyond the headlines and starting the conversations

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Hull Patriot is becoming The Humber Patriot!

Eight months ago, I started this as a small grassroots political activist account and I never imagined it would evolve into what it is today

We're now approaching 5,000 followers, having overtaken an established, award winning independent local news publication in Hull

Not bad for one person with a tablet, no budget and an opinion many look down at

What began as activism has grown into more regional news, investigations, political accountability and supporting local businesses

But the one thing hasn't changed is that I don't just want to repeat headlines, I want to question them, offer different perspectives, get people thinking and start the conversation

Our reach now extends well beyond Hull, so it's time we evolved to reflected that growth

My support for Restore Britain remains unchanged, as does my commitment to holding all regional powers to account

Thank you to everyone who's helped us get to where we are today

Pease continue to like, comment, share and tell your friends so we can see where this journey takes us together in the next 8 months

We've outgrown the name, not our roots

Welcome to The Humber Patriot 🫡

Looking beyond the headlines and asking the questions others don't

#TheHumberPatriot #Hull #EastYorkshire #Humber #RestoreBritain #News

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@John4bricknell @Schoom487420 Yes I did, I just refer to it as this

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342 flats, one developer and a potential golden handshake?

Two major city centre developments, one developer and some serious questions about the future of housing in Hull

DBG Group is behind the conversion of the former Debenhams building into 178 apartments and plans for another 164 at the former Circus Circus nightclub

That's 342 apartments, including a staggering 313 one bedroom flats

The Circus Circus proposals refer to a First Homes scheme offering eligible first time buyers discounts of at least 30%. This sounds promising, but here's the question

Is that discount legally guaranteed, or are councillors being asked to approve the development on little more than a handshake?

How many apartments will actually qualify, where is the legally binding commitment and what happens if the developer subsequently changes its plans?

Could these properties eventually be sold or leased in bulk to housing associations, private accommodation providers or companies operating Home Office contracts?

What legal safeguards, if any, are in place and has the council properly considered the combined impact of hundreds of additional apartments on Hull's city centre infrastructure?

To be clear, there is no evidence of any improper agreement or planned Home Office use but these are legitimate questions about transparency and accountability in the modern day

The former Debenhams development already has prior approval and the Circus Circus application is due before councillors on Tuesday 17 November

Humber Patriot is seeking a formal statement from Hull City Council's planning department and the chair of its Planning Committee, Councillor Diana Hatcher, regarding the legal safeguards surrounding these developments

We will publish their response

Regeneration is welcome but promises and legally enforceable guarantees are two very different things

Hull residents deserve to know the difference
#Hull #HumberPatriot #HullCityCouncil #Housing #Accountability

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@Jules_Brit @MichelleDewbs @andyburnham Its Driffield

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@John4bricknell @Schoom487420 Chants Ave mate

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@Manflyingcamera Thanks mate

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Hull Patriot is becoming The Humber Patriot!

Eight months ago, I started this as a small grassroots political activist account and I never imagined it would evolve into what it is today

We're now approaching 5,000 followers, having overtaken an established, award winning independent local news publication in Hull

Not bad for one person with a tablet, no budget and an opinion many look down at

What began as activism has grown into more regional news, investigations, political accountability and supporting local businesses

But the one thing hasn't changed is that I don't just want to repeat headlines, I want to question them, offer different perspectives, get people thinking and start the conversation

Our reach now extends well beyond Hull, so it's time we evolved to reflected that growth

My support for Restore Britain remains unchanged, as does my commitment to holding all regional powers to account

Thank you to everyone who's helped us get to where we are today

Pease continue to like, comment, share and tell your friends so we can see where this journey takes us together in the next 8 months

We've outgrown the name, not our roots

Welcome to The Humber Patriot 🫡

Looking beyond the headlines and asking the questions others don't

#TheHumberPatriot #Hull #EastYorkshire #Humber #RestoreBritain #News

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The Westminster Watch | Friday 13 November 2026

Britain's economy is growing, but who is actually benefiting?

Yesterday's ONS figures revealed that the UK economy grew by 0.7% between July and September

That's encouraging news, but look a little closer

• Services grew by 0.9%
• Production managed just 0.1% growth
• Construction shrank by 0.7%
• Food and beverage services fell by 1.9% over the three months to September, their fifth consecutive three-monthly decline
• Household consumption rose by 0.6%

The economy is expanding, but the recovery is uneven

Business facing services are performing well, while parts of the economy employing builders, hospitality workers and small independent businesses are facing a very different reality

For Hull and the Humber, a region with important construction, manufacturing and hospitality sectors, these national figures raise questions worth asking

Is economic growth translating into better local jobs and wages?

Are smaller businesses benefiting, or is growth concentrated elsewhere?

And what is Westminster doing to support sectors that are still contracting?

The figures do not establish which government policies caused these changes. Nor do they tell us whether Hull's economy followed the national pattern

But they demonstrate why headline GDP growth alone cannot tell the whole story

A growing economy is welcome. The test is whether that growth reaches communities across Britain

Humber Patriot | @HumberPatriot

Source: https://t.co/9oBcKv6XJN

#WestminsterWatch #UKEconomy #Hull #Humber

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@93629362 @juneslater17 Sooo your a centrist then.

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@adamread166176 @claire_adams694 @Hullccnews No, you're member thoose 1 birth caravans you got in the 80s and 90s? They like them from what I understand but never seen one yet

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@adamread166176 @claire_adams694 @Hullccnews Its Reds10 and Payman Holdings. There in Driffield not Hull. Been building them for months

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@Alexarmstrong This was the perfect advertisement for the sensible, statesmanlike head of the leader of Restore

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@the80srulex Thanks twinkle ✨️

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HULL & HUMBER NEWS ROUNDUP – FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2026

What's happening across Hull, East Yorkshire, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Scunthorpe and the wider Humber region?

Here are today's regional headlines.

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1. Hull – Police appeal following city centre assault

Humberside Police want to identify people who may be able to assist an investigation into an assault on Silver Street.

The incident happened at approximately 1am on 18 October, with the appeal published yesterday.

Anyone with information should contact police.

Source:
https://t.co/LyRkRHwo4l

2. East Yorkshire – £110,000 road improvement scheme announced

East Riding Council will spend £110,000 improving Main Street in North Frodingham, between the village and Beeford.

Drainage work begins on 23 November, followed by resurfacing in December.

Temporary closures and diversions are expected.

Source:
https://t.co/mVCsShJoNR

3. Hull – Legacy funeral scandal appeal development

Convicted funeral director Robert Bush has applied to appeal his 20-year prison sentence.

Families affected by the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors scandal could face further court proceedings if the application progresses.

An application to appeal does not mean an appeal has been granted.

Source:
https://t.co/o4iJ2ebpo7

4. East Riding – £100,000 available for youth projects

Applications have reopened for East Riding Council's Our Place Youth Fund.

Community groups and charities can apply for grants supporting young people, including those with special educational needs.

Individual grants range from £1,500 to £5,000, with up to £10,000 available for small capital projects.

Applications close on 7 December.

Source:
https://t.co/PYknAsdh9F

5. East Yorkshire – Driver rescued from submerged car

A passer-by has been praised after rescuing a woman whose car crashed into a drainage channel near Bethells Bridge.

Charles Wrieden entered the water and helped the driver escape through the rear passenger door.

A remarkable act of courage that deserves recognition.

Source:
https://t.co/4nEX7E34J9

6. Hessle – Special school's residential care rated Outstanding

St Anne's Special School and Sixth Form College has received an Outstanding Ofsted judgement for its residential provision.

Inspectors praised staff relationships, children's experiences and the support provided to families.

An excellent result for the school and its staff.

Source:
https://t.co/cYfRu1mACR

7. Hull – Free family support activities announced

Hull City Council has announced a week of free activities for Baby Week, running from 14 to 20 November.

Events include early-years learning, family support, storytelling and activities at local Best Start Family Hubs.

The opening event takes place tomorrow at Hull Central Library.

Source:
https://t.co/0U64Yrasg3

8. Grimsby – New mural celebrates fishing heritage

A new mural has been unveiled at Freeman Street Market, celebrating Grimsby's historic fishing industry.

Local artist Kath Smith's artwork includes trawlers, fish species and landmarks associated with the town's maritime history.

One family's former trawler, the Grenna Pearl GY 178, is also represented.

Source:
https://t.co/Z8U33bTwk2

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THE HUMBER PATRIOT – REGIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

This is our region. Our communities. Our money. Our future.

From policing and public services to housing, employment, infrastructure and local politics, residents deserve to know what is happening across the Humber.

We need safer streets, better opportunities, thriving independent businesses and politicians who are answerable to the people they represent.

No town should be forgotten. No council should escape scrutiny. No community should be ignored.

Follow Hull Patriot for independent regional news, investigations and accountability.

#HullAndHumber #Hull #EastYorkshire #Grimsby #Cleethorpes #Scunthorpe #LocalNews #Accountability

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@Schoom487420 I have not seen that article, will have a look later. Thanks for the heads up 👀 👊

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@Schoom487420 Is that the ugly brown tower block of ferensway?

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@RupertLowe10 @savanQadir Burn 🔥

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Is the National Rebirth Party collapsing?

Serious questions are mounting around Alek Yerbury and the future of the National Rebirth Party (NRP)

Over recent days, X has seen a wave of allegations and criticism surrounding Yerbury, including:

- Footage allegedly showing him pointing what appears to be a firearm a young woman in bed
- Allegations of party members or former members being doxxed
- Claims of internal divisions and members becoming disillusioned
- Individuals identifying themselves as members or former members reportedly describing Yerbury's leadership as “cult-like”

These are serious allegations, and we have not independently verified them but they raise some equally serious questions

Is the NRP losing control of its own membership, is criticism of the leadership being tolerated and are local branches beginning to question the direction of the party?

And perhaps most importantly, does Alek Yerbury still command the confidence of his own people?

Humber Patriot has today contacted the NRP's Hull branch, requesting clarification on its continued support for Yerbury, any recent resignations and whether the branch remains operational

We have offered them the opportunity to respond

Political accountability must apply equally to all party's, even the smaller pressure partys, in our communitys that many will have never even heard of

Is this a temporary crisis, or are we witnessing the beginning of the end for the NRP?

We will update your with the response, as, when and if we recieve one from the Hull branch

#NRP #AlekYerbury #UKPolitics #HumberPatriot

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@IsobellaUK I saw this yesterday 🤔

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@RupertLowe10 🫡

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@ryan__tawn Meanwhile our historical statues get pulled down