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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Container ship goes up in flames in Hull with roads and museum forced to close as swathes of city are blanketed with thick smoke
A container ship has gone up in flames in Hull forcing a museum and roads across the city to close. Smoke billowed from Albert Dock on Friday with people a mile away in the city centre left struggling to see. Others coughed and spluttered as the thick fumes drifted across the area after a cargo vessel carrying 3,500 tonnes of scrap metal caught fire. Five fire engines rushed to the scene and remained there into the evening, with Humberside Fire Service urging people to keep their windows and doors closed to keep out the smoke. Earlier, several roads across Hull were closed, while proceedings at Hull Combined Court and Hull Magistrates' Court were halted. The site of The Big Malarkey Festival in East Park, a literary event for children, was evacuated ahead of a busy weekend of sessions for school children. Meanwhile, all of the sites under the remit of Hull Museums were closed following the blaze, as well as many businesses in the city centre. People across the city complained of horrendous smells as the thick smoke descended on streets and shops on Friday, the BBC reports. Everyone on board the ship has been accounted for, the fire service later confirmed, with the closed roads reopening at around 6pm. A spokesperson for Humberside Fire Service said: 'Our firefighters are making good progress in tackling the fire, which involves cargo of scrap metal. There is still visible smoke in the area, along with steam as a result of ongoing firefighting efforts. 'Five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform remain on scene. Our firefighters are continuing to work with port authorities and emergency service partners. 'We are advising people to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid the area around the dock where possible. Road closures from earlier today have been removed, but there may be delays to local traffic.' Associated British Ports, which runs Albert Dock, said: 'We are currently aware of a fire on a vessel in the location of a tenanted area, and we are assisting the fire service with the response.'
Wales Online
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Tonight's Swansea City news as rivals source O'Brien alternative and ex-Swans hero released
Tonight's Swansea City news as rivals source O'Brien alternative and ex-Swans hero released The latest news from the Stadium Lewis O'Brien (Image: Ashley Crowden/REX/Shutterstock ) Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Friday, June 27. Hull source O'Brien alternative Hull City reportedly remain firmly in the race for former Swansea City loanee Lewis O'Brien this summer - but could yet look elsewhere should a deal become too problematic. O'Brien has been on the radar of a host of Championship clubs this summer, having enjoyed a hugely impressive six-month loan spell with the Swans last season. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here. Swansea would love to have the midfielder back for another stint next season, but their hopes of winning the race appear to be slim. The Tigers, in contrast, look to be among the leading contenders for his signature, having held talks over the last few weeks. But according to our colleagues at Hull Live, the financial package required to get a deal done could still prove a stumbling block. Article continues below Sources close to negotiations have told WalesOnline that an offer believed to be worth 'in and around' £5m is on the table from the Tigers, while one other Championship club is also believed to have launched a bid. That prospective price tag has been disputed by reports on Humberside, but it seems there's still some confidence a deal could get done. Nevertheless, Hull could yet look at other options, with a player based in Europe also believed to be on the radar. Indeed, the mystery player is believed to have already held talks with owner Acun Ilicali and head coach Sergej Jakirovic. Ogbeta joins Barnsley Former Swansea City defender Nathanael Ogbeta has signed for Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan. The 24-year-old is getting married this weekend, but is set to miss his honeymoon to join up with his new team-mates this week. "Currently, I'm in London because I'm getting married at the weekend. But I'm excited to join the lads next week and get started," he told the club website. Reds boss Conor Hourihane, himself a former Swan, added: "He has good EFL experience for a player of his age, and he brings depth to the squad, which is essential." Ogbeta joined the Swans from Shrewsbury in 2022, but played just three games for the club before leaving on a free transfer last summer. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone. Borini released Former Swansea City cult hero Fabio Borini is a free agent this summer after leaving Italian side Sampdoria. The striker, who scored six goals in 12 games for the Swans during a loan spell in 2011, joined the fallen Italian giants on a free transfer back in 2023. Content cannot be displayed without consent He since netted 10 goals in 38 games, with Sampdoria narrowly preserving their Serie B status last season following a chaotic play-off with Salernitana. Article continues below The club haven't yet made an official announcement, but Nicolò Schira has claimed the 34-year-old is now set to depart.
Telegraph
10 hours ago
- General
- Telegraph
Large fire on cargo ship as ‘smoke spreads to city centre'
In a post on Facebook, the service said: 'Our firefighters are currently tackling a fire on a bulk cargo vessel at Albert Dock (Northside), Hull. 'Residents and businesses nearby, please keep windows and doors closed.' A later update confirmed that the smoke was 'drifting into Hull city centre', and said a number of roads in the area had been closed. The cause of the fire is not yet known. The Humberside Fire & Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.
BBC News
11 hours ago
- BBC News
Humberside special constable Guy Robinson lied about convictions
A special constable who applied to be a detective lied about being investigated for assault and failed to disclose details of his motoring convictions, a disciplinary panel has Robinson provided untrue and misleading answers to Humberside Police during the vetting process, a hearing in Hull 40-year-old, who was previously based in Beverley, claimed he had made a mistake but the panel described his actions as "deliberate" and "calculated".It concluded that he would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not resigned from his position in February. Robinson, who was accused of breaching standards of honesty and integrity, and duties and responsibilities, was not present at the hearing on Wednesday. He was not represented and offered no heard he had applied for a detective role within the Humberside force in July 2023 while serving as a volunteer filled out a vetting form but did not disclose two convictions for using a motor vehicle without insurance or a conviction for panel also found that Robinson "lied" by not disclosing that he had been spoken to by police community support officers in relation to an alleged assault in 2018, which the panel said was a "deliberate act to conceal the truth".In conclusion, Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker said Robinson's actions had the potential to bring the police service into disrepute and cause harm to public confidence in the police. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
The Independent
12 hours ago
- General
- The Independent
Fire rages on cargo ship with smoke and ‘burning plastic' smell engulfing Hull
Firefighters are tackling a massive blaze onboard a cargo ship docked in Hull. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service was called to Albert Dock at around 10am on Friday. The service deployed four fire engines and an aerial platform. Hull Coastguard Rescue Team and an ambulance are also at the scene. The fire began in the vessel's cargo hold, where scrap metal was being transported. All people on board have been accounted for, a fire service spokesperson said. Residents and businesses have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke in the area. One local said the 'smell of burning plastic is very strong'. The council has closed several roads as firefighters attempt to extinguish the blaze. This includes Commercial Road, Kingston Retail Park, Odeon Cinema, Ice Arena, English Street, Jackson Street, Humber Dock Street and Wellington Street. A BBC reporter identified the ship as the Altay, a bulk carrier built in 2006. According to Vessel Finder, the Atlay is currently sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands and has been moored at Albert Dock since 23 June. Commenting on social media, local residents said it 'absolutely stinks'. Another user commented: "I've been smelling every plug socket and computer at work, wondering if it's in my building. I hope everyone is okay on the docks." "I've just had to close all my windows. Wondered what the burning smell was,' another said. An Associated British Ports spokesperson said: 'We are currently aware of a fire on a vessel in Albert Dock in the location of a tenanted area, and we are assisting the fire service with the response.'
