It will build up to the P1 Powerboat Championships taking place on the Humber, with Hull's own boat taking part.

Hull West and Hessle MP Alan Johnson told KCFM that buying the boat has brought the community together:

"For individuals, community groups, and small businesses to raise the money- they raised £1000 in ten minutes- is much quicker than traditional forms of fundraising.

"It's the first time this has happened, and a lots of people are looking to copy it.

"It means that One Hull of a Boat will be here, we'll be down in Plymouth, London, USA, the United Arab Emirates, and that's great for the city." 

From September, headteachers will no longer have the ability to authorise up to two weeks a year "authorised absence" during school months.

Sue Yardley, Behaviour and Attendance Lead for Hull City Council told KCFM that the new rules make it fairer for both teachers and parents:

"The fact there was this discretionary period meant some headteachers would authorise absence when perhaps they shouldn't have done. 

"You may get a fine for a child at one school and not at another school, so this hopefully makes it clearer for headteachers, and makes it much easier for them to make the difficult decision to refer a parent for a penalty notice.

"Now, unless it falls into an exceptional circumstance, all parents can expect to be fined.

"If a child has 10 unauthorised absences- five or six days off school- they'll be classed as a persistent absentee. It makes it really hard for them to catch up on the work they've missed." 

 Natasha Sultan, 21, has not yet entered a plea, and has been remanded in custody until her appearance tomorrow.

Her five-week old daughter, Amelia-Lily Sultan-Curtis, died from head injuries in October last year.

Police have confirmed that body that was pulled from the water in Hull Marina yesterday is that of a 50 year old local man.

The man hasn't yet been named, but police don't believe there any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place in the next few days.

Figures published by Experian show that by the end of 2011, over a third of businesses in our area had achieved annual revenue growth of over 10%,

Carole Goodair from Hull and East Yorkshire's Federation of Small Businesses told KCFM there are many reasons why local companies are doing well:

"Avoiding a third recession and extending the funding for lending plans have helped,and working with Lord Heseltine has really helped local communities have direct influence over the local economy."

The claims, made by people struggling with the changes to housing benefit that came into force last month, will be heard over the next three days.

Hull has been particularly affected by the Bedroom Tax, and Hull North MP Diana Johnson told KCFM that thousands of people in the city are struggling:

"I've had people in tears about this. People just feel this is an additional attack on people who are often very vulnerable and don't have much money. 

"I think people feel upset and frustrated that there aren't properties for them to move into even if they wanted to."

Stephen hadn't been seen since the 24th of April, but was found by police on Rawlings Way in Hull yesterday.

Although he appears to be in reasonable health, he has been admitted to Hull Royal Infirmary.

Humberside Police and Stephen's family have thanked the public for their support in finding him.

Teams of inspectors have today begun a week of inspections to find out why the district has a disproportionate number of under-performing schools – and whether the picture is improving.

OFSTED's regional director for the North East, Nick Hudson told KCFM what they hope to achieve:

"What we want to ensure is that the children in those schools continue to receive the best education they possibly can, and that the chances of children attending 'good' or 'outstanding' schools in the East Riding improves.

"Parents should be reassured that we're taking this seriously. We're doing the inspection work to try to ascertain whether or not there are any significant issues.

"If there are, we will follow them up."

The Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin met Hull West and Hessle MP Alan Johnson yesterday to discuss proposed construction work on the busy route.

Mr Johnson told KCFM the Government is aware of how important the scheme is to the city:

 "There's an envelope for this funding for this, which is around £161million. 

"We think the benefit to cost ratio works, we've talked about ways to find more funding for the iconic bridge.

"I hope we can see a firm timescale next year after the public consultation, then we can actually start the works themselves by 2015-16. "

Justine Curran, who oversaw football matches while working in Manchester and Liverpool, told KCFM that hosting top flight football in the city poses new challenges for the force:

 "There will be alliances and there will be groups you can't put possibly together. 

"It might bring new challenges, it might actually reduce challenges because fans of Premiership clubs are used to being policed in a certain way. 

"That will give us a challenge to make sure we fit in with the most effective way of doing things.

"But the important thing for us is to look at it and decide what's the best way to keep everyone safe and happy."

There are currently about 180 children in foster care in our area, and the council is looking to recruit around 20 more households.

KCFM spoke to 17-year old Victoria, who was taken into care when she was 14. She said her foster parents have changed her life:

"I was in my first year of GCSEs when I came into care and I was failing them all.

"Once I moved in with my foster carers, they pushed me and pushed me. I passed them all and got into sixth form.

"I can't describe what they've done, I can't thank them enough and there are no words to thank them enough.

"If you've got love in you and you're thinking about fostering, don't keep thinking about it- just do it.

"Yeah it's challenging, but it's one of the best things you can do for a young person or a child."

St Paul's Boxing Academy, where Olympic gold medallist Luke Campbell learnt his skills, will set up on the estate next week.

Councillor Peter Clark,  from the North Carr Area team which obtained the grant, told KCFM that they will be looking out for the next champion boxer.

"We have some children that are keen to come to practice and they're very good boxers already, so we could have another Luke Campbell in the offing.

"Or perhaps a Miss Campbell."

The council are looking at ways to deliver the service on a reduced budget- which could mean closing certain venues.

It comes as the council reviews the future of the Clifton and Lambert Nursery Schools and Children's Centres.

The organisation Artlink received the maximum amount of funding out of the 11 awards announced.

Artlink's interim director Adrian Friedli told KCFM they were "elated" about the decision.

"It's fantastic news for the city.

"So much enthusiasm, energy and real creative talent has gone into getting us to this point. It's a really exciting time to be in the city and really fabulous opportunities will be coming up over the coming years."

"Hull is the place to be."

The member Beverley and Holderness underwent five hours of surgery after he injured his pelvis, fractured several ribs and punctured a lung whilst on holiday in France.

He told KCFM he wants to get back to work as soon as he can: 

"I just want to get on and make sure I can get on with my work

"I'm not going to be 100% for a while, and the nature of the injury takes its toll, but I think being back in Westminster representing my constituents will take my mind off the discomfort."