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Paul Murphy
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BBC Correspondent, based in Yorkshire & Lincolnshire in the UK. Environment, energy and climate interests.

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May 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Reposted by Paul Murphy
First big test for our new mayors and whether their priority is the region or Reform UK.
May 9, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Sandeel fishing ban to remain in place www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sandeel fishing ban in North Sea to remain - court rules
Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.
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May 3, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I was also yelling ‘Take Hart’ at the radio beforehand.
January 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Solar farms are 'slap in the face' - councillor www.bbc.com/news/article...
Go-ahead given for Heckington Fen and West Burton solar projects
One senior Lincolnshire county councillor has called the government approval a "slap in the face".
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January 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Hi-tech sail will tackle emissions at sea www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hi-tech Airwing sail built in Hull will tackle emissions at sea
Engineers say the sail which is being assembled in Hull could be fitted to thousands of ships.
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January 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The she needs to wrap-up, it’s too cold for her gear
January 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
And now a follow from ‘Baddassbrandi’. Just when I thought this platform wasn’t like the other one. No offence Brandi.
January 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
'Visit Hull' invitation to Trump after social post www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hull invite for Donald Trump after North Sea wind farm criticism
The US president-elect says the UK should focus on North Sea gas and oil production, not wind farms.
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January 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Feeders v leaders: Farmers dig deep for 2025 fight www.bbc.com/news/article...
The feeders vs the leaders: Farmers digging deep for 2025 fight
Rural communities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are drawing battle lines over inheritance tax.
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January 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Farmers’ beacon protest to round-off ‘24…

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December 31, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Reposted by Paul Murphy
This treads like an intelligent journalist forced to exaggerate the opposition to solar and wind despite consistent reputable opinion polling of long-standing
December 28, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Thanks Dave. Here is the NSIP website - you can filter by location/project. national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/register-of-...
Register of applications
national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk
December 28, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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Council tax hike for cottage facing demolition www.bbc.com/news/article...
Owners of at-risk Skipsea holiday cottage reveal council tax hike
The owners of a Skipsea holiday cottage, earmarked for demolition, face an increase in council tax.
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December 20, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Council tax hike for cottage facing demolition www.bbc.com/news/article...
Owners of at-risk Skipsea holiday cottage reveal council tax hike
The owners of a Skipsea holiday cottage, earmarked for demolition, face an increase in council tax.
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December 20, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Absolutely Ros, and maybe some difficult discussions ahead about balancing economic growth with public safety.
December 18, 2024 at 7:29 PM