The emergence of hip-hop out of the West Coast provoked a seismic shift within mainstream music as artist spoke about life in the streets of South Central Los Angeles.

Avanti West Coast has warned passengers to check before they travel on the West Coast mainline following a derailment on Thursday.

A prominent former hotel in Hull could be redeveloped into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) if newly submitted plans secured approval.

A prescribed burn is taking place today, June 25, in the Viera area, west of Interstate 95 and north of Wickham Road.