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Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby returns after Covid hiatus

HFRS Carts involved in the Humber Bridge Soapbox DerbyHFRS
Competitors lined up in a variety of homemade carts

Crowds have turned out to watch the return of a soapbox race, which has not been held since before the pandemic.

The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby, which was first held in 2012, has become a regular fixture in Hessle's calendar but has not been held since 2019.

Organisers said the event, which was held in aid of the charity Hull 4 Heroes, was for "amazingly designed" carts, "known locally as Bogeys".

Founder Paul Matson said it was about raising awareness and "having fun".

Phil Withers, from Hessle Town Council's events team, said since it was first run, the event had raised more than £100,000 for local charities.

He said it had been disappointing not to have it in recent years, so it was "really great to be back".

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This year's event involved 15 teams.

Many of the competitors shared photos and videos of their efforts on social media, including Holderness Academy.

The school romped home in an impressive time in a cart made to look like a military jeep.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said it was a day filled with "plenty of thrills and spills".

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