A pair of former regional daily journalists have launched a print newspaper on their old patch in a new reverse-publishing venture. Ex-Hull Daily Mail staffers Simon Bristow, left, and Rick Lyon initially set up the Hull Story as a digital-only publication in 2020. The title will be published monthly with a focus on local news, business and Hull City football club, and will run alongside the website. We’ve got some exciting plans for the paper and this is just the beginning.”The launch has been welcomed by prominent figures across the city, including Hull East MP Karl Turner and Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy. Hull City Council leader Mike Ross said: “Absolutely applaud this move by the team.