5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Arcade fun, art and ABBA – for those lucky enough to be free of work this weekend, there is plenty to keep you entertained. Here are five things happening in … More
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Archaeological dig at Henry VIII’s Hull fortress begins
Site preparation is under way at Hull’s South Blockhouse, a fortress originally built for Henry VIII in the 1540s in support of his military campaigns.
Located close to The Deep, … More
Roadworks in Wymersley and Wold Road to start next week
Major roadworks are set to get under way in Wymersley and Wold Road from Monday 4 March.
The work will be split into four phases over 10 weeks.
Road closures … More
Full Council approves 2019/20 budget: top 10 things you need to know
1. Reductions from Government
Central government funding has been reduced by a further £5m, meaning an overall reduction in core funding of £131m between 2010 and 2020 (55 percent reduction). … More
Taco stroll down Paragon Arcade this weekend for a taste of Mexico
We have all enjoyed the recent unseasonably warm weather, but Paragon Arcade is pushing it to its limits this weekend with a Mexican-inspired street party.
The arcade has been hosting … More
Council intends to repair internal Alan Boyson murals following positive surveyors’ reports
Hull City Council has confirmed it intends to repair and restore the internal handmade Alan Boyson murals as part of the £130 million Albion Square development, following new positive surveyors’ … More
Plans to save Hull’s Banksy take step forward
Plans to preserve Hull’s Banksy will be discussed at a planning committee meeting next week.
Members of Hull City Council’s Planning Committee will discuss the future of the Banksy mural … More
This is how @TheDock and C4DI could look under new plans
These are the proposals for the extension of the @TheDock digital hub in the Fruit Market in Hull.
The planned changes at the site – which includes the C4DI building … More
Why Hull is one of Fairtrade Fortnight’s biggest supporters
Hull is embracing Fairtrade Fortnight with a series of celebrations to mark the campaign.
Fairtrade Fortnight, which takes place from Monday 25 February to Sunday 10 March, sees thousands of … More
Quick enough to count all the hopscotch players in this video?
It’s been a full-on week of hopscotch here in Hull. Grids appeared all over the city on Monday morning and the craze spread like wildfire.
The city saw sports teams, … More
Archaeologists start search for Hull’s old city walls
An archaeological dig to search for the remains of Hull’s old city walls will take place next month.
Highways England is organising the dig in Princes Dock Street, where the … More
£30m to be invested in city’s transport network
Plans have been approved to bring investment to be spent on the city’s transport network up to £30 million.
The approved plans will see street lighting, traffic lights and cycling … More
Bonus Arena in Hull named among world’s top up-and-coming venues
Hull’s Bonus Arena has been named as one of the world’s best up-and-coming venues by prestigious American publication Billboard.
The Myton Street venue is the only venue in the UK … More
£1.5m splash boat and parks investment approved
Councillors have approved a £1.5 million investment in two Hull parks.
It will be spent on renovating the historic splash boat and splash pool in East Park. The popular aviary … More
Plans approved to demolish Broadacre Primary School and replace with new facility
Plans have been approved to demolish Broadacre Primary School and replace it with a purpose-build primary school.
It will provide an additional 210 pupil places for children in the North … More
10 things about Hull that are distinctly NOT cr*p
Hull is cr*p again – or so says another obscure (and likely southern-based) town review website.
Tin pot online publications and fly-by-night blogs can’t seem to get over the myth … More
First-time offenders visit Knife Angel as tens of thousands view striking sculpture
Tens of thousands of visitors have flocked to see the striking Knife Angel in Hull’s Queens Gardens, it has been estimated.
The 27ft sculpture, made of 100,000 knives collected during … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Hey, it’s Friday, so we thought we’d flag up a few things going on in the grand old city of Hull this weekend.
In no particular order, here’s five things … More
Hull to host international performing arts community for IETM 2019
Hull will host a major arts and culture event next month.
IETM Hull 2019 will bring the international performing arts community to the city for a programme of performances, talks … More
Meet two Hull businesswomen branching out at Paragon Arcade
Two Hull businesswomen are branching out with their own independent ventures in the city centre’s Paragon Arcade.
Ellen Crabtree, who works as a barmaid to supplement her work making babywear, … More
This is why children have been meeting baby vegetables in Hull this week
A very special allotment has been visiting communities in Hull this week.
The Allotment, home to lots of baby fruit and vegetables, has been travelling around the city as part … More
Giant karaoke bus parks up in Hull city centre
Ever thought of yourself as a karaoke king or queen?
A giant party bus has parked up in King Edward Square in Hull and is giving shoppers the chance to … More
50% off leisure activities for Armed Forces veterans in Hull
Armed Forces veterans and reservists can get 50% off the price of leisure facilities in the city.
The Live It Card costs £1 and provides half-price access to gyms, pools … More
The many faces of Hull’s Edwin Davis building
Demolition work began at the Edwin Davis building on Bond Street last week as part of the £130m Albion Square Development.
The building had stood in various different guises, and … More
Action taken on vacant buildings in Hull
Action is being taken to tackle vacant buildings in Hull in danger of falling into disrepair.
A register containing at-risk structures has been compiled by Hull City Council as part … More
Hull’s bridges in numbers – how many times were our bridges opened last year?
For those that don’t already know, Hull is named after the river that runs through the centre of the city.
Running from Beverley to the Humber, the river splits the … More
Share the love on National Love Your Pet Day
Furry, feathered or even scaly friends are a much-loved part of the family for many Hull households. And today is the day to celebrate that love as the UK marks … More
11 Hull culture activities in February and March
Have you been bitten by the culture bug? After 5.3 million people attended cultural activities during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017, more residents now regularly take … More
Back to Ours: Here’s what you can catch this half-term
Back to Ours, the festival that brings acts from all over the world to stages in the hearts of Hull communities, is back.
A story about a giant jam sandwich, … More
17th century painting returns home to Hull after capital cities tour
One of the Ferens Art Gallery’s largest and most popular paintings returns home today after a tour of the UK and Ireland.
St Sebastian tended by the Holy Irene (c. … More
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