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Let there be light! Hull to host captivating outdoor event
Hull city centre will be lit up this month with a spectacular three-day event celebrating the city’s rich maritime heritage.
Navigate, featuring mesmerising sculptures and outdoor exhibits from the acclaimed … More
How £4.3m Queens Gardens refurb will honour Hull’s history
Watch as divers survey Arctic Corsair’s hull ahead of major restoration
A dive survey of the Arctic Corsair has been completed.
The dive looked at the condition of the historic trawler’s hull as part of detailed assessment of work needed ahead … More
Hopes and dreams of Hull children to be shared with shoppers
Hull’s children will be sharing their visions for the future as part of an immersive art installation next month.
Model City, from Absolutely Cultured, will see Hull’s children take shoppers … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
One of the area’s favourite musical sons returns this weekend for an epic performance of favourites by a legendary rock star.
Hull will also host a worldwide musical smash hit, … More
How former rough sleeper Jim escaped homelessness in Hull
Thousands of people sleep rough on UK streets every night, yet most people think they could never become homeless.
Jim Cooper was a dad with a partner and regular work. … More
Hull play scoops prestigious Writers’ Guild Award
A play from acclaimed Hull theatre company Middle Child has picked up a Writers’ Guild Award.
Daniel Ward, the writer of Middle Child Theatre’s The Canary and the Crow, won … More
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation
It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment.
But not everyone in the city knows about the … More
A day in the life of … a Hull fundraiser
Hull is home to thousands of volunteers who help grow its fantastic cultural community projects. Today, we meet Chris Brigham of the volunteer-run Hull People’s Memorial military museum in Whitefriargate.… More
Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime
Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime are now available to not-for-profit groups across the city.
The Hull Crime Reduction Fund is open for applications until Friday … More
Get creative in 2020 with Makerspace at Hull Central Library
Plenty of people will have already made – and broken – new year’s resolutions.
January might be a great time to decide to learn how to play an instrument, be … More
Are you one of 800 families not taking advantage of free school meals?
Parents in Hull are being encouraged to apply for free school meals for their children.
Parents who receive Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support … More
Meet the Hull schoolgirl planning a menu for top city restaurant
A 15-year-old girl from Hull has been invited to act as a consultant chef at one of the city’s best restaurants.
Lucy Musgrave has become an online hit with her … More
Works to city centre pedestrian areas start on Monday
Improvements to pedestrian areas in the city centre will begin on Monday 13 January.
The third phase of the public realm work will see improvements to areas including Brook Street … More
Deadline for free childcare for Hull parents is next week
Parents have until Wednesday 15 January to register their child for free early education.
All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a … More
Best young dancers to take over Hull New Theatre
Young dancers from the Hull area will display their talent when Creative Voice Dance takes over Hull New Theatre.
The event will showcase a new piece by Hull Dance Youth … More
Hull’s A63 footbridge is closer to completion – and will soon have a name
Hull’s new footbridge spanning the A63 is moving closer to completion.
The bridge, which will connect the city centre to its waterfront, is entering its final phases of construction – … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
The Christmas decorations are up in the loft once more, new year’s resolutions are long-forgotten and social calendars are emptier than Santa’s sleigh.
Yet January is no reason to feel … More
Hull firm KCOM to bring ultrafast broadband to thousands more homes
Hull broadband provider KCOM is to invest £100 million to bring ultrafast full-fibre broadband to thousands of properties across the region.
The firm completed its full-fibre rollout across its core … More
Plans for one of Hull Old Town’s ‘most prominent buildings’ approved
Plans to bring one of the most prominent buildings in Hull’s Old Town back into full use have been approved.
Proposals to convert the Kings Buildings in Trinity Square into … More
This is how to feed your family for under £5
Eating well and saving money are among top new year’s resolutions – and also among the ones most likely to be broken before the decorations are down.
But this year, … More
Wardens to crack down on Hull litter louts
Increased litter enforcement began in Hull today (Tuesday 7 January).
Eight new litter wardens have been contracted to patrol the streets of Hull and fine those who are caught littering.… More
Council secures £25,000 to support private landlords
Hull City Council has been given £25,000 to improve support and training offered to private landlords.
The funding is part of £220,000 for local authorities across Yorkshire and the Humber, … More
Road will close for essential flood defence repairs
Parts of Bankside will be closed until June for flood defence improvement works.
A section of Wincolmlee between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street will be closed from January to June … More
Hull plants record number of trees
A number of trees have been planted in Hessle Road and Coltman Street.
The trees are replacing the ones which were removed due to the damage they were causing to … More
5 top New Year’s Eve parties in Hull
Planned a quiet New Year’s Eve night in and now itching to dust off the dancing shoes instead? Fear not, there are still tickets available for some of the city’s … More
Cottingham business fined for fly-tipping in Hull
A business in Cottingham has been fined for dumping waste in Hull.
Amazing Lets Limited of Dunswell Road, Cottingham, was prosecuted and ordered to pay £735 under Section 80 Environmental … More
Hull’s urban wildflower meadows win national award
Hull’s urban wildflower meadow in Holwell Road has been recognised for its contribution to helping bees.
The project was selected as a winner of the Year at the Green Action … More
Roadworks continue in Clarence Street
Roadworks in Clarence Street will continue until Monday 10 February.
During phase two of the works, a one-lane road closure will be put in place on the inbound section of … More