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5 things not to miss at Freedom Festival 2020

Freedom Festival returns this weekend with a special online programme that will be broadcast via the BBC.

Bringing together internationally renowned artists and local talent, this year’s festival features robot … More



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Stoneferry Corridor improvements take shape

Work to improve Stoneferry Corridor began in June earlier this year.

Once completed, the transport scheme will aim to reduce congestion by nearly 50 per cent, cut down accidents by … More


Hull Fair brought to life in digital exhibition

The sights and sounds of Hull Fair can still be enjoyed this year thanks to a digital exhibition that launches this weekend.

The exhibition, Hull Fair, includes specially commissioned videos … More


Advice to those concerned about Wuhan novel coronavirus

Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull

The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 3.5 per 100,000 of the population.

That figure compares with a rate in England of 12.0 per 100,000 of … More





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Bus lane charges to begin next week

Bus lane charges will restart from next week.

The charges will be reintroduced from Wednesday 2 September following an introduction period where no charges were levied.

Motorists caught driving in … More






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Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull

The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 6.5 per 100,000 of the population.

That figure compares with a rate in England of 11.1 per 100,000 of … More


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Housing build programme gathers pace

The next phase of Hull City Council’s ambitious housing growth programme is underway.

The scheme includes homes in Beckington Close and Plym Grove, Longhill,  where nine, modern new bungalows to … More



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Hull Fair unable to go ahead for 2020

Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will not go ahead this year.

Since the announcement in May that the event would be … More





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New resources to help children returning to school

New resources have been developed to help children returning to school life.

HeadStart Hull, along with Barnardo’s, have consulted children of primary school age to find out about their concerns, … More


Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull

The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 2.3 per 100,000 of the population.

That figure compares with a rate in England of 11.0 per 100,000 of … More




Children’s book explains coronavirus

A book for children to help understand coronavirus has been published, called My Hero is You.

The book has been developed by children, for children, with input from over 1,700 … More






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Funding secured for research into remote working

Hull City Council, along with the other three Humber local authorities and the University of Hull, have secured government funding for research into how technology can support workforces to choose … More