Day: 12 May 2020

View article Hull youth enterprise project appealing for business mentors

Hull youth enterprise project appealing for business mentors

A pioneering youth enterprise project in Hull is appealing for more business mentors to help the city’s young entrepreneurs through the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council’s Youth Enterprise Team is working with 225 young people aged 16 to 29 who are current or former participants of the Making Changes for Careers or John Cracknell Youth […]

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View article Campaign launches to help safeguard Hull’s most vulnerable children

Campaign launches to help safeguard Hull’s most vulnerable children

A campaign has been launched by Hull City Council to encourage residents to share concerns about potentially vulnerable children and young people in their community. The campaign, which is supported by the NSPCC, is called “Worried about a child in your neighbourhood?”. It will raise awareness of how residents can play their part and highlight […]

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View article Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed until further notice

Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed until further notice

Sculcoates Bridge will remain closed to motorists until further notice. A three-day inspection has identified a number of issues with the structure, which now needs urgently repairing. Peter Curry, structures, safety and emergency planning manager for Streetscene, said: “We had hoped to get the bridge repaired and open to commuters by Friday morning, however following […]

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View article Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull

Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull

Two fishermen’s memorial books have been temporarily moved from Hull Maritime Museum and relocated to Hull History Centre to allow people to continue to pay their respects to the thousands of fishermen lost at sea. The St Andrew’s Memorial Books will be on public display at Hull History Centre, off Worship Street, for the duration […]

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View article Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events

Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events

Hull’s premier literature festival has revealed its first events for 2020. Curated and hosted by Jennifer Hodgson, Humber Mouth’s reader-in-residence, these events for readers and writers will welcome some of the country’s best and most important contemporary writers to Hull. All events are free and will take place at Hull Central Library’s stunning James Reckitt […]

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View article Hull City Council and East Riding Council working towards strong regional devolution deal

Hull City Council and East Riding Council working towards strong regional devolution deal

Hull City Council and East Riding Council are working towards a strong regional devolution deal between the two authorities, they have confirmed in a statement. A joint-statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, and Councillor Richard Burton, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said the deal between the two local authorities […]

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View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Head into Hull city centre this weekend for a fantastic immersive installation and pop in to see one of the region’s biggest regular art exhibitions. One of Hull’s most popular bands will return, while theatre and more art rounds out another cracking weekend of activities in the city. Here are 5 things to do in […]

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View article Glitter at the ready as Hull council worker competes for Strictly title

Glitter at the ready as Hull council worker competes for Strictly title

On a normal day, Graham Paddock works on tackling antisocial behaviour across Hull’s neighbourhoods. Now he is donning sparkles and shining shoes as he joins 11 other amateur dancers to compete in this year’s Strictly Learn to Dance contest. The competition, hosted each year by charity Dove House Hospice, involves 24 members of the public […]

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View article Dutch Cadets to visit Hull to trace steps of Second World War soldier

Dutch Cadets to visit Hull to trace steps of Second World War soldier

Twenty-five Cadets and two teachers from the Netherlands will visit Hull as part of a project to trace the steps of a Second World War soldier. Corporal Richard Sydney Huitt, who began his military journey in Hull, was killed in action and buried in the grounds of the Cadets’ school in the Netherlands. The Cadets […]

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