Preston Road care home rated ‘good’ by inspectors 22nd May 2019 A Hull City Council residential care home has been rated as “good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The 220 Preston Road assisted living facility, which provides care to nine young adults with autism or learning disabilities, has been given the good rating following an inspection last month. The management team are “extremely good at […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care
US Ambassador visits Hull 22nd March 2019 US Ambassador to the UK, Woody Johnson, has visited the city today to learn more about Hull and the impacts UK City of Culture has had. The Ambassador toured the city centre including Queen Victoria Square and Whitefriargate, stopped to speak with traders at Trinity Market and visited Hull Minster and Trinity House before meeting […] Read more News
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 22nd March 2019 1. Portrait of Sir Thomas More Ferens Art Gallery Until Sunday 23 June Free A masterpiece from the Royal Collection opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday. The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the Hull art gallery . It follows masterpieces by Rembrandt and Sir Anthony van Dyck […] Read more Ferens Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull Culture and Leisure
First look at Ferens Art Gallery’s latest royal masterpiece 22nd March 2019 A masterpiece from the Royal Collection opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow (Saturday 23 March), but here’s a sneak peek for those that can’t wait. The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the Hull art gallery until Sunday 23 June. It follows masterpieces by Rembrandt and Sir Anthony van […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHolbein
How you can help protect Hull against flooding 22nd March 2019 A new website has been set up to give residents the chance to help protect against flooding in Hull. The Living with Water site launched today on World Water Day, the United Nations-led campaign designed to tackle the global water crisis. The Living with Water partnership – made up of Hull City Council, East Riding […] Read more Community and Living Living With Water Regeneration Living With Water
New bridal boutique in Hull’s Fruit Market 22nd March 2019 A contemporary bridal boutique has opened in Hull’s Fruit Market. Ghost Orchid Bride will sell a combination of designer wedding gowns and indie labels at the store in Humber Street. Owner Katey Headley wanted to provide a boutique environment for brides to choose a dream dress, away from crowded fitting rooms. She said: “Choosing a […] Read more News Regeneration Fruit Market
Countdown to Hull local elections 22nd March 2019 Matt Jukes, Hull City Council Chief Executive and elections Returning Officer has today published the Notice of Election in the Guildhall. The pre-election period is now underway, running from the publication of Notice of Election to the close of polls at 10pm on Thursday 2 May. One seat in 19 out of Hull’s 21 wards […] Read more News
New special educational needs provision could be rolled out across Hull 22nd March 2019 A new provision for children with special educational needs – the first of its kind in Hull – has opened at Bricknell Primary School. And the provision could be replicated at other schools across the city. It allows children with autism to learn at mainstream schools, while having support for their specialist needs. Already, nine […] Read more Education and Learning News SEN provision
Will Young to perform at Bonus Arena in Hull 22nd March 2019 Singer Will Young is the latest star name to confirm an appearance at Hull’s Bonus Arena. The pop star will perform at the £36 million venue on Monday 21 October. Tickets will go on sale on Friday 29 March at 9am. Young last performed in Hull in 2017 as part of the city’s LGBT 50 celebrations. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus Arena
Quick enough to count all the hopscotch players in this video? 22nd February 2019 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, firefighters, police officers, dogs, school pupils, fitness groups, volunteers, army cadets, kids, adults and local media types taking on the challenge. The first of two […] Read more News Public Health Hopscotch
Bonus Arena in Hull named among world’s top up-and-coming venues 22nd February 2019 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 to be included in Billboard’s 20 Music Venues to Watch in 2019 list, published this week. It was named on the shortlist along with venues […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Bonus Arena
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 22nd February 2019 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 that might interest you… Knife Angel Okay, so it’s been here a few weeks now and you’ve probably already seen it but, if you haven’t, […] Read more News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekend
