Fighting for cause close to her heart 23rd April 2019 A 22-year-old student is swapping books for boxing gloves next week for a cause close to her heart. Xeorelle Shipley is studying criminology at Hull College with the hope of one day becoming a barrister. But next Friday, it will be her fists doing the talking when she steps into the ring for the first […] Read more News
Hull Freetown partnership to be celebrated as Mayor of Freetown comes to the city 23rd October 2018 Hull is set to celebrate its partnership with Freetown, Sierra Leone, as the Mayor of Freetown visits the city. Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor of Freetown, will talk about her hopes and vision for the future of her city, and for the ongoing partnership between the twinned cities, at a celebration event hosted by the Freetown Society. […] Read more Council Government and Democracy
Launch of online guides for parents 23rd October 2018 Children do not come with instructions or a handbook! ‘Understanding Your Child’ is a new set of free online guides with useful hints, tips and support from pregnancy through to the age of 18! Hull is the first city in the region to adopt the well-established ‘Solihull Approach’. Hull parents-to-be, parents, grandparents and carers in […] Read more Education and Learning
£6 million boost for SMEs in the Humber region 23rd October 2018 Growing businesses in the Humber will be able to access assistance offered as part of more than £6 million of European funding as three unique projects are launched in November. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region could benefit from the three schemes offering one-to-one support, workshops / masterclasses and grants after the Humber […] Read more Business
Roll up, roll up and read this summer 23rd July 2018 This year’s fREADom Quest, encouraging children to read throughout the summer holidays, has launched at Hull Central Library. Children in Hull are being encouraged to take part in a reading challenge this summer, with a little bit of help from the circus. Spectacular acrobats and jugglers will be promoting this years Hull fREADom Quest, 250 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Four Hull residents prosecuted for waste offences 23rd March 2018 Hull City Council has successfully prosecuted four residents for a number of environmental crimes across the city. Councillor Alan Clark, portfolio holder for enforcement said: By taking a tough stance on enforcement we can deter any potential offenders, and we encourage members of the public not to shrink from reporting any perpetrators they see. We […] Read more Environment
Newly acquired masterpiece goes on display 23rd March 2018 Ferens Art Gallery has acquired a rare painting by the much-celebrated Baroque artist Valerio Castello (1624-1659) which is now on display for the first time following extensive conservation. Tobias Healing the Blind Tobit (c.1650) is a mature, multi-figure oil canvas and has been on loan to the gallery since 1973, where its poor condition has […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Leisure centre staff recognised by Royal Life Saving Society UK 23rd February 2018 Quick thinking leisure centre staff at Ennerdale Leisure Centre who saved a mans life have been recognised with a national award. Ann-Marie Blowman, Dave Loftus and Lee Robinson received certificates from the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) thanking them for their professional action and for working calmly and effectively at the leisure centre. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hulls Bee Lady, and Pride of Britain winner, given Freedom of the City honour 23rd November 2017 Hull City Council is to present Hulls Bee Lady, Jean Bishop, the Freedom of the City honour at its Full Council meeting today. The Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull, Councillor John Hewitt, will present Jean with the Honorary Freemen scroll at the Full Council meeting. The title is the highest honour that a Council […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Gym membership for emerging local talent 23rd November 2017 Hull Culture and Leisure has awarded its first annual membership to a local talented athlete, as part of a new scheme to support the citys future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. Marko Voronovs, aged nine and from Spring Bank West, Hull is a member of Hull Boxing Centre and has achieved a place on the […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Festive lights switch-on: Thursday 23 November: 23rd November 2017 Spectators will be treated to a new-look celebration to kick-off the festive season. There will be: From 5pm, this new-look celebration to mark the start of the winter season in Hull will flood the streets around Queen Victoria Square, offering street entertainment, giveaways and surprises along the way. Visitors will be greeted with […] Read more Leisure & Culture
One of Hulls best loved animals George, the Iguana passes away 23rd October 2017 The much-loved George, the Iguana, who lived in Pearson Park has sadly passed away today (Monday 23 October), following a recent deterioration of a long-term illness. He had already surpassed the average life span by at least five-years and was a popular member of the Pearson Park family. George has been living in the Pearson […] Read more Leisure & Culture
