Day: 4 May 2020

View article Behind the scenes at The Deep during coronavirus

Behind the scenes at The Deep during coronavirus

4th May 2020

The Deep may be closed due to coronavirus measures, but the marine life inhabiting the huge aquarium must still be fed and exhibits must be cleaned. One of Yorkshire’s most famous attractions, The Deep is operating with a hugely reduced team of experts – but its animals still require the highest standard of care. And […]

The Deep

View article Your bin is getting tagged – for a good reason

Your bin is getting tagged – for a good reason

4th March 2020

Black bins across Hull will soon be fitted with orange tags. The tags will be placed on bins from Tuesday 10 March to remind residents that food waste should be placed in the brown bin. It follows a study that found 26 per cent of household rubbish in black bins is food waste. Doug Sharp, […]

View article Learn how Hull’s carbon neutral future could look

Learn how Hull’s carbon neutral future could look

4th March 2020

Hull’s ambitions to lead the UK’s decarbonisation push will be explained next week. Experts from the University of Hull, Hull City Council and Marketing Humber will share their journeys to cutting down on emissions at the Hull Carbon Neutral 2030 event. It will focus on carbon neutral pledges made by both the university and city […]

View article Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards

Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards

4th March 2020

Hull will host the 2020 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – the highest accolade in English tourism. The awards will be held on Tuesday 16 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton, with a tourism Learning Expo also taking place at the Bonus Arena. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for leisure, culture and tourism, said: “These awards […]

View article Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

4th March 2020

Some of Hull’s most popular and prestigious venues have joined forces to celebrate the area as a City of Music. Key partners have come together to promote and acknowledge the city’s rich music culture, history and aspirations. Hull City of Music aims to encourage the experience of live music within the community through attendance, participation […]

Hull’s most popular cycling routes to receive makeover

4th February 2020

Plans to overhaul Hull’s cycling and walking offer have been revealed. These include ambitious plans to transform Hull’s streets and encourage more people to choose cycling and walking as an alternative mode of transport for at least part of their journey. The Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan (LCWIP) was developed by monitoring existing travel […]

View article Plans to transform Hull’s transport network have been revealed

Plans to transform Hull’s transport network have been revealed

4th February 2020

A six-year plan has been launched to detail how Hull will transform its transport infrastructure by 2026. The plans include how future transport projects can help support the city’s ambition to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 by encouraging residents and visitors to choose walking, cycling or public transport as their preferred form of transportation. Hull […]

View article See which Hull roads are being repaired over the next two years

See which Hull roads are being repaired over the next two years

4th February 2020

Some of Hull’s roads are set to receive a makeover. The streets will undergo repair and resurfacing works over the next few years as part of Hull City Council’s investment into the transport network. This work is being carried out as part of the commitment the local authority made in February last year to spend […]

View article Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition

Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition

4th February 2020

Eight talented young people from Hull have been given a big boost as they look to begin careers in music. The Rotary Club of Humberside, in partnership with Hull Music Service, announced the new recipients of its music tuition bursary scheme at a presentation evening at The Albemarle Centre. The youngsters will be given financial […]

View article National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches

National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches

4th February 2020

It’s National Storytelling Week and there’s a host of things happening in Hull. Phil Earle, author of popular children’s books Superhero Street and Demolition Dad, is embarking on a storytelling tour of six schools across the city. Harry Potter Night 2020 is on February 7th at Central Library. Join us for an evening of storytelling, […]

View article Menopause survey reveals what Hull workplaces know about symptoms

Menopause survey reveals what Hull workplaces know about symptoms

4th February 2020

A survey looking at awareness of the menopause in the workplace in Hull has shown more than two thirds of people are happy to talk about its symptoms. The online survey was answered in workplaces across the city. Questions centred on awareness of menopause symptoms, their impact and how people might support someone affected by […]

View article Pet Shop Boys to perform in Hull

Pet Shop Boys to perform in Hull

4th February 2020

The iconic Pet Shop Boys will be visiting Hull’s Bonus Arena this summer. The band, who have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, will visit the arena on Wednesday 24 June. Pet Shop Boys are an English synth-pop duo, formed in London in 1981 and consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. ANNOUNCEMENT@petshopboys will […]