Day: 6 January 2026

View article Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

Step back in time for a Victorian Christmas in Hull

Residents and visitors of all ages are being invited to enjoy the magic of a Victorian Christmas at the Museums Quarter on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, 11am-4pm. Hosted by Hull Museums, visitors will be able to experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas – a celebration steeped in history, charm and cheer. Wander […]

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View article Hull community centre adds Warm Space to expanding provision

Hull community centre adds Warm Space to expanding provision

Impressive new signage has been installed at a popular Hull community centre, which has plans to further expand the activities it offers to local people – including providing a Warm Space. The Maurice Rawling Community Centre has grown what it can offer in the past 12 months, including new groups using the venue. Cheerleading and […]

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View article Tis the season to give: Hull City Council’s Christmas jumper donation drive returns 

Tis the season to give: Hull City Council’s Christmas jumper donation drive returns 

Hull City Council is once again appealing for residents to donate unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers, to support local families and reduce textile waste.  As the festive season approaches, the council is encouraging residents to spread some cheer by donating unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers.  For many families, Christmas is an added financial pressure, and this jumper collection is designed to help ensure all children can take […]

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View article Hull ready to welcome world-class rugby league event in 2026

Hull ready to welcome world-class rugby league event in 2026

Following the announcement that the Betfred World Club Challenge will be held in Hull, Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said: “After interest from Qatar, Australia, and other UK Cities, we are delighted another world-class event is coming to Hull, with the prestigious Betfred World Club Challenge heading to the MKM Stadium. “When […]

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View article Hull resident prosecuted for fly-tipping large pile of construction waste 

Hull resident prosecuted for fly-tipping large pile of construction waste 

A Hull resident has been successfully prosecuted and fined following a serious fly-tipping incident investigated by Hull City Council.  In January 2025, a large quantity of construction waste was discovered behind D&S Specks on Wold Road. The council’s streetcare and grounds team swiftly cleared the site, and an environmental enforcement officer launched an investigation.  A […]

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View article Energy efficient and affordable – building begins on dozens of new Hull homes

Energy efficient and affordable – building begins on dozens of new Hull homes

Affordable homes that will be some of the most energy efficient in the city are now being built in the Orchard Park area of Hull. Construction has started at Isledane, where 34 new high-quality houses available for social rent from Hull City Council will boost the housing options available in a priority regeneration area of […]

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View article Council invests to improve 100 city bus stops

Council invests to improve 100 city bus stops

Hull City Council is investing more than £900,000 to improve around 100 bus stops across the city – making them safer, more accessible and more convenient for passengers while they wait for their bus. Following an audit of 1,108 bus stops and bus shelters in the city last year, the council, working alongside local bus […]

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View article Hull tops the table for cycle training for children in England

Hull tops the table for cycle training for children in England

Hull has been unveiled as the country’s top location for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust. Between April 2024 and March 2025, 99% of Year 6 pupils in the city received either Level 1 and 2 or Level 2 Bikeability training (3,361 children, in total), putting […]

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