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View article Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride

Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride

A contractor has been appointed to carry out the renovation of Hull’s East Park splash boat. John H Rundle Limited will carry out the design and restoration of the historic water chute before it reopens to visitors in spring 2020. The listed Wicksteed splash boat has been providing thrills to visitors since 1929 and is […]

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View article ‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk

‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk

Actions are in place to alleviate flood risk across Hull after unprecedented rainfall over the past three months. It comes after September, October and November brought more than double the average rainfall in the city. Hull has the second-highest number of properties at flood risk in the UK outside of London, with more than 95 […]

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View article Take a first look at RB’s £105m science and innovation centre

Take a first look at RB’s £105m science and innovation centre

One of Hull’s biggest firms has revealed its magnificent £105m science and innovation centre. RB, one of the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene companies, opened the doors on its much-anticipated new facility on Tuesday 3 December. The state-of-the-art facility has been designed to provide a vibrant workplace with cutting-edge laboratories, a novel sensory suite […]

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View article Hull contractor appointed to carry out city centre improvements

Hull contractor appointed to carry out city centre improvements

A Hull contractor has been appointed to carry out public realm improvements in the city centre. Ashcourt Group Limited will carry out the multi-million-pound scheme that will improve areas on Brook Street and Prospect Street and improve links with Paragon Interchange, St Stephen’s shopping centre, Prospect Centre and the Albion Square development. The Hull company […]

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View article Hull youth enterprise manager wins Guardian public servant of the year

Hull youth enterprise manager wins Guardian public servant of the year

A Hull City Council youth enterprise worker has scooped a prestigious national public service award. Charles Cracknell, the local authority’s employment and youth enterprise manager, won The Guardian’s public servant of the year award at a glittering ceremony last night. He was chosen for the honour by Guardian readers after seeing off competition from four […]

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View article Hammonds of Hull owners submit plans for European-style food hall

Hammonds of Hull owners submit plans for European-style food hall

Plans have now been submitted for a European-style food hall inside the former House of Fraser building. Plans include a dining area with communal tables and food market stalls from local independent food and beverage retailers. The plans, submitted by building-owners Hammonds of Hull alongside operators Artisan Food Hall Hull, could create 40 full-time and […]

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View article Hull names win big at White Rose Awards

Hull names win big at White Rose Awards

Some of the city’s most popular names and businesses are celebrating today after winning big at the UK’s largest tourism awards – the White Rose Awards 2019. The Deep, Hull Truck Theatre and Hotham’s Gin School and Distillery were all winners at the glittering event that celebrates the region’s best businesses, organisations and venues. The results […]

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View article This is how Hull’s Europa House could look under new plans

This is how Hull’s Europa House could look under new plans

This is how one of Hull city centre’s most recognisable office buildings could look under new proposals. Plans have been submitted to transform the 1970s glass-fronted Europa House on the corner of Ferensway and Anlaby Road into a new multi-use building to be rebranded as Monocle. The application from Hull property developer Allenby Commercial would […]

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View article New £60m Hull Trains fleet pulls in at Paragon Interchange for first time

New £60m Hull Trains fleet pulls in at Paragon Interchange for first time

The first of five new state-of-the-art trains has arrived at Hull’s Paragon Interchange. Hull Trains’ £60 million Paragon fleet will transform train travel between Hull and London, according to the firm. The new high-speed trains, built by Hitachi Rail, will provide 5,500 extra seats a week with greater reliability and a quieter, smoother ride. The […]

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View article Hull names going for gold at UK’s largest tourism awards

Hull names going for gold at UK’s largest tourism awards

The people behind some of the city’s most recognisable tourism brands will have their fingers crossed tonight at the region’s prestigious White Rose Awards. The ceremony – the largest tourism awards ceremony in the UK – recognises Yorkshire’s best businesses, organisations and venues. And the finalists this year include DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull Truck Theatre, […]

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