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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 Council to host civic reception to celebrate Hull KR’s treble win

Council to host civic reception to celebrate Hull KR’s treble win

Hull City Council will host a civic reception for Hull KR as they celebrate their Betfred Super League Grand Final 2025 win – and completion of an unprecedented treble – with a parade on Sunday 12 October. Open-top buses will make their way from Sewell Group Craven Park to the city centre, culminating with thousands […]

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View article Free football sessions return for young care leavers

Free football sessions return for young care leavers

‘Care to Dream’ football sessions will return thanks to Hull and East Riding Leaving Care Teams and the Tigers Trust. The sessions, aimed at young care experienced people aged 16-25 years, will kick-off again next week, joint funded by Room 42 and the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation. These free sessions are aimed at care […]

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View article Costello running track reopens following improvements

Costello running track reopens following improvements

Costello running track will reopen this Sunday (24 August) following refurbishment. The Kingston Upon Hull Athletics Club and Humberside Athletics Association competition will take place this weekend, after the track saw a surface respray and specialist deep clean, alongside repairs and installation of a new surface overspray. The contract included the full replacement of the […]

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View article Honorary Freedom of the City awards for Coyle and Hudgell

Honorary Freedom of the City awards for Coyle and Hudgell

Two of Hull’s well-known sporting figures are to be awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City. The prestigious honour will be bestowed upon Tommy Coyle and Neil Hudgell. Boxer Tommy proudly represented Hull in 30 professional fights, winning 25 of them. His numerous career highlights include winning the WBC International Silver, IBF International, and Commonwealth […]

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View article Hull KR Parade to celebrate Challenge Cup Final win

Hull KR Parade to celebrate Challenge Cup Final win

Hull KR will celebrate their Betfred Challenge Cup Final 2025 win with a parade on Sunday 8 June, as requested by the club. Open-top buses will make their way from Sewell Group Craven Park to the city centre, culminating with thousands of fans witnessing their heroes with the famous trophy on the balcony of Hull […]

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View article Heated Lido swimming returns to Albert Ave Pools and Fitness

Heated Lido swimming returns to Albert Ave Pools and Fitness

Heated lido sessions will begin this week at Albert Avenue Pools & Fitness. The pool will open this weekend with three new sessions starting on Friday (2 May) including a twilight swim exclusively for adults. Open daily, the lido will offer a variety of family and adult-only sessions throughout the week. Since its opening in […]

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View article Improvements for Costello running track

Improvements for Costello running track

Costello Stadium’s running track will undergo several weeks of refurbishments from today, Tuesday 22 April. A surface respray and specialist deep clean of the current track will take place, whilst necessary repairs and installation of a new surface overspray are planned. The existing surface is in such a condition that major improvements are required to […]

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View article Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars

Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars

Two international class sporting competitors from Hull are being given free access to the city’s public leisure facilities. Multi-discipline participant Kevin Nicholas and futsal player Kian Skelton will benefit as part of the Talented Athlete Scheme from Hull Culture and Leisure. The scheme helps gifted Hull sportspeople who are gaining recognition from their national governing […]

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View article Last chance to secure prizes by completing Playing Pitch Strategy survey

Last chance to secure prizes by completing Playing Pitch Strategy survey

Sports clubs in Hull have been urged to enter a draw for exciting prizes, such as hospitality tickets at Hull City, by airing their views on the city’s sporting facilities by this Friday, 6 September. Other prizes including free swimming and skating lessons can be done by those completing the Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) survey. […]

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