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View article Young Ukrainian chess player leads Hull team to victory after fleeing war

Young Ukrainian chess player leads Hull team to victory after fleeing war

19th July 2022

A Ukrainian chess prodigy who fled the war in his home country has led Hull’s finest young players to victory at a national event. Maksym Larchikov, 12, displayed his remarkable talent as part of Chess Fest, the sport’s biggest public-facing event in the UK, after the event’s organiser, Chess in Schools and Communities, invited a […]

View article Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay: Hull route map and list of road closures

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay: Hull route map and list of road closures

11th July 2022

There are just two days to go until Hull welcomes the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay. On Wednesday 13 July the Baton will travel around Hull city centre, before heading on to Beverley during its final journey through England this summer. To ensure the safety of everyone taking part, the Queen’s Baton Relay route will […]

View article 100 days to go until record-breaking Rugby League World Cup begins

100 days to go until record-breaking Rugby League World Cup begins

7th July 2022

Fans of rugby league are being urged to ensure they get the best seats in the house for Rugby League World Cup 2021 with just 100 days to go until the tournament kicks off at St James’ Park as England Men take on Samoa Men on 15 October. The 100-day milestone sees excitement for the […]

View article Unique rugby and education hub announced for Hull

Unique rugby and education hub announced for Hull

5th July 2022

Hull FC and the University of Hull have unveiled plans for a rugby league performance, education and community hub, including a new training base for the Black & Whites first-team and Centre of Excellence. Match-funded by Hull City Council, and based at the University of Hull, the hub will unite Hull FCs rugby pathways from […]

View article Weekly roadworks update – June 10

Weekly roadworks update – June 10

10th June 2022

The Run for All Hull Running Festival returns to the city’s streets this weekend, with new routes for 2022. The Hull Half Marathon and Hull 10K will take place on Sunday June 12, starting and finishing on Cottingham Road. For the safety of all participants, there will be staggered road closures between 4am and 3pm […]

View article Back of the net: £525,000 football grant to boost health in Hull

Back of the net: £525,000 football grant to boost health in Hull

7th April 2022

Hull City Council has been awarded £525,000 to use football to improve activity levels of people in the city. The exciting new Active Through Football programme from Sport England, funded by the National Lottery, and delivered by the Football Foundation will support Hull to get more active and increase participation in football. Hull City Council […]

View article Rugby League World Cup trophies arrive in Hull with 200 days to go

Rugby League World Cup trophies arrive in Hull with 200 days to go

29th March 2022

Hull has today (Tuesday 29 March) received a whistle-stop visit from the Rugby League World Cup trophies. With 200 days to go until the tournaments’ opening fixture at St James’ Park, Newcastle, on 15 October, the trophies have undertaken a 48-hour tour of the 18 host towns and cities. After setting off from Newcastle this […]

View article Free Easter holiday activities coming to Hull next month

Free Easter holiday activities coming to Hull next month

23rd March 2022

Free holiday sports camps and activities are back for the Easter holidays. The programme is provided by Hull Culture and Leisure, funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education as part of the Holiday and Activities and Food Programme, and will run Monday 11 – Friday 22 April. Holiday camps with First Step Sport will take place […]

View article Multi-million pound Albert Ave Pools renovation begins

Multi-million pound Albert Ave Pools renovation begins

2nd March 2022

A major refurbishment project to Hull’s Albert Avenue Pools is now underway. The £10.5million project will see the construction of a new large gym and fitness studio that will offer aerobic classes for the first time, remodelling, refurbishment and redecoration of the existing building, replacement of all mechanical and electrical systems, alongside new heating and […]

View article Free adult swimming sessions back for winter 2022

Free adult swimming sessions back for winter 2022

27th January 2022

Free adult swimming sessions are back thanks to the Hull Big Swim campaign, led by Hull Culture and Leisure. Launched in 2019, the Hull Big Swim aims to motivate more adults to get active. The free adult swimming sessions will be on offer from Monday (31 January) for eight weeks at Ennerdale Leisure Centre, Woodford Leisure Centre […]

View article Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards

Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards

24th January 2022

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today approved a request to increase the capital budget allocated for Albert Avenue Pools’ multimillion-pound refitting and refurbishment project. The additional £1.4million will now mean the new heated lido specification will create an improved experience for users, as well as meeting international standards that will be able to accommodate top-level […]

View article Hull City AFC Statement from Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council

Hull City AFC Statement from Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council

19th January 2022

“Hull City Council welcome today’s announcement, following a period of exclusive negotiations and due diligence, of the sale of Hull City AFC to Acun Ilicali. “I would like to congratulate Mr. Ilicali on his acquisition and very much look forward to meeting and welcoming him and his team to our city, and to finding out […]