£30m to be invested in city’s transport network
Plans have been approved to bring investment to be spent on the city’s transport network up to £30 million.
The approved plans will see street lighting, traffic lights and cycling … More
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Bonus Arena in Hull named among world’s top up-and-coming venues
Hull’s Bonus Arena has been named as one of the world’s best up-and-coming venues by prestigious American publication Billboard.
The Myton Street venue is the only venue in the UK … More
£1.5m splash boat and parks investment approved
Councillors have approved a £1.5 million investment in two Hull parks.
It will be spent on renovating the historic splash boat and splash pool in East Park. The popular aviary … More
Plans approved to demolish Broadacre Primary School and replace with new facility
Plans have been approved to demolish Broadacre Primary School and replace it with a purpose-build primary school.
It will provide an additional 210 pupil places for children in the North … More
10 things about Hull that are distinctly NOT cr*p
Hull is cr*p again – or so says another obscure (and likely southern-based) town review website.
Tin pot online publications and fly-by-night blogs can’t seem to get over the myth … More
First-time offenders visit Knife Angel as tens of thousands view striking sculpture
Tens of thousands of visitors have flocked to see the striking Knife Angel in Hull’s Queens Gardens, it has been estimated.
The 27ft sculpture, made of 100,000 knives collected during … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Hey, it’s Friday, so we thought we’d flag up a few things going on in the grand old city of Hull this weekend.
In no particular order, here’s five things … More
Hull to host international performing arts community for IETM 2019
Hull will host a major arts and culture event next month.
IETM Hull 2019 will bring the international performing arts community to the city for a programme of performances, talks … More
Meet two Hull businesswomen branching out at Paragon Arcade
Two Hull businesswomen are branching out with their own independent ventures in the city centre’s Paragon Arcade.
Ellen Crabtree, who works as a barmaid to supplement her work making babywear, … More
This is why children have been meeting baby vegetables in Hull this week
A very special allotment has been visiting communities in Hull this week.
The Allotment, home to lots of baby fruit and vegetables, has been travelling around the city as part … More
Giant karaoke bus parks up in Hull city centre
Ever thought of yourself as a karaoke king or queen?
A giant party bus has parked up in King Edward Square in Hull and is giving shoppers the chance to … More
50% off leisure activities for Armed Forces veterans in Hull
Armed Forces veterans and reservists can get 50% off the price of leisure facilities in the city.
The Live It Card costs £1 and provides half-price access to gyms, pools … More
The many faces of Hull’s Edwin Davis building
Demolition work began at the Edwin Davis building on Bond Street last week as part of the £130m Albion Square Development.
The building had stood in various different guises, and … More
Action taken on vacant buildings in Hull
Action is being taken to tackle vacant buildings in Hull in danger of falling into disrepair.
A register containing at-risk structures has been compiled by Hull City Council as part … More
Hull’s bridges in numbers – how many times were our bridges opened last year?
For those that don’t already know, Hull is named after the river that runs through the centre of the city.
Running from Beverley to the Humber, the river splits the … More
Share the love on National Love Your Pet Day
Furry, feathered or even scaly friends are a much-loved part of the family for many Hull households. And today is the day to celebrate that love as the UK marks … More
11 Hull culture activities in February and March
Have you been bitten by the culture bug? After 5.3 million people attended cultural activities during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017, more residents now regularly take … More
Back to Ours: Here’s what you can catch this half-term
Back to Ours, the festival that brings acts from all over the world to stages in the hearts of Hull communities, is back.
A story about a giant jam sandwich, … More
17th century painting returns home to Hull after capital cities tour
One of the Ferens Art Gallery’s largest and most popular paintings returns home today after a tour of the UK and Ireland.
St Sebastian tended by the Holy Irene (c. … More
Banksy mural has not been ‘demolished’
The Banksy mural on Scott Street Bridge in Hull has not been demolished, contrary to reports in the media on Monday.
A planning process for the Scott Street Bridge where … More
Heads Up Festival is back – and here are the highlights
A look at the role of screens in observing global conflicts, a Macbeth re-imagining and an alternative guided tour of Hull will highlight the Heads Up Festival’s 12th season.
The … More
Hull has been covered in chalk graffiti – but here’s why the council won’t be cleaning it off
Have you spotted any yet? On Monday morning, chalk ‘graffiti’ started popping up all over Hull – on streets, in public squares, shopping centres and outside monuments and tourist attractions.… More
Landlord fined £2,825 after seven found living in two-bed Hull flat
A Hull landlord has been fined almost £3,000 after at least seven people were found living in a two-bedroom flat.
Saleem Hakim was charged £2,825 in council costs, fine and … More
8 half-term craft activities at Hull museums
With half-term on Monday and children away from school, parents and carers across the city are desperately putting together last-minute family plans. But they need look no further than the … More
How businesses can bag funding for faster broadband
Businesses across the city can now benefit from the government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme.
The Government’s £67m investment will enable small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from faster … More
How to keep damp and mould out of your home
Residents are being advised how to prevent the build-up of condensation in their homes to avoid damp.
Hull City Council and Hull & East Riding Citizens Advice are warning residents … More
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds coming to Hull
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are coming to Hull.
The former Oasis star will bring his band to the Bonus Arena on Saturday 11 May.
Tickets will go on sale … More
‘Love Hull’ litter letters appear on Valentine’s Day
‘Love Hull’ litter letters have installed in Ennerdale roundabout, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The litter letters were made by students at Hymers College and installed by Hull City … More
Free bulky item collection in Hull
Did you know Hull residents can have their bulky waste items taken away for free?
If you live in Hull, you can claim one free bulky item collection for every … More
10 family events in Hull for less than £1
1. East Hull Community Farm
Barham Road, Bilton Grange
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Free (small charge for groups)
See lambs being born in the springtime or sheep sheared in June and don’t … More
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