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
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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
Could this surprising alpaca fact encourage you to quit smoking?
You probably already know smoking is bad for you, but have you ever really thought about the benefits of quitting? Here’s our top six reasons to stop – and some … More
Safer Internet Day campaign supported in Hull
A campaign to promote safe use of the internet is being supported in Hull.
Safer Internet Day 2019, which took place on February 5, was designed to highlight positive uses … More
First names announced for 2019 Big Malarkey Festival
The first names for this year’s Big Malarkey Festival, Hull’s annual children’s literature festival, have been announced.
The announcement follows the festival securing funding from Arts Council England and James … More
See how Whitefriargate could look under new plans
This is how one of Hull’s most popular shopping streets could look under new plans.
Whitefriargate in the city’s Old Town is Hull City Council’s next major regeneration project.
A … More
‘Bold vision’ for £130m Albion Square development takes shape
Work will begin on the demolition of the Edwin Davis building on Thursday 14 February.
The building has stood derelict since 1998.
The demolition is part of the £130 million … More
Would you leave this in your blue bin?
Nappies, dog waste and feminine hygiene products are just some of things contaminating blue bins across Hull.
In one month alone, the council collected 32,000 nappies in Hull’s blue bins.… More
Want to be a City of Culture Volunteer? It’s not too late
Ever thought about becoming a City of Culture Volunteer? It’s not too late – but you have to act fast.
It may have been two years since Hull basked in … More
Rugby League World Cup 2021: Hull to host most diverse matches in history
Hull has been named as an official host city for the Rugby League World Cup in 2021.
And the city is aiming to make its matches the most diversely attended … More
Free adult swimming as part of Hull Big Swim
Free adult swimming sessions are being offered to residents as part of the Hull Big Swim campaign.
Hull Culture and Leisure is launching Hull Big Swim to motivate more adults … More
Employment in Hull at highest level on record
Employment in Hull is once again at its highest level on record, new figures have revealed.
The total number of employed residents in the city rose by 1,600 during the … More
Here Be Whales exhibition at Hull Maritime Museum
A new contemporary art exhibition on the past, present and future of whales opens at the Hull Maritime Museum this February.
Here Be Whales, which brings together a selected group … More
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