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View article New plans place active travel at the forefront of Transport for the North’s agenda

New plans place active travel at the forefront of Transport for the North’s agenda

Active travel and multimodal hubs have been highlighted as two important strands of future transport policy by Transport for the North (TfN). As part of plans to update the 2019 Strategic Transport Plan, TfN published two documents which support the need for integrated active travel and multimodal hubs across the northern region. The documents – […]

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View article Exciting new expo will showcase proposed improvements at Hull Royal Infirmary and the surrounding area – come along and share your views

Exciting new expo will showcase proposed improvements at Hull Royal Infirmary and the surrounding area – come along and share your views

A weekend exhibition is taking place to showcase new proposals for Hull Royal Infirmary as Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks to develop new healthcare facilities as part of wider plans to improve the surrounding area. The event is taking place on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 April from 10am – 4pm at the […]

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View article Hull successful in bid to host International Choir Competition

Hull successful in bid to host International Choir Competition

It is the first time the competition will be held in the UK Following a successful bidding process by Hull City Council’s Conference Hull team, Hull has been chosen as the host-destination for INTERKULTUR’s prestigious International Choir Competition. Taking place from 27 April to 1 May 2023, the large-scale event is expected to attract up […]

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View article Before and after: See how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed into a modern transport hub

Before and after: See how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed into a modern transport hub

Hull City Council recently released a new concept video and images showing how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed into a high-tech, environmentally friendly transport hub fit for the 21st century. Use the sliders below to see how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed… Watch the video …

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View article The Awakening draws in more than 100,000 visitors to Hull city centre

The Awakening draws in more than 100,000 visitors to Hull city centre

More than 100,000 people turned out to experience an evening of magic, celebrating Hull’s rich maritime history. The Awakening, Hull’s first major event of the year, drew in thousands of people over two nights to celebrate the city’s identity, heritage, folklore and mythology and our relationship to the environment as we navigate the changes of […]

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View article Hip-hop family musical to premiere at Stage @TheDock

Hip-hop family musical to premiere at Stage @TheDock

A brand new hip-hop musical in Hull will encourage children to dress up as superheroes and unicorns. There Should Be Unicorns, from Middle Child and Beats Bus, is a family adventure about a Hull schoolgirl called Jasmine, who sets out to make the world a better place through the power of imagination. The free show […]

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View article Free Easter holiday activities coming to Hull next month

Free Easter holiday activities coming to Hull next month

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 […]

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View article People can now hire electric bikes as part of a new scheme to encourage cycling

People can now hire electric bikes as part of a new scheme to encourage cycling

People in Hull will now have the opportunity to use an electric bike as part of plans to encourage cycling in the city. Six new electric bikes will be available to loan from the cycle hubs in Trinity Market and The University of Hull, both operated by charity R-evolution. E-bikes use electrical power to make […]

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View article Become a Goddess through interactive artwork at Hull’s Streetlife Museum: celebrating women’s stories as part of Freedom Festival

Become a Goddess through interactive artwork at Hull’s Streetlife Museum: celebrating women’s stories as part of Freedom Festival

We Are Goddesses is a vibrant interactive art installation, created by Hull artist, Alex Hunt, which can be seen on the windows of Streetlife Museum. Running until Saturday 2nd April, the installation is inspired by Hull and East Riding Museum’s many depictions of goddesses through time. The work poses the question, ‘If a goddess is […]

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