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View article Hull residents prosecuted and fined over £3,000 for littering 

Hull residents prosecuted and fined over £3,000 for littering 

Hull City Council is continuing to warn residents to dispose of their litter responsibly, to avoid a substantial fine or prosecution.     The warning comes after seven residents, who failed to pay fines issued by the council, were recently convicted in Hull Magistrates’ Court after littering in Mount Pleasant, Goodhart Road, Hessle Road, Holderness Road, Beverley […]

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View article Major upgrades underway at Costello Playing Fields

Major upgrades underway at Costello Playing Fields

Significant regeneration works at Costello Playing Fields are now underway. The major upgrades will include a purpose-built 3G all-weather pitch with a dedicated changing facility, additional parking and an EV charging point. The improvements will complement Costello Playing Fields’ existing offer, including the recently reopened running track at Costello Stadium following capital investment. This will […]

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View article Footpath improvement works planned for East Park 

Footpath improvement works planned for East Park 

Essential improvement work is set to begin in East Park later this month, bringing much-needed upgrades to the park’s footpaths.   The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing areas of the footpaths which have deteriorated, whilst also improving existing drainage.  Once finished, the newly improved footpaths will provide a safe and even surface for everyone who […]

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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 Hull Fair returns for 2025

Hull Fair returns for 2025

One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs has returned for its 731st year. Opening today (Friday 10 October), and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across the country. This year there are more than 300 attractions from rollercoasters and white-knuckle-rides to hook-a-duck and bingo, along with over 80 […]

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View article Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – including Hull Fair road closures

Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – including Hull Fair road closures

Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Hull Fair A number of road closures and parking restrictions are in place for Hull Fair. They can be found here. Limited parking is available within […]

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View article Plaque commemorating the Literary and Philosophical Society unveiled in Hull

Plaque commemorating the Literary and Philosophical Society unveiled in Hull

A plaque commemorating the Hull Literary and Philosophical Society’s role in the cultural and educational history of the city over 200 years has been unveiled today (Thursday 9 October) at the Museums Quarter. The plaque stands in front of three figures depicting Minerva in the Museums Quarter Gardens, that once stood on the pediment of […]

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View article Open Exhibitions 2025 begin at Ferens Art Gallery

Open Exhibitions 2025 begin at Ferens Art Gallery

Two exhibitions celebrating the talent of local artists will open this week at the Ferens Art Gallery. The annual Open Exhibition features over 300 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film. Artworks are produced by amateur and professional artists, many of which are from the local area. Some pieces will be for sale, […]

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View article Hull Fostering joins premiere of new film highlighting urgent need for foster carers

Hull Fostering joins premiere of new film highlighting urgent need for foster carers

Hull Fostering has joined forces with more than 90 local authorities for the simultaneous release of a new short film that highlights an urgent need for more foster carers. ‘The Run’ premiered at 12 noon at Birmingham’s Everyman Cinema and went live online nationwide, marking one of the largest collaborative fostering campaigns ever seen in […]

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View article Civic visit signals council’s growing support for city’s rail engineering sector

Civic visit signals council’s growing support for city’s rail engineering sector

Hull City Council has shown its support for growing a sector with ‘considerable potential’ for the local economy. The Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Cheryl Payne, along with officers from the council’s regeneration directorate recently toured Northern’s Botanic Gardens TrainCare Centre in the city. During the visit, council staff and the Lord Mayor heard from […]

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