Illegal cigarettes seizures in Hull up 1,200 per cent – thanks to the public 22nd January 2020 The amount of illicit tobacco seized in Hull has risen sharply over the past two years – and people in the city are helping to keep it off the streets. In 2017, public protection officers and partners recovered 79,120 cigarettes. In 2019, that figure rose to 1,085,620 – an increase of 1,272 per cent. In […] Read more News Public Health illegal tobaccoKeep It OutPublic Protection
Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp 22nd January 2020 The doors are now locked at Hull Maritime Museum ahead of an exciting £11m transformation. The major refurbishment will feature stunning new exhibitions and improved access while also revealing more of the building’s original Victorian architecture. Building work will take about 19 months before new exhibitions are installed and collections returned. It is hoped the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairArts Council EnglandCouncillor Daren HaleHCALHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Whitefriargate shop fronts could be transformed as part of multi-million pound regeneration 21st January 2020 The vision for Whitefriargate continues to take shape with new concept designs, providing visual guidance on how shop frontages could be transformed, to go before councillors. The concept designs are part of a supplementary planning guidance document to help drive the regeneration of the historic Hull thoroughfare. They show ideas for how various existing shop units […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration Whitefriargate
Roadworks to start in Ellerburn Avenue 21st January 2020 Essential resurfacing works will take place in Ellerburn Avenue from Monday 27 January to Monday 24 February. The road will be closed in both directions and a signed diversion will be in place via York Road and Orchard Park Road. Buses will also be diverted via York Road. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonEllerburn AvenueOrchard Park RoadRoadworksYork Road
A day in the life of … a Hull bus driver 20th January 2020 We meet East Yorkshire Buses driver Paul Madeley with the view from behind the wheel of the number 33. Read more News Opinion Transport & Streets A Day in the LifeHull City CouncilpotholesRoadworksstreetscene
Hull to display stunning helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers 20th January 2020 Ornate helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers will go on display in Hull next month. Exploring Islamic Art: helmets will be on show at Hull and East Riding Museum from Monday 10 February to Sunday 29 March. The collection consists of two “kulah khud” helmets worn by Persian Empire soldiers in the 18th […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHCALHull and East Riding MuseumIslamic artPersian Empire
Best and worst places for hygiene in Hull 17th January 2020 The latest hygiene ratings for every Hull food business reveal which spots are spick and span and which warrant a wide berth. The good news is that almost 92 per cent have a “satisfactory”’ rating of three or above and the vast majority have the highest possible rating of five. Of a total of 1,825 […] Read more News Public Health environmentFood Standards Agency
How £4.3m Queens Gardens refurb will honour Hull’s history 17th January 2020 The £4.3m refurbishment of Queens Gardens will honour the city’s history, according to the firm working on the project. Chartered landscape architecture firm Southern Green is working closely with Hull City Council and city historians on the new-look Queens Gardens. The firm specialises in historic landscape restoration, urban regeneration and major parks. Chris Mitton, senior […] Read more News Regeneration HeritageHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Hopes and dreams of Hull children to be shared with shoppers 16th January 2020 Hull’s children will be sharing their visions for the future as part of an immersive art installation next month. Model City, from Absolutely Cultured, will see Hull’s children take shoppers and passers-by to alternate realities. The installation will take over King Edward Street this February half term. The playful and thought-provoking soundscape has been produced […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedModel City
Watch as divers survey Arctic Corsair’s hull ahead of major restoration 16th January 2020 A dive survey of the Arctic Corsair has been completed. The dive looked at the condition of the historic trawler’s hull as part of detailed assessment of work needed ahead of its major restoration. The inspection was undertaken by naval architect firm Beckett Rankine, which was appointed by Hull City Council, with the support of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairBeckett RankineCouncillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 16th January 2020 One of the area’s favourite musical sons returns this weekend for an epic performance of favourites by a legendary rock star. Hull will also host a worldwide musical smash hit, the last chance to see a famous portrait of William Wilberforce and one of the country’s most famous brass bands. Here are 5 things to […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBonus ArenaBrighouse and Rastrick BandCity of Hull BandQueenWilliam WilberforceWoody Woodmansey
How former rough sleeper Jim escaped homelessness in Hull 16th January 2020 Thousands of people sleep rough on UK streets every night, yet most people think they could never become homeless. Jim Cooper was a dad with a partner and regular work. But after a family breakdown, he found himself sleeping under a bush – and close to death. Now Jim has found the help he needed […] Read more Housing News Emmaushomelessnessrough sleeping
