Warning of risks to your child ahead of Christmas as 18,000 admitted to A&E in Hull 3rd December 2019 Parents are being urged to keep their children safe in the home after 18,000 under-fives were admitted to A&E in just a year. The project has been launched ahead of Christmas by Hull City Council’s public health team. It features a series of short videos highlighting risks to parents and carers of children aged under […] Read more Christmas News Public Health A&EChildhood Accident Prevention TrustHull City Council
Take a first look at RB’s £105m science and innovation centre 3rd December 2019 One of Hull’s biggest firms has revealed its magnificent £105m science and innovation centre. RB, one of the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene companies, opened the doors on its much-anticipated new facility on Tuesday 3 December. The state-of-the-art facility has been designed to provide a vibrant workplace with cutting-edge laboratories, a novel sensory suite […] Read more Business News Regeneration InvestmentRB
Video: Artist discusses Ferens exhibition featuring people under water 2nd December 2019 A video that goes behind the scenes and shows the making of a new exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery has been released. Sea; the Remains Between is the latest in an award-winning series of work from visual artist and filmmaker Estabrak. The photographs feature people from diverse communities in Hull portrayed submerged in water. They […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News EstabrakFerens Art GalleryInvisible Dust
How tech is supporting Hull children with additional needs 29th November 2019 Technology to support children with hearing and visual impairments and physical disabilities has been showcased in Hull. Hull City Council’s Integrated Physical and Sensory Service (IPaSS) supports children and young people with additional needs through technology such as digital magnifiers, braille communication, writing aids and radio aids. The team showcased some of that tech at […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News EndeavourHull City CouncilIPaSSTechnology Matters
Swimming pools shut at Woodford Leisure Centre due to heating problem 29th November 2019 The main swimming pool at Woodford Leisure Centre will be closed from 4pm on Friday 29 November due to a problem with the heating system. The issue means all pools at the centre will be closed over the weekend. The fitness suite, sports halls, studios and squash courts will be open as normal. Works to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport HCALWoodford
Free parking in Hull city centre over Christmas 29th November 2019 Parking will be free at Hull City Council’s three multi-storey car parks over the festive period. The local authority will offer free parking every weekend from 10am to 4pm at car parks in Osborne Street, Pryme Street and George Street in a bid to encourage residents to shop locally. It will run from Saturday 30 […] Read more Christmas News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita Harrisonfree parkingGeorge StreetOsborne StreetPryme Streetstreetscene
Huge illegal tobacco haul discovered in shops and flats in Hull 29th November 2019 More than 300,000 illegal cigarettes have been found hidden in shops, flats and a storage container in Hull. Hull’s trading standards officers and police colleagues uncovered the contraband concealed by boxes, suitcases and secret compartments. Hiding places included spots inside door frames, behind magnetic panels and underneath stairs. Properties in Hessle Road and Spring Bank […] Read more News Public Health Humberside PoliceKeep It OutModern day slaveryTrading Standards
New hub for rough sleepers opens in Hull 28th November 2019 A new service to help people who are sleeping rough has opened in Hull. As temperatures plummet, a new hub has opened with room to accommodate up to eight people who have some of the most complex needs in the city. The hub in Great Union Street offers specialist support including immediate assessment by a […] Read more Housing News domestic abusehomelessnessHull City CouncilHull Domestic Abuse Partnershiprough sleeping
Hull will be first to host Dirty Dancing limited tour 28th November 2019 Hull will be the first city to host a limited tour of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage next year. Hull New Theatre is one of just two UK theatres to bring the show to the stage from Tuesday 14 July to Saturday 18 July. NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT @NewTheatreHull is the 1st venue […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on Dirty Dancing
The ‘incredibly important’ reason for cleaning gutters at Hull’s historic buildings 28th November 2019 Did you know it’s “incredibly important” that gutters in historic properties are cleaned regularly? That’s why buildings in Beverley Road, Pearson Park and Whitefriargate received their annual gutter cleanse this month. It comes ahead of National Gutters Day tomorrow – a gentle, light-hearted reminder from the Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings on the importance […] Read more News Beverley RoadBeverley Road bathsNational Gutters DayPearson ParkWhitefriargate
Christmas night out? Make sure you know who’s taking you home 28th November 2019 People in Hull who are planning a big festive night out are being urged to plan ahead for their journey home. Hull City Council’s licensing team have warned party-goers not to use unmarked cabs or anyone advertising unlicensed taxi services on social media. The message is to book a private hire vehicle or hail a […] Read more Christmas News Public Health Hackney carriageHull City Councillicensing
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 28th November 2019 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hull as festive fun, markets and pantomimes are already dominating diaries for families in the city. This weekend, we have circled a Christmas market, a chance to see a classic fairytale and a musical masterpiece in our calendars. Here are 5 things to do in Hull […] Read more Christmas Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHands on History MuseumHull and East Riding MuseumHull Philharmonic OrchestraStreetlife MuseumTrinity MarketWilberforce House Museum
