Teen judo star given free access to Hull leisure facilities 4th December 2019 A talented teenage athlete from Hull has been awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities as part of a scheme to help the city’s future sporting stars reach world-class podiums. Tommy Jackson, 14, from east Hull, has become the second young person to receive the award through the Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) Talented […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Marjorie BrabazonEast Yorkshire Judo AcademyHCALJudoTalented Athlete Scheme
Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival opened by Lord Mayor 4th December 2019 Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival is now open at Hull Minster. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson opened the festival alongside Bishop Alan White, the Veterans’ Choir and a piper. Of 25 trees entered for display, judges named Ganton School’s tree the best and the team behind it will be invited for afternoon tea in […] Read more Christmas Civic News Christmas 2019Christmas HullCouncillor Steve WilsonHull MinsterLord Mayor
Michael Bolton is coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena 3rd December 2019 Award-winning singer Michael Bolton will perform at the Bonus Arena in Hull. The performer, known for his hits How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, When A Man Loves A Woman and Time, Love And Tenderness, will perform at the arena on Saturday 3 October next year on his Love Songs Greatest Hits tour. Michael […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaMichael Bolton
Hull housing project named UK’s best for older people 3rd December 2019 A Hull housing initiative has been named as the best in the country at a national awards ceremony. Newbridge Village, which includes the revolutionary Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre, has scooped the top award for older people’s housing at the UK Housing Development Awards. The development of 82 bungalows for those aged over 55 was […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News City Health Care Partnership CICCityCareHull City CouncilJean BishopJean Bishop Integrated Care CentreNHS
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
