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View article Hull contractor appointed to carry out city centre improvements

Hull contractor appointed to carry out city centre improvements

A Hull contractor has been appointed to carry out public realm improvements in the city centre. Ashcourt Group Limited will carry out the multi-million-pound scheme that will improve areas on Brook Street and Prospect Street and improve links with Paragon Interchange, St Stephen’s shopping centre, Prospect Centre and the Albion Square development. The Hull company […]

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View article Hull youth enterprise manager wins Guardian public servant of the year

Hull youth enterprise manager wins Guardian public servant of the year

A Hull City Council youth enterprise worker has scooped a prestigious national public service award. Charles Cracknell, the local authority’s employment and youth enterprise manager, won The Guardian’s public servant of the year award at a glittering ceremony last night. He was chosen for the honour by Guardian readers after seeing off competition from four […]

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View article Hull ‘far exceeds’ expectations with Look, Say, Sing, Play initiative

Hull ‘far exceeds’ expectations with Look, Say, Sing, Play initiative

A brain-building campaign for children has “far exceeded” expectations in Hull. The Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign was launched in July to encourage parents to look at how they are communicating with their children. More than 632 people in Hull have signed up for the initiative since its launch by the NSPCC, Hull City Council […]

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View article Overnight roadworks in Beverley Road this weekend

Overnight roadworks in Beverley Road this weekend

Essential road repairs are to begin in Beverley Road on Sunday 1 December. The overnight works will take place from 5pm to 6am between Hall Road and Mizzen Road. The southbound section of Beverley Road will be closed to traffic and temporary lights will be in place. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways, said: […]

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View article Free festive fun at Hull museums this weekend

Free festive fun at Hull museums this weekend

Hull’s Museums Quarter staff are urging people in the city to get festive this weekend. The city’s Streetlife, Wilberforce House and Hull and East Riding Museums in the Old Town are starting the Christmas celebrations on Saturday 30 November from 10am to 4pm. And festive activities at the Hands on History Museum will take place […]

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View article Hammonds of Hull owners submit plans for European-style food hall

Hammonds of Hull owners submit plans for European-style food hall

Plans have now been submitted for a European-style food hall inside the former House of Fraser building. Plans include a dining area with communal tables and food market stalls from local independent food and beverage retailers. The plans, submitted by building-owners Hammonds of Hull alongside operators Artisan Food Hall Hull, could create 40 full-time and […]

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View article First look at Ferens exhibition showcasing talented young artists

First look at Ferens exhibition showcasing talented young artists

Artists aged 15 and under are having their work displayed at one of the region’s most prestigious galleries. The annual Junior Open at Ferens Art Gallery opens on Saturday, where the children’s work will be showcased alongside the renowned Ferens permanent collection. The exhibition will run until 26 January. Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull […]

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View article Hull names win big at White Rose Awards

Hull names win big at White Rose Awards

Some of the city’s most popular names and businesses are celebrating today after winning big at the UK’s largest tourism awards – the White Rose Awards 2019. The Deep, Hull Truck Theatre and Hotham’s Gin School and Distillery were all winners at the glittering event that celebrates the region’s best businesses, organisations and venues. The results […]

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View article This is how Hull’s Europa House could look under new plans

This is how Hull’s Europa House could look under new plans

This is how one of Hull city centre’s most recognisable office buildings could look under new proposals. Plans have been submitted to transform the 1970s glass-fronted Europa House on the corner of Ferensway and Anlaby Road into a new multi-use building to be rebranded as Monocle. The application from Hull property developer Allenby Commercial would […]

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View article New £60m Hull Trains fleet pulls in at Paragon Interchange for first time

New £60m Hull Trains fleet pulls in at Paragon Interchange for first time

The first of five new state-of-the-art trains has arrived at Hull’s Paragon Interchange. Hull Trains’ £60 million Paragon fleet will transform train travel between Hull and London, according to the firm. The new high-speed trains, built by Hitachi Rail, will provide 5,500 extra seats a week with greater reliability and a quieter, smoother ride. The […]

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View article Hull pupils pledge to never stay silent on abuse

Hull pupils pledge to never stay silent on abuse

Thousands of children in Hull will promise “never to commit, excuse, or stay silent about abuse or bullying” starting today. To mark White Ribbon Day, pupils at Green Way Academy have today been visited by a White Ribbon-themed fire engine and police car. The school will be one of 26 in the city to be […]

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