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View article This Hull teenager is now selling her vegan recipes nationwide

This Hull teenager is now selling her vegan recipes nationwide

6th November 2019

A teenager with a talent for creating tasty vegan food has secured her first business qualification before sitting her GCSEs. Lucy Musgrave, who turns 16 in March 2020, launched Pure Delicious more than a year ago and is now selling her culinary creations in a booming vegan market. After building her social media audience through […]

View article Motorists will be pulled over today for driving too close to cyclists

Motorists will be pulled over today for driving too close to cyclists

6th November 2019

The second Operation Safe Pass is taking place today, targeting motorists who pass too close to cyclists. It follows the start of the campaign in October when 31 motorists were stopped for violating the Highway Code. Qualified cyclists will be out on the road again today, wearing helmet cameras and cycling at the correct distance […]

View article Hull Street Race to brings thousands into city centre again

Hull Street Race to brings thousands into city centre again

5th November 2019

Thousands will line the streets of Hull again next year as electric racing returns to the city. The hugely successful Hull Street Race will be back in May 2020, a year after more than 5,000 people watched young racers speed around a track in the city centre. The closed-road electric race sees young people aged […]

View article How Hull’s occupational therapists help people make small changes with big impacts

How Hull’s occupational therapists help people make small changes with big impacts

5th November 2019

Some changes might seem small, but they can have a big impact. This week is Occupational Therapy Week, a national awareness campaign designed to celebrate and raise awareness of occupational therapy work, which runs until Sunday 10 November. This year, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists has launched the Small Change, Big Impact campaign, which […]

View article Watch as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into place

Watch as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into place

4th November 2019

A new bridge connecting Hull city centre to its waterfront is now in place. The 60-metre, 150-tonne footbridge was moved into position over the A63 dual carriageway overnight on Saturday 2 November. And timelapse footage showing the journey made by the huge structure has been released today. Watch the bridge move below: The A63 […]

View article Spring Bank West eastbound reopened following burst water main

Spring Bank West eastbound reopened following burst water main

1st November 2019

Yorkshire Water has reopened the eastbound side of the carriageway on Spring Bank West. The road was closed following a burst pipe earlier in the week. One lane is now open on the eastbound carriageway, which will open up to two lanes as cars pass the level crossing. The third lane will remain closed to […]

View article Hull Cenotaph improvements almost complete

Hull Cenotaph improvements almost complete

1st November 2019

Work to improve access to the Hull Cenotaph is almost complete. Contractors are installing a new ramp that will improve access for disabled people and also those with limited mobility. The Cenotaph is a listed building and the new ramp was designed sympathetically with respect for the existing memorial. York stone has been used to […]

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View article Airlie Bird and Rufus the Robin urging children to attend school every day

Airlie Bird and Rufus the Robin urging children to attend school every day

1st November 2019

Pupils across Hull should watch out for Hull FC and Hull KR mascots appearing at their schools this month. Airlie Bird and Rufus the Robin will be visiting 15 schools in November as part of the Every Day Counts campaign, which encourages children to aim for 100 per cent school attendance. Pupils who achieve 100 […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

1st November 2019

This weekend sees the first matches lit on vast bonfires and elaborate firework displays across the region. We bring you details of five of the best, along with some fantastic local comedians, an Autumn trail in the fresh air, a circus show as part of the Back to Ours programme and the ever-popular farmers’ market. […]

View article Could you do these jobs at Hull City Council?

Could you do these jobs at Hull City Council?

1st November 2019

Hull City Council has listed 29 jobs offering opportunities in a wide range of careers. From social work to engineering, each job is available to apply online, with contact details available for those requiring more information. Here is a list of some of the vacancies on offer: Title: Operational Manager Division: Public Health Job term: […]

View article Road closures as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into position

Road closures as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into position

31st October 2019

Road closures will be in place this weekend as the city’s new landmark bridge is moved into its final position over the A63. The huge operation will see the 60-metre, 150-tonne bridge put into place from Friday 1 November at 8pm to Monday 4 November at 6am. The road will be closed from the Mytongate […]

View article How to protect your bin from arson attack on Bonfire Night

How to protect your bin from arson attack on Bonfire Night

31st October 2019

Hull residents are being warned that Bonfire Night brings increased risk of theft and arson. Hull City Council is working with Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to promote wheelie bin safety and help prevent such incidents. Wheelie bins left out for prolonged periods between collection dates are at increased risk. To help identify these bins, tags […]