Tens of thousands see Sistine Chapel exhibition at Hull Minster 22nd November 2019 An exhibition showcasing the wonders of the Sistine Chapel has attracted 35,000 people to Hull Minster. The Michelangelo – A Different View exhibition drew visitors from far and wide during its 42-day run at the magnificent, 700-year-old church. The exhibition gave visitors the chance to admire more than 50 detailed reproductions of Renaissance master Michelangelo’s […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bishop Frank WhiteHull MinsterMichelangeloMichelangelo's Sistine Chapel: A Different ViewSistine Chapel
5 FREE things to do in the Hull area this weekend 22nd November 2019 Christmas is getting close and purses are tightening as salaries are spent on gifts for friends and loved ones. It means few can afford to be splashing cash on weekend plans when costly festive fun is just around the corner. So who is up for some awesome activities in Hull and the surrounding area that […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBeverley RoadFerens Art GalleryHumber StreetHumber Street GalleryMuseums QuarterNnena Kalu: WrappingOld TownSea; The Remains BetweenStudio Eleven
Stay away from your GP if you have this common winter virus 21st November 2019 The country’s top public health authority has warned that norovirus is hitting people in Hull. Rates of the bug in the wider Yorkshire and Humber area are slightly higher than usual for this time of year, Public Health England (PHE) figures show. Also known as the winter vomiting virus, it spreads quickly and can be […] Read more News Public Health NHS Hull CCGNorovirusPublic Health England
UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report 20th November 2019 City and cultural leaders have welcomed the publication of an independent evaluation of Hull’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture 2017, which confirms the continuing impact the title has had on the city. The report, published by the University of Hull, says “the most significant impact of all” was an estimated £676m […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Absolutely CulturedBack to OursCouncillor Stephen BradyHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityUK City of Culture 2017University of Hull
Young care leavers given handy guide to help navigate health service 20th November 2019 Young care leavers in Hull are to be given a Handy Health Guide to help them to navigate the often-confusing health service. The card, launched by NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) this month, will include information on where to access medical treatment and how to look after mental health and wellbeing. It is the […] Read more Adult social care News Public Health Care LeaversCouncillor Gwen LunnNHS Hull CCG
Free check-up and microchipping for your dog 18th November 2019 Dog owners can look after their best friend with a session tomorrow offering a free basic health check and free microchipping. National Charity Dogs Trust is working with Hull City Council on the drop-in event tomorrow at Eastmount Community Recreation Centre, Waveney Road, 11am – 3pm. People can turn up without an appointment (but with […] Read more News Public Health Carr House Rescue CentreDogs TrustMicrochipping
Middle Child panto to include Polish-described performance 15th November 2019 The Middle Child pantomime has become one of the highlights of Hull’s Christmas calendar – and this year the festive extravaganza will include a Polish-described performance. A Polish performer will join the cast on stage at Jubilee Central as a fairy who narrates the show for the benefit of the city’s large Polish community. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Christmas 2019Middle Child Theatre
How Hull is responding to flooding 15th November 2019 Following yesterday’s downpour, a number of leisure services have been affected. Sutton Park Golf Course remains closed due to waterlogged grounds and the local authority’s amateur football and rugby pitches will not be in use over the weekend. Gully cleansing crews worked through the night to protect properties from flooding, saving potential damage ten houses […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFloodingHumberside Fire and RescueOldfleet Primary School
How £16m Arco head office in Hull’s Fruit Market will look 15th November 2019 Construction has begun on the £16m Arco head office development in Hull. The project will see the construction of a prestigious new head office for Arco, the UK’s leading safety business, marking a major milestone in the £80m rejuvenation of the waterfront Fruit Market area. The Arco building will be the largest new-build office development […] Read more Business News Regeneration ArcoCouncillor Daren HaleFruit MarketWykeland Beal
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 15th November 2019 The weekend starts tonight with art, comedy, a visit by Father Christmas and a chance to watch a bunch of muscular athletes beat seven bells out of each other among your entertainment options over the next few days. Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend. 1. Quayvaria – The Enchanted Village Princes […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBonus ArenaChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsChristmas lights switch-onFerens Art GalleryQueen Victoria SquareReflection: British Art in an Age of ChangeWWE
Hull City Council agrees to purchase former McBride factory 15th November 2019 Hull City Council has agreed to purchase the former premises of a Hull manufacturing company for £2.95 million. The local authority is to purchase the former McBride aerosol factory in West Carr Lane on the Sutton Fields Industrial Estate. The factory complex is next to the local authority’s Stockholm Road Depot, which is shared by […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilKWLMcBridestreetsceneSutton Fields
Rain can’t stop thousands turning out for Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on 15th November 2019 Despite the pouring rain, Hull city centre saw an incredible turnout for the Christmas lights switch-on. Thousands turned out for the moment that signalled the start of Christmas in the city as Lord Mayor Councillor Steve Wilson and special guests hit the big button to bathe Queen Victoria Square in festive illumination. Watch the switch-on […] Read more Christmas Civic Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Christmas 2019Councillor Steve WilsonHull Christmas 2019
