Best and worst places for hygiene in Hull 17th January 2020 The latest hygiene ratings for every Hull food business reveal which spots are spick and span and which warrant a wide berth. The good news is that almost 92 per cent have a “satisfactory”’ rating of three or above and the vast majority have the highest possible rating of five. Of a total of 1,825 […] Read more News Public Health environmentFood Standards Agency
How £4.3m Queens Gardens refurb will honour Hull’s history 17th January 2020 The £4.3m refurbishment of Queens Gardens will honour the city’s history, according to the firm working on the project. Chartered landscape architecture firm Southern Green is working closely with Hull City Council and city historians on the new-look Queens Gardens. The firm specialises in historic landscape restoration, urban regeneration and major parks. Chris Mitton, senior […] Read more News Regeneration HeritageHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Hopes and dreams of Hull children to be shared with shoppers 16th January 2020 Hull’s children will be sharing their visions for the future as part of an immersive art installation next month. Model City, from Absolutely Cultured, will see Hull’s children take shoppers and passers-by to alternate realities. The installation will take over King Edward Street this February half term. The playful and thought-provoking soundscape has been produced […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedModel City
Watch as divers survey Arctic Corsair’s hull ahead of major restoration 16th January 2020 A dive survey of the Arctic Corsair has been completed. The dive looked at the condition of the historic trawler’s hull as part of detailed assessment of work needed ahead of its major restoration. The inspection was undertaken by naval architect firm Beckett Rankine, which was appointed by Hull City Council, with the support of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairBeckett RankineCouncillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 16th January 2020 One of the area’s favourite musical sons returns this weekend for an epic performance of favourites by a legendary rock star. Hull will also host a worldwide musical smash hit, the last chance to see a famous portrait of William Wilberforce and one of the country’s most famous brass bands. Here are 5 things to […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBonus ArenaBrighouse and Rastrick BandCity of Hull BandQueenWilliam WilberforceWoody Woodmansey
How former rough sleeper Jim escaped homelessness in Hull 16th January 2020 Thousands of people sleep rough on UK streets every night, yet most people think they could never become homeless. Jim Cooper was a dad with a partner and regular work. But after a family breakdown, he found himself sleeping under a bush – and close to death. Now Jim has found the help he needed […] Read more Housing News Emmaushomelessnessrough sleeping
Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime 14th January 2020 Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime are now available to not-for-profit groups across the city. The Hull Crime Reduction Fund is open for applications until Friday 31 January. The fund is administered by the Hull Community Safety Partnership with funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Tracy Harsley, […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Community Safety PartnershipHull Community Safety PartnershipHull Homeless Community ProjectNo More KnivesOffice of the Police and Crime Commissioner
Hull play scoops prestigious Writers’ Guild Award 14th January 2020 A play from acclaimed Hull theatre company Middle Child has picked up a Writers’ Guild Award. Daniel Ward, the writer of Middle Child Theatre’s The Canary and the Crow, won Best Play for Young Audiences at last night’s awards in London. His semi-autobiographical play is an award-winning grime and hip hop-inspired gig theatre production, about […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Daniel WardEdinburgh Festival FringeMiddle ChildThe Canary and the CrowWriter’s Guild Awards
A day in the life of … a Hull fundraiser 14th January 2020 We meet Chris Brigham of the volunteer-run Hull People’s Memorial military museum in Whitefriargate. Read more News Opinion A Day in the Life
Get creative in 2020 with Makerspace at Hull Central Library 13th January 2020 Plenty of people will have already made – and broken – new year’s resolutions. January might be a great time to decide to learn how to play an instrument, be more active or cut something toxic out of your diet. But it’s also a good time to commit to being more creative – and Hull […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News 3D printingAdobe IllustratorArduinoLaser cuttingMakerspacePython
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation 13th January 2020 It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment. But not everyone in the city knows about the ‘remarkable’ past of Queens Gardens – which was a thriving dock 250 years ago. Now a Hull historian has delved into the fascinating history of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration HeritageHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Are you one of 800 families not taking advantage of free school meals? 13th January 2020 Parents in Hull are being encouraged to apply for free school meals for their children. Parents who receive Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Child Tax Credit are being urged by Hull City Council to check if they are eligible for free school meals. It is estimated […] Read more Children and families News
