‘Respect fountains in Hull city centre,’ council urges 14th August 2019 Calls have been made for people to respect the fountains in Queen Victoria Square after detergent was poured into the jets. It meant the fountains had to be switched off, drained and refilled before being switched back on less than 24 hours later. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration, said: “Hull […] Read more News Councillor Daren HaleFountainsHull MarinaQueen Victoria SquareRose Bowl
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 14th August 2019 Your weekly events round-up starts early this week. With plenty happening in Hull on Thursday, our weekend is now four days long, starting with the excellent Trinity Live, which showcases not only some fantastic unsigned bands but also some of the city’s best street food, craft beer and shopping. Here are 5 things to do […] Read more Ferens Museums News What's on East Riding TheatreHumber StreetHumber Street GalleryMuseums QuarterOld TownRSPBTrinity LiveTrinity Market
Last properties to be demolished in Hawthorn Avenue regeneration area 14th August 2019 The demolition of the 29 remaining properties in the Newington and St Andrew’s Renewals Area has been given the go-ahead by Hull City Council. A milestone in the Hawthorn Avenue regeneration programme, it will complete the site clearance for redevelopment of the area. Once cleared, the land will be handed over to Keepmoat, which has […] Read more Housing News Hawthorne AvenueHull City CouncilKeepmoatNewington and St Andrew’s
Stunning Ferens exhibition takes shape 13th August 2019 A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain and British art, which asks questions about identity and belonging. Artists in the exhibition include Graham Dean, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney, Henry […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Barbara HepworthBridget RileyCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonDavid HockneyElisabeth FrinkEric RaviliousGillian WearingGraham DeanHenry MooreHull Culture and LeisureJames RussellReflectionThe Ingram CollectionVictoria Sin
Hull public toilet named one of UK’s top tourist sites 13th August 2019 A Hull public toilet has been named among the UK’s best tourist attractions. The Victoria Pier public toilet in the city’s Old Town has been chosen on the Lonely Planet’s Ultimate United Kingdom Travelist – which lists the UK’s top 500 travel experiences. Entry number 483 in the list simply reads “Spend a penny at […] Read more News British MuseumEdinburgh Fringe FestivalGiant’s CausewayLonely PlanetThe DeepVictoria PierVictoria Pier public toilets
Two men caught fly-tipping in Hull – can you identify them? 12th August 2019 Can you help identify these two men that were caught dumping bags of rubbish in Mayfield Street? The incident was captured on CCTV footage which shows the two men fly-tipping bags of waste near black bins at 4.37pm on Friday 26 July. Anyone with information to help identify the offender should call 01482 300 300, […] Read more Environment News Waste Caught on cameraCCTVCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingMayfield Street
Major Hull maritime project at heart of Nautical Institute relaunch 12th August 2019 A major Hull maritime project will take centre-stage as members of the Nautical Institute relaunch their local branch. Regional organisers of the global body for maritime professionals will be joined by key figures from the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project at an event next month. Campaigners who are working to return the historic trawler Viola […] Read more News What's on GuildhallHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNautical InstituteThe Viola
Rugby fans in Hull donate 78 trays of food to local communities 12th August 2019 Rugby league fans in Hull are being asked to donate food to help local communities this summer. An impressive 78 trays of non-perishable food items were donated at two matches in April. Now food collections will take place at Hull KR’s match on Friday 6 September and Hull FC’s match on Saturday 17 August. Fans […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyCraven ParkFairShareHull FCHull KRKCOM StadiumNHS Hull CCGWest Park
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week 12th August 2019 Even more free and low-cost summer family events are happening in Hull this week. Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, parks and volunteers across the city to give children in the city a healthy and fun summer that is packed with activities. Here are this week’s activities: Tuesday 13 […] Read more News What's on Change4LifeHull City CouncilKing George V Playing FieldsNoddle Hill Nature ReserveOctagon CafeSt Michael's Youth ProjectStonebridge ParkWaudby Centre
Students train as reporters to tell Freedom Festival story 9th August 2019 Students from Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) are preparing to tell the story of Hull’s award-winning Freedom Festival from a young person’s perspective as they take become reporters at the five-day event. The Freedom Festival Arts Trust has teamed up with the employer-led school for a unique two-year partnership to create the Young Reporters […] Read more Education and Learning News ArtFreedom FestivalRon Dearing UTC
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend 9th August 2019 A feast of free family entertainment is being staged in the city this weekend. Get down to the city centre and gorge yourself on street food made from fresh local produce. Local traders will also be selling their wares at the huge Hull Show, while visitors and residents can also head over to the Old […] Read more News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendEast ParkHull MinsterHull ShowNatural History MuseumQueens GardensUniversity of HullWildlife Photographer Of The YearYum! Festival
Lumen Prize nominations include stunning Hull maritime art installation 9th August 2019 One of the highlights of last year’s spectacular Urban Legends: Northern Lights event, from Absolutely Cultured, has been nominated for a prestigious global art prize, the Lumen Prize. Ship of the Gods, by artists Anna Heinrich and Leon Palmer, saw Hull’s maritime history merge with stunning Norwegian landscapes to create a spellbinding installation in Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedHeinrich & PalmerHeritage Lottery FundHull City CouncilHull Culture and LeisureHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLumen PrizeShip of the GodsUrban Legends: Northern Lights
