5 things to do in Hull this weekend 17th October 2019 You are spoiled for comedy in Hull this weekend with a one-man show and a collection of funny folk coming to two venues in the city. We will also be sipping beer on a brewery tour, seeing a beautiful reimagining of a classic fairy tale and voting in a photography competition. Here are 5 things […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendAtom BreweryBonus ArenaCinderellaHICAHull MinsterNorthern BalletRob Beckett
Video: Watch highlights of Freedom Festival 2019 17th October 2019 This year’s Freedom Festival, which took place for the first time over five days, was the biggest one yet. Organisers have released a video of the 12th edition of the international arts festival that featured artists and performers from across the globe. Watch below: Freedom Festival is a largely free family-centred programme of arts, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts Trust
Watch the Banksy move in action 16th October 2019 Hull’s very own Banksy was successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge and placed in secure storage yesterday. It was removed in three panels and will now be restored, before being put back for public display. Watch the removal process here: The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyHistoric EnglandScott Street Bridge
Hammonds of Hull hires firm to find businesses for new House of Fraser venture 16th October 2019 A Hull property firm has been hired to oversee the redevelopment of one of the city centre’s most recognisable buildings. The former House of Fraser building in Paragon Street is to be relaunched as Hammonds of Hull, a dining and shopping brand featuring an artisan food market, it was revealed last month. Now the landlord […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleGarness JonesHammonds of HullHouse of FraserHull City Council
Motorists are being warned to keep their distance from cyclists 16th October 2019 Cyclists in Hull will be better protected on the city’s roads under plans improve their safety. Operation Safe Pass is a campaign that has been launched today by Hull City Council and Humberside Police targeting motorists that pass too close to cyclists. Qualified cyclists have been out on the road, complete with helmet cameras, cycling […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonCyclingHumberside PoliceOperation Safe Pass
Get Online Week comes to Hull Libraries 16th October 2019 Can you believe 5.3 million people have never been online in the UK? Now is the time to get connected as it is national Get Online Week – and Hull Libraries are getting involved. This week, libraries across Hull are offering free sessions to help people brush up on their web skills. #GetOnlineWeek 2019 is […] Read more News Get Online WeekHull Libraries
Alan Boyson fish mural can be retained and integrated into Albion Square development 16th October 2019 Alan Boyson’s fish mural will be removed before demolition of the Albion Square site and integrated into the new £120m development. The mural is currently located on one of the upper floors of the former Co-Op Building. Its safe removal is possible because the mural is not part of the structure of the building. Councillor […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Alan BoysonAlbion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleFish mural
Thinking of adopting? Don’t miss this event in Hull 16th October 2019 Potential adopters are being urged to find out if they can help dozens of children in the region who are waiting to find families. There are 69 children across the Humber and North Yorkshire region waiting for permanent homes due to a shortage of people coming forward to adopt. And as National Adoption Week gets […] Read more Health and Social Care News East Riding CouncilGuildhallHull City CouncilHumberNational Adoption WeekOne Adoption North and Humber
Could you spot a doorstep scammer? 15th October 2019 This week is Doorstep Crime Awareness Week and Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team has issued advice to residents on how to beat scammers. Local authorities and police in Humberside are teaming up all week to help prevent residents falling victim to scams. Hull’s Trading Standards officers have issued a call for unsolicited leaflets delivered […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonTrading Standards
Hull’s Banksy successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge 15th October 2019 Hull’s Banksy has been successfully removed from Scott Street Bridge for preservation. The removal was necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, which poses an increasing risk to shipping. The street art was recovered by specialists Alan Wood and Partners following a successful test on the east leaf of the […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandScott Street Bridge
Absolutely Cultured project to see Hull children become city planners 15th October 2019 Children in Hull will be asked to become city planners and architects in a major new project from Absolutely Cultured. Model City will see children from three primary schools take part in a series of workshops to explore relationships with cities. The project, supported by NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, will take place in October […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedNHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group
Banksy artwork removal from Scott Street Bridge under way 15th October 2019 The removal of the Banksy artwork from Scott Street Bridge is under way. The removal is necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, which poses an increasing risk to shipping. A Hull City Council spokesperson said: “We are in the process of removing the Banksy from Scott Street Bridge in […] Read more News BanksyHull City CouncilScott Street Bridge
