See plans for new hotel with rooftop bar in Hull city centre 9th April 2019 Plans have been revealed for a nine-storey hotel and rooftop sky bar with spectacular views of Hull’s waterfront. The hotel is part of a scheme that would secure the future of the historic Earl De Grey pub. A planning application has been submitted to Hull City Council by Castle Buildings LLP, a joint venture of leading […] Read more News Planning Regeneration
16 shows coming to Hull theatres this month 8th April 2019 Looking for a bit of culture? Or do you just want an excuse to bring your best outfit out of mothballs? Either way, the city’s theatres will host internationally recognised singer-songwriters, marvellous musicals, side-splitting stand-up comedy and more over the next four weeks. Here are 16 shows coming to theatres in Hull in the next […] Read more News What's on
Ferens acquires work by world-class East Yorkshire artist Ian McKeever 8th April 2019 Ferens Art Gallery has acquired a painting by one of the region’s most celebrated artists with a generous grant from Art Fund. The stunning triptych – a canvas in three parts – is called, Portrait of a Woman, and was recently displayed at the gallery as part of the exhibition, Ian McKeever: Paintings 1992-2017. The […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryMcKeever
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 5th April 2019 It’s another big weekend in Hull, with art shows and after-hours parties dominating the bill. Here are five things to do in the city over the next couple of days. 1. Paragon Arcade After:Hours Paragon Arcade Saturday 6 April 5.30pm-10.30pm Free Paragon Arcade is hosting its monthly street party tomorrow night. After:Hours takes place on […] Read more News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendAtom BreweryFerens Art GalleryHumber Street GalleryTrinity Market
Road repairs in Bricknell Avenue next week 5th April 2019 Essential roadworks in Bricknell Avenue will get under way next week. Resurfacing works begin in the road in west Hull from Monday 8 to Friday 12 April. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for highways, said: “To allow our contractor to carry out the work safely and swiftly, a road closure will be in place. “We […] Read more News Transport & Streets Roadworksstreetscene
Arcade street party returns – and one favourite has had a makeover 5th April 2019 The monthly Paragon Arcade After:Hours event takes place tomorrow night, and one of the arcade’s most popular faces has got a fresh new look. After:Hours sees the arcade’s businesses open late into the night, serving up special treats or something a little bit different. Each month the cuisine takes on a different theme and this month it’s […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Paragon Arcade
Mick Ronson honoured at Trinity Market event this weekend 5th April 2019 Hull’s Trinity Market is hosting an event this weekend in tribute to Mick Ronson, one of the city’s most famous musicians. A Turn & Face The Strange event will take place at the popular Old Town market tomorrow from 10am to 3pm in honour of the guitarist in David Bowie’s Spiders From Mars, who died […] Read more News What's on Trinity Market
Find out which stars of the swinging sixties are coming to Hull 5th April 2019 A superb swinging sixties tour is coming to Hull City Hall. The Sensational 60s Experience will see six legendary names from the 1960s visit the city for a nostalgia-inducing show on Saturday 13 April at 7.30pm. It will features an A-list combination of 1960s acts. Here is who will perform at the show: Mike Pender […] Read more Hull City Hall News What's on
Local elections: Find out who is standing in your ward 4th April 2019 Nominations are in for this year’s local elections. Residents can now look at who is standing for election in their ward. A seat is up for election in 19 of Hull’s 21 wards, with Bricknell and University wards do not have elections this year. Find out who is standing for election here. Residents who are […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News
Efforts to return historic trawler Viola to Hull stepped up 4th April 2019 A push to bring a historic steam trawler back to Hull has been stepped up. The Viola sailed from the city more than 100 years ago – but now sits abandoned on the island of South Georgia in the southern Atlantic Ocean. She was built in 1906 at Beverley Shipyard and became part of a fleet of 50 […] Read more News Alan JohnsonHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityThe Viola
11 Easter school holiday activities at Hull museums 4th April 2019 The Easter school holidays are just around the corner in Hull – which means parents and carers of children in the city will be frantically trying to find activities to keep their young ones busy. This year’s Easter holidays, from Friday 5 April to Tuesday 23 April, will see the fantastic museums in the city’s […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull and East Riding MuseumHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityStreetlife MuseumWilberforce House Museum
Arco headquarters on Fruit Market given green light 3rd April 2019 Planning approval has been given to Arco’s new head office and a 350-space car park at the Fruit Market. The head office and car park are part of a £22m development on the marina. The move will see 450 staff moving to the area. The development will see Arco return to its roots in the […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration ArcoFruit Market