Heads Up Festival is back – and here are the highlights 18th February 2019 A look at the role of screens in observing global conflicts, a Macbeth re-imagining and an alternative guided tour of Hull will highlight the Heads Up Festival’s 12th season. The festival will take place at venues including Hull Minster, Hull Central Library and Kardomah94 from Wednesday 27 March to Saturday 30 March. This season’s artistic programme […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Heads Up FestivalHull Central LibraryHull MinsterKardomah94
Hull has been covered in chalk graffiti – but here’s why the council won’t be cleaning it off 18th February 2019 Have you spotted any yet? On Monday morning, chalk ‘graffiti’ started popping up all over Hull – on streets, in public squares, shopping centres and outside monuments and tourist attractions. But Hull City Council has made it clear it will not be taking action to clear away the designs and has instead encouraged communities to […] Read more News Public Health HopscotchPlaying Out
11 Hull culture activities in February and March 18th February 2019 Have you been bitten by the culture bug? After 5.3 million people attended cultural activities during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017, more residents now regularly take in cultural activities in the city. Whether it’s art exhibitions, tickets to the theatre or an evening at the ballet, here are some of the best […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull City HallHull History CentreHull New TheatreHull Truck TheatreHumber Street GalleryStreetlife MuseumUK City of Culture 2017
Landlord fined £2,825 after seven found living in two-bed Hull flat 18th February 2019 A Hull landlord has been fined almost £3,000 after at least seven people were found living in a two-bedroom flat. Saleem Hakim was charged £2,825 in council costs, fine and a victim surcharge for failure to reduce occupancy levels at a flat in Albany Street, Hull. Mr Hakim was convicted two offences of failing to […] Read more Housing News
8 half-term craft activities at Hull museums 15th February 2019 With half-term on Monday and children away from school, parents and carers across the city are desperately putting together last-minute family plans. But they need look no further than the city’s popular museums, where daily activities will be enough to keep the craftiest kids entertained. 1. Crafty Carts Streetlife Museum Monday 18 February, 1pm-3pm Free […] Read more News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHands on History MuseumHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumStreetlife MuseumWilberforce House Museum
How businesses can bag funding for faster broadband 15th February 2019 Businesses across the city can now benefit from the government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme. The Government’s £67m investment will enable small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from faster internet connections. The vouchers, worth up to £2,500 for an SME, provide a one-off contribution to subsidise the installation cost of gigabit-capable connection. One gigabit […] Read more Business News SMEs
How to keep damp and mould out of your home 15th February 2019 Residents are being advised how to prevent the build-up of condensation in their homes to avoid damp. Hull City Council and Hull & East Riding Citizens Advice are warning residents that damp can lead to mould build-up, which can seriously affect people’s health. As residents shut out the draughts to keep warm during winter, the organisations […] Read more Housing News
‘Love Hull’ litter letters appear on Valentine’s Day 14th February 2019 ‘Love Hull’ litter letters have installed in Ennerdale roundabout, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The litter letters were made by students at Hymers College and installed by Hull City Council’s waste team as part of an initiative to raise awareness around the problems of littering and to encourage people to dispose of waste correctly. […] Read more News
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds coming to Hull 14th February 2019 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are coming to Hull. The former Oasis star will bring his band to the Bonus Arena on Saturday 11 May. Tickets will go on sale on Monday 18 February at 10am. Just announced: NGHFB’s will play a UK run of intimate, seated shows in May, calling in at Edinburgh, Llandudno, […] Read more News What's on Bonus Arena
Could this surprising alpaca fact encourage you to quit smoking? 14th February 2019 You probably already know smoking is bad for you, but have you ever really thought about the benefits of quitting? Here’s our top six reasons to stop – and some of them might surprise you. 1. It’s all about the money, money, money Smoking isn’t just bad you’re your health, it’s terrible for your wallet. […] Read more News Public Health Health
Free bulky item collection in Hull 14th February 2019 Did you know Hull residents can have their bulky waste items taken away for free? If you live in Hull, you can claim one free bulky item collection for every property in each calendar year. Hull is one of just 15 councils – of 326 across the country – that still provides this service at […] Read more Environment News Waste recyclingwaste
Safer Internet Day campaign supported in Hull 14th February 2019 A campaign to promote safe use of the internet is being supported in Hull. Safer Internet Day 2019, which took place on February 5, was designed to highlight positive uses of technology to create a safer online community. It saw hundreds of organisations across the country get involved and join a conversation about using technology […] Read more Community and Living News Councillor Mike ThompsonSafer Internet Day
