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
‘Bold vision’ for £130m Albion Square development takes shape 13th February 2019 Work will begin on the demolition of the Edwin Davis building on Thursday 14 February. The building has stood derelict since 1998. The demolition is part of the £130 million Albion Square development in the heart of the city centre which, when completed, will feature modern mixed-use spaces, featuring high-quality retail, housing, leisure and enhanced […] Read more Business News Regeneration Albion Square
First names announced for 2019 Big Malarkey Festival 13th February 2019 The first names for this year’s Big Malarkey Festival, Hull’s annual children’s literature festival, have been announced. The announcement follows the festival securing funding from Arts Council England and James Reckitt Library Trust, meaning the festival will return for at least the next two years. The first names confirmed for the 2019 Big Malarkey Festival […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on The Big Malarkey Festival
Would you leave this in your blue bin? 13th February 2019 Nappies, dog waste and feminine hygiene products are just some of things contaminating blue bins across Hull. In one month alone, the council collected 32,000 nappies in Hull’s blue bins. This can ruin an entire recyclable load, costing Hull City Council thousands of pounds in fines. Figures show that on average there is at least […] Read more Environment News Waste recyclingstreetscenewaste
Want to be a City of Culture Volunteer? It’s not too late 13th February 2019 Ever thought about becoming a City of Culture Volunteer? It’s not too late – but you have to act fast. It may have been two years since Hull basked in the national spotlight as UK City of Culture 2017, but the blue-coated army of volunteers – one of the city’s most recognisable sights over those […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedCity of Culture volunteersUK City of Culture 2017
