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
See how Whitefriargate could look under new plans 13th February 2019 This is how one of Hull’s most popular shopping streets could look under new plans. Whitefriargate in the city’s Old Town is Hull City Council’s next major regeneration project. A working group made up of the local authority, the city’s private businesses, stakeholders and partners is being set up to revitalise this key pedestrian route […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Old TownWhitefriargate
Rugby League World Cup 2021: Hull to host most diverse matches in history 12th February 2019 Hull has been named as an official host city for the Rugby League World Cup in 2021. And the city is aiming to make its matches the most diversely attended in its history. RLWC2021 have announced that Hull will host a group game and a quarter-final game after a successful bid by Hull City Council. In 2021, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Rugby League World Cup
2019 Open Exhibition celebrates incredible local talent 8th February 2019 It’s one of the highlights of the Ferens’ calendar, hundreds of local artists all displaying their talents at one of the region’s premier art galleries – and this year’s exhibition doesn’t disappoint. 321 artworks were chosen this year from more than 1,000 entries by a high-profile panel of judges consisting of Senior Curator at Humber Street […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull Culture and Leisure
Vegan market a ‘huge success’ 6th February 2019 Hundreds of people descended upon Trinity Market earlier this month for a fantastic celebration of vegan food and products. The market was part of a Trinity After Dark event, where the Old Town’s Trinity Market stays open into the night. This time local independent vegan food and product retailers were invited to gather under one […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Atom BreweryVegan
Hull & East Riding Museum reopens to public 6th February 2019 One of the city’s most popular museums has reopened after weeks of closure due to heating failure. Hull & East Riding Museum in High Street shut in mid-December due to problems with its boiler and some aspects of the heating system. Now work has been carried out to allow the museum – which displays exhibitions […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and Leisure
