Former smoker from Hull voices her support for regional quit smoking campaign 8th April 2026 A woman from Hull is featuring in a new region-wide smoking campaign, Turn the Corner. Amy Robinson started smoking when she was 12 but quit after seeing her mum go through kidney and lung cancer as a result of smoking. She is now urging the 37,200 smokers in Hull to give up too. Shortly after […] Read more News Public Health
Traffic Signal Changes at Leads Road / Sutton Road Junction 7th April 2026 Following feedback from members of the public and the city’s bus operators, Hull City Council recently implemented a number of changes at the Leads Road / Sutton Road junction to address concerns about vehicles turning safely at the junction and to ensure the continued smooth flow of traffic. In addition to updates to lane designations, […] Read more News Transport & Streets Leads RoadSutton RoadTraffic signals
Hull families invited to free events tackling child car seat safety risks 7th April 2026 Hull City Council has teamed up with partners to deliver a series of free child car seat safety events. Read more Children and families News Transport & Streets Angela Blakefree eventGood Egg Safety CICPolice and Crime CommissionerSafer Roads Humber
Out of this world planetarium lands in Hull 2nd April 2026 A state-of-the-art mobile planetarium has landed in Hull, bringing science closer to communities across the UK. The project focuses on cities that do not currently have a planetarium, offering a programme dedicated to science outreach. Queen Victoria Square will host the initiative features a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium designed to bring astronomy and science closer to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on mobile planetariumPlanetarium Go
Collaborative space for voluntary, community and enterprise sectors 2nd April 2026 Castle Buildings in Hull will transform into a shared base for Hull’s voluntary, community and enterprise sectors, providing a space to collaborate, grow and deliver improved outcomes for residents. Read more Business Community and Living News Regeneration Castle BuildingsChris JacksonHEY Smile FoundationPride in Place Impact Funding
Farmers Market returns to Hull city centre 2nd April 2026 Regular farmers markets are set to return to the city centre next week as Trinity Square will be filled with various stalls. Next Friday (10 April), the new market will open, with stallholders providing a variety of locally made produce from small independent businesses. This month’s market will also include family entertainment and free Easter […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Farmers MarketKath Wynne-HagueLittle Hummingbird EventsTrinity Square
Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation update 2nd April 2026 Issued by Humberside Police (Guilty plea in Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation | Humberside Police) Following an incredibly heartbreaking and complex sixteen-month investigation into what began as concern for care of the deceased at a funeral directors in Hull, Robert Bush has today pleaded guilty to the remaining 31 offences that he was charged with, […] Read more Legacy Funeral Directors Incident News
New rooftop events space backed by City Centre Grants scheme 2nd April 2026 A new year-round commercial space will be created in Hull thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grants scheme. Read more Business News Regeneration Chris JacksonCity Centre GrantsK2 TowerPride in Place Impact FundingSebu Limited
New culture hub for Middle Child supported by city centre grant 1st April 2026 Hull theatre company Middle Child will create a new cultural, community and commercial hub thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grant scheme. Middle Child will refurbish and enhance its Humber Street premises with a new customised and permanent seating bank, green room facilities and a heating and air conditioning system. There […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Theatre City Centre Grant SchemeHumber StreetKath Wynne-HagueMiddle ChildPride in Place Impact Funding
Hull to host connectivity event for businesses 1st April 2026 Businesses hoping to learn more on how data centres and fibre networks can support their growth are invited to a networking event in Hull. Read more Business News Regeneration What's on Chris JacksonConnexin LiveDeep Connections
Hull City Council pays tribute to The New Adelphi Club’s Paul Jackson 1st April 2026 Hull City Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Jackson, founder of The New Adelphi Club, at the age of 71. Paul was a towering figure in Hull’s cultural and musical life. Through his passion, vision and unwavering commitment, The New Adelphi Club became far more than a music venue – […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull City CouncilPaul JacksonThe New Adelphi Club
Tributes paid to Lord Christopher Haskins 31st March 2026 Members of Hull City Council have paid tribute to the late Lord Christopher Haskins, whose death was announced on Monday 30 March. Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, and Cllr Daren Hale, leader of majority opposition group at the council, said: “The council was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Lord […] Read more Business News Councillor Daren HaleCouncillor mike rossHull City CouncilLord Christopher HaleMatt Jukes
