Free children’s activities and food sessions in Hull
A free project bringing activities and nutritious food to children throughout the summer holidays will launch in Hull this week.
Healthy Holidays ran as a pilot scheme in Orchard Park … More
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Top tips to beat the heat – public health consultant
As temperatures climb and the Met Office issues a Heat Health Alert, public health officials have issued their advice for staying sun safe.
This week is set to deliver the … More
Cut down on alcohol this festive season with Hull’s alternative ale trail
Pubs and bars in Hull’s Old Town are part of a new Low Ale Trail highlighting the best venues to get craft beers, cocktails and spirits without the alcohol kick.… More
Streets will shut in Hull to make way for play
Streets in Hull will shut to through traffic and open up to play on Sunday as Hull hosts its first ever Playing Out Day.
The Playing Out project, a locally … More
Hull doctor says parents should do this key thing before Christmas
Parents and carers in Hull have been urged to take the advice of doctors and other medical professionals when it comes to the flu vaccine.
Take-up is currently lower than … More
Hull shop fined £4,000 for out-of-date meat products
The man behind a Hull company that tried to sell meat products weeks past their use-by date has been hit with a fine of more than £4,000.
Mr Jegarkwin Mehkow, … More
Smokefree Sidelines project scores ‘grassroots’ award
A project designed to protect young football stars from second-hand smoke has been given a boost after it was recognised as a leading light of grassroots football.
Smokefree Sidelines launched … More
Warning of risks to your child ahead of Christmas as 18,000 admitted to A&E in Hull
Parents are being urged to keep their children safe in the home after 18,000 under-fives were admitted to A&E in just a year.
The project has been launched ahead of … More
Hull CCG ‘outstanding’ for third year in a row
Hull’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been rated as “outstanding” for a third year in a row.
NHS England’s Ofsted-style evaluation recognised the city’s innovative Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre … More
Huge illegal tobacco haul discovered in shops and flats in Hull
More than 300,000 illegal cigarettes have been found hidden in shops, flats and a storage container in Hull.
Hull’s trading standards officers and police colleagues uncovered the contraband concealed by … More
Woman to be evicted after damaging home, hosting all-night parties and threatening neighbours
A woman has two weeks to leave her council home after seriously damaging the property and subjecting neighbours to loud late night parties and a range of antisocial behaviour.
Kelly … More
Christmas night out? Make sure you know who’s taking you home
People in Hull who are planning a big festive night out are being urged to plan ahead for their journey home.
Hull City Council’s licensing team have warned party-goers not … More
Hull ‘far exceeds’ expectations with Look, Say, Sing, Play initiative
A brain-building campaign for children has “far exceeded” expectations in Hull.
The Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign was launched in July to encourage parents to look at how they are … More
New figures show rise in number of Hull smokers
Work to understand why people smoke and what prevents them quitting will be increased further in Hull.
The city’s Director of Public Health revealed the new push after new data … More
Top 5 tips to beat the heat this weekend
The arrival of the sun this weekend will be welcome news for most of us.
Temperatures are predicted to hit a blistering 29C on Saturday and stay warm through the … More
Could you take home the 5 Veg Challenge trophy?
Aspiring Masterchefs are encouraged to veg out at a Hull cooking competition.
The 5 Veg Challenge has been designed to promote the range of dishes that can be created using … More
‘If you are struggling with body image, try talking to someone’
This year's Mental Health Awareness Week carried the theme of body image. Here, public health marketing officer Hannah Scorer shares her experiences.
Video: Hull’s urban vegetable patch in heart of city centre
It’s that time of year when gardeners are busy planting for this year’s crop, but did you know there’s a vegetable patch right in the heart of Hull city centre?… More
Takeaway owner sentenced to unpaid work after pigeons and rats found in dirty, dilapidated food stores
Nesting pigeons, rats and an offensive odour were just some of the hygiene problems at a Hull takeaway closed down twice to protect the public.
Owner of Prima, Shanmuganathan Santhrasekaram … More
Could you walk further than this in 10 minutes?
Can you beat the pacer? Today is National Walking Day (or, if you’re on Twitter, #NationalWalkingDay) so Hull City Council’s Public Health team has dug out its challenge video from … More
Help for families affected by problem drinking
Children and adults affected by a family member’s drinking problem are to benefit from £133, 140 of capital funding which will be used to refurbish a community alcohol hub.
Improvements … More
97% of used tyres have defects – Trading Standards
About 97 per cent of part-worn tyres sold at garages in the region have some form of defect – and 45 per cent are not fit for use, according to … More
Sniffer dogs discover criminal secret behind an ordinary light fitting
Raids on Hull shops this week found thousands of illegal cigarettes and hundreds of pouches of illegal tobacco – a haul worth £11,000.
The contraband had been cleverly hidden by … More
Have your say on the future of Hull’s swimming pools
Hull’s swimmers are being invited to have their say on how £4.7m should be spent on improving the city’s swimming pools.
The investment follows the £8m that was spent on … More
Quick enough to count all the hopscotch players in this video?
It’s been a full-on week of hopscotch here in Hull. Grids appeared all over the city on Monday morning and the craze spread like wildfire.
The city saw sports teams, … More
Hull has been covered in chalk graffiti – but here’s why the council won’t be cleaning it off
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.… More
Could this surprising alpaca fact encourage you to quit smoking?
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 … More
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