5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Hull Minster is to host a must-see exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece. For the first time, the famous work adorning the ceiling of the chapel in the Vatican can be viewed from up close.
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Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events
Hull’s premier literature festival has revealed its first events for 2020.
Curated and hosted by Jennifer Hodgson, Humber Mouth’s reader-in-residence, these events for readers and writers will welcome some of … More
Sculcoates Bridge to close for two days
Sculcoates Bridge will be closed for essential repair work.
The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed on Tuesday 15 October at 6am to Wednesday 16 October at 8pm for … More
Fishermen’s memorial books to stay on display in Hull
Two fishermen’s memorial books have been temporarily moved from Hull Maritime Museum and relocated to Hull History Centre to allow people to continue to pay their respects to the thousands … More
Update: George Street car park reopened after police incident
George Street car park has fully reopened to the public following a police incident.
It had been closed for a short time on Friday afternoon.… More
Tech Week Humber 2020: All you need to know
Hull City Council has been announced as Tech Week Humber’s headline partner for the second year in a row.
Last year’s Tech Expo Humber event at the Bonus Arena was … More
Employers met in Hull today for a very important reason
A group of Hull employers came together today at the University of Hull for the city’s first conference on employee mental health.
Time to Change is a mental health campaign … More
Learn how anti-social behaviour can be tackled in Hull communities
Update: Following yesterday’s advice from the government, Hull City Council has cancelled the Not Where I Live week events in the city to ensure we are supporting the efforts to … More
Flood defences in Victoria Pier given go-ahead
Why today is the day to quit smoking
Hull smokers have been urged to seize this year’s No Smoking Day message – Today’s The Day – and seek support to stop.
The city still has some of the … More
Plans to secure Hull’s Banksy move a step closer
A contractor is being sought to preserve Hull’s Banksy artwork and dismantle Scott Street Bridge.
As part of this work, the Banksy will be placed into storage until a suitable … More
Ferens opens after dark for special event
Ferens Art Gallery will be opening its doors after dark next week for Ferens Late, a programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery.
The event, on … More
What links Hull City Council with these celebrities and royals?
What does Hull City Council have in common with celebrities including Gillian Anderson, Davina McCall, Glenn Close, Freddie Flintoff, Professor Green, Nadiya Hussain and members of the royal family?
They … More
Roadworks to begin in Manor Road
Essential resurfacing works will take place in Manor Road, west Hull, next week.
Road closures will be in place for two weeks as repairs are undertaken in two stages.
A … More
£2m cycling investment works in Hull now under way
Work to upgrade the national cycle route as part of the Stoneferry Corridor project has begun.
As part of the multi-million-pound scheme, the national cycle route will undergo an extensive … More
First look as historic Pearson Park archway returns home
The first pieces of an historic archway, which has welcomed visitors to Pearson Park for more than a century, have returned to Hull following refurbishment as part of a £3.8m … More
New council housing plan launched in Hull
Plans to deliver up to 250 new council homes in Hull have been announced.
The next phase of the city’s council housing plan will see small sites developed across the … More
How the new East Park splash pad could look
New CGI images of the splash pad at East Park have been published ahead of a revamp.
Plans to refurbish the popular feature will begin soon as the contractor is … More
Council ‘desperately disappointed’ as asbestos survey rules out retaining Three Ships mural
The Three Ships mural cannot be retained as part of the Albion Square development after a specialist survey found dangerously high levels of asbestos, it has been revealed.
The survey … More
Find out more about property investment in Hull
A group of Hull businesses are hosting an event on Thursday to act as a one-stop shop for those looking to find out more about property investment.
Hull Property Investment … More
Are you a Hull entrepreneur? Try this new business lounge
Entrepreneurs will soon have access to a new business lounge in Hull to help grow their ventures.
The space at Hull Central Library in Albion Street will provide business advice … More
Armed Forces veterans to learn about mental health support
Veterans and their families in Hull will be given the chance to learn about health support in the region.
The second annual Supporting Our Armed Forces Community event is a … More
Born in 1939? Hull New Theatre wants to hear from you
Hull New Theatre is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year – and staff are searching for fellow octogenarians to take part in the birthday celebrations.
The theatre’s doors were first … More
Hull care leaver now competing for international business award
A Hull woman who built a successful business with her partner after they met in a Hull care home has been shortlisted for an international business award.
Sarah Fenwick and … More
Watch Hull Fair come to life in this amazing timelapse
Check out this fantastic timelapse courtesy of KCOM and watch the Walton Street fairground come to life.
Hull bucks national trend with multi-million-pound leisure investment
Hull is leading the way in leisure investment as a report finds almost two-thirds of the country’s leisure centres are in need of improvements.
Figures released by the Local Government … More
Meet Gilbert – Hull Fair’s oldest showman
Gilbert has been attending his beloved fair for more than 50 years.
New screens to be fitted in Paragon Interchange
New information screens for Paragon Interchange are being purchased by Hull City Council.
A total of 49 new screens will be installed in the station, enabling bus passengers to plan … More
Young Hull readers out of this world ahead of space-themed fREADom Quest event
More than 1,000 Hull children are feeling over the moon after taking part in this year’s fREADom Quest to read six books over the summer holidays.
That’s because the 1,200 … More
Work begins to clear site at Pickering Park
As part of the upcoming refurbishment works to Pickering Park aviary, a number of trees and bushes are to be removed.
From Monday, part of the areas shrubbery and eight … More