Plans submitted in £42m Hull flood defence scheme
A planning application for flood defence work at Victoria Pier has been submitted to Hull City Council.
The application submitted by the Environment Agency is part of the £42 million … More
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New-look for Humber Mouth Festival
A new-look Humber Mouth has been launched, introducing a number of residencies and commission opportunities for readers and writers alike.
The literature festival, which has been produced by Hull City … More
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week
This summer in Hull, lots of free and low-cost summer family events are taking place every week.
Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, … More
8-metre floating lighthouse lands in Prince’s Dock ahead of captivating three-day event
An 8-metre floating lighthouse has landed in Prince’s Dock ahead of Navigate, a captivating three-day sound and light event opening in Hull city centre this Thursday (30 January).
The lighthouse, … More
‘Enchanterlands Avenue’: murals pop up around Hull railway bridge
New artworks celebrating Hull have been created to liven up an area around a city railway bridge.
The murals in Chanterlands Avenue were produced over the summer after artist Andy … More
Hull recognised for work tackling fly-tipping following 59 successful prosecutions
Hull has been recognised for the work it does to reduce waste crime and fly-tipping.
Hull City Council was awarded for its work in carrying out successful prosecutions in relation … More
A day in the life of … a residential care worker
Catherine has been working at Park View, a residential care facility in Hull's County Road for 13 years.
Wuhan Novel Coronavirus: what Hull needs to know
The country’s leading health authority, Public Health England (PHE), has issued advice for anyone who could have come into contact with the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus.
While there have so far … More
Hull firm must pay £40,000 after employee loses arm in accident
Hull firm Moss Tyres Ltd must pay more than £40,000 after an accident in which an employee lost an arm.
The firm has been fined £17,000 and must pay Hull … More
The hub helping people overcome alcohol problems
A community facility dedicated to supporting people with alcohol problems has reopened following a £133,000 refurbishment.
The Bransholme Alcohol Hub – which is based near North Point Shopping Centre but … More
Outgoing Freedom Festival boss praised by council for ‘pivotal role’
Hull City Council has paid tribute to the “tremendous contribution” made to the city by the executive director and joint CEO of the Freedom Festival, Jenny Howard-Coombes.
Freedom Festival announced … More
Historic Hull fountains set for makeover
Essential roadworks in Holderness Road to continue
Essential carriageway repairs are to continue in Holderness Road from Monday 18 August.
The work will be split into two phases.
For phase one in Holderness Road between Brazil Street … More
Let there be light! Hull to host captivating outdoor event
Hull city centre will be lit up this week with a spectacular three-day event celebrating the city’s rich maritime heritage.
Navigate, featuring mesmerising sculptures and outdoor exhibits from the acclaimed … More
Ferens new exhibition opens this weekend
A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow.
Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain … More
Pictures: New-look Ennerdale Leisure Centre reopens to public
Ennerdale Leisure Centre is ready to reopen to the public after a £2m makeover.
The facility will reopen next week after closing last summer for a major refurbishment.
Doors will … More
First pieces of A63 footbridge arrive in Hull
The first pieces of a major Hull bridge have begun to arrive in the city.
All 11 sections of the A63 footbridge have arrived on the site of the Castle … More
Have your say on multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration
Proposals for the regeneration of Whitefriargate are to go on display to the public as part of a six-week consultation.
The new concept designs, providing visual guidance on how shop … More
George Street car park reopens
George Street car park reopened this morning following a two-week closure.
Motorists are now able to use the car park as normal after essential maintenance works were carried out.
There … More
Hull school named among country’s best for A-level progress
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has been named as one of the best schools in the country for progress made by A-level students.
New league tables released by the … More
Hull backs calls for ‘Northern Budget’ to deliver infrastructure boost
Hull City Council is backing calls by northern leaders for the Government to commit to a “Northern Budget” to boost the region’s economic fortunes.
The calls asks the … More
Hull City Council’s new enforcement policy for private landlords to be introduced
Hull City Council is set to launch a new approach to enforcing safety standards in private sector rental properties in the city.
Legal proceedings brought by the Humber Landlords Association… More
‘Respect fountains in Hull city centre,’ council urges
Calls have been made for people to respect the fountains in Queen Victoria Square after detergent was poured into the jets.
It meant the fountains had to be switched off, … More
Video: First look at floating lighthouse heading to Hull city centre next week
An eight-metre tall floating lighthouse is on its way to Hull next week.
Oracle will form part of Navigate, a three-day light and sound event taking place from Thursday 30 … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Your weekly events round-up starts early this week.
With plenty happening in Hull on Thursday, our weekend is now four days long, starting with the excellent Trinity Live, which showcases
5 ways to beat the traffic in Hull
Motorists across Hull may have noticed a marked increase in traffic across the city as crucial works take place to repair road surfaces, build flood defences and install a multi-million … More
Last properties to be demolished in Hawthorn Avenue regeneration area
The demolition of the 29 remaining properties in the Newington and St Andrew’s Renewals Area has been given the go-ahead by Hull City Council.
A milestone in the Hawthorn Avenue … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
A musical quartet of events begins with a delightfully angsty appearance by a cult favourite band that will be followed by a huge record fair, a show exploring music in … More
Stunning Ferens exhibition takes shape
A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend
Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of … More
Albion Square to focus on office space and leisure
Proposals for the multi-million pound mixed-use Albion Square development will focus more on office space and leisure.
The new proposals include an increased focus on leisure and commercial space, which … More