Hull play scoops prestigious Writers’ Guild Award
A play from acclaimed Hull theatre company Middle Child has picked up a Writers’ Guild Award.
Daniel Ward, the writer of Middle Child Theatre’s The Canary and the Crow, won … More
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Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week
There are plenty of free and low-cost family events happening this summer.
Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, parks and volunteers across the … More
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation
It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment.
But not everyone in the city knows about the … More
Answer these questions to help shape Hull’s climate change strategy
Hull residents are being asked to help shape the city’s strategy on environment and climate change.
The latest People’s Panel Vox Pop survey from Hull City Council is now live.… More
A day in the life of … a Hull fundraiser
We meet Chris Brigham of the volunteer-run Hull People’s Memorial military museum in Whitefriargate.
Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey
Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years.
The relocation of … More
Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime
Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime are now available to not-for-profit groups across the city.
The Hull Crime Reduction Fund is open for applications until Friday … More
5 Hull acts taking over at Edinburgh Fringe
Five Hull theatre makers are taking over at Edinburgh Fringe as the world’s largest arts festival gets under way.
With support from Hull Truck Theatre, Absolutely Cultured and Back To … More
Get creative in 2020 with Makerspace at Hull Central Library
Plenty of people will have already made – and broken – new year’s resolutions.
January might be a great time to decide to learn how to play an instrument, be … More
55 women breastfed their babies in Queens Gardens this morning – here’s why
A group of 55 women sat together in Queens Gardens at 10.30am this morning and all breastfed their babies at the same time.
They were part of the Big Latch … More
Are you one of 800 families not taking advantage of free school meals?
Parents in Hull are being encouraged to apply for free school meals for their children.
Parents who receive Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support … More
Gallery and art shop joins Humber Street creative hub
A popular art shop, studio and gallery is relocating to become part of a new cultural and creative hub in Hull’s Fruit Market.
Form Shop & Studio is moving into … More
Meet the Hull schoolgirl planning a menu for top city restaurant
A 15-year-old girl from Hull has been invited to act as a consultant chef at one of the city’s best restaurants.
Lucy Musgrave has become an online hit with her … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
It’s almost the weekend – and this week’s two-day work break (for most of us) features one of the city’s most well-attended music events – or events of any kind … More
Works to city centre pedestrian areas start on Monday
Improvements to pedestrian areas in the city centre will begin on Monday 13 January.
The third phase of the public realm work will see improvements to areas including Brook Street … More
What’s on in Hull this August
Thursday 1 August
Wild Challenge Trail
Join the RSPB to learn which animals call the museum gardens their home. Museums Quarter gardens. 11am – 3pm. Free, drop-in.
Brilliant Buoyancy
Have … More
Deadline for free childcare for Hull parents is next week
Parents have until Wednesday 15 January to register their child for free early education.
All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a … More
Be extra vigilant over door-knockers, residents warned after burglary
Residents are urged to be extra vigilant after a burglary following a door-knocking in Hull.
Police are investigating after a person knocked on a door of a house in Hardy … More
Best young dancers to take over Hull New Theatre
Young dancers from the Hull area will display their talent when Creative Voice Dance takes over Hull New Theatre.
The event will showcase a new piece by Hull Dance Youth … More
Join hundreds of hopscotchers at Play Day in Queens Gardens
A an attempt to set a city hopscotch record will take place in Hull next week.
Play Day, a national celebration of play, returns to Hull next week – and … More
Hull’s A63 footbridge is closer to completion – and will soon have a name
Hull’s new footbridge spanning the A63 is moving closer to completion.
The bridge, which will connect the city centre to its waterfront, is entering its final phases of construction – … More
Road works to start in Holderness Road next week
Essential road works are to get under way in Holderness Road from Monday 5 August.
The repair and resurfacing work will take place between Stanhope Avenue and Summergangs Road westbound.… More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
The Christmas decorations are up in the loft once more, new year’s resolutions are long-forgotten and social calendars are emptier than Santa’s sleigh.
Yet January is no reason to feel … More
Humber Street Sesh: 6 acts not to miss this weekend
Hull’s answer to Glastonbury takes place this weekend – and with no mud, no tents, flushing toilets, firm concrete underfoot and the bus to get you home at the end … More
Hull firm KCOM to bring ultrafast broadband to thousands more homes
Hull broadband provider KCOM is to invest £100 million to bring ultrafast full-fibre broadband to thousands of properties across the region.
The firm completed its full-fibre rollout across its core … More
Yorkshire Day: 5 things Hull has given to God’s own country
Hull is a proud, independent and creative city with culture in its DNA. And on Yorkshire day, we take a look at five things the city has given to God’s … More
Plans for one of Hull Old Town’s ‘most prominent buildings’ approved
Plans to bring one of the most prominent buildings in Hull’s Old Town back into full use have been approved.
Proposals to convert the Kings Buildings in Trinity Square into … More
Residents urged to help protect flood defences
Residents in Orchard Park are being urged to protect a newly built nature area designed to help alleviate flooding in the neighbourhood.
The lake and fishing pond sits off Danepark … More
This is how to feed your family for under £5
Eating well and saving money are among top new year’s resolutions – and also among the ones most likely to be broken before the decorations are down.
But this year, … More
Hull’s Chiedu Oraka: If you grew up on a council estate, you can relate to my music
Meet a musician from North Hull estate whose music is challenging people’s perceptions of the city and inspiring the next generation.
Chiedu Oraka, 31, is headlining on the Back To … More