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Three schemes helping Hull businesses during coronavirus
Businesses in Hull and the Humber are being urged to take advantage of support during the coronavirus outbreak.
Three Humber Business Growth Hub schemes are already helping firms deal with … More
UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report
City and cultural leaders have welcomed the publication of an independent evaluation of Hull’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture 2017, which confirms the continuing impact the … More
Support and information available as domestic abuse escalates
COVID-19 may have a significant impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse, and those affected are urged to consider their safety and know that support remains available.… More
Young care leavers given handy guide to help navigate health service
Young care leavers in Hull are to be given a Handy Health Guide to help them to navigate the often-confusing health service.
The card, launched by NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning … More
Free check-up and microchipping for your dog
Dog owners can look after their best friend with a session tomorrow offering a free basic health check and free microchipping.
National Charity Dogs Trust is working with Hull City … More
Coronavirus: Hull Central Library lends support to university’s face shield production
Hull Central Library is the latest in a long list of places to lend its support in the battle against coronavirus.
The library’s Makerspace facility, which usually helps individuals, … More
Middle Child panto to include Polish-described performance
The Middle Child pantomime has become one of the highlights of Hull’s Christmas calendar – and this year the festive extravaganza will include a Polish-described performance.
A Polish performer will … More
Beat the boredom this Easter with Hull’s Tenant Participation Team
Life during social distancing doesn’t have to be lonely or boring.
Hull City Council’s Tenant Participation Team has developed a package of fun and creative activities posted daily online on … More
How Hull is responding to flooding
Following yesterday’s downpour, a number of leisure services have been affected.
Sutton Park Golf Course remains closed due to waterlogged grounds and the local authority’s amateur football and rugby pitches … More
Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels
The city has seen a significant drop in traffic levels as residents and workers listen to government advice in the battle against coronavirus.
The data, from the Urban Observatory, … More
How £16m Arco head office in Hull’s Fruit Market will look
Construction has begun on the £16m Arco head office development in Hull.
The project will see the construction of a prestigious new head office for Arco, the UK’s leading safety … More
Choose saving lives over sunshine this weekend, says Hull’s director of Public Health
Hull residents have been urged to put safety before sunshine over the bank holiday.
The city’s hospitals warned this week that a significant surge in coronavirus cases is predicted “within … More
Hull City Council agrees to purchase former McBride factory
Hull City Council has agreed to purchase the former premises of a Hull manufacturing company for £2.95 million.
The local authority is to purchase the former McBride aerosol factory in … More
Train passengers warned against non-essential travel over Easter weekend
Train passengers have been issued fresh warnings to ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Train operators British Transport Police, TransPennine Express and Northern have joined forces to remind people … More
Rain can’t stop thousands turning out for Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on
Despite the pouring rain, Hull city centre saw an incredible turnout for the Christmas lights switch-on.
Thousands turned out for the moment that signalled the start of Christmas in the … More
Businesses in Hull urged to access online support during coronavirus
Businesses in the Hull and Humber region are being urged to take advantage of online support to help them deal with the impact of Covid-19.
A series of webinars organised … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
The weekend starts tonight with art, comedy, a visit by Father Christmas and a chance to watch a bunch of muscular athletes beat seven bells out of each other among … More
Coronavirus: Wilson Centre closed to customers
The Wilson Centre has closed to the public to meet Government guidelines on coronavirus.
Customers should instead visit www.hullcc.gov.uk, email info@hullcc.gov.uk or call 01482 300300.
Those looking for help … More
Hull has one of the top performing high streets in the UK, new research shows
Hull’s high street is among the country’s most thriving, according to new data.
Retail closures across the UK have reached a five-year high – with 16 stores shutting every day.… More
Face shields made at University of Hull to help coronavirus fight across UK
New face shield designs produced by engineers at the University of Hull could increase production of the life-saving equipment across the UK.
The university is leading a collaboration to produce … More
Lord Mayor to bring new Christmas Tree Festival to Hull Minster
Business and organisations have been invited to take part in a charity Christmas tree festival next month.
The event will see decorated Christmas trees displayed at the Hull Minster.
It … More
Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road
Drivers in Hull are being warned to observe speed limits after a motorist was recorded speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road.
A second motorist was also detected driving at 80mph … More
People from Hull pictured under water in new Ferens exhibition
A new photography exhibition featuring people from Hull submerged in water is to go on display at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.
Sea; the Remains Between is the latest in … More
Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull
Stories are being posted online to help keep children entertained and their imaginations active.
The partnership between Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and Groundwork is delivering children’s literature directly … More
Hull’s Victoria Pier flood defences approved by Secretary of State
Plans to upgrade flood defences at Hull’s Victoria Pier have been given the go-ahead.
The Victoria Pier Frontages flood defence plans include higher flood walls constructed along a section of … More
£23m in grant funding paid out to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus
More than £23m in grant funding has been handed over to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus since an online application form went live on Friday.
The local authority is distributing … More
Hull named in top 10 improved cities for economic wellbeing
Hull has been named as one of the UK’s top 10 cities for economic improvement.
PwC’s Good Growth for Cities 2019 measures the performance of the UK’s largest cities against … More
Pop sensation L Devine reschedules Hull performance
L Devine, one of the country’s most exciting pop talents, has rescheduled the Hull leg of her European tour that was due to take place at Hull Central Library this … More
Update: Sutton Road Bridge works postponed
Works at Sutton Road Bridge will not take place tomorrow and the bridge will be open as usual.
The planned works have been postponed due to uncertainty in tomorrow’s weather … More