‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk
Actions are in place to alleviate flood risk across Hull after unprecedented rainfall over the past three months.
It comes after September, October and November brought more than double the … More
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CCTV captures the moment rubbish from takeaway is dumped in Hull street
A Hull takeaway has been fined £1,800 after committing an environmental crime.
The owner of Haworth Pizza in Cottingham Road, Hull, was prosecuted at Hull Magistrates’ Court after CCTV footage … More
General Election in Hull: Boxes ready for 128 polling stations
Boxes are ready for 128 polling stations across three Hull constituencies ahead of Thursday’s General Election.
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm for people to vote on … More
Have you been to East Park’s Animal Education Centre?
As Hull celebrates Love Parks Week, regular visitors to the city’s green spaces are singing the praises of their favourite spots.
But did you know one of Hull’s most … 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Hull shop fined £4,000 for out-of-date meat products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
Roadworks to start in Hull’s Thomas Clarkson Way
Essential roadworks are to take place in Thomas Clarkson Way from Monday 9 December to Wednesday 11 December.
The resurfacing works will take place from 7pm to 5am for three … More
Chinese students perform Peking opera at Hull City Hall
Four schools from Beijing were in Hull today to perform a traditional Chinese opera.
The schools, all from the Fengtai District in Beijing, have close ties to the city through … More
Try these fun activities at Hull youth centres
Youth centres in Hull host regular things to do and places to go for those aged 10 to 24.
Fun, educational and challenging activities take place every week across the … More
Pride in Hull is now a civic event – and councillors may decorate their robes
This year’s Pride in Hull will be a full civic event, the city’s Lord Mayor has announced.
It means all councillors from Hull City Council are invited to join the … More
Here’s why more potholes will be repaired in Hull
A new system to tackle pothole repairs has been launched in Hull.
Hull City Council recently adopted the Confirm On Demand system, a piece of digital software that means potholes … More
Quiz: How well do you know Hull’s parks?
It’s Love Parks Week in Hull and the city has got so many fantastic parks and green spaces.
But how well do you know them?
Take our quick quiz to … More
Mrs Brown’s Boys show to visit Hull next year
The award-winning Mrs Brown’s Boys is to visit Hull next year.
Mrs Brown D’Live Show Encore Tour is coming to the Bonus Arena for two shows on Monday 29 and … More
Prof Graham Chesters to be made Honorary Burgess
One of Hull’s cultural leaders is to be made an Honorary Burgess by Hull City Council.
Graham Chesters, a University of Hull professor and chair of the Freedom Festival board, … More
Il Divo announce Hull 2020 date
International classical crossover band Il Divo are coming to Hull next year.
The male quartet – created by Simon Cowell – will perform at the Bonus Arena on Tuesday December … 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
Could this Hull charity Christmas song reach the UK top 40?
A song recorded in Hull will reach the UK top 40 and raise money for disadvantaged children this Christmas if campaigners get their way.
The charity Christmas song called A … More
Keep cool this summer in Hull’s paddling pools
Find a way to keep cool this summer by making a splash at one of Hull’s free paddling pools.
From Saturday 20 July, the water areas at Oak Road, Pickering … More
Hull landmarks shine brightly with Pride
Some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks will be illuminated in rainbow colours this week to celebrate Pride in Hull.
The Guildhall, Trinity Square and Victoria Square will all … More
4 free Christmas markets in Hull (and one in Beverley) this weekend
Advent calendars have been broken into (and perhaps entirely scoffed in some households …) yet many in Hull will again have left their Christmas shopping until just weeks before Christmas.… More
Priory Park improvements get under way
A £1.5m road improvement project to stabilise the embankment along Priory Park has begun.
The preparation works are taking place ahead of a widening scheme, which will take six months … More
Trinity Market in Hull named in UK’s top 10 favourites list
Trinity Market in Hull’s Old Town has been named as one of the UK’s favourite markets.
The indoor market has been voted as one of the country’s top 10 markets … More
Hull Maritime Museum to close temporarily
Hull Maritime Museum will temporarily close as some technical surveys are carried out.
It comes as the £27.4 million Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project steps up a gear.
The closure, … More
Update: Woodford Leisure Centre swimming pools to remain closed until further notice
An issue with the heating system at Woodford Leisure Centre means all three swimming pools at the facility will remain closed until further notice.
The pools closed on Friday as … More
Queens Gardens luxury apartments are latest ‘exciting’ city centre conversion
An ‘exciting’ new apartment development next to Queens Gardens is the latest in a growing number of successful city centre conversion projects, according to Hull City Council’s deputy leader.
The … More
Teen judo star given free access to Hull leisure facilities
A talented teenage athlete from Hull has been awarded an annual membership to Hull’s leisure facilities as part of a scheme to help the city’s future sporting stars reach world-class … More
Why this garden is going wild in Princes Avenue
Love Parks Week will celebrate the glorious legacy left to Hull by the Victorians – beautiful formal parks and gardens that were part of a public health movement to have … More
Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival opened by Lord Mayor
Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival is now open at Hull Minster.
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson opened the festival alongside Bishop Alan White, the Veterans’ Choir and a piper.… More
Two prosecuted for waste offences in Hull
A man and a woman have been prosecuted for waste offences in Hull.
Damian Mizera, of Pearson Avenue, was prosecuted and ordered to pay £640 for waste that was found … More
Michael Bolton is coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena
Award-winning singer Michael Bolton will perform at the Bonus Arena in Hull.
The performer, known for his hits How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, When A Man … More