Five Father’s Day gifts ideas with Hull theme
It’s Father’s Day this Sunday and, let’s be honest, most people tend to leave picking out a gift to the last minute. If the kitchen cupboard is overflowing with ‘world’s … More
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Hull maintains Fairtrade City status – and is praised for promoting the cause
Hull has maintained its Fairtrade City status – and has made a commitment to keep promoting Fairtrade principles.
Fairtrade ensures farmers and workers in developing countries around the world are … More
‘Being a carer never leaves you’ says father who cares for 38-year-old son
Carers play an indispensable role in our society.
More than five million people providing care for a family member or friend with a disability, mental or physical illness, substance misuse … More
Exhibition in Hull celebrates gypsy, Roma and traveller culture
An exhibition to celebrate gypsy, Roma and traveller culture will open at Hull’s Streetlife Museum this month.
The exhibition, from Thursday 13 June to Thursday 27 June, has been set … More
Hull pensioner’s one-woman show heads to Edinburgh Fringe
A one-woman show from a Hull pensioner will be previewed at Kardomah 94 next month before heading to Edinburgh Fringe this summer.
Polly Pattison, who is 77 years old, will … More
‘Carers need support too – they make a huge difference’
Carers need caring for too – and that is why Hull City Council and its partners are highlighting support available to those who care for others.
During Carers Week 2019… More
Sculcoates Bridge to close for essential repairs
Sculcoates Bridge will be closed from Monday 1 July to Sunday 21 July for essential repair works.
The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed for three weeks so engineers … More
Circus comes to town as Freedom Festival and Back to Ours team up
Two popular Hull festivals have joined forces to bring four spectacular circus shows to the city.
The expanded five-day Freedom Festival will include the quartet of quirky performances after a … More
Humber Street Gallery announces summer programme
Humber Street Gallery, the contemporary visual arts space on Hull’s rejuvenated Fruit Market, has announced its summer programme.
The broad programme includes work looking at Hull’s history of food production, … More
How technology helped transform a life
A mum says assistive technology in her home has greatly improved the life of her daughter who has learning difficulties.
In March 2018, Donna Lilley’s home was fitted with equipment … More
Tuesday’s Royal Ballet screening moved to Hull Minster
Tomorrow’s free Royal Ballet screening has been moved to Hull Minster due to the weather forecast.
The screening of Kenneth MacMillan’s celebrated ballet Romeo and Juliet was due to take … More
PRS Foundation New Musical Biennial returns next month
A free music festival featuring some of the UK’s most most exciting music creators returns to Hull next month.
PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial – which takes place across two … More
‘It was time for a change’ – how this Hull extra care resident turned his life around
A 73-year-old man has told how he turned his life around after years spent living on the streets and battling alcohol issues.
Four months ago, Colin moved into Redwood Glades, … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
If you still haven’t made Friday night plans by now, we are here to help. Two classics – one a screening of a silent comedy and another a famous opera … More
Hull firm Tevalis grows from two-man team to global client base with support
For more than 10 years, a Hull company has been providing hospitality services across the world, thanks to support from Hull City Council.
Tevalis, a hospitality-focused point of sale and … More
Trinity Market opens seven days a week
Hull’s thriving Trinity Market is now open seven days a week.
The market in the Old Town will open every Sunday from 11.30am to 4pm starting this weekend.
The market … More
Emeli Sande to perform at Bonus Arena
Singer-songwriter Emeli Sande is to visit Hull’s Bonus Arena in December as part of her UK tour.
The vocalist will visit Hull on the last night of her 16 date … More
How therapy service is using ICT funding to grow business
A Hull therapy provider is urging other SMEs to see if they can access funding for game-changing tech improvements.
Focus Counselling Services has huge ambitions to grow its operation beyond … More
Futuristic performance set for Ferens Art Gallery
Hull-born artist Patrick Coyle is bringing a futuristic performance to Ferens Gallery next month
It is part of the gallery’s current contemporary art exhibition, Is This Planet Earth?, that runs … More
Hull Young People’s Parliament elects new Young Mayor
Hull Young People’s Parliament has selected its latest Young Mayor.
Gabriela Surdyk, 15, will spend the next 12 months working with other young people and decision-makers to promote the interests … More
British modern art greats to feature in stunning Ferens Art Gallery exhibition
An exhibition featuring some of the most famous names of modern British art is coming to Ferens Art Gallery this summer.
Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change explores … More
Hull firms responding to evolving city centre
Hull city centre is reacting well to the changing needs of its companies, according to the developer of one of the city’s most ambitious recent office developments.
Tradepark Ltd is … More
Women encouraged into manufacturing and engineering careers
Women across the region are being encouraged to find out more about career opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering sectors at an event this month.
Women into Manufacturing and Engineering … More
Plans for 150-bed hotel in Hull city centre approved
Plans for a 150-bed hotel in the city centre have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee.
The £20m development is to be built on land next to the … More
Hull City Council makes climate change pledge
Hull City Council has identified climate change as a core challenge, setting ambitious targets to reverse its impact.
The local authority declared a climate emergency in March this year and … More
How Hull is ‘setting the benchmark’ in support for young entrepreneurs
Future young entrepreneurs are being urged to take advantage of financial support and mentoring from a growing partnership scheme
The Youth Enterprise Bank has so far offered support to 500 … More
Bond Street closed for two nights of roadworks
Bond Street in Hull will be closed for overnight roadworks for two nights starting from tonight.
The road in the city centre will be closed from 9pm on Wednesday 5 … More
How businesses can help care leavers Hull
Businesses in Hull are being urged to offer support for the city’s young care leavers.
During Humber Business Week, Hull City Council is highlighting what can be done to … More
A month of imagination and storytelling at Hull Libraries
Hull libraries are inviting children to enter a world of stories, characters and imagination this month.
The Big Malarkey Festival returns from Wednesday 26 to Sunday 30 June in East … More
Meet a few of Trinity Market’s independent traders
You may have tried the street food in Trinity Market, but have you sampled the shopping?
As Humber Business Week continues, traders at Hull’s oldest covered market are encouraging shoppers … More