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
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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
Hull public toilet named one of UK’s top tourist sites
A Hull public toilet has been named among the UK’s best tourist attractions.
The Victoria Pier public toilet in the city’s Old Town has been chosen on the Lonely Planet’s … More
This Hull guide will lead to hundreds of high-quality homes
A new residential design guide has been launched for Hull.
The Hull Residential Design Guide will lead to the delivery of more than 620 homes high-quality homes per year across … More
Two men caught fly-tipping in Hull – can you identify them?
Can you help identify these two men that were caught dumping bags of rubbish in Mayfield Street?
The incident was captured on CCTV footage which shows the two men fly-tipping … More
Free dog microchipping session in Hull soon
A free dog microchipping session is being held in Hull next month.
Dog-owners can take their good boys and girls to the drop-in event on Tuesday 4 February at the … More
Major Hull maritime project at heart of Nautical Institute relaunch
A major Hull maritime project will take centre-stage as members of the Nautical Institute relaunch their local branch.
Regional organisers of the global body for maritime professionals will be joined … More
Illegal cigarettes seizures in Hull up 1,200 per cent – thanks to the public
The amount of illicit tobacco seized in Hull has risen sharply over the past two years – and people in the city are helping to keep it off the streets.… More
Rugby fans in Hull donate 78 trays of food to local communities
Rugby league fans in Hull are being asked to donate food to help local communities this summer.
An impressive 78 trays of non-perishable food items were donated at two matches… More
Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp
The doors are now locked at Hull Maritime Museum ahead of an exciting £11m transformation.
The major refurbishment will feature stunning new exhibitions and improved access while also revealing more … More
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week
Even more free and low-cost summer family events are happening in Hull this week.
Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, parks and volunteers … More
Whitefriargate shop fronts could be transformed as part of multi-million pound regeneration
The vision for Whitefriargate continues to take shape with new concept designs, providing visual guidance on how shop frontages could be transformed, to go before councillors.
The concept designs are … More
Students train as reporters to tell Freedom Festival story
Students from Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) are preparing to tell the story of Hull’s award-winning Freedom Festival from a young person’s perspective as they take become reporters at … More
5 FREE things to do in Hull this weekend
A feast of free family entertainment is being staged in the city this weekend.
Get down to the city centre and gorge yourself on street food made from fresh local … More
Roadworks to start in Ellerburn Avenue
Essential resurfacing works will take place in Ellerburn Avenue from Monday 27 January to Monday 24 February.
The road will be closed in both directions and a signed diversion will … More
Lumen Prize nominations include stunning Hull maritime art installation
One of the highlights of last year’s spectacular Urban Legends: Northern Lights event, from Absolutely Cultured, has been nominated for a prestigious global art prize, the Lumen Prize.… More
A day in the life of … a Hull bus driver
We meet East Yorkshire Buses driver Paul Madeley with the view from behind the wheel of the number 33.
Paragon Interchange gate reopens after two-month closure
TransPennine Express has reopened the gate at the Anlaby Road entrance of Hull Paragon Station following a two-month trial to try to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Transport for the North last … More
Hull to display stunning helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers
Ornate helmets worn in battle by Persian Empire soldiers will go on display in Hull next month.
Exploring Islamic Art: helmets will be on show at Hull and East Riding … More
Watch a ride across Hull for Cycle to Work Day
Today is Cycle to Work Day – the UK’s biggest cycle commuting event.
Every year since 2012, the event has seen thousands of enthusiastic riders hit the streets to celebrate … More
Best and worst places for hygiene in Hull
The latest hygiene ratings for every Hull food business reveal which spots are spick and span and which warrant a wide berth.
The good news is that almost 92 per … More
Hull’s role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition
An exhibition in Hull will explore the role the city has played in supporting its seafaring community.
For those in Peril on the Sea will look at how, from the … More