Big Malarkey Festival 2019 line-up announced
The programme for this year’s Big Malarkey has been announced – with the help of a giant hippo.
This year’s festival includes award-winning children’s authors Caroline Lawrence, who wrote the … More
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Warning over rogue traders door-knocking in Hull
People in Hull are being warned against accepting services from rogue traders after reports of two men knocking on doors and claiming to be council officers.
Hull City Council has … More
5 things to do in Hull this Easter weekend
It’s Easter! And for many of us, that means a long weekend to look forward to.
Here’s a list of five things that might tickle your fancy:
Emma King and … More
The Guilty Feminist podcast phenomenon is coming to Hull
Hull is to host a live version of the smash-hit Guilty Feminist podcast next month.
The online comedy show has become a phenomenon, with more than 50 million downloads since … More
Northern Gas Networks to carry out works for four more weeks
Northern Gas Networks will carry out essential gas replacement works for an extra four weeks in Wincolmlee, Hull.
NGN had been due to finish the project on Monday 22 April. … More
Potholes to be repaired across Hull over next two weeks
Work to repair potholes will take place across Hull over the next two weeks.
It will see specialist surface treatment to repair potholes in 36 streets across the city.
The … More
Haunted museum to bring these eerie items to Hull
An exhibition of haunted objects is coming to Hull.
A Haunted Objects Museum features paintings that would send a shiver down the spine of the most ardent non-believers.
It will … More
Tree surgeons aiming to help new Hull businesses take root
Two entrepreneurs want to help new companies in Hull grow after funding allowed their tree surgeon business to branch out.Sarah Fenwick, 28, and Gareth Pennington, 29, have set up … More
Ambitious plans for Hull’s massive maritime project to go on display
Plans for a major project to place Hull’s 800 years of maritime history at the heart of the city’s regeneration will go on display.
The ideas for the Hull: Yorkshire … More
Fashion boutique Tessies opens in Hull’s Fruit Market
A quirky fashion boutique has opened its doors in Hull’s Fruit Market.
Tessies, which specialises in eclectic womenswear, jewellery and accessories, has relocated from Newland Avenue into a larger unit … More
93 per cent of children receive first primary school preference
93 per cent of primary school children have been allocated their first preference school this year.
98 per cent of primary children received one of their three preferences.
Today (Tuesday … More
Hull FC and KR stars square off ahead of big Easter derby
It is the great divide where east meets west.
And the River Hull was in the backdrop as stars from Hull KR and Hull FC sized each other up ahead … More
Hull Pirates secure treble success
Hull Pirates clinched a remarkable treble yesterday with a 5-4 overtime victory against Peterborough Phantoms in the national play-off final.
The ice hockey team secured the treble with a dramatic … More
Meet Max – Hull’s favourite boxer who is on his way to a new home
A dog that won the hearts of Hull yesterday, after being spotted tied to a lamppost, is on his way to a new home.
Max, a white boxer, was reported … More
Where to celebrate Record Store Day in Hull
It is national Record Store Day tomorrow and over 200 independent record shops across the UK will be celebrating the contribution they make to our musical lives.
Whilst, in Hull, … More
Hull is the national trailblazer for tenant involvement
Hull City Council is celebrating becoming the first social landlord nationally to achieve Exemplar Accreditation for its tenant involvement work. Awarded Tpas, the national tenant engagement experts, exemplar status recognises … More
Two Hull summer events join forces
Two of Hull’s best-loved summer events are joining forces this year.
The annual International Hanse Day and Lord Mayor’s Gala are coming together to create Lord Mayor’s Hanse Day 2019.… More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
With the days getting longer and warmer, now’s the time of year where it starts to get that bit more tempting to step outside your front door and explore what’s … More
EU citizens living in Hull to receive EU election information
As part of preparations for the UK taking part in the forthcoming European Parliamentary elections (23-26 May), the council has today written to 10,700 EU citizens who are registered to … More
Next steps for National Picture Theatre announced
Hull City Council is developing designs to transform the former National Picture Theatre, to support a bid that could secure a grant of £289,000 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund.… More
Video: Explore creative minds of Ferens Art Gallery’s world-class artists
Ferens Art Gallery is inviting visitors to explore the creative minds and thought-processes of its world-renowned artists.
Artists spanning various different centuries, subjects and art forms are on display at … More
How graffiti led to a reduction in anti-social behaviour in Hull
A Graffiti Jam that saw dozens of street artists descend on Hull has helped promote a reduction in anti-social behaviour.
The community art project, organised by Bankside Gallery, saw more … More
Priscilla Queen of the Desert musical comes to Hull
A new production of the much-loved Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is coming to Hull next year.
The glittering show – starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden … More
Stereophonics to play in Hull next month
Welsh rock band Stereophonics are coming to Hull next month as part of a short UK tour.
The band will visit the Bonus Arena on Wednesday 22 May – one … More
Five tonnes of dumped waste cleaned up in Bransholme
The pictures below show a huge clean-up operation in Cumbrian Way that saw Hull City Council clear more than five-and-a-half tonnes of waste.
The street in Bransholme had become a … More
Hull-born Liam Mower to star in Swan Lake at city theatre
Hull-born dancer Liam Mower will star as The Prince in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at Hull New Theatre this month.
Swan Lake will be performed at Hull New Theatre from … More
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Handel’s Messiah in Hull
The choral masterpiece Handel’s Messiah will be performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, accompanied by Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, in Hull this month.
The performance, sung by four superb soloists and … More
North Bridge road markings to be repainted on Wednesday morning
Hull City Council will repaint road markings in North Bridge on Wednesday 10 April.
The work will begin at 9.30am and is estimated to be completed by noon.
Traffic flow … More
Go-karts to speed through city centre in Hull Street Race
The countdown is on as Hull prepares to host the UK’s first closed road electric car event.
The Hull Street Race will see teams of young people from across the … More
See plans for new hotel with rooftop bar in Hull city centre
Plans have been revealed for a nine-storey hotel and rooftop sky bar with spectacular views of Hull’s waterfront.
The hotel is part of a scheme that would secure the future … More