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The Ferens Art Gallery.

11 Hull culture activities in February and March

Have you been bitten by the culture bug? After 5.3 million people attended cultural activities during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017, more residents now regularly take … More




How to gain more confidence as a parent

A set of free online guides to help good parents become great parents is available to those caring for children.

‘Understanding your child’ guides help Hull parents, grandparents and carers … More


Banksy

Banksy mural has not been ‘demolished’

The Banksy mural on Scott Street Bridge in Hull has not been demolished, contrary to reports in the media on Monday.

A planning process for the Scott Street Bridge where … More






8 half-term craft activities at Hull museums

With half-term on Monday and children away from school, parents and carers across the city are desperately putting together last-minute family plans. But they need look no further than the … More


How businesses can bag funding for faster broadband

Businesses across the city can now benefit from the government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme.

The Government’s £67m investment will enable small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from faster … More


How to keep damp and mould out of your home

Residents are being advised how to prevent the build-up of condensation in their homes to avoid damp.

Hull City Council and Hull & East Riding Citizens Advice are warning residents … More





Waste recycling

Free bulky item collection in Hull

Did you know Hull residents can have their bulky waste items taken away for free?

If you live in Hull, you can claim one free bulky item collection for every … More


Two children play in the sand at a beach-themed activity day in a Hull Park.

10 family events in Hull for less than £1

1. East Hull Community Farm
Barham Road, Bilton Grange
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Free (small charge for groups)

See lambs being born in the springtime or sheep sheared in June and don’t … More



Safer Internet Day 2019 has been designed to highlight positive uses of technology to create a safer online community. Picture by John Schnobrich.

Safer Internet Day campaign supported in Hull

A campaign to promote safe use of the internet is being supported in Hull.

Safer Internet Day 2019, which took place on February 5, was designed to highlight positive uses … More


First names announced for 2019 Big Malarkey Festival

The first names for this year’s Big Malarkey Festival, Hull’s annual children’s literature festival, have been announced.

The announcement follows the festival securing funding from Arts Council England and James … More


See how Whitefriargate could look under new plans

This is how one of Hull’s most popular shopping streets could look under new plans.

Whitefriargate in the city’s Old Town is Hull City Council’s next major regeneration project.

A … More



Blue bin

Would you leave this in your blue bin?

Nappies, dog waste and feminine hygiene products are just some of things contaminating blue bins across Hull.

In one month alone, the council collected 32,000 nappies in Hull’s blue bins.… More





Woodford Leisure Centre.

Free adult swimming as part of Hull Big Swim

Free adult swimming sessions are being offered to residents as part of the Hull Big Swim campaign.

Hull Culture and Leisure is launching Hull Big Swim to motivate more adults … More


Employment in Hull at highest level on record

Employment in Hull is once again at its highest level on record, new figures have revealed.

The total number of employed residents in the city rose by 1,600 during the … More