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Man from Wakefield fined for littering in Hull
A man from Wakefield has been fined for littering in Hull.
John McDonagh, of Doncaster Road in Wakefield, was ordered to pay £400 after he was caught littering from his … More
Watch as divers survey Arctic Corsair’s hull ahead of major restoration
A dive survey of the Arctic Corsair has been completed.
The dive looked at the condition of the historic trawler’s hull as part of detailed assessment of work needed ahead … More
World told to eat less meat – and it seems Hull agrees
We should all eat less meat – that is according to a UN climate change report released today.
A special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), … More
Hopes and dreams of Hull children to be shared with shoppers
Hull’s children will be sharing their visions for the future as part of an immersive art installation next month.
Model City, from Absolutely Cultured, will see Hull’s children take shoppers … More
Hopscotch target smashed at Hull’s Play Day
A Hull hopscotch target has been smashed as hundreds hopped, skipped and jumped their way around Queens Gardens.
A team from the Playing Out project led the event during the … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
One of the area’s favourite musical sons returns this weekend for an epic performance of favourites by a legendary rock star.
Hull will also host a worldwide musical smash hit, … More
Eco Shed could become Hull’s first zero-waste store
An eco-friendly shop in Hull could become the city’s first zero-waste store.
Eco Shed in Trinity Market, which specialises in natural, organic, vegan and eco-friendly products, could eliminate the need … More
How former rough sleeper Jim escaped homelessness in Hull
Thousands of people sleep rough on UK streets every night, yet most people think they could never become homeless.
Jim Cooper was a dad with a partner and regular work. … More
A day in the life of … a Hull telecare coordinator
JP Pretorius, who tells us how his job helps to give confidence to vulnerable adults by linking them to users through technology.
Hull play scoops prestigious Writers’ Guild Award
A play from acclaimed Hull theatre company Middle Child has picked up a Writers’ Guild Award.
Daniel Ward, the writer of Middle Child Theatre’s The Canary and the Crow, won … More
Free and low-cost family events in Hull this week
There are plenty of free and low-cost family events happening this summer.
Change4Life and Hull City Council have teamed up with youth centres, children’s centres, parks and volunteers across the … More
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation
It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment.
But not everyone in the city knows about the … More
Answer these questions to help shape Hull’s climate change strategy
Hull residents are being asked to help shape the city’s strategy on environment and climate change.
The latest People’s Panel Vox Pop survey from Hull City Council is now live.… More
A day in the life of … a Hull fundraiser
We meet Chris Brigham of the volunteer-run Hull People’s Memorial military museum in Whitefriargate.
Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey
Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years.
The relocation of … More
Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime
Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime are now available to not-for-profit groups across the city.
The Hull Crime Reduction Fund is open for applications until Friday … More
5 Hull acts taking over at Edinburgh Fringe
Five Hull theatre makers are taking over at Edinburgh Fringe as the world’s largest arts festival gets under way.
With support from Hull Truck Theatre, Absolutely Cultured and Back To … More
Get creative in 2020 with Makerspace at Hull Central Library
Plenty of people will have already made – and broken – new year’s resolutions.
January might be a great time to decide to learn how to play an instrument, be … More
55 women breastfed their babies in Queens Gardens this morning – here’s why
A group of 55 women sat together in Queens Gardens at 10.30am this morning and all breastfed their babies at the same time.
They were part of the Big Latch … More
Are you one of 800 families not taking advantage of free school meals?
Parents in Hull are being encouraged to apply for free school meals for their children.
Parents who receive Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support … More
Gallery and art shop joins Humber Street creative hub
A popular art shop, studio and gallery is relocating to become part of a new cultural and creative hub in Hull’s Fruit Market.
Form Shop & Studio is moving into … More
Meet the Hull schoolgirl planning a menu for top city restaurant
A 15-year-old girl from Hull has been invited to act as a consultant chef at one of the city’s best restaurants.
Lucy Musgrave has become an online hit with her … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
It’s almost the weekend – and this week’s two-day work break (for most of us) features one of the city’s most well-attended music events – or events of any kind … More
Works to city centre pedestrian areas start on Monday
Improvements to pedestrian areas in the city centre will begin on Monday 13 January.
The third phase of the public realm work will see improvements to areas including Brook Street … More
What’s on in Hull this August
Thursday 1 August
Wild Challenge Trail
Join the RSPB to learn which animals call the museum gardens their home. Museums Quarter gardens. 11am – 3pm. Free, drop-in.
Brilliant Buoyancy
Have … More
Deadline for free childcare for Hull parents is next week
Parents have until Wednesday 15 January to register their child for free early education.
All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a … More
Be extra vigilant over door-knockers, residents warned after burglary
Residents are urged to be extra vigilant after a burglary following a door-knocking in Hull.
Police are investigating after a person knocked on a door of a house in Hardy … More
Best young dancers to take over Hull New Theatre
Young dancers from the Hull area will display their talent when Creative Voice Dance takes over Hull New Theatre.
The event will showcase a new piece by Hull Dance Youth … More
Join hundreds of hopscotchers at Play Day in Queens Gardens
A an attempt to set a city hopscotch record will take place in Hull next week.
Play Day, a national celebration of play, returns to Hull next week – and … More