Five things to do in Hull this weekend
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Here are five things happening in Hull to keep you entertained.
1.Swinging the Lamp
Ferens Art Gallery
7pm-8.30pm
£9
Swinging the Lamp is … More
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Top 5 reasons to try an apprenticeship
Ever considered an apprenticeship?
Hull Training & Adult Education’s apprenticeship scheme offers work-based learning and development opportunities designed around the needs of apprentices and employers – and is available to … More
Hull’s young people have their say at UK Youth Parliament elections
Hull’s Guildhall will once again be a hub of democracy for young people today (7 March) at this year’s UK Youth Parliament elections.
The UK Youth Parliament gives young people … More
121 new houses in Bilton Grange given conditional approval
Plans for 121 new houses in Bilton Grange area of Hull have been granted conditional approval by planners.
Plans were approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee yesterday to allow … More
Plans to save Hull’s Banksy given green light
Hull City Council’s Planning Committee have given the go-ahead to removing the Banksy and Scott Street Bridge, before rebuilding a replica structure to host the famous artwork.
The work will … More
Barrow Boys planning application approved
A change-of-use planning application for The Barrow Boys bar in Hull Marina has been approved.
The retrospective application was for permission to change the ground floor from a restaurant to … More
Plans for @TheDock tech hub two-building extension approved
Plans for two office buildings at @TheDock digital hub in the Fruit Market in Hull have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee.
The extension would allow retail outlets … More
Plans approved for city centre apartments – with cinema, gym and roof terrace
Plans have been approved for a new modern apartment building with a roof terrace, gym and cinema in Hull city centre.
The plans, green-lit at a meeting of Hull City … More
Hull to bid for millions in high street funding from Government
A group has been set up to target millions of pounds of Government high street funding for Hull – and is readying its first bid.
The City Centre Future Visioning … More
Plans revealed for multi-million pound Stoneferry Corridor project
Plans for a multi-million pound transport plan have been discussed at a consultation event.
Nearly a hundred residents and businesses shared views on the proposed Stoneferry Corridor project at a … More
See plans on how to improve Hull’s rail and road network
Major plans on how Transport for the North can improve Hull’s rail and road network are to be on display at a drop-in session this week.
Members of the public … More
How new apprentices are bringing passion to business in Hull
National Apprenticeship Week 2019 is helping apprentices to blaze a trail in Hull.
The campaign celebrates the impact of apprenticeships on people, companies and the economy.
This year’s theme is … More
Have your say on the future of Hull’s swimming pools
Hull’s swimmers are being invited to have their say on how £4.7m should be spent on improving the city’s swimming pools.
The investment follows the £8m that was spent on … More
Family disability swimming session launches at Woodford Leisure Centre
A new swimming session for people with special educational needs and disabilities has been launched at Woodford Leisure Centre in Hull.
Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has invested £1,400 into … More
This is how to make the perfect pancake
It’s time to dust off the frying pan because today is National Pancake Day.
Traditionally known as Shrove Tuesday, it is the feast day before the start of Lent on … More
Another amazing band on its way to Hull Central Library this weekend
Get It Loud In Libraries, a national organisation bringing some of the world’s most exciting bands and artists to libraries all over the UK, is returning to Hull this weekend.… More
Top 10 archaeological gems in Hull
Hull and East Riding Museum – one of the fantastic free museums in the city’s Old Town – takes visitors through 235 million years of history. Its unique collection of … More
Take a look inside Taphouse Brewpub in Hull’s Fruit Market
Here is a look at Hull’s newest bar and brewery, offering craft beers brewed on-site and from around the world
Taphouse Brewpub has opened in Hull’s resurgent Fruit Market quarter.… More
Huge skills event in Hull to help prospects of thousands young people
A huge interactive skills event will take place at the Bonus Arena in Hull tomorrow and on Wednesday.
Skills Humber, the region’s largest careers and skills event, is designed to … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Arcade fun, art and ABBA – for those lucky enough to be free of work this weekend, there is plenty to keep you entertained. Here are five things happening in … More
Archaeological dig at Henry VIII’s Hull fortress begins
Site preparation is under way at Hull’s South Blockhouse, a fortress originally built for Henry VIII in the 1540s in support of his military campaigns.
Located close to The Deep, … More
Roadworks in Wymersley and Wold Road to start next week
Major roadworks are set to get under way in Wymersley and Wold Road from Monday 4 March.
The work will be split into four phases over 10 weeks.
Road closures … More
More pupils allocated their first choice secondary school
The number of secondary school children allocated their first preference school has increased.
It is the third time in consecutive years that the percentage of children receiving their first choice … More
Full Council approves 2019/20 budget: top 10 things you need to know
1. Reductions from Government
Central government funding has been reduced by a further £5m, meaning an overall reduction in core funding of £131m between 2010 and 2020 (55 percent reduction). … More
Taco stroll down Paragon Arcade this weekend for a taste of Mexico
We have all enjoyed the recent unseasonably warm weather, but Paragon Arcade is pushing it to its limits this weekend with a Mexican-inspired street party.
The arcade has been hosting … More
Here is why shy Leanne is Hull city centre’s ‘outstanding employee’
An “introverted” cafe worker has been named the city centre’s Outstanding Employee at a glittering awards ceremony at Hull Minster.
Leanne Barry, who works at the Venue Cafe at Hull … More
Council intends to repair internal Alan Boyson murals following positive surveyors’ reports
Hull City Council has confirmed it intends to repair and restore the internal handmade Alan Boyson murals as part of the £130 million Albion Square development, following new positive surveyors’ … More
Plans to save Hull’s Banksy take step forward
Plans to preserve Hull’s Banksy will be discussed at a planning committee meeting next week.
Members of Hull City Council’s Planning Committee will discuss the future of the Banksy mural … More
This is how @TheDock and C4DI could look under new plans
These are the proposals for the extension of the @TheDock digital hub in the Fruit Market in Hull.
The planned changes at the site – which includes the C4DI building … More
Why Hull is one of Fairtrade Fortnight’s biggest supporters
Hull is embracing Fairtrade Fortnight with a series of celebrations to mark the campaign.
Fairtrade Fortnight, which takes place from Monday 25 February to Sunday 10 March, sees thousands of … More