Hull local elections 2019: as it happened
The results for the local elections were declared in the early hours of Friday 3 May at the Guildhall.
Labour has retained control of Hull City Council with 31 seats … More
News
Three-quarters in Hull say they choose staycations over holidays abroad
More than three in four Hull holidaymakers are choosing staycations over holidays abroad, according to a survey.
A People’s Panel questionnaire asked 1,247 people in Hull about their most popular … More
Video: Hull’s urban vegetable patch in heart of city centre
It’s that time of year when gardeners are busy planting for this year’s crop, but did you know there’s a vegetable patch right in the heart of Hull city centre?… More
Help name these hi-tech trains coming to Hull
Can you think of a catchy Hull-themed name for one of a fleet of hi-tech trains coming to the city?
Hull Trains is asking its passengers to help name five … More
How gardens are breaking cultural barriers in Hull
In a corner of west Hull sits a piece of land that is bringing together a world of cultures.
Constable Street allotment, based just behind Coltman Street off Hessle Road, … More
Snooker stars return to Hull
The ROKiT UK Seniors Snooker Championship returns to the Bonus Arena this October with more of snooker’s greatest ever players battling it out to lift the crown.
Legends Jimmy White, … More
Futuristic art exhibition lands at Ferens this weekend
A futuristic and interactive sci-fi exhibition is opening at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.
Is This Planet Earth? features curious life-forms and strange landscapes created by nine artists. In their … More
Magical outdoor event set for Hull this weekend
A magical and immersive outdoor event is coming to Hull on Friday.
The Witching Hour is the latest offering from Absolutely Cultured and takes place in East Park at 9.30pm … More
The beautiful secret garden hidden away in Orchard Park
Hidden away in Orchard Park lies an unassuming piece of land, the potential of which was only realised after it was converted into a tranquil community garden by local resident … More
Watch: Hull’s first electric street race takes over city centre
More than 50 electric go-karts whizzed around Hull at the weekend as the city hosted its first electric street race.
The Hull Street Race – organised by Green Port Hull … More
TV illusionist Derren Brown is coming to Hull
Master of mind control Derren Brown is coming to Hull with his first new live show in five years.
The multi-award winning TV illusionist will bring his Showman tour to … More
Two Door Cinema Club bringing UK tour to Hull
Indie-rock three-piece Two Door Cinema Club will bring their UK arena tour to Hull this October.
The Bangor band, set to release fourth studio album False Alarm in June, will … More
Historic Pearson Park archway taking shape
It’s one of the city’s most recognisable structures.
And in a few months, the 19th century Pearson Park archway will return to Hull after being restored to its Victorian splendour.… More
Hull’s stunning wildflower meadows are back
The meadows are back – and they’re bigger and better than ever.
Hull’s stunning wildflower meadows will be making a reappearance this summer, with some new areas.
This year, even … More
Takeaway owner sentenced to unpaid work after pigeons and rats found in dirty, dilapidated food stores
Nesting pigeons, rats and an offensive odour were just some of the hygiene problems at a Hull takeaway closed down twice to protect the public.
Owner of Prima, Shanmuganathan Santhrasekaram … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
1. Harlem Globetrotters
Friday 26 April
Bonus Arena
Tickets from £20
Tickets are still available for tonight’s visit of perhaps the world’s most famous basketball team. For 92 years, … More
Status Quo legend to appear at Hull City Hall
Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share secrets from more than 50 years in rock and roll at an intimate evening of chat and music in Hull.
In … More
Lighthouse Family to perform at Hull’s Bonus Arena
Lighthouse Family – one of the largest British bands of the 1990s – will visit Hull next year as part of a major UK tour.
The band, known for the … More
Drag royalty Alaska 5000 to headline Pride in Hull
Famed drag act Alaska 5000 will wow crowds with a performance in Queens Gardens for this year’s Pride in Hull.
The act, runner-up in season five of the global TV … More
Watch this powerful film about Hull’s connection with the sea
A powerful and moving film has been created for Hull’s ambition Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project.
Born on the Tide explores Hull’s maritime history as seen through the eyes of … More
Hull shop fined £1,500 for failing to properly manage waste
A Hull shop has been fined almost £1,500 after committing an environmental crime.
The owners of ABC Local in Spring Bank, Hull, were prosecuted at Hull Magistrates’ Court for offences … More
Barrow Boys late-night planning application approved
Councillors have approved an application for a city centre bar to stay open until 1.30am on weekends.
The Barrow Boys, on the Fruit Market, had its application approved by the … More
Stunning pictures show plans for Hull’s huge maritime project
These amazing pictures reveal plans that will lead to the transformation of Hull’s most important maritime treasures.
The ambitious plans, which will lead to the regeneration of the Arctic Corsair, … More
Plans to transform Queens Gardens revealed
These multi-million pound plans to transform Queens Gardens will go on display today as part of the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City exhibition at Trinity Market.
Funded separately to the maritime … More
12 key sites that could transform Hull city centre approved
Plans to transform 12 key development sites in the city centre have moved a step closer.
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved the proposals that would bring a mixture of … More
Hull seeing highest levels of working-age employment on record
Hull is experiencing its highest level of working-age employment on record.
Latest labour figures from the Annual Population Survey show a total of 123,000 working-age residents of Hull in employment … More
Fighting for cause close to her heart
A 22-year-old student is swapping books for boxing gloves next week for a cause close to her heart.
Xeorelle Shipley is studying criminology at Hull College with the hope of … More
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
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