5 things to do in Hull this weekend
1. The Lancashire Hotpots
The Welly Club
Saturday 16 March 6.30pm
Tickets from £14
Dubbed ‘the new Wurzels’ by Chris Evans, this comedy folk band have become the go-to act
News
Sniffer dogs discover criminal secret behind an ordinary light fitting
Raids on Hull shops this week found thousands of illegal cigarettes and hundreds of pouches of illegal tobacco – a haul worth £11,000.
The contraband had been cleverly hidden by … More
Would you leave your waste like this?
Shocking pictures show the state of some properties in Hull, where residents have failed to clean up after themselves.
Hull City Council has prosecuted 20 members of the public for … More
See how different these maritime paintings look after some TLC
Paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection have been given some much-needed TLC.
The works are being conserved as part of the ambitious Hull: Yorkshire Maritime City project, funded by … More
Hull favourites win big at REYTAs
The city’s finest businesses and business people have been honoured at the 10th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs).
More than 500 people packed into a glittering Bonus Arena … More
Emergency services get keys to Hull’s high-rise blocks
The 1,700 residents in Hull’s high-rise flats now have increased peace of mind after emergency services were given round-the-clock access to the local authority’s 26 blocks across the city.
Police, … More
Hull beats tough housing targets with 2,500 new homes
Hull has beaten the tough housing delivery targets set by the Government.
The local authority delivered 165% of its target with 2,514 new homes built in the city from 2015 … More
Hull City Council wins prestigious LGC Award for driving growth
Hull City Council has won the prestigious Driving Growth award at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.
The local authority scooped the award after employment in the city reached the … More
Stage is set for glittering awards in Hull tonight
The annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTA) take place tonight at the Bonus Arena in Hull.
It’s the tenth anniversary of the awards that celebrate some of the fantastic … More
The card that makes it easier and cheaper for young people to travel
Enterprising youngsters have created a travel card making it easier and cheaper for young people to travel around the region.
The KAT Card, created by Hull’s Young People’s Parliament (HYPP), … More
Pointless host heading to Hull
Comedian, singer and presenter Alexander Armstrong is bringing his new one-man show to Hull New Theatre in November.
The show, All Mouth and Some Trousers, includes candid stories, laughter and … More
Swing your way into spring at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre will be humming this spring with the sound of music from all over the world.
Music from some of the world’s greatest icons, including Elvis, Cole Porter … More
High Court rules in Hull City Council’s favour in bid to protect private rented tenants
Hull City Council has been successful today in defending a claim for Judicial Review in the High Court from the Humber Landlords Association.
The claim challenged the implementation of the … More
Pryme Street car park closed
Pryme street car park is closed until further notice. There are a further four long stay car parks available in the city centre at George Street, Osborne Street, Francis Street … More
Royal masterpiece heading to Hull next week
A masterpiece from the Royal Collection arrives at Ferens Art Gallery next week.
The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the … More
Residents encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote in this year’s local elections
Local elections take place in Hull on Thursday 2 May, when residents go to the polls to have their say on who represents them.
People have until Friday 12 April … More
Council secures funding to build school for 125 pupils with severe learning difficulties
Hull City Council has secured funding to build a brand new free school for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD).
The successful bid, made to the Department of Education, means … More
Council acquires Arco headquarters as part of A63 scheme
Another major piece in the delivery of the A63 Castle Street Road Scheme is in place after the council acquired the Arco headquarters on Waverley Street.
The site will be … More
Works to begin in Staveley Road
Essential roadworks are to get underway in Staveley Road from Monday 11 March.
The repair works will take just over six weeks, between Diadem Grove roundabout and east of Thanet … More
Partnership conference looks at how SEND provision can be improved
Hull’s schools, early years and post 16 settings, Hull City Council education, early help and social care services, health services and parents came together on Wednesday to discuss how we … More
Why Hull is key to Government’s £250m offshore wind sector deal
Hull is at the heart of a £250 million Government deal which will forever change the way our homes are powered.
The Government’s offshore wind sector deal – designed to … More
#BalanceforBetter – International Women’s Day
There are some fantastic female members in Hull City Council’s leadership team, including the Deputy Chief Executive, Trish Dalby, Director of Children, Young People and Families, Alison Murphy and Director … More
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
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