Local dancers to showcase talent at Hull New Theatre
Discover the next generation of dancers and choreographers as Creative Voice and Hull Dance take over Hull New Theatre this weekend.
On Sunday 23 January, the show will include newly … More
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Young people can now vote in the UK Youth Parliament elections in schools and youth groups
Young people are being encouraged to vote in the UK Youth Parliament elections, as schools and youth groups become polling stations for the first time.
Previously the UK Youth Parliament … More
Weekly roadworks update – January 14
This week it was announced that Northern Powergrid would be carrying out essential upgrades to the electricity network in Wincolmlee.
The work will begin on Monday January 31 and will … More
Ofsted reports improvements in services for children in care
Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on children in care.
Inspectors visited Hull on 18th and 19th November … More
Wincolmlee road closure for essential electricity network upgrades
A section of Wincolmlee will close for up to five weeks to allow for essential upgrades to the electricity network.
The work will be carried out by Northern Powergrid from … More
86 percent of Hull’s schools are Good or Outstanding
86 percent of Hull’s schools have been assessed as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. This is four percent above the latest regional average published by Ofsted.
Hull has 71 primary … More
Talented Hull artist to honour role of frontline workers during pandemic
A rising local artist has been commissioned by Hull City Council to produce a piece of artwork recognising the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic.
Erin Ledsom is … More
Bespoke Centre in Bransholme is a haven for starter businesses after refurb
The Bespoke Centre located in Bransholme has undergone a major refurbishment to create a dedicated managed workspace centre offering 20 units for small and starter businesses.
Daren Hale, Leader of … More
Hull’s maritime charity looking to appoint Trustees
Hull Maritime Foundation is looking to appoint five Trustees to join its board.
The independent charity was set up 2018 to support the assets, sites and programmes of Hull Maritime … More
Weekly roadworks update – 7 January
Beginning Monday 10 January, Rawling Way will see some resurfacing and concrete repairs, with road closure taking place between 7.30pm and 6.30am to minimise disruption.
Works to Barham Road … More
James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards 2022 shortlist announced
Favourites from the world of children’s literature have been announced as part of the shortlist for the 15th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award.
The awards, aimed at fostering a … More
Hull school student awarded prize for youth entrepreneurship
The winner of the new Nadine Fudge One to Watch Youth Enterprise Award is 12-year-old school pupil Cydney Newlove of St Mary’s College for her business – Cydney’s Cave, which … More
New video launched to tell Hull’s story on tackling climate change
Hull City Council have launched a new video which shows how Hull and its local businesses are taking action locally to confront climate change.
It calls upon even more local … More
How to get a Lateral Flow Test
Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), also known as ‘no-symptom’ tests are currently affected by national supply issues. This has resulted in a temporary pause in the availability of home testing kits … More
Families encouraged to take up free nursery places
Hull City Council is encouraging parents of pre-school children to take up their child’s free nursery place.
All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free … More
Resurfacing work in Rawling Way
Essential overnight resurfacing work will take place in Rawling Way from Thursday 13 January.
The work is expected to last a few days and will be carried out overnight to … More
Specialists appointed to take forward Yorkshire Cruise Terminal project
Hull City Council has today published a decision record that confirms that Royal HaskoningDHV has been appointed to provide planning consultancy support for the delivery of the Cruise Hull Yorkshire … More
Saddle up for Lord Mayor’s charity race evening
Have a night at the races without the worry of the weather and raise money for charity too at the Lord Mayor’s charity race evening.
The race night is being … More
‘I wanted to feel like I was making a difference’
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull’s dedicated social care workers have continued supporting adults of all ages with diverse needs and abilities.
Kelly Hall is a care coordinator at Voyage Care, … More
Snooker stars heading to Hull for UK Seniors Snooker Championship
Some of snooker’s biggest names are returning to Hull next week for the Ways Facilities Management UK Seniors Snooker Championship.
The tournament takes place 4-7 January 2022 and will see … More
New free healthy weight scheme launches
A free support service focussing on nutrition and activity is now available for people in Hull. Healthy Hull provides comprehensive support for adults who want to eat well, move more … More
‘I’m really grateful for the opportunity to build a better life for me and my family’
A young man who fled war-torn Congo has started a new life for himself in Hull after completing Maritime Futures offshore training.
Mohamed Ndumbi, 30, is looking forward to starting … More
The historic Hull arcade getting a new lease of life
Brunswick Arcade, nestled on Beverley Road, is being revitalised thanks to a multi-million pound regeneration scheme.
Restoration work to the arcade, at 52a-54 Beverley Road, began earlier this year as … More
Get ready to go dry this January!
Anyone looking to make healthy changes in 2022 is urged to take up the Dry January challenge and start the year sober. A month off alcohol could have a number … More
Chris Skelley – a year to remember for Hull’s golden sports star
With 2021 quickly disappearing in the rear-view mirror, we thought we would look back at one of the highlights of the year – Team GB star Chris Skelley bringing home … More
Testing and vaccination over Christmas
Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), vaccine appointments and walk-in sessions will be available in Hull over the holiday period.
Here’s your handy guide to what’s happening, including:
- Where and how to
Check your train journey before travelling this Christmas
Travellers are being asked to check their journeys before travelling this Christmas, with some train services being subject to delays and cancellations due to staff shortages.
Staff sickness is significantly … More
Improvements to Victoria Avenue will take place as part of the cycle route from Hull to Cottingham
Work to resurface Victoria Avenue will start in the new year.
The improvements are being done as part of the 8km installation of safer cycling lanes from Hull to Cottingham.… More
Vital flood defences at Victoria Pier completed
Works to install flood defences in Victoria Pier and Humber Dock Basin have been completed and the frontages will reopen to the public on Thursday 23 December.
The £42 million … More
Councils reassured on return of train services for 2022
Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire councils have received reassurances from Northern Rail and Transport for the North that the Hull to Bridlington service will return next year.
Announced … More