Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
The seven-day rate of confirmed cases in Hull is 119.7 per 100,000 of the population.
The figure compares with a rate in England of 168.7 per 100,000 of population and … More
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Work begins on East Park splash pad revamp
Contractors have moved into East Park to begin work on the £850,000 revamp of the splash pad.
Water play specialists Ustigate have fully redesigned the space which will re-purpose the … More
Hull’s Maritime Tales Week goes digital
Maritime Tales Week, which will take place between Saturday 24 October and Sunday 1 November, is the first of its kind to be delivered by the Hull Maritime project.
Hull … More
Hull’s visitor economy worth £350m as city continues to grow reputation as first-class tourist destination
Hull is continuing to grow its reputation as a top destination for both domestic and international tourists with its visitor economy growing to £350m in 2019.
This rose from £313m … More
Weekend closure in Holderness Road
Motorists are reminded that work at the junction of Holderness Road and Southcoates Lane will take place this weekend.
The work is being carried out as part of the multi-million … More
US rock legends Blondie to perform in Hull
Legendary US rock band Blondie will perform at Hull’s Bonus Arena next year.
Led by frontwoman Debbie Harry, the group is one of the most influential bands to emerge from … More
Share your views on Hull’s new cycle lanes
People are being urged to have their say on Hull’s safer cycling routes.
Hull City Council has launched an interactive platform for people to have their say on the new … More
How Hull is giving a glimpse into future of low-carbon housing
A glimpse into the future of low-carbon housing will be shown by a new partnership between the University of Hull and Hull City Council.
Energy and sustainability experts at the … More
Hull City Council awarded £798K for supported housing work
Hull City Council has been successful in its bid to become one of five local councils in England participating in a review of the quality and value for money of … More
Hull one of 20 local authorities to be successful in a bid for Social Workers in Schools
Hull City Council is one of 20 local authorities across the country to be successful in a bid to be part of research funded by the Department for Education into … More
Move more – with Peter Levy and other local legends
People around Hull are making the pledge to move more, and the latest to make his promise to be more active is BBC Look North news presenter Peter Levy. Peter, … More
Hull’s iconic Earl De Grey pub to be moved brick by brick from this week
A historic Hull pub will be carefully deconstructed before being rebuilt brick by brick in a new location starting this week.
The Earl De Grey in Castle Street has been … More
110-year-old whale skeleton to move for first time in four decades
Work to carefully dismantle and move the skeleton of a juvenile North Atlantic right whale, the largest item at Hull’s Maritime Museum, is now underway.
The fragile skeleton, that hasn’t … More
Hull City Council uses new COVID-19 powers to close and restrict two hospitality premises
Hull City Council has issued direction notices to two venues in the city for operating unsafely during the coronavirus pandemic and exposing people to COVID-19 risks.
The Alley, on Cottingham … More
Old Town exhibition highlights Hull’s black history
An exhibition in Hull’s Old Town is celebrating and highlighting the city’s black history and culture.
The exhibition, which runs until Saturday 31 October, is part of Black History Month.… More
Stoptober – five reasons to join in
We may be two weeks into Stoptober, but there’s no time limit on taking part. The annual stop smoking drive is a chance to join thousands of smokers nationally in … More
Christmas lights arrive in Hull city centre
More than 45,600 Christmas lights are currently being installed across Hull city centre ready for the festive period.
Although there will be no large switch-on event this year due to … More
Call for volunteers to help conserve the National Picture Theatre
Volunteers are being recruited to assist with a project to conserve and repair the National Picture Theatre on Beverley Road.
Currently in the second round development stage of a National … More
Residents in need of help and support encouraged to get in touch
Hull City Council and Citizens Advice are urging residents to seek assistance if they are experiencing financial difficulties.
Residents experiencing any problems, including struggling to pay rent or council tax, … More
Pupils who are isolating can continue to work via remote learning provision
Schools across Hull have been developing their remote learning provision, so that any pupils who are isolating at home but are well enough to do schoolwork, can continue to work … More
New Coronavirus alert system: what it means for Hull
Following the government’s announcement yesterday of a tiered Coronavirus alert system, Hull and its neighbouring authorities have been classified as medium risk, meaning they currently face the lowest level of … More
Walliker Street footbridge to close until further notice
Walliker Street footbridge will close to pedestrians tomorrow morning (Wednesday 14 October) until further notice.
The decision comes after a routine inspection found the condition of the bridge required further … More
Hull residents should check if they can claim £500 Covid payment
Hull residents who have lost income as a result of self-isolation are being urged to check if they are eligible for a new £500 payment.
People in the UK now … More
Hull Museums receive £145,692 cultural recovery grant
Hull Museums has received a £145,692 grant from the government’s Cultural Recovery Fund.
It was announced today that Hull Museums is one of 1,385 arts and cultural organisations that are … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
A mobile testing unit has been deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home.
The mobile testing … More
Urgent repair works in Anlaby Road
Part of Anlaby Road will be closed from next week.
Anlaby Road inbound from Trenton Avenue to the Calvert Lane Junction will be closed to traffic from Tuesday 13 October.… More
Free collections for large domestic appliances
Residents wishing to donate to Hull’s new re-use shop can now benefit from free collections.
The Re-use Electricals shop opened in July this year, aimed at boosting the reuse of … More
Hull City Council awarded £730,000 to continue tackling homelessness
Hull City Council has been awarded £730,000 to continue to tackle homelessness in the city as it marks World Homelessness Day on Saturday 10 October.
Working in partnership with Hull … More
Sunday closure in North Bridge
North Bridge will close for a short period this weekend.
On Sunday 11 October from 6am to 8pm, the bridge will close to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians for essential repair … More
Young entrepreneurs in Hull can pitch ideas to The Apprentice star and win £1,000
Young entrepreneurs in Hull are being urged to pitch their enterprising ideas to a TV business expert for a chance to win a year of mentorship and up to £1,000.… More