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Council tax in Hull reduced by £150 in low-income households
Hull City Council is to reduce council tax by up to £150 per year for low-income households during the coronavirus pandemic.
It will see all 20,000 working age claimants of … More
Hull’s Jean Bishop care centre wins high-profile health award
A revolutionary Hull care facility has scooped a high-profile national award for improving the lives of frail, older people in the city.
The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre won the … More
Coronavirus: Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium to close to the public
The Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium will close to the public from tomorrow, Wednesday 1 April, except for funerals and burials.
It follows Health Protection Regulations which stipulate that a crematorium or … More
Roadworks in Clarence Street to start on Monday
Reconstruction and resurfacing works in Clarence Street will start on Monday 11 November.
A one-way system will be in place at all times heading out of the city centre towards … More
Council leader on coronavirus: ‘I’m immensely proud of the reaction of residents’
The leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Stephen Brady, has said he’s “immensely proud” of the reaction of Hull residents in response to restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Latest … More
Spring Bank West reopens to traffic following burst water main
Spring Bank West is now back open to traffic, two days earlier than predicted, following repair work by Yorkshire Water.
The road was closed following a burst of a main … More
Back to Ours beams direct into people’s homes
Hull’s Back to Ours has carved a reputation for bringing incredible shows to the city – and that has not changed since the coronavirus pandemic.
The arts company has been … More
Boutique hotel in The Warren building in Hull given conditional approval
Plans for a boutique hotel inside The Warren Youth Project building in Hull city centre have been granted conditional approval.
The proposals would see the first and second floors converted … More
Hull Helpline fielding hundreds of calls from city’s most vulnerable
The Hull Helpline has received about 150 calls a day since its launch last week.
The helpline was launched by Hull City Council on Thursday 26 March to support vulnerable … More
Plan for 40 flats at Lord Line building refused
A planning application for 40 flats at the site of Hull’s Lord Line building at St Andrew’s Dock has been refused.
But Hull City Council’s planning committee approved proposals to … More
Coronavirus: How council tenants could be affected by service changes
Hull City Council tenants are being updated on how changes to the authority’s neighbourhoods and housing service could affect them during the coronavirus outbreak.
Services are being affected in areas … More
This Hull teenager is now selling her vegan recipes nationwide
A teenager with a talent for creating tasty vegan food has secured her first business qualification before sitting her GCSEs.
Lucy Musgrave, who turns 16 in March 2020, launched Pure … More
Hull Music Service launches Sing for Hull
Hull Music Service is inviting everyone in the city to Sing for Hull.
The project will see a performance of a well-known song posted on the Hull Music Service YouTube … More
Hull Street Race to brings thousands into city centre again
Thousands will line the streets of Hull again next year as electric racing returns to the city.
The hugely successful Hull Street Race will be back in May 2020, a … More
Contractor appointed to remove Scott Street Bridge
A specialist contractor has been appointed to dismantle Scott Street Bridge.
Civil contractor Eric Wright Group has been appointed to carry out the work following an open tender process.
Plans … More
Motorists will be pulled over today for driving too close to cyclists
The second Operation Safe Pass is taking place today, targeting motorists who pass too close to cyclists.
It follows the start of the campaign in October when 31 motorists were … More
Hull students creating virtual reality tour of Veterans Village
A group of Hull sixth form students are using state-of-the-art technology skills to help create a visual walkthrough of the world’s first purpose-built centre of its kind for veterans.
Year … More
How Hull’s occupational therapists help people make small changes with big impacts
Some changes might seem small, but they can have a big impact.
This week is Occupational Therapy Week, a national awareness campaign designed to celebrate and raise awareness of occupational … More
Hull Register Office services change due to coronavirus
Hull’s Register Office has announced changes to their services due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The office, at the Wilson Centre in Alfred Gelder Street, manages the city’s births, deaths, marriages … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
This weekend sees the first matches lit on vast bonfires and elaborate firework displays across the region. We bring you details of five of the best, along with some fantastic … More
Hull Trains suspends all services due to coronavirus outbreak
Hull Trains has temporarily suspending all train services to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
The move follows Government guidance urging for people to stay at home and stop all … More
Watch as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into place
A new bridge connecting Hull city centre to its waterfront is now in place.
The 60-metre, 150-tonne footbridge was moved into position over the A63 dual carriageway overnight on Saturday … More
Coronavirus: Humber Bridge toll booths closed as drivers directed through tag lanes
All traffic crossing the Humber Bridge is now directed through tag lanes to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
The Humber Bridge Board closed toll booths on Sunday to … More
Spring Bank West eastbound reopened following burst water main
Yorkshire Water has reopened the eastbound side of the carriageway on Spring Bank West.
The road was closed following a burst pipe earlier in the week.
One lane is now … More
Coronavirus: Hull helpline offers support to those most in need
Road closures as Hull’s A63 bridge is moved into position
Road closures will be in place this weekend as the city’s new landmark bridge is moved into its final position over the A63.
The huge operation will see the 60-metre, … More
Hull applauds NHS heroes as residents #ClapForOurCarers
Thousands of people in Hull applauded those working in the NHS last night as part of an emotional national display of support.
The Clap For Our Carers tribute saw people … More
Airlie Bird and Rufus the Robin urging children to attend school every day
Pupils across Hull should watch out for Hull FC and Hull KR mascots appearing at their schools this month.
Airlie Bird and Rufus the Robin will be visiting 15 schools … More
Walk-by food hub launched for Hull’s young care leavers during coronavirus outbreak
A walk-by food hub has been launched to help Hull’s young care leavers who may need food and supplies during the coronavirus outbreak.
It has been set up by Hull … More