Pop-up cycle lanes in Hull seeing more get on their bikes
Pop-up cycle lanes are becoming a key feature of Hull’s transport infrastructure as more people opt to use this greener form of travel.
As a result of lockdown, cycling has … More
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Shop offering low-cost electrical items for reuse opens in east Hull
A new shop aimed at boosting the reuse of unwanted but good quality domestic appliances has opened today in Marfleet Lane, Hull.
Every year, thousands of working fridges, freezers, washing … More
Free activities to help children in Hull get active this summer
A free project designed to help children and young people get more active, enjoy the outdoors and have fun launches in Hull this week.
Healthy Holidays is here to help … More
Warnings issued for overrun roadworks in Hull
Since April 2020 Hull City Council has issued 12 warning notices for overrun roadworks.
Since the authority introduced a robust permit scheme, utility companies and council schemes are required to … More
Hull’s leisure centres to reopen this weekend
Woodford Leisure Centre, Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Costello Stadium will reopen to the public on Saturday 25 July.
Facilities including gyms, pools, fitness classes and racquet sports will be accessible … More
Holiday clubs asked to inform Hull public health of coronavirus symptoms
Hull City Council is asking those providing holiday clubs and out of school activities to let the public health team know if a child or member of staff becomes unwell … More
Hull Street Race 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus
The Hull Street Race 2020 has been cancelled, its organisers have confirmed.
Greenpower Education Trust, the charity behind the electric racing event, confirmed in a statement that the 2020 … More
Pride in Hull celebrated with launch of online exhibition
An online exhibition celebrating Pride in Hull launches this weekend.
The popular annual event, which sees tens of thousands of people gather in Hull city centre to promote diversity and … More
Whitefriargate to benefit from up to £1.75m Historic England boost
The regeneration of Whitefriargate is benefiting from grant funding of up to £1.75m from Historic England.
Hull City Council has now entered into a formal agreement to deliver the scheme … More
Ferens Art Gallery and Streetlife Museum reopen this week
Ferens Art Gallery and the Streetlife Museum will both reopen on Wednesday 22 July.
The two much-loved Hull destinations will reopen with measures in place to protect staff and visitors, … More
Hull City Council chief executive ‘ambitious and optimistic’ on city’s coronavirus recovery
Apply for 30 hours free childcare for three and four-year-olds by end of August
Parents in Hull are being reminded they have until Monday 31 August to register their child for 30 hours free childcare for Autumn term places.
All children aged three and … More
Humberside Police launches modern-day slavery task force
A task force to tackle modern-day slavery and human trafficking has been set up by Humberside Police.
The Operation Wilberforce task force, made up of a dedicated team of specialist … More
Housing charter launched in Hull to help landlords to raise standards
A new supported housing charter, thought to be the first of its kind nationally, has been introduced by Hull City Council to help landlords and service providers to drive up … More
Cycling upgrade to begin in two major Hull city centre roads
Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin in the next few weeks.
The Spring Bank scheme will include converting the left-hand lane in both … More
Hull’s Rugby League World Cup 2021 fixtures revealed
Hull is to host three Rugby League World Cup 2021 matches at the KCOM Stadium as tournament organisers today reveal the much-anticipated fixture schedule.
The competition promises to be the … More
‘Lifeline’ for creatives in Hull as £1.6m funding is handed out to businesses in the city
People working in the creative industries in Hull are being handed a “lifeline” as £1.6 million in grant support is handed out in the city.
Businesses in the creative industries … More
Launch of Hull’s family summer activity plan
Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd has today revealed its summer activity programmes. The plans will begin today and be available until Friday 4 September for families to enjoy.
With events … More
£13.4m funding for these for six projects in Hull and East Riding
Six projects across Hull and East Yorkshire are set to receive a share of £13.4m in funding which could create up to 1,300 jobs in the region.
The projects were … More
Tom Palmer wins James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020
The winner of this year’s KS2 James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award is Tom Palmer for his book D-Day Dog, published to mark the 75th commemoration of the D-Day landings.… More
Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential repairs in Hull
Northern Gas Networks is carrying out essential repairs on the gas supply in Queens Road in Hull.
The work will start on Monday 20 July and is expected to take … More
Digital platform to showcase emerging UK artists
A new digital platform will showcase the work of 36 emerging artists from UK art schools and alternative education programmes.
New Contemporaries is launching the specially created platform for Bloomberg … More
Families urged to follow public health guidance as summer holidays begin
Families in Hull are being urged to continue to follow public health guidance as summer holidays begin.
More than 5,000 pupils have attended school each day through July, with 4,500 … More
HCAL working with partners to safely manage East Park
Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) is working with partners to safely manage East Park.
The park’s main gates remain closed for the safety of users and cyclists, with access to … More
Hull exceeds new housing target for fifth year in a row
Hull has exceeded its target for delivering new housing for the fifth year in row.
More than 1,000 new homes have been created in the city in the past 12 … More
Go wild with pictures and stories to help Hull’s maritime project
People are being asked to gather pictures and stories of wildlife in the region for a future display at the refurbished Hull Maritime Museum.
The Hull Maritime project team, working … More
Share your memories of Hull’s famous Earl De Grey pub
People in Hull are being urged to share their memories of one of Hull’s most historic pubs.
The Earl De Grey in Castle Street dates from the 1840s and has … More
A third of Hull households not protected against flooding, study finds
A major new study into the 2007 floods in Hull has found more than a third of households in the city have yet to take measures to better protect themselves … More
Fly-tipping in Hull – can you help?
The driver of a white van has been caught fly-tipping in Hull.
The person was seen fly-tipping in Seymour Street, Hull, and now members of the public are being asked … More
Search on for young presenters for online Freedom Festival
The Big Malarkey Festival is on the hunt for young people to be the faces of an exciting online programme as part of this year’s Freedom Festival.
The Reset Lab … More