Flood scheme to protect more than 4,000 homes wins top award
A £22 million scheme to help protect homes and businesses in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won two top awards.
The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation … More
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Hull to host Fiji in Rugby League World Cup 2021
With 500 days to go until the opening fixture of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, tournament organisers have announced that Hull will act as the training base for Fiji’s … More
Hull city centre shopping centres: June 15 opening times and safety measures
Hull city centre businesses and organisations are working together to create safe spaces for visitors and customers.
High street shops, department stores and shopping centres are set to be … More
Businesses in Hull working together toward safe reopening on June 15
Hull city centre businesses and organisations are working together to create safe spaces for visitors and customers.
High street shops, department stores and shopping centres are set to be allowed … More
Roads in Hull to be widened as part of cycling city bid
Work to improve Hull’s cycling infrastructure will begin this month.
Plans will include widening existing cycle lanes in areas including Freetown Way and an introduction of additional cycle lanes in … More
Children in Hull estate growing vegetables to combat coronavirus boredom
A Hull residents’ group is digging deep to keep children engaged, exercising and learning during the coronavirus lockdown.
Working alongside Hull City Council’s tenant participation team, Charterhouse Community Tenants’ and … More
East Park named best free day out in East Yorkshire at Mumbler awards
East Park has been named the best local free day out in the Hull and East Riding Mumbler awards.
The park in Holderness Road pipped the Streetlife Museum into second … More
How dog-walkers are helping people stay safe in Hull
Dog-owners in self-isolation are being helped to stay safe and keep their pets happy during the coronavirus pandemic.
A series of community hubs has been set up by Hull City … More
New store to open in vacant Whitefriargate retail unit
A new occupier has been found for a vacant retail unit in Whitefriargate in Hull city centre
Hull commercial developer Wykeland Group announced it had acquired the building along with … More
Cycling upgrade to begin in Freetown Way in Hull
Hull firm Ashcourt Group has been appointed to carry out cycle improvement works in Freetown Way in Hull.
The scheme will include widening the cycle lane and putting in segregation … More
Hundreds of golfers tee off as Hull leisure facilities begin to reopen
More than a thousand people have played a round of golf on Hull City Council-owned course in just two weeks.
Golf courses reopened to the public on Friday 15 May … More
Mums in Hull share stories of giving birth during lockdown
Mums in Hull who have given birth during lockdown are sharing their stories to mark Breastfeeding Celebration Week.
The week is designed to remove stigma and promote support to help … More
Car parks in Hull to begin charging from Monday 15 June
Hull City Council is to reintroduce charges in its car parks across the city from Monday 15 June.
It comes after charges for on-street car parking were introduced from Monday … More
Commuters in Hull urged to use bus stops in outdoor spaces
People are being encouraged to use bus stops located in open spaces throughout Hull.
The advice comes after passengers were urged to avoid using Hull Paragon Interchange unless absolutely necessary.… More
Return to Hull school ‘gone smoothly’ as pupils, parents and teachers happy to be back
Hull schools have now opened to a wider number of pupils, in nursery, reception, year one and year six.
Helen Miller, principal at Kingswood Parks primary school, said: ‘The wider … More
New business grant fund payments processed by Hull City Council
Hull City Council is now processing payments for a new grant support fund for city businesses.
About £2.4 million is being distributed by the local authority to businesses hit by … More
Overnight roadworks in Mount Pleasant to begin on Monday
Overnight works will begin in Mount Pleasant from Monday 8 June.
The works will take place from 7pm to 6am for a week.
The essential repair works will take place … More
Hull City Council launches 10-step plan to help businesses return to work safely
A 10-step plan has been launched by Hull City Council to support businesses in the city trying to return to work safely and recover from the effects of the coronavirus … More
Pearson Park targeted by thieves and vandals
The refurbishment of Pearson Park is being compromised by thieves and vandals.
Contractors on site are reporting the repetitive theft of new planting and damage to recently planted sapling trees.… More
100 maritime objects chosen for People’s Choice exhibition
Thousands of votes have been cast by the public to select 100 objects that will feature in a new exhibition at the refurbished Hull Maritime Museum.
The People’s Choice exhibition … More
Hull buildings illuminated in purple in statement against racism
Buildings in Hull city centre have been illuminated in purple tonight in a statement against racism.
Councillor Steve Wilson, Hull’s Lord Mayor, said: “Hull is a multi-cultural city and we … More
Veterans’ Village project in Hull granted conditional approval
Hull City Council has granted conditional approval for a new 48-dwelling Veterans’ Village for ex-servicemen and women in Hull and the East Riding.
The innovative project, led by the Hull … More
Former M&S store bought by Hull developer Wykeland
The former Marks and Spencer store and a neighbouring property in Whitefriargate have been bought by a Hull developer.
Wykeland Group has acquired the 60,000 and 42,000 sq ft buildings, … More
Look Say Sing Play campaign helping young families in lockdown
A baby brain-building campaign for Hull parents of children aged under-two has proven such a success that it is now to be rolled out nationally.
The city was one of … More
Lockdown sees rise in fly-tipping in Hull
Fly-tippers are being warned of strict enforcement action if they are found dumping their waste.
Hull City Council has issued a warning to people who are taking advantage of coronavirus … More
Thousands of pounds of period products donated by Hull organisations
Thousands of pounds worth of period products have been donated by Hull organisations to help those struggling during lockdown.
Charities, supermarkets, health providers and communities all responded to a request … More
Grants to be issued to care providers to help manage pressures of Covid-19
Hull City Council will begin to distribute £3m of grant funding to help support those providing care to the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
The grants have … More
Young people in Hull launch Love Staying Safe Online
Love Staying Safe Online launches this week, with young people sharing their top tips for safety online.
The online campaign is a series of short sound bites, filmed by young … More
Survey asks young people in Hull how they’re coping during coronavirus pandemic
Young people in Hull are being asked how they are coping with their emotional and mental health during the coronavirus lockdown.
Headstart Hull has launched the anonymous survey for young … More
Green light for work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads
Work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads will start in summer.
The A63 Castle Street scheme will improve transport links between the Port of Hull to the A63 and … More