A programme of exhibition and events hosted by Hull’s well known museums and Ferens Art Gallery has been launched to compliment the first season of the UK City of Culture 2017.
With talks by famous historians, national experts, writers and broadcasters Hull’s museums and art gallery will bring a wealth of expert knowledge to the city.
Parents and carers in Hull have until Monday 16 January 2017 to apply for a full-time primary school place for their child starting school in September 2017.
Anyone with a child born between 1 September 2012 and 31 August 2013 can apply online, our preferred way, for up to three schools via the council’s website www.hullcc.gov.uk or via the paper application form.
Hull’s civic and cultural leaders have welcomed a rise in day visits to the city, following the release of national figures from VisitBritain.
Hull has also been named as the number one place to visit during 2017, along with the World Athletics Championships, New Hadrian’s Cavalry exhibition and ICC Champions Trophy.
Banish those January blues by signing up for a beautiful trek through Yorkshire’s finest countryside for charity this summer.
Registration for the British Red Cross’ annual Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge event is now open.
Headlands School has launched its very own window on the world of work, thanks to a grant from the Bridlington Renaissance Partnership, which secured funds from the national Coastal Communities Team initiative.
Students can use new touch-screen technology in the school to find out more about career pathways, local opportunities for employment and training and how local employers are looking to bolster their workforce for the future.
Gavin McDonnell can create British boxing history when he takes on Rey Vargas for the vacant WBC World Super-Bantamweight title at the Hull Ice Arena on February 25, live on Sky Sports.
Victory for McDonnell in his first World title fight would see him join twin brother and WBA Bantamweight champion Jamie as World champions – making them the first British twins to achieve such a remarkable feat.
There are still a few tickets remaining for the ultimate feel-good start to 2017 – Manchester Camerata make a welcome return to Bridlington Spa.
Enjoy a glittering waltz around Vienna with dancers from East Riding Youth Dance County Company on Sunday 8 January, 2017, at 2pm, as the first concert in the ‘Classically Yours’ series.
From Hull’s first Charter in 1299 – the city’s birth certificate – to the magnificent Charter of Queen Mary.
These important documents show how the people of Hull were granted privileges, rights and responsibilities, providing the bedrock upon which local citizens live today.
Humberside Police are appealing to help from the public following an accident in South Cave that has left one motorist seriously hurt in Hospital.
A 24-year-old woman is in a serious condition in Hull Royal Infirmary after being involved in a road traffic collision on Monday January 2.
A programme highlighting events and exhibitions hosted by Hull Culture and Leisure venues for the first part of 2017 has launched.
The highlights programme include an ambitious, action packed and diverse programme of art, events, workshops and exhibitions.
Back in August we covered the story of Nathan Long who took the plunge and started the game and hobby store Mighty Lancer Games which stocks a huge and varied range of products from RPG’s, to Wargames, Family Games to hobby supplies.
Since then the online site has grown over the year to such success that Nathan began looking for a retail space to open the first ever Mighty Lancer Games shop.
The phenomenon of the disappearing lesbian bars around the world motivated social entrepreneur Liz James to create Click lesbian app.
“Lesbian bars have almost completely disappeared due to gentrification, mainstreaming, the internet culture and a shift in how we identify with more fluid gender identities becoming the norm rather than the exception.”
Red Contemporary Arts is launching its REDboard project for Hull UK City of Culture 2017 with a billboard designed by Hull-based artist Yol on Cottingham Road.
Celebrating 20 years of RED Contemporary Arts (formally RED Gallery), billboards across the city will be transformed into platforms for artistic excellence, as well as playing host to site-specific cultural events.
Hull UK City of Culture 2017 has teamed up with the national campaign 64 Million Artists and schools, communities and organisations across Hull to encourage everyone in the city to try something new.
As part of the 64 Million Artists initiative, which aims to unlock the potential of everyone in the UK through creativity, Hull 2017 is inviting 52 organisations from across the city to Challenge Hull by setting a different creative task each week.
Get ready for the city’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture, get active and treat yourself to Hull Culture & Leisure’s amazing gym, swim and fitness memberships at knock down prices, at just £20 for 17 weeks.
The membership packages are especially created to mark the start of 2017!
If there’s one New Year’s resolution owners of start ups should make sure they follow through with, it’s to attend a specialist surgery designed specifically for them.
Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants know firsthand how difficult it is to build a successful business, having been a start up themselves just 6 years ago. They now want to pass on that knowledge to all entrepreneurs.
Hull City Council (HCC) has successfully secured £1.25m to help people who have a range of disabilities to live more independently.
The council successfully bid for part the Department of Health’s £25m fund for Housing and Technology for People with Learning Disabilities. The money will be used to adapt existing homes and kit out those currently empty ready for a new occupant.
An East Cowick woman must pay nearly £300 after failing to update the contact details on her dog’s microchip which would have cost her just £6.
Clare Childs, 45, of Lidgate, East Cowick failed to attend Beverley Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 21 December where she was facing a charge under the new Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015.