Sewell Group Become Hull KR Stadium Partner

Sewell Group Become Hull KR Stadium Partner
January 20, 2022

Hull KR have announced that Sewell Group is to become their prestigious stadium naming rights partner from 2022.

The deal will see the stadium referred to as Sewell Group Craven Park moving forwards and mark the start of an exciting new partnership cementing Sewell Group and Hull KR at the heart of the East Hull Community.

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Hull’s Council Housing Build Programme Gathers Pace

Hull’s Council Housing Build Programme Gathers Pace
August 26, 2020

Not even the Covid-19 outbreak and lockdown could put the brakes on Hull City Council’s ambitious housing growth programme. This week, work has started on the latest phase, to build nine, modern new bungalows to rent from the council at Beckington Close and Plym Grove, Longhill. 

The contract was awarded to Hull-based Houlton. The new homes at Beckington Close and Plym Grove have a contribution from the Humber LEP local growth fund, which is supporting housing growth in the city.

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East Yorkshire Poultry Business Helps Hull Charity

East Yorkshire Poultry Business Helps Hull Charity
May 5, 2020

One of Driffield’s biggest employers is lending its support to people in East Hull by donating chicken to a food poverty charity.

Middleton on the Wolds based Soanes Poultry is making a free weekly delivery of chicken to Hull-based EMS that works with residents, community groups and local businesses in Hull, East Yorkshire, North and North East Lincolnshire to alleviate food and fuel poverty.

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Blue & Golds Go For Third Straight Win As They Host St Annes

Blue & Golds Go For Third Straight Win As They Host St Annes
March 22, 2018

The blue and golds will entertain Oldham St Annes this Saturday aiming to make it three wins in a row.

Although pleased with last weekend’s 40-24 victory at Woolston Rovers, head coach Scott Taylor felt his side took their foot off the accelerator pedal in the second half having led 28-0 at the break.

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Injunction For Rogue Trader Who Tricked Hull Residents

Injunction For Rogue Trader Who Tricked Hull Residents
February 22, 2018

A rogue trader who tricked Hull residents into paying him for work he did not complete – and in some cases did not even start – has been ordered to stop and repay the consumers over £8,800.

Sean Ross, 35, of East Hull, who traded as Example Bathrooms, failed to comply with his obligations under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and breached an undertaking to repay the consumers he had dealt with.

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Art Masterpiece Created At Hull KR By Community Street Artists

Art Masterpiece Created At Hull KR By Community Street Artists
February 7, 2018

Just days after Banksy’s artwork on a permanently raised Hull bridge brought widespread media attention to the city, one of the UK’s leading street artist duos has created a stunning mural of the city’s heritage and history at another significant landmark.

Unbeknown to most, the Nomad Clan – an internationally-acclaimed street-art muralist duo who create their work with spray paints, have spent the past week creating a homage to the history and heritage of East Hull – at the home of Hull Kingston Rovers.

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Hull Actress In BBC1 Sat Night Drama Hard Sun And Feature Film Hits

Hull Actress In BBC1 Sat Night Drama Hard Sun And Feature Film Hits
January 16, 2018

Hull actress Kirsty Averton plays a prominent and central role in an episode of new Saturday night BBC1 drama, Hard Sun, by Neil Cross, the creator of Luther.

This is the latest of a string of screen successes for the London-based actress, who was born and grew up in East Hull and Willerby and attended Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College.

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Taylor Has Full Squad Available For Blue & Golds Must Win Match

Taylor Has Full Squad Available For Blue & Golds Must Win Match
September 2, 2017

The blue and golds season will be on the line today when they take on East Hull at the Beverley Leisure Centre in their 2.30pm kick-off.

Beverley are looking to secure a top four spot and qualify for the play-offs. Realistically, the hosts must win as they lie in 5th place level on points with fourth placed Bentley whose point difference is superior by 35.

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Play It Safe This Summer – Beware Building Sites Bite

Play It Safe This Summer - Beware Building Sites Bite
July 25, 2017

Hull City Council is asking children in Hull to play safely over the long summer holiday and not be tempted by the many building sites which are at the forefront of the city’s regeneration.

Building companies take all reasonable steps to ensure that only authorised people are allowed onto a site when construction work is being carried out, and health and safety is embedded in the industry’s culture.

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Beverley Set To Become The Fastest Broadband Town In The UK

Beverley Set To Become The Fastest Broadband Town In The UK
April 3, 2017

The historic town of Beverley is forging a digital future as it becomes the fastest and most connected broadband town in the UK.

KCOM has launched the latest stage of its Lightstream rollout which means 97 per cent of all homes in Beverley will have access to ultrafast broadband. This is compared to 51.2 per cent of homes nationally.

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Braves Battle Hard To No Avail As East Hull Triumph

Braves Battle Hard To No Avail As East Hull Triumph
March 23, 2017

A tough morning for all involved in blue & gold – players, coaches and parents alike as the physical dominance of East Hull U15s overwhelmed the much smaller but skillful Braves side.

With some boys giving away as much as 23 months in age, the task was gargantuan from the start with the kick off delayed for over an hour not helping.

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Hull Dockers Provide Good Final Test For Blue & Golds

Hull Dockers Provide Good Final Test For Blue & Golds
February 27, 2017

This was the final leg of a series of very tough pre-season friendlies which the Taylor,Howdle and O’Connor had organised, and on the surface of it they will take plenty of positives against NCL 1 opposition.

This was another entertaining warm up for the season with no shortage of passion but played in a generally good spirit.

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Hull 2017 Kicks Off With A Healthy Start

Hull 2017 Kicks Off With A Healthy Start
December 28, 2016

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!

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