Property
Fresh Plans to Demolish 'Unsightly' BHS Building as Albion Square Takes Shape
The building is due to make way for a development of homes and retail units called Albion Square.
Property
Hull Housing Growth Plan to Deliver Almost 6,000 New Homes
Hull's housing target has increased from 620 to 993 new homes per year, with the strategy focused on increasing affordable and council housing stock.
Property
Community Backs Hull's East Bank Urban Village Plans
Public consultation confirms strong community support for transforming the east bank of the River Hull into a mixed-use neighbourhood.
Business
Chance to Nominate Community Heroes for Iconic Cream Phone Boxes
Sporting legends Tommy and Lewie Coyle have joined forces with KCOM in the search for 'Hometown Heroes'.
Business
Hull Firms Invest £600k in Greener Future
GW Power and C3 Group have invested in a new environmentally focused headquarters powered by a 50.4kW solar array generating over 47,000 kWh annually.
Business
Film Company Founders Launch The Hull Studio Media Hub
A new creative industries hub at the Maltings development will provide agencies, media companies and freelancers with comprehensive production facilities.
Sport
Hull KR Hold Off Brisbane in Historic 30-24 World Club Challenge Win
Hull KR secured their first ever World Club Challenge trophy after holding off a stunning Brisbane Broncos comeback at the MKM Stadium.
Sport
Hull City Secure Vital Three Points in Championship Promotion Push
The Tigers claimed a 2-1 victory at the MKM Stadium, keeping their play-off hopes alive with goals from two academy graduates.
Sport
Hull KR to Face Leeds Rhinos in Las Vegas Super League Showdown
Super League champions Hull KR will take on Leeds Rhinos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas following their World Club Challenge victory.
Health
Special Measures for Hospitals' Governing Body After Critical Review
NHS Humber Health Partnership, which runs hospitals in Hull, Cottingham, Goole, Grimsby and Scunthorpe, is placed in special measures.
Health
Have Your Say: 10-Year Cancer Plan for Humber and North Yorkshire
A national 10-year cancer plan aims to save 320,000 more lives over the next decade and improve performance for patients across the region.
Health
Walk-In Centre Moves to Hull Royal Infirmary
Hull's Story Street walk-in service has moved to Hull Royal Infirmary, continuing to offer treatment for minor illness and injury in a newly refurbished space.
Education
East Riding Families Receive Secondary School Place Offers for September 2026
Confirmation of allocations for September 2026 is expected today for families across the East Riding.
Education
National Recognition for Hull Schools Supporting Disadvantaged Pupils
Hull schools receive national recognition from Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson for exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
Education
University of Hull Announces New Engineering Partnership with Siemens
The University of Hull has launched a major partnership with Siemens Energy to provide renewable energy engineering apprenticeships and research opportunities.
Community
East Riding Bin Lorries Equipped with Life-Saving Defibrillators in UK First
All East Riding's 80 refuse vehicles will carry defibrillators with crews trained to use them in a UK first.
Community
Hull Dad Calls on Businesses to Support Event in Memory of 'Beloved' Daughter
A Hull father has invited the community to celebrate his daughter Lyla's life and raise awareness of type 1 diabetes.
Community
Overdue Library Books Returned 50 Years Late to Beverley Library
The books, which were due to be returned in March 1976, were unearthed at a Beverley charity shop.
Crime
Hull Fly-Tippers Prosecuted and Ordered to Pay Over £3,000
A Hull resident was found guilty at Hull Magistrates' Court of a fly-tipping offence and ordered to pay fines, costs and compensation totalling £1,528.
Crime
Humberside Police Launch Operation to Target Anti-Social Behaviour in Hull
Officers are working with local businesses and the council to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour around the Prospect Centre and Whitefriargate.
Transport
Kingswood Roundabout Improvements to Begin in March
Construction work begins on significant upgrades to two key roundabouts in Kingswood, including expanded cycling and pedestrian facilities.
Transport
Timeline Revealed for East Yorkshire Mayor to Take Over Public Transport
The new Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority will take over public transport responsibilities, with most functions transferring by October 2026.
Environment
Hull Flood Defences Receive Additional £45m Investment
The Environment Agency announces further funding for Hull's flood defence programme as rising sea levels threaten the Humber estuary.
Environment
Rare Bird of Prey Spotted Nesting on Bempton Cliffs for First Time
RSPB Bempton Cliffs celebrates a rare sighting as a peregrine falcon is confirmed to be nesting on the famous chalk cliffs for the first time in decades.
Council
Work Due to Start on New PlayZone Facility at Bude Park Hull
The Bude Park facility will have a 3G pitch, pavilion and splash pad as part of Hull City Council's investment.
Council
Hull City Council Sets Budget for 2026-27
The council has confirmed its budget with measures to make Hull cleaner, safer and more welcoming, including investments to fix more potholes and clean more streets.
Council
Hull to Introduce Weekly Food and Garden Waste Collections from March
From 31 March, the majority of Hull households will receive weekly brown bin and outdoor food caddy collections, doubling the current fortnightly service.
Food & Drink
Hallgate Tavern Cottingham Undergoes Major £350k Refurbishment
The Hallgate Tavern has been transformed into a 'Grandstand' sports pub with state-of-the-art technology and a new Match Day Menu.
Food & Drink
Hull Minster Beer Festival Returns for 2026
The popular Hull Minster Beer Festival returns this spring, bringing together local breweries and food vendors for a weekend celebration in the historic venue.
Entertainment
New BBC Drama 'Shy and Lola' to Be Filmed in Hull This Spring
BBC TV drama is to be filmed in and around Hull this spring, a dark comedy about two women caught up in a murder involving the criminal underworld.
Entertainment
P.T. Barnum Musical Starring Lee Mead Comes to Hull New Theatre
The musical P.T. Barnum, starring Lee Mead, will perform at Hull New Theatre from June 2-6, bringing the story of the famous showman to East Yorkshire.
Entertainment
Freedom Festival Hull Returns for August Bank Holiday Weekend 2026
Freedom Festival returns for another huge August bank holiday weekend, filling Hull city centre with live performances, street theatre, music and dance.