City fountains reopen after water safety fears
A water feature in Hull has reopened after a two-year closure – but could be “switched off” again during events, according to the city council. The fountains in Queen Victoria…
DIY SOS hails ‘community spirit’ in Beverley
10 minutes ago Holly Phillips & Amanda White BBC News Amanda White/BBC John Whelan with his daughter Angela Oldroyd at the building site DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles has hailed…
Hull’s Queen Victoria Square fountains are back
The fountains at Queen Victoria Square are up and running again. Hull City Council has said that, following a series of comprehensive water quality tests, the fountains have been able…
‘As painful and exhausting as it’s been, I’ve loved every day’ – East Yorkshire man completes 25 marathons in 25 days
“It’s gone incredibly well”, was the summing up by East Yorkshire man Sam Fletcher of his gruelling personal challenge of running 25 marathons in 25 days. Sam, 34, of Anlaby,…
Roads closed for 8 days after burst water main
Road closures have been put in place for eight days due to a burst water main in Hull. Hull City Council said on Friday that there was currently no access…
‘Eight-day closure’ at major Hull junction due to burst water main
A one-way road closure is in place on Princes Avenue in Hull due to a burst water main at the junction with Spring Bank. According to Hull City Council, there…
Hull’s £125m green energy network takes next step
Hull’s District Heat Network has this week taken an important step forward as the council looks to achieve it’s long term net zero goals. At Hull City Council’s cabinet meeting…
Children can join a lifeboat crew for the day
Children are being given the a chance to discover what life is like for lifeboat volunteers. The RNLI is holding a free event, called Crew for the Day, at Bridlington…
Council predicts saving £154k on its energy bills
A local authority has predicted it will save £154,000 a year on its energy bills after securing government funding. Hull City Council said the £5m it received would be used…
Hospital trials new treatment for severe nosebleed
21 minutes ago Holly Phillips BBC News Getty Images About 60% of people experience nose bleeds, according to the NHS Humber Health Partnership A new treatment for patients with severe…