Residents across Hull have the opportunity to go to the polls today in the city council local elections. Elections are taking place in 19 of Hull’s 21 wards today. Kingswood and Ings wards do not have local elections. Details on all candidates for each ward can be found here. Polling stations are open until 10pm
6th May 20:34 BST Update from Humberside Police Please be aware the road closure on the A63 westbound carriageway between the Brough interchange (Water lane) and the south cave interchange (Cave road) has now been lifted and is back open. Thank you for your patience whilst Officers have dealt with an incident 6th May 17:52
Surgeons told the van driver he would 'never be the same again' Mark Naylor Humber Court Reporter 15:58, 06 May 2026 A speeding young driver was on the wrong side of the road when his Mini Cooper car suddenly crashed straight into an oncoming van in a horrific head-on collision on a bend. The other
Updated information about risks from terrorist kidnap (‘Safety and security’ page).
News Hull & East Yorkshire News Traffic & Travel The route will be subject to full weekend closure with a diversion in place North Road in Hull will be subject to a full road closure this weekend (May 9 and 10) due to emergency carriageway resurfacing works. The closure is to allow for resurfacing works
New information following an outbreak of Hantavirus ('Warnings and insurance' page).
New information on incidents of sexual assault in tourist areas and advice on personal safety measures ('Safety and security' page).
The award-winning grassroots festival for emerging music, Humber Street Sesh, is set to return to Hull Marina on Saturday 1 August, after narrowly avoiding closure due to financial pressures affecting festivals across the UK. Following uncertainty over the festival’s future, driven by rising operational costs, declining sponsorship, and the wider cost-of-living crisis; organisers have launched
North Road in Hull will be subject to a full road closure this weekend due to emergency carriageway resurfacing works.
Updated information on security situation ('Safety and security' page).
