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Hull city centre road closure causes ‘serious concern’ for historic…

The council said the timing of the closure will minimise disruption Alfred Gelder Street in Hull city centre is set to be closed for essential improvement works. Despite Hull City Council saying the timing of the closure will minimise disruption, a pub on the road has raised concerns. The council has announced a series of

Road improvements on Alfred Gelder Street to take place during Drypool Bridge closure

Hull City council, in partnership with C R Reynolds, will complete essential highway improvement works on Alfred Gelder Street during the closure of Drypool Bridge. Works will take place between Lowgate and Drypool Bridge from the week commencing Monday 15 June 2026, for approximately six weeks. The scheme is essential due to the deteriorating condition

New exhibition celebrates Hull’s maritime past through the lens of William Jackson

Hull History Centre will host Industrial River: The Photographs of William Jackson, a new exhibition opening on Tuesday 2 June. Running until Saturday 21 November 2026, the display offers visitors a rare glimpse into Hull’s working rivers and docks during a period of profound change. Featuring 32 striking photographs displayed across 17 panels, the exhibition

Tickets now on sale for Big Malarkey 2026

The Big Malarkey is back for its ninth year and will celebrate alongside the UK National Year of Reading. Tickets are now on sale for the celebrated children’s literature festival which will once again take over part of East Park, transforming it into ‘Malarkey Park’. Established during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture 2017

Current and upcoming roadworks in Hull – including roundabout improvements,…

News Hull & East Yorkshire News Traffic & Travel Need to know Round-up of the latest roadworks in Hull There will be a number of road closures taking place(Image: North East Lincolnshire Council) Here are the current and upcoming roadworks confirmed by Hull City Council. Anlaby Park Road North, June 1 - June 12: Manhole

Heathrow new CEO likely to want expansion in numbers, but…

Thomas Woldbye, Heathrow’s new chief executive, is understood to have begun disbanding the 3rd runway team, and the airport’s runway plans have been shelved, as leaked details of the airport’s “better not bigger” strategy can be revealed.  Woldbye is instead understood to be exploring how to squeeze millions more passengers through the airport without expanding its