The Hull Story

01/03/2025

A new IKEA store is set to open on Kingston Retail Park, as exclusively revealed in The Hull Story newspaper today.

EXCLUSIVE By Angus Young A new IKEA concept store is set open in Hull. As revealed in The Hull Story newspaper today, the homeware giant plans to convert a currently empty unit on Kingston Retail Park into a Plan & Order Point (POP) outlet. POP is a new trading concept for IKEA in t

01/03/2025

The March edition of Hull's FREE newspaper is out today!

We lead on a big step in the incredible Karl Bushby expedition - plus we reveal plans for a new IKEA store in the city. Pick up a copy today!

28/02/2025

Four of the region’s brightest creative businesses will be flying the flag for Hull and East Yorkshire next week at a national summit designed to boost investment in a rapidly developing sector.

Creo Plan, Feonic, Rubicon Bridge and Summit Media will head to The Big Creative UK Summit in London as trailblazers selected from more than 40 businesses who took part in the regional sessions.

By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor Four of the region’s brightest creative businesses will be flying the flag for Hull and East Yorkshire next week at a national summit designed to boost investment in a rapidly developing sector. Creo Plan, Feonic, Rubicon Bridge and Summit Media will head to The Big Creat

27/02/2025

Hull-based construction and maintenance company KWL has launched a new house building division – KWL Homes.

The venture marks a significant milestone for the company, and comes as a response to the UK’s pressing need for quality housing.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Hull-based construction and maintenance company KWL has launched a new house building division – KWL Homes. The venture marks a significant milestone for the company, and comes as a response to the UK’s pressing need for quality housing. Its first development, Matheson

27/02/2025

Plans to create a new visitor attraction on the site of a scheduled ancient monument are 'at risk' after £1m of funding was withheld by National Highways.

Karl Turner MP has written to the agency seeking answers.

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor Plans to create a new visitor attraction on the site of a nationally significant scheduled ancient monument in Hull are “at risk” after National Highways declined to provide £1m previously allocated to the project, an MP has said. The future of the South Blockhouse ...

27/02/2025

Dove House Hospice is taking part in the national This is Hospice Care campaign, run by Hospice UK.

The initiative unites over 140 hospices across England, Scotland and Wales to raise awareness about the critical role hospice care plays in communities, and to encourage public support for these vital services.

Here, Prue Blake talks about the care her late husband Dennis received at Dove House in the final stages of his life, as well as the support she received after.

Dove House Hospice is taking part in the national This is Hospice Care campaign, run by Hospice UK. The initiative unites over 140 hospices across England, Scotland and Wales to raise awareness about the critical role hospice care plays in communities, and to encourage public support for these vital

26/02/2025

Top dance group Diversity will bring their new concept tour Soul to Connexin Live, Hull next month.

Tickets go on sale at 9.30am this Friday.

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor One of the UK’s most successful dance groups Diversity will bring their new tour to Connexin Live next month. The 2026 tour, Soul, will visit the Myton Street venue on Wednesday, March 11. Tickets go on sale at 9.30am on Friday (February 28). The sh

26/02/2025

A delegation from Hull's culture sector has met industry leaders in Westminster to say the city is 'ready to reignite its culture and heritage ambitions'.

Attendees included Warner Bros, Arts Council England, UK Music and VisitBritain.

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor A delegation from Hull has visited Westminster to showcase the city’s cultural sector in front of leading national organisations. The visit of 30 representatives from the city took the message that Hull is “ready to reignite its culture and heritage ambitions”. It ...

26/02/2025

Hard-to-reach homes and businesses across the East Riding are being propelled into the digital fast lane as Quickline rolls out lightning-fast full fibre broadband through the Government-backed Project Gigabit.

Project Gigabit is a UK Government-funded programme enabling hard-to-reach communities access fast, reliable, gigabit-capable broadband, reaching parts of the UK that might otherwise miss out on upgrades to next-generation speeds.

By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor Hard-to-reach homes and businesses across the East Riding are being propelled into the digital fast lane as Quickline rolls out lightning-fast full fibre broadband through the Government-backed Project Gigabit. Project Gigabit is a UK Government-funded programme enabling

25/02/2025

Hull-based KCOM has announced future-proofing investment in its broadband network via a new deal with Nokia.

Phase one of the deal, signed last week, facilitates the roll-out of next generation XGS-PON enabled technology to thousands of customers on KCOM’s network in Hull city centre. The Nokia Optical Line Terminals and Altiplano platform facilitate symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 10Gbps.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Hull-based KCOM has announced future-proofing investment in its broadband network via a new deal with Nokia. Phase one of the deal, signed last week, facilitates the roll-out of next generation XGS-PON enabled technology to thousands of customers on KCOM’s network in Hull

25/02/2025

The head of Hull BID praised member businesses for building partnerships based on resilience and renewal in the face of continuing challenges.

Kathryn Shillito, HullBID executive director, told guests at the organisation’s annual awards night that the combination of adaptability and unity will enable their businesses to emerge stronger and maximise the opportunities to come during a year of positive change.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor The head of HullBID praised member businesses for building partnerships based on resilience and renewal in the face of continuing challenges. Kathryn Shillito, HullBID executive director, told guests at the organisation’s annual awards night that the combination of adapta

24/02/2025

A memorial service to mark 12 months since concerns were raised about care for the deceased at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors is to take place in Hull next month.

Humberside Police launched a major investigation in March 2024 after being alerted to the concerns at the company’s premises in Hessle Road and Anlaby Road in Hull, and at Beckside in Beverley.

As part of the inquiry, a total of 35 bodies were moved from the Hessle Road site.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor A memorial service to mark 12 months since concerns were raised about care for the deceased at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors is to take place in Hull next month. Humberside Police launched a major investigation in March 2024 after being alerted to the concerns at t

24/02/2025

Charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has launched a ninth birthday match-funding appeal to raise vital funds to support people who have experienced homelessness.

The charity provides a home, training, work opportunities and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness.

It is a finalist in the Aviva UK Broker Community Fund, meaning that all donations made in the next few weeks will be matched by Aviva.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has launched a ninth birthday match-funding appeal to raise vital funds to support people who have experienced homelessness. The charity provides a home, training, work opportunities and individual support to people who have exper

21/02/2025

Family and friends of a popular teacher who died suddenly have installed four life-saving defibrillators in the town where he lived.

Beverley resident Keith Wood died unexpectedly from heart-related problems on December 25, 2022, aged 68.

Eleven of his family and friends organised and completed a 51-mile walk from York Minster to Beverley Minster over three days in September 2023, along the Minster Way, raising over £10,000.

More than £7,000 was spent on four defibrillators and their cabinets, which have now been installed at The Angel and Lord Nelson pubs, the Dog and Duck Coaching Inn and New House care home in Beverley.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Family and friends of a popular teacher who died suddenly have installed four life-saving defibrillators in the town where he lived. Beverley resident Keith Wood died unexpectedly from heart-related problems on December 25, 2022, aged 68. Eleven of his family and friends

20/02/2025

Groups across the city are continuing to make a difference after the first round of grants were distributed through the Hull Community Fund.

A total of £48,946 has been awarded to 13 grassroots groups, supporting projects that enhance wellbeing, promote education, celebrate culture and improve local environments.

Since its launch in June 2024, the Hull Community Fund, delivered by Two Ridings Community Foundation, has backed a wide range of initiatives dedicated to health and wellbeing, education and training, culture and heritage and the environment.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Groups across the city are continuing to make a difference after the first round of grants was been distributed through the Hull Community Fund. A total of £48,946 has been awarded to 13 grassroots groups, supporting projects that enhance wellbeing, promote education, ce

20/02/2025

Budding entrepreneurs and dance enthusiasts could experience some 'Saturday Night Fever' this weekend.

Hull Philharmonic Orchestra will play the theme to 'The Apprentice' and a 70s disco classic during their concert at Hull City Hall on Saturday.

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor Budding entrepreneurs and dance enthusiasts could experience some  Saturday Night Fever  this weekend. The theme from  The Apprentice  and a 70s disco classic are part of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra’s Invitation to Dance concert

20/02/2025

Hull College has celebrated the exceptional talents and achievements of its apprentices at its Future Stars Apprenticeship Awards 2025.

The event was a highlight of the college’s annual National Apprenticeship Week celebrations, recognising the dedication and success of apprentices across various industries.

Hosted at the college, the awards ceremony showcased the outstanding contributions of apprentices and their employers, reinforcing the college’s commitment to nurturing future talent through practical, hands-on learning.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Hull College has celebrated the exceptional talents and achievements of its apprentices at its Future Stars Apprenticeship Awards 2025. The event was a highlight of the college’s annual National Apprenticeship Week celebrations, recognising the dedication and success of a

20/02/2025

A group of volunteers led by East Yorkshire farmer Richard Longthorp completed more than three quarters of a million press-ups in one month to raise money for charity.

The group, which comprised of Richard along with members from St. Paul's Boxing Academy, in Hull, Goole Amateur Boxing Club and other local gyms, as well as members of the public, has raised around £19,000 so far, with donations still coming in.

The challenge finished with a gruelling 24-hour marathon at St Paul’s Boxing Academy which saw Parkinson’s sufferer Richard complete 10,000 press-ups without a break between midday on Saturday, February 1, and midday on Sunday, February 2.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor A group of volunteers led by East Yorkshire farmer Richard Longthorp completed more than three quarters of a million press-ups in one month to raise money for charity. The group, which comprised of Richard along with members from St Paul’s Boxing Academy, in Hull, Goole A