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BBC News
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Free bicycle parking for Hull's Craven Park Coldplay concerts
Fans attending Hull's Coldplay concerts will be able to take advantage of pedal power after a local charity confirmed it would offer free bicycle parking.R-evolution, which promotes active travel in the city, said 250 spaces will be available at Soccer Sensations next to the Craven Park venue on 18 and 19 City Council will also give free lights and reflective covers to those wanting to pedal under "A Sky full of Stars".R-evolution chief executive Fergal McCullough said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to show how practical, safe and enjoyable cycling in Hull can be - especially for major events like this." In addition to cycle access, a shuttle bus service will also run between the Hull Interchange and Preston park and ride at Priory Park near Hessle will also offer a special service for visitors to get to and from the concerts. When Coldplay announced the initial dates for the Music of the Spheres tour in 2021, they said they wanted to cut their carbon footprint by 50%.The band introduced several measures to reach their target, including a dancefloor that generates electricity when fans jump up and down, cutting down on air travel and planting Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: "We're all excited to play host to not only the band, but fans from across the country who will be visiting our fine city."Coldplay's ongoing campaign for sustainability is something we support wholeheartedly." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Boom time for Hull's Trinity Market Cycle Hub
A cycling hub has seen demand for its services increase by nearly a quarter in the past charity R-evolution is tasked by the council to operate a cycling hub from Trinity Market, helping support the authority's ambition to become "a city of active travel".In 2024/25, 4,830 people took advantage of Trinity Market Cycle Hub's free parking, compared with 3,905 people who used the facility the previous year. The number of bikes maintained and repaired also increased, from 1,555 in 2023/24 to 1, McCullough, R-evolution's chief executive, said the data showed "the essential role" the hub plays in "promoting cycling as an accessible mode of transport". R-evolution also accepted 80 donated bicycles last year - nearly double the previous year's total. Bikes are fully refurbished before they are resold at affordable prices, the charity Mark Ieronimo, Hull City Council's lead for transportation, roads and highways, said it was committed to helping residents choose more active and sustainable forms of added: "This year's results at the Trinity Market Cycle Hub demonstrate strong engagement with people and communities across the city and highlight the increasing demand for cycling services in McCullough said the charity intends to increase the number of affordable cycles sold in 2025/26. He also said it was looking at providing cycling equipment such as rechargeable lights and chain to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
