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BBC News
7 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Vehicles can access Hull's biggest park again as its gates reopen
Vehicles can return to one of Hull's biggest parks after its traffic gates reopened following improvement Park's main gates on Holderness Road were closed to vehicles in 2020 during the Covid-19 had temporarily opened last month to meet demand but soon closed changes include increased and accessible parking, a new footpath with tactile paving, pedestrian crossings, and a new road layout. Hull City Council cabinet member Rob Pritchard said: "We would like to thank our park users for their patience and understanding while these works were completed and hope that they enjoy the improvements for many years to come." 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
31-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Exhibition captures Hull's lost Victorian streets
Drawings of Victorian Hull are to go on show to mark the centenary of an artist's Schultz Smith sketched streets and buildings across the city – many now vanished – from the 1880s onwards.A collection of his art is housed in the archives at Hull History is now holding an exhibition of his work to commemorate his death in 1925. Councillor Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for culture and leisure, said the drawings "increase our understanding of the development of the city"."FS Smith's drawings preserve a Hull that has now largely disappeared," he added."An early Victorian town of narrow streets and surviving medieval buildings on the threshold of the great changes that Edwardian redevelopment and the Second World War would bring."The exhibition is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 28 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
15-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Blue-green algae warning as Pearson Park pond in Hull cordoned off
A pond in a city park is believed to be infested with blue-green algae, officials have City Council said it acted quickly and cordoned off the pond in Pearson Park after early assessments of water samples showed a "95% likelihood" of the algal have been warned to avoid contact with the pond water, keep dogs on leads and ensure pets do not go in or drink the to Environment Agency, blue-green algae can be toxic and cause illness or rashes for people but can be fatal for animals. Technically known as cyanobacteria, blue-green algae is a collection of microscopic organisms that are naturally present in lakes and certain conditions, it can become abundant in warm, shallow, undisturbed, nutrient-rich surface waters that receive a lot of authority said the pond's fountains had been temporarily switched off to minimise the risk of water Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for culture and leisure, said: "Pearson Park is a much-loved green space, and we know how important it is to so many residents."While these measures are precautionary, we're acting quickly to keep everyone, including animals, safe and healthy."Pritchard said the council would continue to monitor the water and was "seeking expert advice on the available treatment options"."We'll continue to keep the public updated and appreciate everyone's understanding and support," he added. 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
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Young artists urged to submit work for exhibition
An art gallery in Hull is inviting young people to submit work for an exhibition later this year. The Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, displays between 300 and 700 artworks at the Ferens Art Gallery each year. Councillor Rob Pritchard said the event was a "wonderful initiative for nurturing the artists of the future''. Artists aged 15 and under can submit their work until Sunday 13 July, and the exhibition will run from 10 October to 11 January 2026. All artworks entered have a chance to win a prize in their age category: six and under, seven to 11 and 12 to 15. Hull City Council, which manages the gallery, said it would be displaying a variety of work, including paintings, drawings, pastels, collages and prints. Madeline Brace, exhibitions assistant at the Ferens Art Gallery, said: "Every year we are so impressed by the creativity and passion of Hull's young people." Entry forms are available from the gallery and its website. 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. Monet masterpiece on tour of English galleries 'Afroworld' exhibition to celebrate black hair Artist wins award for exhibition exploring disability Hull City Council Hull Museums & Galleries
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ferens Art Gallery in Hull invites young artists to submit work for exhibition
An art gallery in Hull is inviting young people to submit work for an exhibition later this Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, displays between 300 and 700 artworks at the Ferens Art Gallery each Rob Pritchard said the event was a "wonderful initiative for nurturing the artists of the future''.Artists aged 15 and under can submit their work until Sunday 13 July, and the exhibition will run from 10 October to 11 January 2026. All artworks entered have a chance to win a prize in their age category: six and under, seven to 11 and 12 to City Council, which manages the gallery, said it would be displaying a variety of work, including paintings, drawings, pastels, collages and Brace, exhibitions assistant at the Ferens Art Gallery, said: "Every year we are so impressed by the creativity and passion of Hull's young people."Entry forms are available from the gallery and its 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.
