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England's Jess proves a "Hometown Hero' to young footballers " The Hull Story
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (513+ words) COMING HOME: Jess Park unveiling her new phone box with the Elloughton Blackburn Under 12s" girls team By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor England international Jess Park has returned to her roots to celebrate being named a "Hometown Hero" " with a little help…...
A lasting legacy: Enterprise hub honours regeneration champion " The Hull Story
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (1150+ words) VISIONARY: Mark Jones MBE By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor A new centre created to represent young entrepreneurs, schools and the youth enterprise eco-system across Hull and East Yorkshire will also celebrate the achievements and legacy of one of the key figures…...
What's on in July " The Hull Story
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1478+ words) The region's biggest LGBT+ Pride celebration returns for 2026 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Pride in Hull will be blazing rainbows across the city " and you're welcome to the party! Parade starts at 11am. Main stage: Zebedees Yard (12pm-6pm) Family area: Ferens Art Gallery…...
The sound of the city: July's live music highlights " The Hull Story
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (105+ words) The sound of the city: July's live music highlights The Hull Story The sound of the city: July's live music highlights July feels like one of those months where every weekend comes with a difficult choice. Festivals, all-dayers and packed…...
Ex-Humberside Police employee jailed for nine years for "appalling" child sex offences " The Hull Story
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (484+ words) JAILED: Child sex offenders David Drury and Daniel Sellers By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor A former Humberside Police employee has been jailed for nine years for "appalling" sex offences including the sexual assault of a child under 13. David Drury, 40, of Thoresby…...
Entrepreneur shares hard-earned lessons in new book " The Hull Story
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (478+ words) By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor An entrepreneur who left school at 16 and began his career on a "50-a-week apprenticeship is helping others build successful businesses without relying on luck, privilege or shortcuts with his new book. Unlike many business books that…...
A tremendous honour: Physician awarded Cullen Medal for pioneering work for kidney patients " The Hull Story
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (532+ words) HONOURED: Professor Sunil Bhandari with the William Cullen Medal By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor A physician whose whose pioneering work has helped change the lives of kidney patients across the globe has received a prestigious national award. Professor Sunil Bhandari has…...
Predators: Grooming gang jailed for 20 years for sexual abuse of girl, 16 " The Hull Story
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (553+ words) By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor Three men who groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Hull have been jailed for a combined total of 20 years. Hamdulluh Hamdadd, also known as Hamid, 24, Amjid Akakhail, 22, and Rafiullah Naseri, 20, also known as…...
MPs "optimistic" Royal Hotel will soon stop housing asylum seekers " The Hull Story
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (521+ words) DAMAGE: The Royal Hotel in Ferensway with boarded up windows after it was attacked by rioters in 2024 By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor Hull MPs say they are "very optimistic" The Royal Hotel will soon stop housing asylum seekers after the Home…...
Paw patrol: Detection dog sniffs out thousands of illegal cigarettes " The Hull Story
2+ week, 1+ day ago (328+ words) GOTCHA! : A detection dog sniffs out some illegal cigarettes By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor A total of 718, 968 counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco pouches and vapes have been seized in Hull so far this year. The most prolific month was May, when 231, 420 cigarettes, 1, 369 tobacco…...