A glimpse into Hull and beyond in 1989: Sky’s launch, political shifts, Berlin Wall’s fall, and landmark local developments. Hull and Area Life Back in 1989 A Look at People, Events, and Changes Let’s talk about 1989. Sky TV started in the UK that year. At first, they had four channels: Sky Channel, Sky News,…
Discover five affordable activities to enjoy with the kids in Hull this February half-term! Hull Half Term Fun Five Family Activities to Beat the Boredom It’s already February, time for half-term! Kids need things to do. Hull has many activities planned, so there is no need for boredom. Some options are totally free, which helps…
Susan Burnett starts a curry delivery service in Hull. She cooks at home and delivers by bicycle, hoping to expand later. Hull Entrepreneur Starts Curry Delivery Service by Bicycle in 1985 Here’s a look back at the Hull Daily Mail from February 15, 1985. The newspaper had some interesting stories. It shows how much life…
East Yorkshire buses will adjust timetables from Feb 23 for reliable service amid staffing and parts shortages. East Yorkshire Buses Announce Temporary Timetable Adjustments East Yorkshire buses changed their schedules. They sent a letter to riders on February 14th. The company faced difficulties recently, according to Stuart Fillingham, the Commercial and Operations Director. Spare parts…
Undercover police arrest a Hull man dealing heroin and crack to clear debt, strangely hoping for jail to get clean. Drug Dealer Busted in Stop and Search Act, Hull Resident Faces Charges Hey, listen to this crazy story. Undercover cops caught a drug dealer selling heroin and crack. He needed money to cover his own…
Dean Dawkins, 20, convicted of manslaughter in David Hunt’s death. A teen was convicted of murder. Sentencing is set for March. Dean Dawkins Faces Justice in David Hunt Manslaughter Case A man was found guilty of manslaughter, involving David Hunt’s death in Hull. He and a teen face prison after a trial. The teen, age…
Humber Dock Street undergoes improvements for a maritime trail, enhancing access and linking historic Hull sites. Humber Dock Street Transformation Begins for New Maritime Trail They’re fixing up Humber Dock Street now. The area is getting a makeover for a maritime trail. This aims to make it nicer and easier to use, benefiting both residents…
Repair work will start next week on the damaged Ferensway junction in Hull, aiming to improve road safety and address wear. Ferensway Junction Repair Work Scheduled to Begin Next Week in Hull They will fix a bumpy junction in Hull. The work starts next week. It will repair Anlaby Road and Ferensway. The project runs…
Hull Trains donated defibrillators to Bloodfast, enhancing emergency response across their East Coast route. Hull Trains Donation Will Aid City Medical Team in Saving Lives Hull Trains gave defibrillators to Bloodfast, upgrading their own devices on the trains. Bloodfast delivers blood and supplies in emergencies, operating across the UK, from Hull. Bloodfast often arrives first…
A woman attacked another with a hammer in a pub after learning about her boyfriend’s infidelity, resulting in an 18-month jail sentence. Woman Jailed for Hammer Attack in Pub Over Boyfriend Cheating A pregnant woman got really mad and went to a pub. She had a hammer and hit another woman. She thought her boyfriend…