The Latest Breaking News from Hull

Four women given wrong ashes for unborn babies by ‘evil’ funeral director

Robert Bush had kept 31 bodies in various states of decomposition at his funeral home in Hull

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Hull funeral director broke families’ trust on ‘almost industrial scale’, court hears

Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, left bodies ‘rotting away’, family members say

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

Crooked funeral director ‘gave victims strangers’ ashes with smile on his face’

A court heard the horrors at Hull-based Legacy Independent Funeral Directors included bodies left to rot on racks and an unborn baby in a paper bag.

Evening Standard · Jul 27

Hull KR and Wigan set to renew rivalry in intriguing Challenge Cup final

The two teams have contested each of the last two Super League Grand Finals.

The Independent UK · May 29

Hull and Middlesbrough set for Championship play-off final after spygate scandal

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The Independent UK · May 23

New research institute launched to fight chronic wound crisis costing NHS billions

University of Hull’s Wound Innovation Institute is poised to spearhead life-changing research into chronic wounds

The Independent UK · May 15

Twin sisters found unconscious after using spiked vape in UK park

In a shocking incident that underscores the dangers of substance misuse, twin sisters Scarlett and Olivia Bywood, both 13, were rushed to a Hull hospital after consuming a synthetic vape containing MDMA and spice. Authorities are alarmed as one sister was found unconscious, showing concerning symptoms including foaming at the…

The Times of India · May 11

Paul Jackson obituary

Other lives: Proprietor of the New Adelphi Club in Hull, a venue that has provided a home for alternative music for more than 40 years

The Guardian - UK · May 5

The six best Shakespeare adaptations that aren’t in English

The future of Shakespeare may well lie beyond the English language. That was the striking message I took away from a talk by translation studies scholar Professor Susan Bassnett at the British Shakespeare Conference in Hull in 2016.

The Conversation · Apr 29

Bollywood crime drama ‘Dastaar’ filmed in UK brings £1.2m boost to local economy

A Hindi crime drama, Dastaar, filmed extensively in Hull, UK, injected over £1.2 million into the local economy. The production, inspired by Sikh immigrant experiences in 1980s Britain, employed 130 crew members and utilized local resources. This significant investment highlights Hull's growing potential as a filming destination, with hopes to…

The Times of India · Apr 21