The Hull Story, Kingston upon Hull (2025)

21/08/2025

Hymers College is celebrating its best ever year of GCSE results, with students excelling across all subject areas.

A total of 30 per cent of all grades at the independent Hull school are a 9 – the most common grade – and 50 per cent of all grades are a 9 or 8 (equivalent to A*), representing a six per cent increase on last year’s results.

Other highlights include:

● Three per cent of all pupils achieved a clean sweep of 9-7 grades (A*-A equivalent)

● Excellent 9-7 rates for English (74 per cent), Maths (73 per cent) and Science subjects (74 per cent)

● The average grade is 7.2 (higher than an A)

● An average grade of an 8 in modern and classical languages – including Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Latin – with a 100 per cent pass rate.

The majority of the class of 2025 are progressing to study A Levels at Hymers’ sixth form.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Hymers College is celebrating its best ever year of GCSE results, with students excelling across all subject areas. A total of 30 per cent of all grades at the independent Hull school are a 9 – the most common grade – and 50 per cent of all grades are a 9 or 8 (equivalen...

19/08/2025

'Challenges will never break us; they only make us stronger.'

Hull City issue defiant statement after losing appeal to overturn transfer embargo, but restriction cut to two windows.

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor Hull City have thanked fans for their “unwavering support” after confirming the club has lost its bid to overturn a transfer embargo. A three-window embargo was imposed by the English Football League (EFL) last month over an alleged late payment for a player transfer...

19/08/2025

The final stage of work on the historic Spurn Lightship and its dockside surroundings in Hull Marina are under way ahead of its opening to the public next year.

The restored lightship will be a key part of the Hull Maritime project.

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor The final stage of work on the historic Spurn Lightship and its dockside surroundings is now underway, marking an important milestone in the ongoing Hull Maritime project. Local engineering and construction firm CR Reynolds has begun landscaping the area around the

18/08/2025

Hull Training and Adult Education learners are to embark on unforgettable overseas adventures.

A total of 30 learners will jet off for two weeks in February 2026 for hands-on learning through work experience placements as part of their educational journey, as well as sampling cultural experiences to provide real-world insights to help enhance careers.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Hull Training and Adult Education learners are to embark on unforgettable overseas adventures. A total of 30 learners will jet off for two weeks in February 2026 for hands-on learning through work experience placements as part of their educational journey, as well as samp

18/08/2025

Quickline has been named Best Broadband Provider in the North East, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, at the Broadband Genie Regional Awards 2025.

The independent UK comparison website helps consumers find and switch broadband, TV, landline and mobile providers, offering a free service to compare deals with various providers, aiming to simplify the process of finding the best and most affordable packages.

This award recognises providers for the services delivered to their customers, with judging based on actions, performance and reputation in seven key areas.

By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor Quickline has been named Best Broadband Provider in the North East, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, at the Broadband Genie Regional Awards 2025. The independent UK comparison website helps consumers find and switch broadband, TV, landline and mobile providers, offer

17/08/2025

'What a time, what a moment, what a man!': Oli McBurnie's late strike delivers a vital first win for Hull City under new head coach Sergej Jakirovic.

Match report by Sam Hawcroft.

Hull City 3 - 2 Oxford United Sky Bet Championship MKM Stadium Attendance: 20,667 By Sam Hawcroft , Hull City Correspondent Oli McBurnie struck deep into stoppage time to hand Hull City a dramatic 3-2 victory over Oxford United in their first home league game of the season. The Tigers twice s

15/08/2025

Thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector are now at risk after the Government confirmed it will not step in to save the Vivergo Fuels plant at Saltend Chemicals Park.

The future of the Vivergo plant, on the outskirts of Hull, has been under threat as a result of the recent UK-US trade deal. The deal removed a 19 per cent tariff on ethanol imported from the US up to a quota of 1.4bn litres.

Vivergo at Saltend supports over 160 skilled jobs directly and around 4,000 more in the supply chain across Hull and East Yorkshire.

After months of negotiations, the Government’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has now confirmed it will not intervene and directly fund UK-based bioethanol firms, including Vivergo.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector are now at risk after the Government confirmed it will not step in to save the Vivergo Fuels plant at Saltend Chemicals Park. The future of the Vivergo plant, on the outskirts of Hull, has been at risk as a result of the re

15/08/2025

Leeds indie rockers Kaiser Chiefs will play Connexin Live, Hull next year as part of an extended series of dates celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of their debut album 'Employment'.

Ticket details here:

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor Leeds indie rockers Kaiser Chiefs will play in Hull next year as part of a new series of shows celebrating the 20th annversary of their debut album Employment. As part of their 12-date “More Employment” tour, Kaiser Chiefs will play Connexin Live on Saturday, Februar...

14/08/2025

People affected by the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation can have a free named plaque installed at one of two memorial gardens being created in Hull and Beverley.

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor People affected by the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation can have a free named plaque installed at one of two memorial gardens being created in Hull and Beverley. Construction has begun at the chosen Hull site at Northern Cemetery, with work expected

14/08/2025

Students at Hymers College are once again celebrating after achieving highly impressive A Level results.

Sixth form students, along with their families and teachers, are marking an exceptional year of academic success – reflecting the school’s continued commitment to high achievement and all-round development.

For the first time, Hymers is also celebrating the success of its BTEC students, following the recent introduction of BTEC Sport to its curriculum.

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Students at Hymers College are once again celebrating after achieving highly impressive A Level results. Sixth form students, along with their families and teachers, are marking an exceptional year of academic success – reflecting the school’s continued commitment to hig

13/08/2025

A new pop-up shop in Hull is giving young entrepreneurs a central hub to showcase their products and services and learn the skills to build their own business.

The Hull Emporium is in Paragon Street.

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor A new pop-up shop in Hull is giving young entrepreneurs a central hub to showcase their products and services and learn the skills to build their own business. Young people working in sectors including retail, digital, graphic design, joinery and even walking tours ar

13/08/2025

A man has made his first appearance at crown court charged with 65 offences relating to a major police investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.

Robert Bush, 47, was released on conditional bail and was told he will be required to enter pleas at a further hearing in October.

By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor A man has made his first appearance at crown court charged with 65 offences relating to a major police investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors. Robert Bush, 47, formerly of Kirk Ella and now of Busk Lane, Otley, West Yorkshire, appeared at Hull Crown C

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