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BBC News
16-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Emergency training exercise being staged at Hull KR's Craven Park
People should not be alarmed by the presence of a large number of emergency service vehicles and crews around Craven Park stadium in Hull, fire crews have Fire and Rescue, along with police and ambulance crews, are taking part in a training exercise at the home of Hull Kingston Rovers to simulate a multi-agency response to an emergency exercise will include a mass decontamination unit, which is designed to decontaminate a large number of people exposed to hazardous materials, the fire service venue, which will host Coldplay for two nights in August as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour, would provide a "realistic and controlled environment" for the exercise, a spokesperson added. "Members of the public may notice a significant presence of emergency vehicles in the area throughout the day," the spokesperson said."We want to reassure everyone that this is not a real emergency, but a vital part of our ongoing commitment to community safety and emergency preparedness."We appreciate the public's understanding and support as we carry out this essential training."Due to the hosepipe ban, the fire service said the exercise would be conducted without running water. 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
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hull reacts as Coldplay announces tour dates at Craven Park
In case you missed it, one of the biggest bands of all time is coming to Hull next year. Coldplay will be playing two nights at Craven Park in August next year. The band, fronted by Chris Martin, regularly sell out arena tours all over the globe, so some fans might have had to check twice that their eyes hadn't deceived them when they added Hull to their 2025 UK Tour. Known for their dazzling shows, some fans are in utter disbelief that the band are now playing in Hull for the first time. READ MORE: Take a tour around Hull's new IKEA as it welcomes first customers READ MORE: Why one Hull takeaway makes me look forward to ordering a salad Taking to social media, some people expressed their shock. Vicky couldn't believe it, saying: "How on earth did they think 'Hang on, we'll go do one of our two tour locations in Hull'. Not complaining like." Of course, some could not resist a Rover's gloat. Charlie said, "The band that sing " A Sky Full of Stars ", Will be playing at the Home stadium of the team who has a team Full of Stars". Chair for Hull Kingston Rovers, Dr. Paul Sewell in light of the announcement posted on X, formerly Twitter, said: "Thank you Coldplay. They could have gone anywhere but chose the city of Hull, Hull Kingston Rovers and @Sewell_Group Craven Park. I have been asked 'why' a lot yesterday, and would like to think that, in part, it was just some decent people choosing some decent people." Following Mr Sewell's post, Matt replied: "Brilliant Paul! Well done to you and all at Rovers. You've done a great deal for this city. I'm sure it's very much appreciated." In what is universally agreed to be a huge success for the city, @RLbl0gger said: "This is actually incredible! A rugby league ground hosting it is amazing let alone @hullkrofficial! Well done whoever negotiated this." The fact that London and Hull are the only two European cities in the upcoming tour has meant that plenty of replies are calling Craven Park "Wembley of the North." Hull KR Chief Executive Paul Larkin said on Rover's website, "We are truly delighted to bring the world's biggest band to East Hull. Sewell Group Craven Park will be rocking for two consecutive nights for the biggest show the City has ever seen. "We can't wait to proudly represent the whole region and North of England, as part of the only European dates announced outside of London. "The stadium is no stranger to big acts with Hull's very own Beautiful South selling out 25,000 tickets in our 2017 City of Culture year, alongside other major concerts from The Who, Little Mix, Rod Stewart and Tom Jones. "However this is on another level, with Coldplay bringing their full, and same production that will be inside Wembley stadium, nothing will be scaled back. We have a fantastic relationship with SJM Concerts, and we'd like to place on record our thanks to them for making this happen, for what is set to be two very special nights." Tickets for Coldplay's gigs go on general sale on Friday, September 27. Tickets go on sale a day early for those with a HU, YO, DN or LN postcode as 50% off tickets are reserved for locals. 10% of ticket sales will go towards Music Venue Trust to help support grassroots venues. You can find out more about how to get tickets here.
BBC News
14-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hull KR submit plans to transform area around Craven Park
Hull Kingston Rovers has submitted a planning application to redevelop the area around their Craven Park club wants to build a sports village with training pitches and indoor and outdoor facilities for community of the site would be turned into a retail park with more than 400 car parking comes just a few days after the club lifted the Challenge Cup at Wembley, their first trophy for 40 years. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the club has said the development plan is part of its ambition to become "the biggest rugby club in the northern hemisphere".The site would house three full-size rugby pitches, one for the first team, one for the academy side and the third for community sports facilities would include indoor netball and basketball courts and padel courts. A "fanwalk" that connects Preston Road with Craven Park will get a makeover in the development. It would become a "tree and flag lined boulevard", which fans could use on the way to and from the stadium. 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.
BBC News
08-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
In pictures: Fans celebrate Hull KR Challenge Cup victory parade
Thousands of fans have joined players, staff and coaches at Hull Kingston Rovers to celebrate the club's historic Challenge Cup win.A special bus parade started at Craven Park before it made its way through east Hull to Queen Victoria Square in the city centre. The Challenge Cup win marked the first time the Robins had secured the famous trophy since 1980. 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.
BBC News
08-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Double celebration in Hull as rugby fans run 10k after final
Thousands of runners have taken to the streets of Hull for the city's annual Jane Tomlinson Run for All 10k Sunday participants tackled a new course for the first time, with both the start and finish at Hull Kingston Rovers' ground, Craven stadium will also be the focal point for the team's bus parade through Hull after they won the Challenge Cup at Wembley on fans were among the runners who took part in the 10k and one said he was "still in shock" the day after the victory. Chris Grubb ran in rugby kit carrying a blow-up trophy - a stunt he planned two weeks ago in case the Robins won."I woke up this morning smiling," he said, after returning from Wembley to make the start line."I looked around and everyone was crying. It was so emotional."He only had six hours of sleep after arriving home from the Cup final."It's just been a long time coming, and now, I keep saying to everyone, I can die a happy man because we've finally done it!" The race was won by Joseph Wilson with a time of 31 minutes and eight seconds, and Coralle Bell was the fastest woman with oldest man in the race was John Burkhill, 86. Mr Burkhill, from Sheffield, was raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support and has collected nearly £1.2m for the entered his 1,055th event across the UK in memory of his son's said: "It's a very special day for me today. I've got some good friends here, I come back every year to do it." Founders of the charity Aim Higher, Gill Jagger and Nicola Robinson, took part in the run dressed as Nintendo characters Mario and Luigi. Their charity promotes social inclusion for children and young adults with autism or mental health were also 30 members of staff from the Special Stars Foundation, which supports adults and children with additional needs, running the new route for the 10k was chosen because of roadworks on the race is named after Ms Tomlinson, who raised almost £2m for charity by taking part in endurance events around the world before her death from cancer in 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.
