Everything you need to know about Hull: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Hull: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Hull (England), May 21 (IANS) World No.1 and defending champion Nicol David outclassed India's Joshana Chinappa in the first round of the Allam British Open Squash Championships here Tuesday.
Hull (England), May 20 (IANS) Saurav Ghosal blanked Jonathan Kemp in his men's first round match while Joshana Chinappa rallied past Deon Saffery to make the women's draw at the Allam British Open Squash Championships here Monday.
Hull (England), May 19 (IANS) Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal will lead India's challenge at the British Open Squash Championships beginning here Monday. The prestigious tournament is the world's oldest.
Hull (England), May 19 (IANS) Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal will lead India's challenge at the British Open Squash Championships beginning here Monday. The prestigious event is the oldest on the calendar.
London, Apr 27 (ANI): An English footballer has been arrested over charges of dangerous driving following an accident involving three cars that left a man seriously injured.
Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) Pakistani squash players have vowed to win the title at the 17th Asian Championships to be held here next month.
London, April 24 (IANS) A drunk nurse has been jailed for five years and four months for speeding off after mowing down a schoolboy cyclist, leaving him dying. She has also been banned from driving for five years.
Kolkata, Mar. 26 (ANI): The third Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette for the Indian Navy (IN) designed under Project-28 (P-28) by the Navy's Directorate of Naval Design, being built by one of India's leading shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), was launched here on Tuesday.
Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): Although US and Iran may not see eye to eye about politics, but wrestlers from both the countries have pledged to fight together to keep wrestling in the Olympic games.
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Over 450,000 homes and businesses shivered without power in northeastern America as workers began the massive task of digging out cities and towns left buried under mounds of snow by a monster blizzard.
New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Over 650,000 homes and businesses in northeast America were left without power in peak winter as a massive blizzard walloped the region dumping nearly three feet of snow in some areas before heading out to sea.
London, February 4 (ANI): Scientists have identified the two areas of the brain responsible for our perception of orientation and shape.
London, January 26 (ANI): Spending hours hunched over a computer screen, not sleeping enough or even overdoing it at the gym could be blamed for migraines, experts say.
London, Dec. 22 (ANI): Olympian Luke Campbell topped his gold medal winning performance at London 2012 - by acting as a midwife, when his fiance Lynsey Kraanen went into labour early.
Washington, December 10 (ANI): Noise generated during an exciting basketball game can damage your hearing capability, says an expert.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): The three chiefs of Defence staff today, on the occasion of Navy Day paid their homage to the martyrs at the national war memorial at India Gate.
London, November 23 (ANI): If you feel itchy when you see someone scratch an itch, you're not suffering from any disorder.
London, Nov. 19 (ANI): An artist is threatening to sue the organisers of the London Olympics after claiming that Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle used his design for the opening ceremony set.
London, November 13 (ANI): Nervous people are more likely than others to catch the itches by merely watching another scratch, a new study has found.
London, Oct 4 (IANS) Two women employees of a British sex store have been convicted after being caught on CCTV stealing more than 1,400 pounds (about $2,250) worth of erotic products from the shop.
London, September 29 (ANI): One of the oldest women in the UK, who recently celebrated her 110th birthday, puts her longevity down to a daily glass of whisky and quitting smoking six years ago.
London, Sep 18 (ANI): Injured England star Wayne Rooney will bounce back to have a long and healthy life, a fortuneteller has predicted.
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Playing risk-glorifying video games like Grand Theft Auto is likely to prompt teenagers to become more reckless in driving and becoming involved in accidents and other risky behaviours, says a new study.
Washington, September 12 (ANI): Teenagers who play mature-rated, risk-glorifying video games may be more likely than those who don't to become reckless drivers who experience increases in automobile accidents, police stops and willingness to drink and drive, a new study has claimed.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) Ansuman Das, commercial director of state-run National Aluminium Company (Nalco) has been given additional charge of the chairman-cum-managing director of the company, the aluminium producer said here Thursday.
London, Aug 23(ANI): Blackburn Rovers' beleaguered manager Steve Kean was once again the target of fan abuse during his team's 1-0 win against Hull City.
Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) AZ Alkmaar striker Jozy Altidore is confident that his team will be able to cope with Anzhi's Samuel Eto'o in their Europa League playoff first leg Thursday.
London, Aug 17 (IANS) A 31-year-old British woman, who was plagued by a skin condition that caused her face to redden, went into depression that caused her to jump to her death from a bridge.
London, July 1 (IANS) Retired lecturer Ian Kinnaird who took a DNA test about his ancestry found he has directly descended from the earth's very first woman, who lived 190,000 years ago.
London, June 26(ANI): Around 10,000 Neets (Not in Education, Employment and Training) will be taught the basic skills of cricket to gain sports qualifications, which would keep them out of trouble, by cricket's charity organisation.
London, June 10 (ANI): Hull City manager Steve Bruce is backing Danny Welbeck for leading England to glory in the European Championship.
Washington, May 30 (ANI): The tuatara, an iconic New Zealand reptile, which chews its food in a way unlike any other animal on the planet, has challenged the widespread perception that complex chewing ability is closely linked to high metabolism.
New York, May 12 (ANI): There has been a 66 percent increase in men in the UK seeking beauty treatments over the past 12 months, with haircuts, hair removal and tanning being the most popular, a new report has revealed.
Liverpool (UK), May 1 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that mice and rats have evolved to gnaw with their front teeth and chew with their back teeth more successfully than rodents that 'specialise' in one or other of these biting mechanisms. Research has already shown that rats and mice can both chew and gnaw, whereas other rodents, such as squirrels, specialise in gnawing, and some, like guinea pigs, specialise in chewing.
London, Apr 8 (ANI): An amazing pair of bouncing boots, which turn users into a human kangaroo, look set to be the summer's most bizarre fitness trend.
London, Feb 23 (ANI): A pair of eminent scientists had proposed to feed Britain's wartime population with plankton to ward off critical food shortages during the Second World War, newly uncovered documents have revealed.
London, Feb 23 (ANI): A pair of eminent scientists had proposed to feed Britain's wartime population with plankton to ward off critical food shortages during the Second World War, newly uncovered documents have revealed.
London, Feb 7 (ANI): Ben Cockayne has vowed to clean-up his act after his former team Hull Kingston Rovers released the 28-year-old full-back following his involvement in a police car chase.
London, Jan.16 (ANI): Former Premier League hero Dean Windass has revealed how he tried to commit suicide twice last week.
London, Jan.16 (ANI): Former Premier League hero Dean Windass has revealed how he tried to commit suicide twice last week.
London, Nov 28 (ANI): Italian men topped the poll for using the best chat-up lines when it comes to women, according to a new study.
Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): A British reality TV star Cheska Hull wishes to take Prince Harry out for fish and chips.
London, Sept 29 (ANI): Prince Harry was seen bagging the phone number of 'Made in Chelsea' star Francesca Hull, after they flirted heavily in a club.
London, Aug 30 (ANI): A four-year-old UK boy has been ordered to keep his noise down while playing in his own garden, or his parents could be hit with a 5,000-pounds fine.
London, Aug 19 (ANI): Clinical studies by experts in San Francisco and at Hull University have found a new drug that could mend broken hearts, offering hope to hundreds of thousands of heart failure patients.
Washington, August 18 (ANI): High levels of saturated fatty acids commonly found in the ovaries of obese women and those with Type II diabetes can upset embryonic development and lead to failed pregnancies, according to a new research.
Washington, July 31 (ANI): Improving cardiovascular health appears to be the best way to help process what we hear, according an audiologist at Wichita State University.
London, July 25 (ANI): Injured Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was spotted watching Coldplay in London with some of his mates, just hours before his team suffered a defeat in the Premier League against Hull City.
London, June 23 (ANI): A former lapdancer from Britain, her lover and his ex-girlfriend have been jailed for one month in Dubai after the three has a bitter bedroom bust-up.
Saana, June 4 (ANI): With the clashes between government forces and opposition tribesmen pushing the country to the brink of civil war, former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Hull has said that such a situation could make Yemen a 'safe haven' for al Qaeda operatives, much in the same way as Afghanistan was before the 9/11 terror attacks.
Washington, June 3 (ANI): The escalating violence in Yemen is hampering critical U.S. counter-terrorism operations and could give Al Qaeda's most active affiliate increased opportunities for recruitment and plotting, current and former U.S. officials warn.
Washington, May 18 (ANI): A report prepared by an American think tank has warned that terror network Al-Qaida could lauch a "spectacular attack" against the United States or U.S. interests from Yemen.
London, May 6 (ANI): Soon, millions of cars will be running on lunchtime favorites.
Nevada (US), April 22 (ANI): The former Central Masonic Hall in Hull (England, UK) is a Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre now.
London, April 21 (ANI): People who have had their larynx - or the voice box - removed following cancer, disease or injury may be able to speak again - thanks to a device developed by a team of UK scientists.
London, April 12 (ANI): The latest research by UK and Swiss scientists has concluded that targeted photodynamic therapy could completely eradicate some models of cancer.
Washington, April 07 (ANI): A cellular 'on-off' switch that may have implications for treating cardiovascular disease and cancer has been identified by scientists at the University of Hull.
London, Feb 27 (ANI): An eight-year-old from York rings bells weighing up to 32 stone, despite only weighing four stone himself.
London, Feb 25 (ANI): A school in Britain has banned its pupils from bringing modern synthetic or leather footballs into the playground and told them to use balls made of sponge instead.
London, Feb 12 (ANI): A 44-year-old women in the UK reportedly bit off part of her partner's ear out of jealously.
London, Feb 7 (ANI): A school in Britain could hand out condoms and prescriptions for the pill to its pupils during "sexual health and family planning" lessons, said a doctor who came up with the idea.
London, Jan 25 (ANI): A council in Britain has made a proposal to save money and combat global warming by heating a leisure centre and swimming pool using heat generated by a crematorium next door.
London, Jan 21 (ANI): The British woman, who has been jailed in Dubai after she was caught in bed with her lover, is said to have been a former lapdancer.
London, Dec 23 (ANI): Nearly a third of Britons believe they have a guardian angel watching over them, according to a new survey.
London, Dec 13 (ANI): Prince Charles is worried about the fact that his sons Prince William and Prince Harry ride motorbikes on busy roads.
London, Dec 6 (ANI): An unpublished poem written by Philip Larkin reveals his relationship with his secretary - who was also his muse.
London, Nov 30 (ANI): A former IT manager has revealed how he became a sex-crazed transvestite and spent thousands due to side-effects from Parkinson's disease medication.
London, Nov 18 (ANI): Reports are abuzz that footballer Nobby Solano is using his nifty footwork to give dancing lessons in a pub.
London, Oct 18 (ANI): One of the ingredients of dark chocolate may help diabetics control high cholesterol levels, it has been claimed.
Washington, Sept 23 (ANI): A powdered sugar like material, called "dry water," could provide a new way to absorb and store carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, according to scientists.
London, Sept 21 (ANI): A fake WAG caught four other top footballers in six hours at nightclubs trying to score with women.
Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): A powdered sugar like material, called "dry water," could provide a new way to absorb and store carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, according to scientists.
London, Aug 2 (ANI): In an astonishing study, psychologists have discovered that one in five people vividly recalls incidents that they know did not take place.
London, July 23 (ANI): A survey has shown that the juicy strawberry has toppled the fizzy cola bottle off the number one spot as Britain's favourite sweet.
London, June 29 (ANI): Flying dinosaurs in the prehistoric era had more elaborate mating displays than modern-day peacocks, according to scientists.
London, June 27 (ANI): A wedding re-creation has brought back all the memories of a married man who lost his memory in an accident.
Washington, June 03 (ANI): Actress Kristen Stewart's comment that being photographed felt like getting raped has irked rape crisis groups.
London, March 18 (ANI): Butcher Greg Hull would have never guessed a pig would save his heart some day but that is exactly what has happened - he underwent five hours of open-heart surgery to insert a new tissue valve from a pig.
London, Mar. 14 (ANI): Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that he had given up on the Gunners to win the title even before Christmas, but the team's three-way fight for the Premier League trophy has brought it back in the race.
London, Feb 22 (ANI): The Chelsea board is all set to grill Ashley Cole for smuggling girls into the team's hotel on the eve of matches.
London, Feb 22 (ANI): The Chelsea board is all set to grill Ashley Cole for smuggling girls into the team's hotel on the eve of matches.
London, Feb 20 (ANI): Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will fine Ashley Cole 200,000 pounds for smuggling girls into the team's hotel on the eve of matches.
London, Feb. 14 (ANI): Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy was caked in blood after his face was hit outside a nightclub in Cheshire.
London, Feb 9(ANI): Manchester United defender Gary Neville claims the Premier League title is back in their hands following Chelsea's slip-up against Hull City on Saturday.
London, Feb 9(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he is "more confident than ever" to finish in the top four of the Premier League table despite the dismal performance so far this season.
London, Feb.9 (ANI): Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has admitted to losing his cool for the first time after the club went down two-nil at Hull on Saturday.
London, Feb. 6 (ANI): Rio Ferdinand, who is succeeding John Terry as England captain, has a far from a squeaky clean image craved by fans, as he has been involved in more than his fair share of football scandals.
London, Feb 6(ANI): England defender Rio Ferdinand has not been officially informed that he has been selected to succeed John Terry as the captain of the national squad.
London, Feb.7 (ANI): Scandal-hit football ace John Terry is due to lead Chelsea out at Stamford Bridge for a crunch London derby against bitter rivals Arsenal this afternoon, and he knows he can expect more abuse from spectators and fans.
London, Feb. 7 (ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has found an unlikely fan in Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, who has termed the England star as the "best footballer in the world".
London, Feb 5(ANI): Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho has warned that his club is ready to kill off Arsenal's Premier League title challenge on Sunday.
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): A new study about the effects of acupuncture on the brain may shed light on the complex mechanisms of this Eastern healing technique.
London, Feb 3 (ANI): Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has refused to blame the John Terry affair as the club blew the chance to go four points clear at the top of the Premier League.
London, Feb. 2 (ANI): England captain John Terry, who came under fire for having a fling with team-mate Wayne Bridge's former girlfriend, is likely to tell coach Fabio Capello that he doesn't want to step down as a skipper.
London, Feb. 2 (ANI): Despite calls for England coach Fabio Capello to strip John Terry of the captaincy following the surfacing of his scandalous affair with team-mate Wayne Bridge's partner, the Italian is unlikely to take any decision until next month, when the squad meets for a friendly against Egypt.
London, Jan 29 (ANI): Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been suspended for an extra game by the Football Association for what they considered a "frivolous" appeal
London, Jan. 28 (ANI): Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has hailed Wayne Rooney for his "world-class display" as the England striker's performance earned a place for the team in the Carling Cup finals.
London, Jan 27(ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has said that England manager Fabio Capello has played a crucial role in his goalscoring glut this season.
London, Jan 26(ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has pledged his future with the club, saying he is "very happy at Old Trafford".
London, Jan 25(ANI): Manchester United's owners, the Florida-based Glazer family, are planning to spend another 54 million pounds of the club's cash to fight off their huge debt.
