About us
The Hull Story is an independent publishing venture run by experienced journalists from Hull.
We pride ourselves on producing ethical, public interest journalism and publish a free monthly newspaper, packed with local news, features and comment. The latest edition of The Hull Story newspaper is available from the first week of every month, from our distribution stands at venues across the city including:
The Visitor Information Hub at Paragon Interchange
North Point Shopping Centre
Hull Royal Infirmary and Hull Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Trinity Market
East Park’s Pavilion Café
The Freedom Centre
The Octagon
All Hull libraries
We’re proud to work with reputable organisations in the public and private sectors to represent Hull, and support its residents and businesses.
The team
Rick Lyon,
Co-Editor
Rick is a multi-award winning journalist with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry.
His previous positions include news editor, chief reporter and crime reporter at Hull Live / Hull Daily Mail.
Also a former director of marketing at Bishop Burton College, Rick combines his position at The Hull Story with that of communications director at leading PR consultancy, Meehan Media & Comms.
Simon Bristow, Co-Editor
Simon is an experienced news reporter and court and colour specialist.
He has previously worked for the Yorkshire Post and PA (Sport), and most recently was court reporter at Hull Live / Hull Daily Mail, where he was also Father of Chapel for the NUJ.