The K6 phone box

A hero of the high street that’s been a familiar sight on the streets of Great Britain for generations. 

The K6 is a design classic up there with the likes of the Mini, the red post box and the Routemaster bus. A quintessential symbol of Britishness. This year the K6 kiosk is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its arrival on the country’s highways and byways. 

Designed by architectural legend Sir Giles Gilbert Scott to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of George V, the K6 is the perfect blend of style and convenience - connecting people for decades before the mobile phone had even been thought of. 

It is, in short a genius piece of design that has helped shape our nation in the past century. And, of course, in Hull and East Yorkshire our K6 phone boxes are even more special sporting the cream paint instead of the red that the rest of the country has - due to our independent phone network. 

Our Judges

  • Tommy Coyle

    Hull-born boxing legend Tommy is one of Hull's sporting greats. He was made an Honorary Freeman of the City of Hull in 2025.

  • Emma Hardy MP

    Hull West and Haltemprice MP Emma has championed women's health and reducing school uniform costs.

  • Liz Carter

    Girlguider and charity bake sale organiser extraordinaire Liz is one of KCOM's committed community.

  • Marcus Skeet

    'The Hull Boy' Marcus ran the length of the UK raising money for mental health.

  • Gemma Oaten

    Star  of stage and screen, Gemma has helped transform lives with vital work for charity.

    Nominations are now closed and we will soon be announcing our Hometown Heroes who have made a big difference in their community

    After careful consideration by our judging panel, we're proud to announce the first of nine local legends who will have their names immortalised on our iconic cream K6 kiosks across the city.

    Meet them below.

    Tommy Coyle

    Hull-born boxing legend Tommy is one of Hull’s sporting greats.

    Making his name in the ring, he became Commonwealth Lightweight Champion in 2018, before hanging up his gloves in 2020 to pursue a successful business career. He now runs his own TC60 gyms on Humber Street and at Hessle’s Bridgehead Business Park.

    Since retiring from boxing Tommy has launched his own sporting foundation and led multiple initiatives for underprivileged children, including a mobile boxing gym, school uniform giveaways and his annual Christmas in the Community campaign to help struggling Hull families.

    Named an Honorary Freeman of the City of Hull in 2025, Tommy is everything that’s great about Hull - combining grit and fierce determination mixed with community spirit and a desire to make a difference.

    For more information about Tommy Coyle Foundation and TC60 gyms visit tc60hull.co.uk

    Lewie Coyle

    Part of Hull’s sporting first family, Lewie fulfilled every football fan's dream when he joined his hometown club as a player in 2020.

    The versatile right back started his footballing career at Leeds United before joining Fleetwood Town on loan and then returning home to Hull City, becoming The Tigers’ captain in 2022.

    When not helping the Tigers to chase promotion, he's helping to inspire the next generation of Hull’s sporting stars through his Lewis Coyle Football Academy.

    He said: “I am so passionate about providing children with opportunities to pursue their dreams. Having had supportive parents who believed in me as a young child with a dream, I understand that not everyone gets the same chance.

    “That's why I am creating a space and environment to help people realise their potential, not just in sports but in life.”

    For more information about the Lewie Coyle Football Academy visit lewiecoylefootballacademy.com

    Gemma Oaten

    Actress, campaigner, ambassador – Gemma has packed a lot into her career so far. From starring roles in shows such as Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Holby City to her essential work raising awareness of eating disorders through her SEED charity, Gemma’s a true Hometown Hero helping to improve lives across Hull and beyond.

    Gemma Oaten has come a long way from being the little girl dreaming of stardom while belting out Disney classics in her parents’ front room

    The former Malet Lambert pupil always knew that it was on the stage and screen where she wanted to be.

    After gaining a place at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, and graduating from the Drama Studio London, Gemma landed the starring roles on Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Holby City that have made her one of Hull’s most famous acting exports. Her more recent role as a BBC radio presenter has also kept us entertained over the airwaves.

    But it’s her work off camera, helping to transform the lives of countless people struggling with eating disorders; providing support, raising awareness, lobbying policy makers and giving hope in the darkest of times, that makes Gemma a true Hometown Hero.

    As the CEO  and Patron of Hull-based eating disorder support service SEED, Gemma has spoken publicly about her own experiences of living with an eating disorder and now uses that knowledge to help others.

    You can find out more about Gemma’s fantastic work with SEED here.