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View article Hull joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities

Hull joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities

Hull is celebrating after it was announced the city has joined UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. It is one of 72 new cities from 46 countries to join the network, which recognises city’s outstanding commitment to making the right to education across all ages a reality for all at the local level. The UNESCO […]

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View article Preparations begin for festive weekend in Hull

Preparations begin for festive weekend in Hull

Details of Hull’s bumper Christmas weekend have now been revealed as the build for this weekend’s event have started in the city centre. Performances on the main stage in Queen Victoria Square will delight audiences of all ages with short pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk (Saturday only) at 10.30am and 2pm, live singers, choirs and […]

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View article Hull joins UK Music Charter

Hull joins UK Music Charter

Hull City Council has become the latest city to sign up to the UK Music, Local Music Action Charter. The newly launched charter offers Hull a practical framework to amplify its music ecosystem, unlock investment, and deliver inclusive cultural impact. Being a part of the charter means that the council can now directly advance the […]

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View article Grant funding to boost old town heritage attraction

Grant funding to boost old town heritage attraction

A heritage building and tourist attraction in Hull’s old town will add to its current offering thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding. The building, owned by the National Trust, will benefit from a grant totalling nearly £111,000 following an application submitted to the first round of Hull City Council’s government-backed grant scheme. This will […]

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View article Moomins, Monet and more – Hull Museums promises at bumper 2026 programme

Moomins, Monet and more – Hull Museums promises at bumper 2026 programme

2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery as they announce an exciting exhibition programme. First up, from Friday 13 February, two exhibitions will open as part of the Ferens Unpacked Season. Into The Stores will invite visitors to explore amongst the crates and storage racks and […]

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View article Bollywood movie set comes to Hull

Bollywood movie set comes to Hull

Hull will once again become a film set this month as scenes for a new feature are shot across the city centre. Hotshot Production Limited, in conjunction with UK Line Producers 4K INC Limited and Northern Films Limited, will shoot parts of ‘Dastaar’, the first Bollywood production to visit city, from Sunday 16 November to […]

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View article Pride of Britain winner to light up Hull for Christmas

Pride of Britain winner to light up Hull for Christmas

Hull’s Christmas lights will be switched on next week by Pride of Britain 2025 award winner Marcus Skeet, known to his online followers as The Hull Boy. Marcus will join the Lord Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Payne, as well as a special guest direct from the North Pole to get the festive period underway. On Thursday […]

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View article Hull prepares for bumper festive weekend of Christmas cheer

Hull prepares for bumper festive weekend of Christmas cheer

Hull city centre will be flooded with festive cheer this November as a full Christmas weekend event fills the streets. A Christmas market will line King Edward St, brought to life with street entertainment, hot and cold food offers as well as covered seating with live music performances and festive panto on the main stage […]

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View article Live music returns to Hull Libraries

Live music returns to Hull Libraries

In collaboration with Get It Loud In Libraries, musician Albertine Sarges will visit Hull Central Library this Sunday (9 November) for a matinee performance. Sarges will play this intimate gig with a heady blend of indie rock, blues and art pop from her current album ‘Girl Missing’. ‘Girl Missing’ is Sarges’ highly anticipated follow-up to […]

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