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Different pasts, shared futures
This week is Refugee Week; a week that celebrates different pasts, shared futures.
Hull City Council is proud to support Refugee Week, the UK’s … More
Gin celebrates Hull’s rich maritime heritage
Hull’s first gin distillery and bar is celebrating the city’s rich maritime heritage by launching a special gin honouring the city’s seafaring past.
Humber … More
Cabinet to consider £4m Queens Gardens improvements
Cabinet is being asked to approve the allocation of £4m of funding to carry out improvements to Queens Gardens.
The improvements would see the … More
The story of Hull Champion Jockey who fought the establishment and won
On Tuesday, the eyes of the sporting world will turn to Royal Ascot – one of horse racing’s most prestigious festivals.
For five days, … More
See how Hull leisure time has changed over the years
A new photographic exhibition is to provide a glimpse at how people of Hull have spent their leisure time over the years.
The exhibition, … More
Eastern Cemetery to be extended
Work to improve Eastern Cemetery in Hull will begin on Monday 17 June.
The work will create 1,150 new spaces as Hull City Council … More
Meet Anna and her kind-hearted carer Clare from Shared Lives in Hull
Could you share your home with an adult who is in need of support?
That’s just what kind-hearted Clare did after becoming involved with … More
Kaiser Chiefs and Razorlight to perform at Hull’s Bonus Arena
The Kaiser Chiefs are coming to the Bonus Arena early next year.
The Yorkshire band, famed for songs such as I Predict A Riot… More
Five Father’s Day gifts ideas with Hull theme
It’s Father’s Day this Sunday and, let’s be honest, most people tend to leave picking out a gift to the last minute. If the … More
Hull maintains Fairtrade City status – and is praised for promoting the cause
Hull has maintained its Fairtrade City status – and has made a commitment to keep promoting Fairtrade principles.
Fairtrade ensures farmers and workers in … More
‘Being a carer never leaves you’ says father who cares for 38-year-old son
Carers play an indispensable role in our society.
More than five million people providing care for a family member or friend with a disability, … More
Exhibition in Hull celebrates gypsy, Roma and traveller culture
An exhibition to celebrate gypsy, Roma and traveller culture will open at Hull’s Streetlife Museum this month.
The exhibition, from Thursday 13 June to … More
Hull pensioner’s one-woman show heads to Edinburgh Fringe
A one-woman show from a Hull pensioner will be previewed at Kardomah 94 next month before heading to Edinburgh Fringe this summer.
Polly Pattison, … More
‘Carers need support too – they make a huge difference’
Carers need caring for too – and that is why Hull City Council and its partners are highlighting support available to those who care … More
Sculcoates Bridge to close for essential repairs
Sculcoates Bridge will be closed from Monday 1 July to Sunday 21 July for essential repair works.
The bridge in Chapman Street will be … More
Circus comes to town as Freedom Festival and Back to Ours team up
Two popular Hull festivals have joined forces to bring four spectacular circus shows to the city.
The expanded five-day Freedom Festival will include the … More
Humber Street Gallery announces summer programme
Humber Street Gallery, the contemporary visual arts space on Hull’s rejuvenated Fruit Market, has announced its summer programme.
The broad programme includes work looking … More
How technology helped transform a life
A mum says assistive technology in her home has greatly improved the life of her daughter who has learning difficulties.
In March 2018, Donna … More
Tuesday’s Royal Ballet screening moved to Hull Minster
Tomorrow’s free Royal Ballet screening has been moved to Hull Minster due to the weather forecast.
The screening of Kenneth MacMillan’s celebrated ballet Romeo … More
PRS Foundation New Musical Biennial returns next month
A free music festival featuring some of the UK’s most most exciting music creators returns to Hull next month.
PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial … More
‘It was time for a change’ – how this Hull extra care resident turned his life around
A 73-year-old man has told how he turned his life around after years spent living on the streets and battling alcohol issues.
Four months … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
If you still haven’t made Friday night plans by now, we are here to help. Two classics – one a screening of a silent … More
Hull firm Tevalis grows from two-man team to global client base with support
For more than 10 years, a Hull company has been providing hospitality services across the world, thanks to support from Hull City Council.
Tevalis, … More
Trinity Market opens seven days a week
Hull’s thriving Trinity Market is now open seven days a week.
The market in the Old Town will open every Sunday from 11.30am to … More
Emeli Sande to perform at Bonus Arena
Singer-songwriter Emeli Sande is to visit Hull’s Bonus Arena in December as part of her UK tour.
The vocalist will visit Hull on the … More
How therapy service is using ICT funding to grow business
A Hull therapy provider is urging other SMEs to see if they can access funding for game-changing tech improvements.
Focus Counselling Services has huge … More
Futuristic performance set for Ferens Art Gallery
Hull-born artist Patrick Coyle is bringing a futuristic performance to Ferens Gallery next month
It is part of the gallery’s current contemporary art exhibition, … More
Hull Young People’s Parliament elects new Young Mayor
Hull Young People’s Parliament has selected its latest Young Mayor.
Gabriela Surdyk, 15, will spend the next 12 months working with other young people … More
British modern art greats to feature in stunning Ferens Art Gallery exhibition
An exhibition featuring some of the most famous names of modern British art is coming to Ferens Art Gallery this summer.
Reflection: British Art … More