Long-serving Lord Mayor reflects on a bumper reign
As Hull’s 107th Lord Mayor prepares to hand over the chains and robes to his successor, Councillor Steve Wilson has reflected on his extended time in office, that began … More
Councillor Steve Wilson
Hull’s Armistice Day service to be streamed live
A service to mark Armistice Day will be broadcast live online tomorrow morning.
The small event at Hull’s Cenotaph will be shown on the council’s YouTube channel and will also … More
Hull buildings illuminated in purple in statement against racism
Buildings in Hull city centre have been illuminated in purple tonight in a statement against racism.
Councillor Steve Wilson, Hull’s Lord Mayor, said: “Hull is a multi-cultural city and we … More
VE Day 75: How to stay safe and celebrate at home in Hull
People who want to join in with this week’s VE Day 75 celebrations are being advised to pay tribute from the safety of our own homes.
Hull City Council is … More
Hull’s historic Arctic Corsair celebrates 60th birthday
Hull’s last surviving distant-water sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, celebrates her 60th birthday on Saturday.
The trawler was launched on 29 February 1960, ready to be fitted out to begin … More
Dutch Cadets to visit Hull to trace steps of Second World War soldier
Twenty-five Cadets and two teachers from the Netherlands will visit Hull as part of a project to trace the steps of a Second World War soldier.
Corporal Richard Sydney Huitt, … More
General Election in Hull: Boxes ready for 128 polling stations
Boxes are ready for 128 polling stations across three Hull constituencies ahead of Thursday’s General Election.
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm for people to vote on … More
Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival opened by Lord Mayor
Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival is now open at Hull Minster.
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson opened the festival alongside Bishop Alan White, the Veterans’ Choir and a piper.… More
Rain can’t stop thousands turning out for Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on
Despite the pouring rain, Hull city centre saw an incredible turnout for the Christmas lights switch-on.
Thousands turned out for the moment that signalled the start of Christmas in the … More
Lord Mayor to bring new Christmas Tree Festival to Hull Minster
Business and organisations have been invited to take part in a charity Christmas tree festival next month.
The event will see decorated Christmas trees displayed at the Hull Minster.
It … More
Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on: All you need to know
Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by the Lord Mayor and special guests this week.
Queen Victoria Square will come alive with light and sound installations on Thursday … More
Millions who died in First World War remembered in Hull this weekend
Hull will this weekend remember the millions who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts.
Hull’s annual service of remembrance will take place on Sunday at … More
Hull businesses thanked by the Lord Mayor for supporting care leavers
Hull businesses which provide support to care-leavers have been recognised for their work by the Lord Mayor.
Firms which offered opportunities for young people as to improve their vocational and … More
Two exceptional teens invited to switch on Hull’s Christmas lights
Two exceptional young people from Hull have been invited to switch on the city’s Christmas lights this year.
Paralympian Sophie Carter and inspirational Harrison Torr have been asked by the … More
Pride in Hull is now a civic event – and councillors may decorate their robes
This year’s Pride in Hull will be a full civic event, the city’s Lord Mayor has announced.
It means all councillors from Hull City Council are invited to join the … More
Prof Graham Chesters to be made Honorary Burgess
One of Hull’s cultural leaders is to be made an Honorary Burgess by Hull City Council.
Graham Chesters, a University of Hull professor and chair of the Freedom Festival board, … More
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