Day: 22 April 2020

View article Do not ignore medical needs during coronavirus pandemic, Hull residents urged

Do not ignore medical needs during coronavirus pandemic, Hull residents urged

Health professionals in Hull have urged residents to continue to seek medical help for issues other than coronavirus. Residents are urged to stay away from GPs and hospitals if they experience symptoms, in line with advice from the Government and NHS. But professionals have emphasised that health services remain “open for business”. Julia Weldon, director […]

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View article Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp

Hull Maritime Museum doors locked ahead of stunning £11m revamp

The doors are now locked at Hull Maritime Museum ahead of an exciting £11m transformation. The major refurbishment will feature stunning new exhibitions and improved access while also revealing more of the building’s original Victorian architecture. Building work will take about 19 months before new exhibitions are installed and collections returned. It is hoped the […]

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View article Tens of thousands see Sistine Chapel exhibition at Hull Minster

Tens of thousands see Sistine Chapel exhibition at Hull Minster

An exhibition showcasing the wonders of the Sistine Chapel has attracted 35,000 people to Hull Minster. The Michelangelo – A Different View exhibition drew visitors from far and wide during its 42-day run at the magnificent, 700-year-old church. The exhibition gave visitors the chance to admire more than 50 detailed reproductions of Renaissance master Michelangelo’s […]

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View article 5 FREE things to do in the Hull area this weekend

5 FREE things to do in the Hull area this weekend

Christmas is getting close and purses are tightening as salaries are spent on gifts for friends and loved ones. It means few can afford to be splashing cash on weekend plans when costly festive fun is just around the corner. So who is up for some awesome activities in Hull and the surrounding area that […]

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View article Improvements to be made at Priory Woods cemetery

Improvements to be made at Priory Woods cemetery

Hull City Council’s Priory Woods cemetery on Priory Road is to receive improvement works. A two-year phased programme of works will begin later this year, subject to planning approval from East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Works will include installing a more comprehensive drainage system throughout the cemetery, including the Mistletoe area of the site where […]

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View article Humber Street Sesh to be greenest yet as partygoers urged to ditch single-use plastics

Humber Street Sesh to be greenest yet as partygoers urged to ditch single-use plastics

Hull’s biggest festival for emerging talent is aiming to make this year’s event the greenest yet. Now in its eighth year, the award-winning Humber Street Sesh returns on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 August with 200 acts performing on 14 stages across Hull’s waterfront. Last year saw the grassroots music festival double in size and […]

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