Don’t forget to donate your unwanted Christmas jumpers
There is just one week left for people to donate unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers to help local families and keep textiles out of wheelie bins.
Over the past few years, … More
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Festive season gets underway with lights switch-on in Hull
Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by Hull’s own Connor Lynes, star of the England Physical Disability Rugby League team who recently stormed to victory over New Zealand … More
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree festival returns to Hull Minster
Business and organisations have been invited to take part the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival, as it returns to Hull Minster next month.
The event, which sees decorated Christmas trees … More
Crafting project sees care home residents across Hull gifted handmade Christmas cards
People in residential homes and supporting housing facilities across Hull have been treated to a gift of some handcrafted Christmas cards and decorations this festive season.
#WeMadeThis are a self-funded … More
Omicron: what you need to know in Hull
As details continue to emerge on new Coronavirus variant, Omicron, Hull’s Director of Public Health has said the time to act is now. Julia Weldon urged people to follow new … More
Free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers
In response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on city centre businesses, Hull City Council is offering limited free weekend parking in its three multi-storey car parks in the … More
Christmas cheer returns to Hull city centre for 2021
Hull city centre will be filled with Christmas cheer from next week as the festive season kicks off with the annual Christmas lights switch-on.
Following its cancellation in 2020, next … More
Hull children will get Christmas presents thanks to £700 churches donation
Hull City Council’s Leisure & Family Support Service (LAFSS) has been given £700 by St Marys and St Pauls Churches in Hull.
Parishioners, along with members of Blokes United, a … More
Communities pull together to create magical Christmas for 2020
2020’s Christmas may not be like any other, but communities around Hull have been coming together to ensure memories will still be made this festive season.
Schools, businesses, volunteers and … More
Winning pupil of Christmas card design competition announced
Baiylan Ellerington, age 7, from Gillhill Primary school, has been picked as the winner of the Christmas card design competition by the council’s Chief Executive, Matt Jukes.
Baiylan’s chosen design … More
Hull city centre lit up ready for Christmas
Hull’s Christmas lights have been switched on overnight, brightening up the city centre as national lockdown lifts.
In a change to the usual switch-on event, which attracts thousands each year, … More
Free weekend parking in Hull city centre this Christmas
Hull City Council is offering free parking over the festive period to encourage people to shop locally and safely.
Parking will be free at the council’s three multi-storey car parks, … More
Christmas lights arrive in Hull city centre
More than 45,600 Christmas lights are currently being installed across Hull city centre ready for the festive period.
Although there will be no large switch-on event this year due to … 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
Trinity Market transformed into winter wonderland
Hull’s thriving Trinity Market is getting into the Christmas spirit this year after a festive transformation.
The market’s food hall will be converted into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, … More
How the perfect Christmas tree was chosen for Hull city centre
Visitors to Hull city centre may be feeling more festive after a 52ft Norway spruce arrived in Queen Victoria Square.
At 6am on Friday, the conifer arrived in the square … 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
This is what it takes to install Hull’s Christmas lights
With the festive season fast approaching, you may have spotted the city centre’s Christmas decoration displays starting to appear ahead of November’s big switch-on.
And this year, Kingston Square next … 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
5 Christmas pantos to see in Hull this weekend
Panto is back in Hull … oh, yes it is! Well, that’s enough of that.
It’s time to dust off the dames because this year’s musical, farcical offerings include the … More
5 Hull books that make the perfect Christmas present
It’s that time of year again. Christmas is creeping up on us and, for a lot of people, there’s still shopping to be done.
Books always make for a great … More
Bin dates over the festive period are changing
Waste collection dates for Hull residents will be changing over the Christmas and new year break.
Bin collections will change slightly over a three-week period, before returning to normal next … More
City singing projects come together for Christmas celebration
A celebration of singing is coming to the Guildhall next week and you can bag a ticket to join them.
Singing City Christmas will see a selection of singing groups, … More
Cut down on alcohol this festive season with Hull’s alternative ale trail
Pubs and bars in Hull’s Old Town are part of a new Low Ale Trail highlighting the best venues to get craft beers, cocktails and spirits without the alcohol kick.… More
Hull doctor says parents should do this key thing before Christmas
Parents and carers in Hull have been urged to take the advice of doctors and other medical professionals when it comes to the flu vaccine.
Take-up is currently lower than … More
Could this Hull charity Christmas song reach the UK top 40?
A song recorded in Hull will reach the UK top 40 and raise money for disadvantaged children this Christmas if campaigners get their way.
The charity Christmas song called A … More
4 free Christmas markets in Hull (and one in Beverley) this weekend
Advent calendars have been broken into (and perhaps entirely scoffed in some households …) yet many in Hull will again have left their Christmas shopping until just weeks before Christmas.… 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
Warning of risks to your child ahead of Christmas as 18,000 admitted to A&E in Hull
Parents are being urged to keep their children safe in the home after 18,000 under-fives were admitted to A&E in just a year.
The project has been launched ahead of … More
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