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
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’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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Parking will be free at Hull City Council’s three multi-storey car parks over the festive period.
The local authority will offer free parking every weekend from 10am to 4pm at … More
People in Hull who are planning a big festive night out are being urged to plan ahead for their journey home.
Hull City Council’s licensing team have warned party-goers not … More
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hull as festive fun, markets and pantomimes are already dominating diaries for families in the city.
This weekend, we have circled … More
An exhibition showing the humble Christmas card through the years will open at the Hull History Centre next week.
The exhibition, Greetings and Glad Tidings: Christmas Cards Through The Years, … More
It might be months until the festive period begins, but archivists at Hull History Centre are asking people to think about Christmas cards early this year.
That’s because the centre … More
