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View article Hull City Council to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary

Hull City Council to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary

On Friday (24 February), Hull City Council will mark a year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukraine flag will be flown at full mast from the Guildhall, whilst Queen Victoria Square will be lit in blue and yellow across the weekend. Council staff will also be invited to participate in a national one-minute […]

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View article Mayor of Futaba-machi visits Hull

Mayor of Futaba-machi visits Hull

The Mayor of Futaba-machi in Japan, Mr Shiro Izawa, along with former Hull English teacher, Anthony Ballard, have visited Hull to talk about how a natural disaster in their country gave rise to a unique relationship between our areas. Anthony, who previously taught English in Hull, and former East Riding English teacher, Philip Jellyman, moved […]

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View article Former England Football captain to become Honorary Freeman of Hull

Former England Football captain to become Honorary Freeman of Hull

England Women’s Football captain, Carol Thomas BEM will be granted the Honorary Freedom of the City this month. The Hull-born footballer will be presented with the Honorary Freemen scroll by The Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Christine Randall, in the Council Chamber on Thursday 19 January. Carol was the second ever captain of England Women […]

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View article Former council leader to receive Honorary Freedom of the City of Hull

Former council leader to receive Honorary Freedom of the City of Hull

Former Leader of Hull City Council, Patrick Doyle is to be granted the Honorary Freedom of the City this week. Honorary Alderman Doyle will be presented with the Honorary Freemen scroll by The Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Christine Randall, in the Council Chamber on Thursday (17 November). The title of Honorary Freeman of the […]

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View article Remembrance Sunday 2022 service to take place next week

Remembrance Sunday 2022 service to take place next week

Hull will remember the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War, and subsequent conflicts, this Sunday, on the 104th anniversary of the 1918 armistice. At 10.30am on Sunday 13 November, a parade will leave from Pease Street and travel to the city centre Cenotaph before the annual service of remembrance takes place […]

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View article Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree festival returns to Hull Minster

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 displayed in the Minster, will take place Tuesday 29 November until Saturday 17 December. Lord Mayor, Councillor Christine Randall, said: “The Christmas tree festival is […]

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View article Rugby League World Cup: Fiji team touch down in UK and are joined by tournament trophies

Rugby League World Cup: Fiji team touch down in UK and are joined by tournament trophies

The Defence School of Transport (Normandy Barracks) played a new role today (Thursday 29 September) as it welcomed the Rugby League World Cup trophies, alongside the international Fiji team, who are using the barracks as a training camp ahead of the competition. The trophies are in the region as part of the National Lottery Trophies […]

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View article Funeral of Her Majesty the Queen to be screened in Queen Victoria Square

Funeral of Her Majesty the Queen to be screened in Queen Victoria Square

Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, many people are reflecting on her lifetime of service and dedication to her country. On Monday 19th September, Hull City Council will be providing residents and visitors to Hull with the opportunity to come together in Queen Victoria Square to watch her […]

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View article 5 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2022

5 places you should explore on Heritage Open Days 2022

Heritage Open Days 2022 returns this weekend to give communities a chance to explore the local treasures on their doorstep. Every year, the festival reflects the rich cultural heritage of England and works with local organisations and individuals within the city. Want to learn more about some of Hull’s most historic landmarks? Here’s five places […]

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