As Freedom Festival 2022 kicks off at Hull New Theatre tonight, Councillor Mike Ross is speaking to guests at the launch about why the event and what it stands for … More
The phenomenal Freedom Festival returns this weekend with a jam-packed programme featuring artists and performances from all over the world.
Back for its 16th year, this year’s festival features more … More
Thousands of young people are receiving their A-Level results today (Thursday 18 August) and planning the next exciting chapter in their lives.
For many, this will bring them to our … More
Hull Maritime, the project transforming the city’s maritime treasures, has joined forces with Toronto Inuit Association in Canada to learn more about the Inuit culture and the artefacts within Hull’s … More
Hull History Centre is opening its first in-house exhibition for two and a half years.
The centre has catalogued acquisitions made over 100 years and has uncovered a wealth of … More
Hull City Council wants people with special educational needs and disabilities to be able to enjoy your museums to the full.
That’s why the council-led Hull Maritime project has teamed … More
Keen chess players can now meet for an open-air game in the spectacular setting of Trinity Square.
Visit Hull has installed four outdoor chessboards on existing picnic benches in the … More
A free, new exhibition at Hull Central Library explores how shared creative processes, skills and values contribute to thriving commons neighbourhoods.
We are Commoners launches on Wednesday 3 August and … More
Celebrations of Philip Larkin on what would have been his 100th birthday will take place across the country on Tuesday 9 August, with Hull taking centre stage.
A series … More
A rising local artist has begun her residency at the Ferens Art Gallery as part of a commission by Hull City Council.
Erin Ledsom is an embroidery artist from Hull … More
Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery will be hosting the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 exhibition across both venues this Autumn.
Taking over the entirety of Humber Street Gallery and … More
More than 80 per cent of participants who completed the latest ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme have gained employment within the maritime sector.
More than 80 per cent of participants who … More
The creation of a new carbon neutral visitor centre at North End Shipyard has moved a step closer with the appointment of a Hull based contractor, The Ashcourt Group.
Hull … More
Hull City Council has today confirmed the appointment of a specialist contractor in museum storage solutions to install the storage racking and equipment to two of Hull’s maritime buildings.
Leading … More
Pride in Hull returns to the city centre this weekend, and motorists are being advised to plan their journeys, as a number of road closures will be in place for … More
After two years on hold, Pride in Hull is back and has planned something extra special to celebrate 50 years of Pride in the UK and 21 years in Hull.… More
A research team has found that a major part of Hull’s Noddle Hill Nature Reserve has rewilded itself without intervention.
It comes after the completion of a study by the … More
Hull City Council’s cabinet has today (25 July) agreed ambitious and forward-looking plans to regenerate the city’s West Docklands area.
The report considered today proposed using the existing cruise port … More
A group of Sea Cadets from Hull have captured the everyday experiences of life in the Merchant Navy.
The stories generated from this intergenerational oral history project will be shown … More
A huge range of free children’s activities are now available to book over the summer holidays.
Funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council, the School’s Out For … More
Hull City Council has been awarded £150,000 from The Wolfson Foundation to support the refurbishment of the city’s Maritime Museum as part of its recent £1.5m heritage grants round.
The … More
A Ukrainian chess prodigy who fled the war in his home country has led Hull’s finest young players to victory at a national event.
Maksym Larchikov, 12, displayed his remarkable … More
The latest edition of the council’s residents’ magazine, Love Hull, will start to arrive at Hull households this week.
As part of a wider commitment to listening to residents’ views, … More
Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will allow the council to open a tender process to construct a permanent wet dock for the Spurn Lightship.
To … More
There are just two days to go until Hull welcomes the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.
On Wednesday 13 July the Baton will travel around Hull city centre, before heading … More
Hull’s museum quarter will be transformed into a medieval encampment for the city-wide Festival of Archaeology.
On Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July, 11am – 3.00 pm, visitors can come … More
Fans of rugby league are being urged to ensure they get the best seats in the house for Rugby League World Cup 2021 with just 100 days to go until … More
Hull FC and the University of Hull have unveiled plans for a rugby league performance, education and community hub, including a new training base for the Black & Whites first-team … More
A series of maritime themed reminiscent events are being launched at an Extra Care facility in Hull.
From June 2022, volunteers along with the Hull Maritime team are running events … More
The Ferens Art Gallery is set to host a groundbreaking new exhibition showcasing sculpture by women.
Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women since 1945 is the first extensive exhibition of … More
