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5 things to do in Hull this weekend

You are spoiled for comedy in Hull this weekend with a one-man show and a collection of funny folk coming to two venues in the city.

We will also be … More






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UB40 are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena

British reggae outfit UB40 are heading to the Bonus Arena in Hull.

The Birmingham group will perform in the city on Sunday 6 December, playing tracks from their latest album … More



Siobhan Phillips

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Comedy comes to one of the city’s coolest spots for the first time tonight – Trinity Market has already proved it is the perfect spot for music and it will … More


Ludwig Grüner, Jewel-Cabinet, 1851. Royal Collection Trust

Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull

A stunning jewel-cabinet – once gifted to Queen Victoria – is coming to Hull next month.

Ferens’ latest exhibition will feature the masterpiece, designed by Ludwig Grüner, as part of … More



A group admires the spectacular, Last Judgement canvas replica by Michelangelo at the 13th century Great Hall in Winchester. © Zachary Culpin/Solent News and Photo Agency

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Hull Minster is to host a must-see exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpiece. For the first time, the famous work adorning the ceiling of the chapel in the Vatican can be viewed from up close.

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Humber Mouth literature festival announces first events

Hull’s premier literature festival has revealed its first events for 2020.

Curated and hosted by Jennifer Hodgson, Humber Mouth’s reader-in-residence, these events for readers and writers will welcome some of … More



Turner//Return

Ferens opens after dark for special event

Ferens Art Gallery will be opening its doors after dark next week for Ferens Late, a programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery.

The event, on … More







A shot of a fairground at night. Different coloured neon-lit stalls are in the foreground. A big wheel, lit white, takes up most of the picture

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

A pattie butty at Bob Carver’s, a chat with a palm-reader, a stroll down Walton Street to munch on brandy snap and candy floss, or a ride on not one … More





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