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View article Young Ukrainian chess player leads Hull team to victory after fleeing war

Young Ukrainian chess player leads Hull team to victory after fleeing war

19th July 2022

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 talent as part of Chess Fest, the sport’s biggest public-facing event in the UK, after the event’s organiser, Chess in Schools and Communities, invited a […]

View article “Tell Mike” – your chance to let the new Leader of Hull City Council know your views as Love Hull magazine lands this week

“Tell Mike” – your chance to let the new Leader of Hull City Council know your views as Love Hull magazine lands this week

18th July 2022

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, the summer issue offers residents the opportunity to tell the Leader of the Council, Councillor Mike Ross, about the issues that matter to them. By […]

View article Hull Maritime to tender for Spurn Lightship’s new berth

Hull Maritime to tender for Spurn Lightship’s new berth

15th July 2022

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 berth the Spurn Lightship in Hull Marina for many visitors to enjoy, we require the services of a specialist contractor to deliver a wet berth […]

View article Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay: Hull route map and list of road closures

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay: Hull route map and list of road closures

11th July 2022

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 on to Beverley during its final journey through England this summer. To ensure the safety of everyone taking part, the Queen’s Baton Relay route will […]

View article Hull’s Museum Quarter Transformed for Festival of Archaeology

Hull’s Museum Quarter Transformed for Festival of Archaeology

8th July 2022

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 face-to-face with knights in armour, a unit of archers, medieval residents of the street, craftspeople and musicians. There will also be the chance to participate […]

View article 100 days to go until record-breaking Rugby League World Cup begins

100 days to go until record-breaking Rugby League World Cup begins

7th July 2022

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 the tournament kicks off at St James’ Park as England Men take on Samoa Men on 15 October. The 100-day milestone sees excitement for the […]

View article Unique rugby and education hub announced for Hull

Unique rugby and education hub announced for Hull

5th July 2022

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 and Centre of Excellence. Match-funded by Hull City Council, and based at the University of Hull, the hub will unite Hull FCs rugby pathways from […]

View article Creating conversations and sharing maritime memories

Creating conversations and sharing maritime memories

29th June 2022

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 to spark memories and conversations at Redwood Glades, an Extra Care facility ran by housing association Riverside for people aged over 18 with care needs, […]

View article New Ferens exhibition set to break the mould

New Ferens exhibition set to break the mould

28th June 2022

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 post-war British sculpture by women. The works span more than 70 years and explore the work of fifty sculptors. Historically, female sculptors were neglected or […]

View article Specialist design team brought in for South Blockhouse Project

Specialist design team brought in for South Blockhouse Project

23rd June 2022

Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will see specialist design team The Manser Practice brought in to assist with progressing plans for the creation of a new visitor attraction at the site of the South Blockhouse.This appointment is an important milestone for the South Blockhouse Project, the £1.25m development made possible […]

View article Hull, a City of Sanctuary, supports Refugee Week

Hull, a City of Sanctuary, supports Refugee Week

23rd June 2022

Hull City Council, alongside partners in the voluntary and academic sectors, is marking Refugee Week, 20 – 27 June, with a wide range of activities celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience that refugees and people seeking sanctuary give to the city. As one of the UK’s designated Cities of Sanctuary, Hull has a long and […]

Refugee Week

View article Hull’s much-loved Big Malarkey Festival returns this weekend!

Hull’s much-loved Big Malarkey Festival returns this weekend!

22nd June 2022

Grab your family, friends and imagination, and get ready to gather once again in Malarkey Park to enter a world beyond the stories. Hull’s much-loved family festival The Big Malarkey returns to East Park later this month, with everything from literary legends to whizz-bang science demos. So much more than books, The Big Malarkey is […]