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View article International Choir Competition lands back in Hull

International Choir Competition lands back in Hull

Hull’s International Choir Competition returns this weekend, bringing over 1000 singers from across the globe to the city. This world-class event, part of INTERKULTUR’s global choir competition series, returns to Hull following a spectacular debut in 2023. This year, choirs will gather in Hull for a week of competition, collaboration and choral celebration. This includes […]

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View article Heated Lido swimming returns to Albert Ave Pools and Fitness

Heated Lido swimming returns to Albert Ave Pools and Fitness

Heated lido sessions will begin this week at Albert Avenue Pools & Fitness. The pool will open this weekend with three new sessions starting on Friday (2 May) including a twilight swim exclusively for adults. Open daily, the lido will offer a variety of family and adult-only sessions throughout the week. Since its opening in […]

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View article Polish Heritage Day celebrations at Streetlife Museum

Polish Heritage Day celebrations at Streetlife Museum

Visitors to the Streetlife Museum on Saturday (3 May) are invited to celebrate Polish Heritage Day with free crafts, food and live music making it a fun day for the whole family. This free family event will include fun outdoor games in the Museums Quarter Gardens, art workshops run by Hull ScrapStore and a concert […]

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View article Polls now open for the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election 2025

Polls now open for the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election 2025

Residents in Hull and East Yorkshire can now vote in the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election as polls open. Details on all candidates and the combined authority can be found here. Polling stations are open until 10pm today (Thursday 1 May) and voters will be required to bring a valid form of […]

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View article New character appraisal for Beverley Road Conservation Area

New character appraisal for Beverley Road Conservation Area

A new character appraisal has been adopted for Beverley Road Conservation Area. Following a re-survey in early 2024, the character of the conservation was identified as being poor, but with improving trends associated with the Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme. The Character Appraisal recognises both the weaknesses and strengths of the area, and establishes how […]

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View article Almost 30 Hull roads set for carriageway improvement works 

Almost 30 Hull roads set for carriageway improvement works 

Hull City Council is set to commence its annual micro-surfacing programme next month, which will see 27 roads rejuvenated across the city.  The city-wide micro-surfacing programme will begin on Tuesday 6 May and is expected to be completed by Saturday 31 May, weather permitting.   This programme aims to enhance the quality of the mainly residential […]

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View article Hull City Council’s Connexions service receives glowing report as it retains accreditation

Hull City Council’s Connexions service receives glowing report as it retains accreditation

Hull City Council’s Connexions service has retained the matrix accreditation for the quality of its information, advice and guidance services to young people in Hull. Connexions offer support for young people and adults up to 25 years into employment, education and training. The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, […]

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View article What’s on in Hull – May 2025

What’s on in Hull – May 2025

With spring in full flow and summer just around the corner, here’s just a selection of things taking place in Hull this May. Hull Minster Beer Festival Hull Minster, Thursday 8 May until Saturday 10 May The annual Hull Minster Beer Festival returns this May, combining one of the city’s most iconic buildings with some […]

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View article Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme 

Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme 

Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates to support the delivery of a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge.  Alongside Esh Construction Limited (Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment – Hull CC News ), Mason Clark Associates have been appointed to support the repair and strengthening […]

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