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View article Tourism awards shortlist announced

Tourism awards shortlist announced

Current champions are going head-to-head with first-time finalists in the battle to be crowned the “best of the best” at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards. The much-anticipated shortlist of finalists, revealed today by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), is being described as “the most exciting ever”. In total, 60 businesses and attractions […]

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View article Freedom Festival 2023: Everything you need to know

Freedom Festival 2023: Everything you need to know

Freedom Festival is back with a bang for 2023! Taking place in Hull City Centre, Freedom Festival is a festival like no other. Featuring installations, exhibitions, outdoor performances, indoor shows, and an unmissable atmosphere, these five days are some of the most hotly anticipated in Hull’s calendar. Named after the city’s association with William Wilberforce […]

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View article Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness welcomes back users!

Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness welcomes back users!

Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness, including a new outdoor lido and splash pad, fitness gym and class studio, will open to the public tomorrow. Following extensive investment and indoor transformation, the west Hull facility will welcome users back from Friday (25 August) at 9.30am for the first time since its closure in October 2021. Free […]

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View article More hidden treasures featured in new exhibition

More hidden treasures featured in new exhibition

Hull’s rich history will be examined via a new collection of Hull Libraries’ hidden reference collections. The Stacks 2. Intermittence is the latest look at publications stored for over a century, buried deep in the archives. Artist Matt Fratson has put the collection together, following thorough research conducted during a six-month project at Hull Libraries. […]

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View article Time2Volunteer Awards given further backing by council

Time2Volunteer Awards given further backing by council

Dedicated volunteers across the Humber region will be recognised at the Time2Volunteer Awards this autumn. The awards, run by Hull-based HEY Smile Foundation, is a special event acknowledging and celebrating all volunteers throughout the area, saying thank you to those who give their time to help others. Time2Volunteer is a partnership and website that links […]

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View article Tell us your favourite piece of public art in Hull!

Tell us your favourite piece of public art in Hull!

Residents and visitors to Hull can get involved in a massive art project, to document the public works of art across the city. As part of an audit of the artistic treasures in Hull, the City Council and auditors Beam want pictures of hidden or neglected masterpieces, which can range from sculptures to graffiti. Simply take a […]

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View article Council supports big screen at Sesh for Challenge Cup Final and England

Council supports big screen at Sesh for Challenge Cup Final and England

Hull City Council is delighted to support big screen showings at the Humber Street Sesh of both the Challenge Cup Final and the England Lionesses at the Women’s World Cup. Hull Kingston Rovers will attempt to win at Wembley Stadium for the first time in 43 years when they take on the Leigh Leopards this […]

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View article Humber Street Sesh 2023: Everything you need to know

Humber Street Sesh 2023: Everything you need to know

Hull’s very own multi-award-winning music festival, Humber Street Sesh 2023, takes place this weekend featuring local acts and upcoming national talent. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the festival: When Is Humber Street Sesh 2023 Taking Place? This year’s Humber Street Sesh takes place on Saturday 12 August 2023 across Hull Marina. The […]

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