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View article A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

Christmas has officially begun in Hull following last night’s lights switch on, and visitors to the city centre can start to plan their Christmas countdown with a new free festive events calendar now available to pick up. After an incredible night of lights, music and merriment, which saw upwards of 17,000 people descend on Queen […]

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View article Colliderfest – A new festival to celebrate science, culture and art in city

Colliderfest – A new festival to celebrate science, culture and art in city

Hull city centre is set to come alive with creativity and innovation as it hosts an exciting four-day festival from Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 March 2025. This inaugural event, a collaborative effort between Hull City Council, the Hull Maritime project, Hull Museums and Gallery, and the University of Hull, will explore the dynamic connections […]

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View article Step into Hullywood: New trail app and mural debut alongside UK movie screening

Step into Hullywood: New trail app and mural debut alongside UK movie screening

Hull’s links to Hollywood will be celebrated today, as Visit Hull and East Yorkshire joins with partners TransPennine Express and Hull Independent Cinema to launch a new digital trail, unveil a city centre mural and premiere a new Hollywood film. Following its successful launch earlier this year, the ‘It must be Hullywood’ trail is now […]

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View article Hull set to sparkle as Christmas lights are switched on by Super League Man of Steel

Hull set to sparkle as Christmas lights are switched on by Super League Man of Steel

Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on next week by the city’s very own rugby league star and 2024 Steve Prescott (MBE) Man of Steel, Mikey Lewis. Hull KR half-back Mikey will join the Lord Mayor Councillor Mark Collinson and a special guest direct from the North Pole to get the festive period underway. […]

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View article New publication to keep you up to date with news about your city and your council

New publication to keep you up to date with news about your city and your council

Residents now have a new way to keep up to date with the latest ‘what’s on’ in Hull and news about council services and plans thanks to a brand-new publication. Hull CC News will be landing on doorsteps from Monday, 11 November, with copies being delivered throughout this week. The 12-page publication features a welcome […]

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View article Christmas Exhibition for neurodiverse and care experienced entrepreneurs

Christmas Exhibition for neurodiverse and care experienced entrepreneurs

Neurodiverse and care experienced businesses and start-ups are invited to an inclusive Christmas Exhibition in Hull’s Guildhall next month. Hosted by Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers (MC4C) team, the event will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their products in an environment tailored to the neurodiverse. Having received neurodiversity training from Rob […]

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View article Hull theatre company creates free play space in city centre

Hull theatre company creates free play space in city centre

Hull-based theatre company The Herd have created a free play space, made entirely out of recycled and reused materials, at Princes Quay Shopping Centre. Following on from the success of REPLAY at the Southbank Centre in London, The Herd have created a play space in the heart of Hull city centre where families with children […]

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View article Free activities for parents and children on offer to celebrate Baby Week

Free activities for parents and children on offer to celebrate Baby Week

Hull City Council, as part of Hull’s Early Help Partnership, is excited to be showcasing a range of free events and activities across the city to celebrate Baby Week. The team supports parents, carers, families working with other partners such as midwives, health visitors, the voluntary sector, nurseries and libraries and to ensure all children […]

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View article Free inspirational art exhibition this half-term at Creative Voice Festival

Free inspirational art exhibition this half-term at Creative Voice Festival

An inspirational exhibition exploring identity and self-expression through art is being hosted in Princes Quay Event Space this week. ‘Faces to Me’ by The Peel Project and Artlink is part of Creative Voice Festival and is open from 12:30-9pm on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November. As well as displaying beautiful art, the exhibition will […]

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View article Free family Christmas show returns to Hull’s Trinity Market

Free family Christmas show returns to Hull’s Trinity Market

Trinity Market is gearing up for the return of free Christmas performances every Saturday on the run up to Christmas. Santa Claus Showtime, will take place every Saturday, starting on the 23 November, running up to the 21 December. The show will be presented by Redland Events in collaboration with Hull City Council and Trinity […]

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View article New exhibition opens at the Ferens Art Gallery

New exhibition opens at the Ferens Art Gallery

An exhibition of contemporary figurative art that explores the themes including of race, identity, gender and climate change, through the outstanding works of racially marginalised artists, opens at the Ferens Art Gallery this Friday (18 October). Seen and Unseen focuses on the work of pioneering artist Nahem Shoa and includes work by his friend and […]

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View article Exploring the world of business during Global Entrepreneurship Week

Exploring the world of business during Global Entrepreneurship Week

Young people from across the Hull and East Yorkshire will explore the world of business when they take part in an international festival of enterprise in November. Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 (GEW) will embrace 180 countries, with millions of people participating in activities designed to provide them with the knowledge, experience and connections they may need to […]

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