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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




Sculcoates Bridge

Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed until further notice

Sculcoates Bridge will remain closed to motorists until further notice.

A three-day inspection has identified a number of issues with the structure, which now needs urgently repairing.

Peter Curry, structures, … 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


Sculcoates Bridge

Sculcoates Bridge to close for two days

Sculcoates Bridge will be closed for essential repair work.

The bridge in Chapman Street will be closed on Tuesday 15 October at 6am to Wednesday 16 October at 8pm for … More




A robot at Tech Expo Humber 2019

Tech Week Humber 2020: All you need to know

Hull City Council has been announced as Tech Week Humber’s headline partner for the second year in a row.

Last year’s Tech Expo Humber event at the Bonus Arena was … More





a woman stretches her arms in a field

Why today is the day to quit smoking

Hull smokers have been urged to seize this year’s No Smoking Day message – Today’s The Day – and seek support to stop.

The city still has some of the … 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



Hull's roads

Roadworks to begin in Manor Road

Essential resurfacing works will take place in Manor Road, west Hull, next week.

Road closures will be in place for two weeks as repairs are undertaken in two stages.

A … More




Councillor John Black, Hull City Council's portfolio holder for housing.

New council housing plan launched in Hull

Plans to deliver up to 250 new council homes in Hull have been announced.

The next phase of the city’s council housing plan will see small sites developed across the … More