Hull History Centre on hunt for historical Christmas cards
It might be months until the festive period begins, but archivists at Hull History Centre are asking people to think about Christmas cards early this year.
That’s because the centre … More
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Nominations open for 10th Hull Youth Enterprise Awards 2018
Nominations are now open for the 10th Hull Youth Enterprise Awards 2018 that recognise Hull’s enterprising schools and businesses that support the youth enterprise agenda in the city.
The awards, … More
Make a splash to start the summer
Families will be able to make a splash this summer at six free paddling pools and water play areas at some of Hulls parks.
The parks will open for the … More
Big Malarkey Festival to host mental health workshop
Children aged 12 to 16 will have the chance to take part in creative writing workshop to manage mental health at this years Big Malarkey Festival in East Park on … More
Summer senior ensembles perform at Hull City Hall
Hull Music Service is presenting two Summer Promenade concerts at the Hull City Hall on Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 June.
Both concerts begin at 7pm and will feature a … More
Foredyke Bridge works
Hull City Council statement:
Following excavation works for the ongoing Wawne Road carriageway repairs, further structural repairs are required to the Foredyke Bridge. Until this work is carried out the … More
Another first for Hull: Striking Ron Mueck contemporary sculpture joins Hulls art collection
A striking male nude by one of the worlds leading sculptors will join the permanent collection at Ferens Art Gallery in Hull – Art Fund Museum of the Year finalist.… More
Hull Maritime Museum to host book signing for An Illustrated History of The Port of Hull and its Railways
Hull Maritime Museum will host a book signing for the launch of An Illustrated History of The Port of Hull and its Railways, written by Mike G. Fell OBE on … More
Hundreds of historic artefacts to be moved from Arctic Corsair
Hundreds of artefacts are to be delicately moved from the Arctic Corsair ahead of its move to a temporary birth and placed in temporary storage.
The distant trawler, that often … More
Lord Mayor’s Celebration Day
The Lord Mayor’s Celebration Day will take place on Saturday 16 June across Trinity Square and the Rose Bowl area of Queens Gardens.
The family event is being delivered by … More
Do you recognise this man? Appeal for information after fly-tipping incident
Hull City Council is calling on the public to help identify a man who we wish to speak with regarding waste which was seen being dumped on Alfred Street in … More
Repairs to New Cleveland Street
Essential resurfacing works on New Cleveland Street will start on Monday 4 June.
The works will take place between the hours of 7pm and 12am for four nights only to … More
Hull History Centre to preserve Humber sailing vessel records
Records kept by a Hull maritime society are to be protected by staff at the Hull History Centre.
The Humber Keel and Sloop Preservation Society, a group of enthusiasts dedicated … More
Spurn Lightship to move
Hulls historic Spurn Lightship will temporarily move this September as part of a multi-million pound plan to improve a key route in and out of Hull.
Highways England is expected … More
Council responds to parents concerns about the future of Hull Music Service
Hull City Council has responded to the concerns of parents following the release of a statement from the St Cuthberts Trust – Music and Arts Academy referencing its intent to … More
Ten residents prosecuted for fly-tipping
Ten Hull residents have been prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city.
Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for Streetscene, said:
By taking a tough stance on enforcement … More
Masterpiece from Londons Courtauld Gallery to visit Ferens Art Gallery
Iconic painting The Card Players, by French artist Paul Cézanne will be on display at the Ferens from Saturday 2 June.
Following the Courtaulds magnificent loan by Manet in 2017, … More
Woodford Leisure Centre re-opens
Nineteen months after Woodford Leisure Centre closed its doors for a multi-million pound refurbishment and extension; the new-look centre is now ready to open to the public this weekend.
This … More
Temporary road closure on Chariot Street
Chariot Street will be closed for two weeks as emergency excavation works are undertaken.
From Monday 14 Friday 25 May 2018 Chariot Street will be closed to traffic as … More
Repairs to Dorchester Road to begin next week
Essential maintenance works on Dorchester Road will commence Monday 14 May.
The road will be closed between Tenterden Close and Wadhurst Close from Monday 14 May until Friday 8 June … More
Judges visit Ferens Art Gallery, finalist for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018
The Art Fund independent judging panel Stephen Deuchar, Director of the Art Fund, Ian Blatchford, director of the Science Museum Group; Rebecca Jones, BBC arts correspondent; Melanie Manchot, artist; … More
Ferens Art Gallery shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018
Ferens Art Gallery, the jewel in Hulls cultural crown, has been selected as one of the five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018, regarded as the largest … More
Woodford Leisure Centre to re-open
Hull City Council and Hull Culture & Leisure are delighted to announce that the newly refurbished and extended Woodford Leisure Centre will open to the public on Saturday 19 May.… More
14 offenders prosecuted for waste crimes
Fourteen members of the public have been successfully prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city.
Doug Sharp, assistant city manager for Streetscene, said:
This month we prosecuted … More
Get behind Ferens Art Gallery, Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018 finalist
Ferens Art Gallery is in the running to become Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018, the biggest museum and art gallery prize in the world. Now, the gallery is … More
Free tickets for Warrior with a Camera Frank Hurley talk
A free talk on the role played by a brave photographer during a perilous Antarctic expedition is to take place at the Ferens Art Gallery next week.
The event, entitled … More
Childhood favourites arrive at Ferens Art Gallery in new exhibition
Some favourite characters from our childhood will be visiting Hull as the V&A Museum of Childhood touring exhibition Clangers, Bagpuss & Co arrives at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend.
Visitors … More
Royal Collection masterpiece arrives at Ferens Art Gallery
From Saturday 28 April, Sir Anthony van Dycks triple portrait of Charles I, Charles I will be on display at Ferens Art Gallery.
This ongoing partnership with Royal Collection Trust … More
Sea of Hull images to go on display together for first time
Four Sea of Hull images, by internationally renowned artist Spencer Tunick, will go on display together for the first time at Art Fund Museum of the Year finalist – Ferens … More
Hull students to tell enterprising stories at Make £5 Blossom event
Enterprising Hull students who took part in Hull City Councils Make £5 Blossom project are to share their stories of hard work and creativity.
Primary, secondary and special school students … More