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View article Free author events celebrate young adult and teen fiction

Free author events celebrate young adult and teen fiction

A series of free author events for teen and young adult events will take place across autumn, starting this weekend. A collaborative project between Hull Libraries and Hull Waterstones, YA SPOTLIGHT will welcome four acclaimed authors throughout the October and November at Hull Central Library. The line-up includes bestselling author Rachel Greenlaw, graphic novelist Salomey […]

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View article VHEY launches search for new board members to represent visitor economy

VHEY launches search for new board members to represent visitor economy

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is calling for passionate and experienced people from across the region’s visitor economy to join its influential Advisory Board. Expressions of interest are now being invited from people working in or with sectors across the visitor economy, with VHEY keen to ensure the board reflects the full breadth of […]

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View article Temporary drone restriction zone in force for Hull Fair 2026

Temporary drone restriction zone in force for Hull Fair 2026

A temporary airspace restriction for drones will be in place over the Hull Fair site and surrounding area during this year’s fair, as part of the safety and security arrangements for one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Secretary of State for Transport have introduced Restriction of Flying Regulations […]

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View article Grants to Arts funding awarded and second round now open

Grants to Arts funding awarded and second round now open

The first round of Grants to Arts Project funding has now been awarded, with five awards granted to local organisations and artists in Hull. After a call out earlier this year, the council was overwhelmed with 29 applications received requesting £106,000, over five times the amount of £20,000 available to allocate. Following tough deliberations from […]

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View article Public vote to help decide REYTAs winner for the first time

Public vote to help decide REYTAs winner for the first time

Members of the public are being given the chance to help decide a winner at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) for the first time. Organised by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), the REYTAs recognise excellence across the tourism sector and have become one of the region’s most prestigious events in the […]

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View article Hull City Council appoints Tangram to develop new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan

Hull City Council appoints Tangram to develop new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan

Hull City Council has appointed cultural strategy specialists Tangram to develop the city’s new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan. Tangram are experts in culture, heritage and community projects. They specialise in taking complex information and turning it into clear, easy-to-use plans. The project will focus on pulling together extensive insight, evidence and […]

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