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UK City of Culture 2017

Hull was named the UK's next City of Culture, beating Leicester, Dundee and Swansea Bay to the right to hold the title in 2017. Throughout the year there will be a plethora of events, including ballet, exhibitions, debates, festivals and films. Celebrating legends from the city and giving a national platform for emerging talent, the year is one not to be missed.

How Humber Dock Street could soon look as maritime trail emerges
Hull City Centre
Three city centre locations will be improved as part of the scheme
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Hull-based Arco, a giant in the world of safety for 140 years
Arco
A look back at the company’s journey from a small rubber manufacturer in London to the UK’s leading safety company
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Council puts £7,500 towards replacement for Beats Bus which is 'damaged beyond repair'
People
The funding comes as the Beats Bus is set to embark on a tour across Yorkshire and the Humber to screen a documentary about the dangers of gang culture
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'Inspirational' Hull providing template for rebuilding of war-torn Ukrainian city of Mariupol
University of Hull
The coping mechanisms of Hull residents affected by the Blitz, and the way its leaders and citizens set about rebuilding homes and communities after the devastation wrought by the Nazi bombings, are helping to inspire a war-torn city more than 2,000 miles away.
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You could be surprised with a random act of kindness in Hull this weekend
People
Members of HEY! Volunteering will be out and about around East Yorkshire on Random Acts of Kindness Day
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I came to Hull for the culture, but fell in love with Cooplands
UK City of Culture
Bakery chain has a magic Greggs can never match - here's why
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Queens Gardens open days announced for residents to learn more about £11m upgrade
Hull City Council
Work on the landmark green space began in May 2023, and is estimated to last nearly three years
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40 trees to be removed from Queens Gardens as £11.7m facelift project nears
Hull City Council
The work sets up the upcoming transformation for the park which is due to begin later this year
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Where is the best place to live in Hull? Peter Levy has his favourite and we want to hear yours
property news
Hull has the ideal mix of house types and prices, areas full of history and brand new developments
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Hull being considered as possible new home for English National Opera
UK City of Culture
English National Opera has been told it needs to find a new base outside of London
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Why it's time for a festival to celebrate Hull's number-crunching maths genius
People
John Venn died 100 years ago in April
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A chance to immerse yourself in Philip Larkin's poems in new hi-tech Hull exhibition
Hull City Centre
Creative team behind 2017's Made in Hull return to the city
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Queens Gardens in Hull set to close for years to undergo huge facelift
Hull City Centre
Final cost and timeframe for flagship city centre project still uncertain
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Hull youth project goes national with new three-year Arts Council funding award
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Young people call the shots at The Warren
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Hull youth project The Warren rubs shoulders with the Royal Shakespeare Company after securing Arts Council funding for the first time
Hull City Centre
Increase in arts investment for the region over the next three years
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The return of Hull's moat? Beverley Gate is under water
Hull City Centre
Council explains why historic monument is flooded
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Tributes to Malcolm Scott - a giant of Hull business and culture
People
Property agent became a director of Hull KR, established arts venue Kardomah 94 and even tried to buy the Humber Bridge
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Gipsyville's name and Spring Bank zoo at heart of £60,000 Hull heritage project
National Lottery
Cash from National Lottery Heritage Fund will help communities explore their rich histories
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A warning from Hull to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss - don't turn your back on our communities and our ambition
Politics
Hull Live and Hull Daily Mail join news titles across the North to demand answers from Sunak and Truss
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Return of infamous orange barriers with £5.4m 'tired' Hull city centre facelift
Hull City Centre
Orange barriers set to return
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Hull's Unboxed's About Us hoping for 'tens of thousands' of visitors this week
Hull City Centre
The seven night live show will launch in Hull city centre on Saturday
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Hullraisers can be the next Derry Girls
UK City of Culture
This show flies the Hull flag high. And that makes it more than worth its weight in chip spice.
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Hull Vigil set to move to Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games
Freedom Festival
Year-long rooftop art project ends in May
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Controversial anti-gay Hull clergyman dies of cancer aged 66
Religion
Melvin Tinker held strong views on homosexuality
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