Hull Local News and Events

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See what's on in Hull. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.

Hull News May 10, 2026

Longstanding Hornsea restaurant up for sale with £390k asking price
by news@hulldailymail.co.uk (Tom Keighley) on May 16, 2026 at 5:00 am
The Swiss Cottage has been described as a "time warp" but has earned rave reviews from customers
Hull gets slimed! Planet Gloop launches immersive family experience at city’s Prospect Centre
by news@hulldailymail.co.uk (Deborah Hall) on May 15, 2026 at 11:59 am
‘First-of-its-kind’ attraction for Hull will have kids stretching, mixing and squishing to their heart’s content
Planet Gloop promises new stretchy-slime fun for Hull - in pictures
by news@hulldailymail.co.uk (Deborah Hall) on May 15, 2026 at 11:59 am
'Far bigger than just making slime at a table'
New Lidl scheme lets you pick up free food and share it with neighbours
by news@hulldailymail.co.uk (Neil Shaw) on May 15, 2026 at 8:31 am
The idea is being tested at some branches ahead of a full roll-out
The Night of The Werewolves Live returns to Hull with a run of ‘fang-tastic’ immersive shows
by news@hulldailymail.co.uk (Deborah Hall) on May 14, 2026 at 2:48 pm
Event combines theatre, interactive gameplay and live performance

Hull showcases emerging talent at The Great Escape as part of Northern Music Takeover
by editor on May 14, 2026 at 3:01 pm
Hull is set to shine on the national stage next week as bands and music industry delegates from the city head to Brighton to represent Hull as part of a Northern Music Takeover at The Great Escape Festival.
Join Sir Ian McKellen as Part of the Furniture in Hull’s newest theatre
by editor on May 14, 2026 at 1:13 pm
Middle Child will soon open its purpose-built studio theatre in Hull's vibrant Fruit Market, and one of the 65 seats has a very familiar name attached to it.
Springboard to Midwifery careers event in Hull
by editor on May 14, 2026 at 1:10 pm
Hull’s midwifery team are inviting student to learn about life as a midwife following the success of an inaugural careers event.
Interweave announce new suppliers for services
by editor on May 14, 2026 at 12:32 pm
Interweave, part of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, have announced the outcome of their recent procurement of suppliers to deliver products and services.
I swear it’s Robert Aramayo in that phone box!
by editor on May 14, 2026 at 11:45 am
Rising Hull star Robert Aramayo is the latest KCOM Hometown Hero to unveil a classic cream phone box named in his honour.