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On our podcast today:
The greatest children’s literature festival on the planet is back and better than ever. Burnsy talks to Big Malarkey boss Claire Thompson to find out what we can expect this year.
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Jun 13
And what a day it was! If Ted Key is reading maybe he’ll post a link to his iconic song!
Jun 13
When Was The World Cup Played In Hull?
You won’t read about it in the history books but, our mundial locali correspondent Phil Ascough reports, it definitely happened.
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Jun 13
When Was The World Cup Played In Hull?
You won’t read about it in the history books but, our mundial locali correspondent Phil Ascough reports, it definitely happened.
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Jun 12
What Are The Last 5 Winners Of The Keystage 2 James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards?
Carolyn is from the Hull Schools Library Service and she has the lowdown on the last long list.
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Jun 11
Which Hull-Built Ship Was Once Commanded by Nelson?
Trust maritime expert Dr Robb Robinson to find a link between our city, the great sea lord and Antigua.
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Jun 10
Health and safety update at Hull’s muckiest bridge.
Jun 10
What’s Going On At Guano Bridge?
Any trip down Chants Ave currently involves dodging bird poo, but is that about to change? Report by our avifuana excrement correspondent Angus Young.
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Jun 10
What’s Going On At Guano Bridge?
Any trip down Chants Ave currently involves dodging bird poo, but is that about to change? Report by our avifuana excrement correspondent Angus Young.
tinyurl.com/mrxe7wak
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Jun 9
What Books Are Good For Fans Of Percy Jackson?
Our book correspondent Ally-mai looks at options for those who can’t get enough demigod action.
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Jun 8
What Are My Top 5 Exhibitions To See This Year?
Artist Lucy Brooke, of the Feminine Urge Collective, runs down her most anticipated art shows of 2026.
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Much to his obvious relief, Sir Tom Courtenay never became a pop star in the 1960s. My latest for @CuriosityHull
Jun 7
Which American Chart-Topping Hit Was Originally Recorded By Hull’s Tom Courtenay?
Sir Tom will have put his foray in the pop world in the bin. He’s won’t thank our music misadventures correspondent @angus_young61 for fishing it back out.
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Jun 7
You want meta? We’ve got meta. Here’s Angus (who writes for Curiosity) writing about Curiosity (who he writes for) on his own Substack.
Ever-increasing ripples in the pond.
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Did you know Hull’s very own Tom Courtenay once released a pop single? The same song later topped the American charts. My latest for @CuriosityHull
Jun 7
Which American Chart-Topping Hit Was Originally Recorded By Hull’s Tom Courtenay?
Sir Tom will have put his foray in the pop world in the bin. He’s won’t thank our music misadventures correspondent @angus_young61 for fishing it back out.
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Jun 7
Which American Chart-Topping Hit Was Originally Recorded By Hull’s Tom Courtenay?
Sir Tom will have put his foray in the pop world in the bin. He’s won’t thank our music misadventures correspondent @angus_young61 for fishing it back out.
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Jun 6
What Is My Favourite Piece Of Artwork In Hull?
Jade Wreathall, of HU7 Hive, has a soft spot for the painting on a shipping container in North Hull. And for good reason.
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Jun 5
What Are The Top 5 Picture Books In The James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards 2026?
Donna, from the Hull Schools Library Service, is talking picture books.
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The Humber was once so full of oysters you could walk on reefs from one side to the other. Allegedly.
Wouldn’t have liked to try it, though.
Jun 4
Which Ancient Roman Dish Is Still On The Menu At A Hull Restaurant Today?
A certain bi-valve mollusc is back in local life, due to a new marine scheme reports our estuarine delicacy correspondent Angus Young
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Forget patties, Hull’s historic seafood dish is oyster. My latest for @CuriosityHull
Jun 4
Which Ancient Roman Dish Is Still On The Menu At A Hull Restaurant Today?
A certain bi-valve mollusc is back in local life, due to a new marine scheme reports our estuarine delicacy correspondent Angus Young
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Jun 4
Which Ancient Roman Dish Is Still On The Menu At A Hull Restaurant Today?
A certain bi-valve mollusc is back in local life, due to a new marine scheme reports our estuarine delicacy correspondent Angus Young
tinyurl.com/yfd6tv9f
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A good 🔴⚪️ is our Tony….
Jun 3
What Have The Three John Scotts Got To Do With Sport?
This is a fabulous twisty-turny tale from sports writer Tony Collins involving a high-achieving family with numerous fingers in several significant pies.
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New @CuriosityHull by historian @collinstony!
Jun 3
What Have The Three John Scotts Got To Do With Sport?
This is a fabulous twisty-turny tale from sports writer Tony Collins involving a high-achieving family with numerous fingers in several significant pies.
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/ykrv6m7w
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