The latest news from the city.

The Lord Mayor's Christmas Tree Festival returns to Hull Minster, opening on 1 December and running until Christmas Eve. Local businesses and individuals decorate trees for the Lord Mayor's Charity Appeal Fund, with free entry for visitors.

The Silence of the Lambs, the world stage premiere written by Gina Gionfriddo and directed by Nikolai Foster, has its final day at Hull New Theatre on Saturday 7 November with a 14:30 matinee and a 19:30 evening show. Tickets start at £22.00, and the production is recommended for ages 15 plus.

Stronghold Games on Hessle Road combines a Games Workshop-focused hobby shop with free gaming rooms and regular events. It offers miniatures, trading card games, board games and D&D, with prices and opening hours included.

A free exhibition opens at the Monocle building on 3 November to mark Karl Bushby's return to Hull after a 28-year global walk. It runs until early 2027 and features his photographs, diaries, maps, swimming kit and 'The Beast', the trolley that carried his belongings.

A round-up of this year's Bonfire Night fireworks displays across Hull and East Yorkshire, from the big Craven Park event to smaller community evenings. The post covers dates, times, locations and ticket details for the coming days.

A guide to the Halfway Cafe inside The Deep in Hull, its menu of breakfasts, lunches and kids' meals, and how it sits alongside the main cafe and picnic area. Includes opening times and a summary of The Deep's admission and exhibits.

The 39 Steps, a co-production between Hull Truck Theatre and Derby Theatre, runs on Stage 1 until 14 November. Four actors play over 130 characters in this comedy spy thriller, with tickets from £11 to £32 and a relaxed performance on 3 November.

Amazing Fantasy is an independent comic book and graphic novel shop on Anlaby Road in Hull. Reviewers praise its wide range of imports and reprints, and its knowledgeable staff. Some find the prices high, and it is open Tuesday to Saturday.

Hull New Theatre and Hull City Hall have opened ticket sales for a new run of touring shows, comedy and music. The programme covers musicals, a science-based stage show, Harry Enfield's 40-year retrospective and tribute nights through to spring 2027.

Dr Carol Williams takes over as Hull City Hall organist, bringing new life to the 'Voice of Hull', the UK's third largest concert organ. A look at the instrument's history, Williams' background, and how to catch a lunchtime showcase.