Hull Freedom Festival begins
The long-awaited start of Freedom Festival 2014 will be marked by the unveiling this evening of 'The Long Walk to Freedom', a stunning light trail that will illuminate Hull's Old Town.
Thousands enjoy music, arts and culture at the Hull Freedom Festival
The bad weather did not deter thousands of people from turning out to witness the sights and sounds of the Hull Freedom Festival on Saturday.
The weekend-long event - now in its seventh year - has kicked off in style. Tina Gelder talks to Liz Pugh from the Organising Committee and artist Fred Kennett in her report.
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