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.
Record numbers attend Hulls Freedom Festival
A record number of people braved the weekend weather to enjoy Hull's Freedom Festival.
A total of one hundred and fifteen thousand people visited the city, blowing away last year's attendance of 80 thousand. Music, theatre, dancing and circus acts kept the record crowds entertained throughout the three-day event.
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