Hull is UK's City of Culture 2017
The winner of the UK City of Culture 2017 is Hull. The city's bid beat Dundee, Leicester and Swansea Bay for the prestigious award.
Cameron 'absolutely delighted' for city of Hull
David Cameron has endorsed Hull as the next UK City of Culture, saying it was an "exciting opportunity" for the region.
Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull East Karl Turner asked the Prime Minister if he would join with him in congratulating "the good people of Hull" for winning the bid.
Mr Cameron replied: "I'm absolutely delighted to join with you and everyone in Hull, and everyone around the country, in celebrating this great award as the city of culture to Hull."I think it's a very exciting opportunity for Hull."
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Interesting facts you may not have known about Hull
As Hull is named the UK's City of Culture 2017, here are a few facts you may not have known about the city.
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UK City of Culture 2017: Why Leicester?
The winner of the UK City of Culture will be announced tomorrow, and as far as author Bali Rai is concerned, Leicester already is one.
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Dundee is an 'exciting new player on the world stage'
Radio presenter and comedian Danny Wallace writes for ITV News and explains why Dundee deserves to be the UK's City of Culture 2017.