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to keep up with the inner workings of Westminster and beyond.Work to turn a derelict cinema in Hull, which was bombed during World War Two, into a national memorial and community events area has started.
The National Picture Theatre on Beverley Road was badly damaged during a German air raid in 1941.Work to stabilise the remaining structure took place in 2020 and the latest part of project will see the replacement of windows, new lighting and work on the facade.Hull City Council said it hoped the work would be complete by December.
Councillor Rob Prichard, portfolio holder for culture, said he was "delighted" to see the work get underway.He said: "Once complete it will, for the first time since it was destroyed, enable visitors to access the building safely.
"There are so many stories within the National Picture Theatre that are of national importance, and to have the opportunity to give it the attention it deserves is fantastic."
Work at the site has already uncovered several artefacts, which have been buried under the rubble since the bombing 83 years ago.The new sculpture has been carved by Saul Sheldon at Hereford Cathedral's Stonemason's Yard, a few metres away from where the real Dan lived.
"He's climbing out of the reeds, out of the river," said Mr Sheldon."If he was just sat there, gazing up at the clouds it would have been a bit easier I suppose but it's nice to do something a bit different.
"The old wooden one, he's been on his travels down the Wye."Hopefully this one will be much harder to tip over, that's for sure."