TOP writers, poets, playwrights, artists and musicians are heading for the East Riding in a new event announced for Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

"Out of this Word" will celebrate the power of language, and will involve the flagship Lit Up Festival running from September 28 to October 21 with author John Connolly, performance artist Cosey Fanni Tutti, Booker-winner, Ben Okri and others.

Bridlington’s Spotlight Theatre will host the town's Poetry Festival, and DiscovERstories will deliver pop-up theatre to East Riding libraries. More information from www.litup.org.uk, or on Twitter @bevlitfest and @bridpoetryfest.