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Singer helps build app for freelancers drowning in tax admin
A working singer from East Yorkshire was the inspiration for the creation of a tech app for freelance performers, built using AI in under a week, solving the admin chaos that comes with submitting tax returns.
Continue readingRedesign begins on local NHS mental health and learning disability facilities
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has made the patient-centred decision to remodel their learning disability inpatient facilities at Townend Court and the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Hull.
Continue readingHull Trains releases new episode of successful mental health podcast featuring local star of The Traitors
Hull Trains, recently named Operator of the Year at the renowned Spotlight Rail Awards, is launching a brand new episode of its successful mental health podcast series ‘Moving Minds’.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire Buses introduces simpler fares, new ticket options and greater value for customers
East Yorkshire Buses has today announced a range of fare changes designed to simplify ticketing, offer better value, and introduce new flexible travel options for customers across its network — all launching from Sunday 29th March 2026.
Continue readingPlanetarium Go UK launches in Hull with a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium to bring science closer to communities across the UK
The project will focus on cities that do not currently have a planetarium, offering a programme dedicated to science outreach.
Continue readingFrom ceramics beginner to a Master of Arts
Amanda Spry first enrolled with Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) as she was at a crossroads in her life.
Continue readingChristmas favourite The Holiday Live In Concert comes to Hull
Cherished Christmas romcom The Holiday (2006) is set to be presented live in concert this Christmas on a 18 date UK-wide tour, throughout November and December.
Continue readingWISHH Baby Loss Appeal raises £100,000 to transform bereavement care at Hull Hospitals
WISHH, the official charity of Hull Hospitals, is proud to announce the successful completion of its Baby Loss Appeal, which has raised £100,000 to enhance bereavement facilities within Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.
Continue readingLovell marks completion of Saddlers Grange in Howden with final site visit
Lovell, in partnership with Together Housing, has marked the completion of Saddlers Grange in Howden with a final visit to the development, welcoming representatives from East Riding of Yorkshire Council for a walk around the finished scheme.
Continue readingHumber Rescue learn more from mental health service
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Mental Health Liaison Service team members Grace and Claire recently visited the Humber Rescue team to deliver an informative and engaging session on mental health services available across the Trust. Their visit provided a valuable opportunity to support the brave individuals working in the Humber Rescue team with the mental health of the people they rescue.
Continue readingGood Friday brings a full day of family activities to Burton Constable Hall
Burton Constable Hall will celebrate Easter 2026 from 28th March to 12th April, with Good Friday, 3rd April as the centrepiece – a full day of live entertainment, outdoor activity and family-friendly experiences set within the historic house and its surrounding parkland.
Continue readingEaster set to be a splash at Hull’s iconic aquarium
A brand-new event, ‘Make a Splash’, is launching at The Deep this Easter, gearing up to be an exciting, fun-filled and interactive day out for all ages.
Continue readingMeet June Crosby, supporting patients in Hull and the East Riding with visual impairment
It’s a devastating diagnosis which can rob people of their independence.
Continue readingArtists call-out for 2026 Open Exhibition submissions
Artists are being given the opportunity to submit their artwork for the Ferens Art Gallery’s 2026 Open Exhibition.
Continue readingBe part of the maritime story and become a volunteer to share the city’s seafaring past
Hull Maritime is calling on passionate individuals to join its growing team of volunteers and help bring the city’s rich maritime heritage to life. This exciting opportunity invites people of all backgrounds to play a vital role in telling Hull’s story as a city shaped by the sea.
Continue readingThrive Hull Conference 2026 champions mental health
More than 350 professionals, youth workers, educators and healthcare leaders gathered in Hull on Thursday 19 March for the Thrive Hull Conference 2026: Thriving Minds – Supporting Mental Health for Children and Young People in Hull.
Continue readingHull-based Spencer Rail Engineering recognised in national industry awards
Spencer Rail Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to delivering exceptional service to rail passengers with a prestigious national award.
Continue readingFree grassroots comedy night in Beverley celebrates first birthday
Beverley Jestwood Comedy Club is celebrating its first birthday with a special event on Wednesday 8th April at Junk Bar, New Walkergate, Beverley.
Continue readingSecond section of Hull Nature Trail opens at Oak Road Playing Fields
Hull City Council is proud to announce the launch of the second section of the Hull Nature Trail, a circular route around the much‑loved Oak Road Playing Fields.
Continue readingFrom specialist schools to job seekers – Quickline careers platform helps learners across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Rural broadband provider Quickline is celebrating the first year of its career insight platform, a free digital resource helping people across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire explore career opportunities, build skills and gain insight into the world of work.
Continue reading‘I’d love to see others follow their lead’ – West Hull rugby club’s nature scheme hailed by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Angus Young reports on the wildlife project at an amateur rugby league club in Hull which is mixing nature with nurture.
Continue reading‘Strong Standard’ Ofsted result reflects Clifton Primary School’s commitment to every child
Clifton Primary School, proud to be part of Humber Education Trust, is delighted to announce that it has achieved a ‘strong standard’ across all areas in its recent Ofsted inspection under the new Ofsted framework.
Continue readingSiemens extends partnership with Samaritans
Siemens Mobility has announced the extension of its partnership with Samaritans, the charity dedicated to providing confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide, after significant engagement and fundraising efforts across the business.
Continue readingHull-based eco-cleaning product manufacturer announces impressive sustainability results
Hull-based eco-cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D has announced its impressive sustainability results in its seventh annual Sustainability and Impact Report.
Continue readingAmazon Hull team celebrates success with special event
The team at Amazon’s Hull fulfilment centre enjoyed a celebratory event recently at Connexin Live to mark the company’s busiest trading period.
Continue readingHull Trains named ‘Operator of the Year’ at prestigious Spotlight Rail Awards
Pioneering open access operator Hull Trains is celebrating being crowned ‘Operator of the Year’ at the Spotlight Rail Awards in London.
Continue readingDriving change: Hull bus operator slashes its carbon footprint
Since the rollout of its electric strategy in 2018, Stagecoach, parent of Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has announced that it has achieved a reduction of 50,230 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.
Continue readingHEY Creative appoints City of Culture champion as new Chief Officer
Cultural partnership HEY Creative has appointed a senior leader at the forefront of the UK’s latest City of Culture as its new Chief Officer.
Continue readingIT provider offers free digital health checks to protect businesses against growing cybersecurity threat
A Hull-based IT solutions provider is offering businesses free systems and software health checks to beef up their cybersecurity and defend themselves against the threat of cyberattacks.
Continue readingHull College students prepare to ‘Press to Impress’ with exciting art and design exhibition
Creative talent from Hull College will take centre stage this month as students from the Access to HE Art & Design course unveil a brand-new exhibition celebrating their work.
Continue readingLocal NHS Trust reaches top spot for Trusts in England
The National Oversight Framework results are produced by NHS England to provide a national view of how Trusts are performing across a range of measures.
Continue readingNew SEND facility at The Boulevard Academy
A new dedicated SEND unit and resource base has opened at The Boulevard Academy to provide additional support for students with special educational needs.
Continue readingHull Maritime Museum unveils inspiring new wildlife film
To mark World Water Day on Sunday 22nd March, and as part of the exciting transformation of the Hull Maritime Museum, Hull Maritime and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) are launching a captivating new film showcasing the rich and diverse wildlife of the Yorkshire Coast.
Continue readingWorks complete to enhance Hull Marina’s waterfront
Work to create a more vibrant, accessible waterfront at Hull Marina has now been completed, transforming a key area along Humber Dock Street and strengthening its connection with the neighbouring Fruit Market.
Continue readingCrime Prevention Fund boosts safety measures across Hull
The latest organisations and communities across Hull that have successfully applied for grants from the Crime Prevention Fund (CPF) have been announced.
Continue readingHull businesses invited to ‘game-changing’ charity event at new immersive sports venue
An educational charity that supports young people across the region is inviting local businesses to take part in a unique fundraising and networking event at Hull’s newest interactive sports venue.
Continue readingRegion’s visitor economy hits record £1bn high as English Tourism Week gets underway
Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor spend has topped £1 billion, a new independent economic report for the national tourism agency has revealed.
Continue readingNew conservation area for Wincolmlee adopted
Hull has a new conservation area after one for the Wincolmlee area was adopted by Hull City Council.
Continue readingCabinet to consider future funding for free school meals in Hull during holiday periods
Senior councillors in Hull are to be asked to consider a recommendation that would continue the provision of free school meals during holiday periods for eligible children.
Continue readingAnnual cycle safety scheme supports Hull school children to stay safe and stay seen
Hundreds of school children across Hull received free cycle safety equipment over the winter months alongside their cycle training as part of an annual initiative.
Continue readingMarketplace event to promote autism acceptance in Hull
A marketplace event designed to promote understanding and acceptance of autism will take place in Hull later this month as part of Autism Acceptance Week.
Continue readingThe voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own timeless hits
Tony Hadley is delighted to announce a brand new UK tour for 2026 – performing classic crooner tracks and Spandau Ballet hits mixed together with some Christmas favourites.
Continue readingMiddle Child announce first show in new Humber Street theatre
A world premiere about the “taboo” issue of inheritance will open Hull’s newest theatre on Humber Street in May.
Continue readingFreedom Festival secures four-year funding for year-round cultural expansion
Freedom Festival Arts Trust (FFAT) has secured funding from the Esmeé Fairbairn Foundation to deliver arts, culture, and heritage activities throughout the year – reaching communities locally, regionally, and nationally far beyond the annual Freedom Festival.
Continue readingProstate Cancer Awareness Month: Daisy Appeal brings world-class scans to Hull and East Yorkshire
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, spotlighting the UK’s most common cancer affecting over 4,000 Yorkshire men yearly. The Daisy Appeal is proud to announce a game-changing step forward in Hull and East Riding.
Continue readingWilkin Chapman Rollits named Best Place to Work at HullBID Awards 2026
Wilkin Chapman Rollits has been named Best Place to Work at the HullBID Awards 2026, capping off a significant year for the leading regional law firm.
Continue readingYorkshire residents invited to nominate projects to receive £3,000 from Caremark’s Community Care Fund
Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund – a new nationwide initiative designed to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives.
Continue readingEvent to shape Hull’s sporting future
Hull, seen by many as a sporting city, will take steps next week to promote sport in the city up a league.
Continue readingSimpler Recycling: Council’s new waste and recycling web app goes live
Hull City Council has officially launched a new waste and recycling web app, so you never miss a bin day again!
Continue readingCouncil’s commitment to tackling domestic abuse in Hull recognised with gold award
Hull City Council’s Neighbourhoods and Housing team has been awarded gold accreditation from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA).
Continue readingVisit Hull and Hull Trains launch Kings Cross campaign to inspire short‑break travel to the city
Hull City Council’s Visit Hull team and Hull Trains have unveiled a new advertising campaign across London Kings Cross underground and overground stations, encouraging Londoners and commuters to choose Hull for their next short break.
Continue readingVictoria Pier poll is now open
Hull City Council is asking residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape the future of Hull’s much-loved Victoria Pier.
Continue readingHull City Council call on volunteers to join mass litter clean up
The Council is calling on residents to take part in a mass litter pick, to support Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign, which runs from Friday 13th March to Sunday 29th March.
Continue readingZetron UK announces Dove House Hospice as Charity of the Year
Zetron, a global leader in integrated mission critical solutions, today announced Dove House Hospice as Zetron UK’s Charity of the Year for 2026, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting local communities.
Continue readingYorkshire Dental Suite celebrates two years of transforming smiles in Hull
Yorkshire Dental Suite’s Hull clinic is proudly celebrating their second anniversary, marking two years of delivering exceptional dental care to the local community.
Continue readingNew funding helps 10 community organisations across Hull
Ten grassroots organisations across Hull have been awarded grants from The Randal Foundation through Two Ridings Community Foundation.
Continue readingFootball legend Robbie Fowler to headline first Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool
Football icon Robbie Fowler will headline Hull-based Sailors’ Children’s Society’s first Sports Lunch in Liverpool, bringing one of the city’s most famous sporting figures to a major new fundraiser for seafaring families.
Continue readingTrio of HTAE learners bring home awards
Three talented learners from Hull Training & Adult Education (HTAE) proudly represented the service at the annual Hull & East Yorkshire Inter-College Electrical Installation & Diagnostics Challenge, each of them collecting an award.
Continue readingSimpler Recycling: Council launches free resources to help children learn about recycling
Hull City Council has launched free, ready to use recycling resources, designed to make learning about waste simple for children both at school and at home.
Continue readingHull’s annual cultural conference Cultural Tides returns to Hull Truck this week
Now in its third year, the popular conference attracts members of the culture industry from across the country to listen, learn and share their thoughts on a number of key subjects within the sector.
Continue readingHull bus operator’s climate efforts recognised by global experts
Stagecoach, parent of Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has been recognised for its consistently strong transparency on climate impact and sustainability by global environmental experts, CDP.
Continue readingHull hospitals offer new service for patients with frailty
Patients with frailty are avoiding unnecessary stays in hospital, thanks to a specialist unit at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Continue readingBishop Burton College showcases youth social action in new national pilot
Bishop Burton College has become the first in the country to launch an inspiring project to showcase youth social action and promote enrichment.
Continue readingInspiring Hull Ladies Lunch raises £50,613 for Sailors’ Children’s Society and Smile Foundation
A new record-breaking £50,613 has been raised for charity following the Ladies Lunch held on Friday 6th March 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Hull.
Continue readingAlastair Clark’s Record Store Comedy Tour
Comedian Alastair Clark’s acclaimed love-letter-to-record-collecting tours the UK’s best independent record stores.
Continue readingPocklington Arts Centre’s Comedy Festival returns in 2026
Pocklington Arts Centre’s Comedy Festival will return for a second year on Saturday 30th May, building on the success of its inaugural event in 2025.
Continue readingExperience the hilarious king of crowd work on the big screen for the first time.
Cinemalive presents an exclusive comedy cinema event in over 350 cinemas nationwide from Friday 17th April.
Continue readingAll aboard for a cultural weekend in Hull: free travel with Hull Trains
Hull Trains is offering free travel to the city for a bumper cultural weekend, inviting the public to two major events and industry experts to a high-profile culture conference.
Continue readingDigital transformation reshaping opportunities for women in manufacturing, Made Smarter Yorkshire insights show
International Women’s Day survey highlights how technology, leadership development and cultural change are accelerating progress.
Continue readingNHS Trust hosts sixth form psychology students for interactive event
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is committed to building an enduring future in mental health. Psychologists are a vital part of the system and this week the Trust welcomed 45 psychology students from Wyke 6th Form College for an inspiring and informative event with psychological staff in the Trust.
Continue readingChildren’s charity to celebrate 30 years with landmark takeover exhibition at Artlink Hull | 87 Gallery
Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University (HEYCU) and Artlink Hull | 87 Gallery have announced a commemorative art exhibition to celebrate HEYCU’s 30th anniversary milestone.
Continue readingHullBID businesses celebrate awards success and welcome completion of major transport and heritage projects
A city centre business community joined forces with political leaders to celebrate another year of entrepreneurial success, look forward to the fruition of major investment in heritage and transport projects, and declare Hull open for business.
Continue readingMajor Hull bus operator urges charities to apply for Community Grants
Major Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has encouraged charities and community groups across the region to apply for support through its ongoing Community Grants programme.
Continue readingIdeal Heating welcomes Scarborough TEC students to Hull headquarters
Ideal Heating has welcomed students from Scarborough TEC to its headquarters in Hull, as part of its ongoing commitment to engaging with further education and inspiring the next generation of heating engineers.
Continue readingPeople’s Postcode Lottery players in Yorkshire and the Humber help school feeding charity hit £7 million milestone
Thanks to players, including those in Yorkshire and the Humber, 478,968 children now receive nutritious school meals.
Continue readingQuickline switches on digital access across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Hundreds of people across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are gaining vital access to technology thanks to a device donation drive by independent broadband provider Quickline.
Continue readingLovell recognises women shaping the future of construction in Yorkshire
Lovell is marking Women in Construction Week by celebrating the career journey of Emma Morris, whose progression from Customer Service into health, safety and environmental management reflects the growing opportunities available across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Continue readingEmployers lead the way as LSIP sets out strategy to meet skills challenges
Employers from a wide range of sectors pooled their experience around training and recruitment to help the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (HEY LSIP) shape its next proposal to the government for the future of skills development in the region.
Continue readingC.H.O.M.P. is supported as Hull bus operator makes ‘neighbourly grant’
Stagecoach, the parent of major Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has supported a local community organisation, which aims to help local people meet their essential food needs, as part of a scheme to distribute community grants across the UK.
Continue readingNew chapter for HEY! Volunteers as they head into communities
HEY! Volunteering is growing its work across Hull’s neighbourhoods, bringing creative support into local venues.
Continue readingHull Business Expo set to be biggest yet in milestone year
Thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers are gathering this month for the biggest and most ambitious Hull Business Expo so far.
Continue readingMore than 1,500 local people involved in Hull’s first-ever ‘Our City’ celebration
Processions, open-air performance and low-noise fireworks finale to transform Queen Victoria Square on Saturday 14th March.
Continue readingNational Lottery funding propels HEY Confident Futures toward a decade of leadership support
HEY Confident Futures has secured three more years of funding, safeguarding and expanding vital leadership support for charities, community groups and cultural organisations across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Continue readingHistoric Spurn Lightship restored to former glory and opens to visitors this Saturday
Saturday 7th March marks a significant milestone in Hull’s maritime history as the Spurn Lightship, a beloved symbol of Hull’s seafaring heritage, is unveiled to the public following an extensive restoration programme.
Continue readingHull communities come together at civic Iftar event
Residents from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds came together in Hull during the month of Ramadan at the city’s second large-scale, open community Iftar.
Continue readingNew Wildlife Watch Trail launches in Capability Brown Parkland at Burton Constable
Burton Constable has introduced a new wildlife walk across its historic Capability Brown parkland, giving visitors of all ages the opportunity to look more closely at the rich variety of wildlife found throughout the landscape.
Continue readingAge UK and Hull bus operator celebrate year of charity fundraising
Stagecoach East Midlands, and Age UK are celebrating a year of fund-raising in the region, which has raised over £3,200 for the charity’s work.
Continue readingDriffield business announces support for local athlete
A Driffield business is supporting a local athlete as he attempts to beat three Guinness World Records this year.
Continue readingHull Best Start Family Hubs achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 2 accreditation
Hull Best Start Family Hubs have officially achieved Stage 2 accreditation from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, marking an important milestone in the city’s work to support families and provide high-quality infant feeding and parent-infant relationship care.
Continue readingProgramme launch events will signal countdown to Humber Business Week
Organisers of Humber Business Week are counting down to the annual festival of business with confirmation of the programme launch presentations on both sides of the estuary.
Continue readingConstruction firm champions inclusion with women in construction panel in Hull
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has reinforced its commitment to improving gender balance across the built environment by hosting a Women in Construction panel discussion at the head office of Airco in Hull, ahead of Women in Construction Week, which starts this week.
Continue readingDiscover Chameleon, the new modular bathroom furniture brand, brought to you by Fluidità
Modular bathroom furniture designed for effortless style and flexibility.
Continue readingHumber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance launches community engagement roadshow to raise awareness about prostate cancer
Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance will hold a number of community engagement events across the region during March to raise awareness about prostate cancer.
Continue readingSpring starts with a punchline at Hull Truck Theatre
A lively line-up awaits audiences this Spring as Hull Truck Theatre showcases a rich variety of outrageous comedians and inspirational dramas! Plus, there will be true crime, film, musical re-imaginings and imaginative family shows that will make for the perfect Easter half term entertainment.
Continue readingHumber frontline leaders to drive 10‑year plan for young people
A gathering of 160 youth sector professionals took place at the University of Hull on Wednesday 25 February to discuss the challenges facing young people in the region and what the government’s new National Youth Strategy means for local services.
Continue readingStudio Eleven Gallery presents Figure It Out
Figure It Out features a dynamic mix of contemporary ceramics and painting; showcasing the unique voices of Jemma Gowland, Sam Fowler, and Louise Bass.
Continue readingBeautician with an eye for detail scoops top award for motor makeovers
A woman who made the switch from eyelash extensions to eye-catching motors to help protect her husband’s business has made her mark in her new industry by winning a major international award.
Continue readingWISHH transform staff areas in one of biggest ever projects
Almost £200,000 is being invested in revamping staff facilities across Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in one of WISHH’s biggest ever projects.
Continue readingHumber Freeport secures Government funding to accelerate tax site development
Humber Freeport has received significant Government funding to progress the development of its three tax sites and broaden its support for investors.
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