Author: editor

Researchers in Hull have joined one of the world’s leading genetic screening studies for newborn babies.

Society

Humber Rescue responds to person in the water on the River Humber

Humber Rescue volunteers were tasked on the afternoon of Wednesday 21st January to a person in the water on the River Humber, in what developed into a fast-moving, multi-agency emergency response.

Legendary comic Les Dennis joins the cast of WAITRESS

Producers Barry and Fran Weissler together with David Ian for Crossroads Live have announced that star of stage and screen Les Dennis joins the cast of musical comedy WAITRESS as Joe, alongside West End star Evelyn Hoskins as Dawn when it comes to Hull New Theatre this autumn.

The Deep named Yorkshire Coast’s best family attraction

The Deep, Hull’s iconic aquarium and conservation charity, has been announced as the ‘Best Family Attraction (Yorkshire Coast)’ at the Little Vikings Awards 2026.

Society

Hull to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Some of Hull’s most well-known buildings are to be lit purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD).

Goole seating specialist launches specialist chair in tribute to the late Rob Burrow CBE, with sales raising money for MND

Leading seating expert, Channel Healthcare, based in East Yorkshire, has launched a brand new specialist chair; the Tri-Chair 7, inspired by rugby league legend, the late Rob Burrow CBE.

Enterprise

Warning issued as data shows more than half of Yorkshire businesses failed fire safety audits

Over half the fire safety and compliance audits completed at business premises across Yorkshire found them to be non-compliant, new figures have revealed, as a local property management company issues a warning to business owners.

Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2026 writers announced

Middle Child are pleased to announce the seven writers commissioned for Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2026.

Society

Lifting local families: Welcoming Doreen’s to North Point Shopping Centre

Doreen’s, a Hull-based charity, officially opens the doors to their new Hub in the city’s North Point Shopping Centre. ‘Delivering our Range of Everyday Essential Needs’, Doreen’s provides support to struggling families within the area, as well as vulnerable groups such as victims of domestic violence.

Hosted by Hull Food Partnership, the Hull Seed Celebration is back for 2026

Local food growers, allotments and community groups will be there to swap seeds and share their love for growing delicious food on a budget, which is especially important as food costs continue to rise.

Enterprise

PR and media expert Fiona Dwyer joins Apex Executive Partners as Associate

A PR consultant is bringing three decades of media and reputation expertise to senior leadership advisory firm Apex Executive Partners.

Jack Savoretti to perform at Connexin Live in October 2026

Jack Savoretti has announced a 29-date UK and European tour – his biggest to date, including a performance at Connexin Live in Hull.

Much-loved charity pantomime returns to Hull City Hall

by editor20 January 202620 January 2026

Current and former BBC staff from across Hull and East Yorkshire take to the stage as Not the BBC Panto returns to Hull City Hall on Saturday 24th January with a new production of the classic pantomime, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood.

Society

‘Your Bus, Your Voice’ – still time to have your say on bus services in Hull

The Hull Bus Alliance would like to know what bus passengers in the city think of services in Hull by completing the Your Bus, Your Voice customer satisfaction survey.

HTAE’s English courses helping factory staff build brighter futures

by editor20 January 202620 January 2026

Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) has been helping employees of Cranswick Convenience Foods build brighter futures through on-site English language lessons.

Society

New Hull Funeral Services webpage launched

by editor20 January 202620 January 2026

A new Hull Funeral Services webpage has been created to support those dealing with the sad passing of a family member or friend.

Enterprise

Winning on a shoestring: The small business marketing playbook

by editor20 January 202621 January 2026

Marketing your small business can feel like trying to shout across a noisy room. Bigger brands have teams, tools and budgets that seem impossible to compete with. You, on the other hand, have limited time and a list of jobs that never ends. But here is the truth: you do not need a huge budget to make a huge impact. You just need a clear and realistic playbook.

Katie to tell skills and training event how passion for people helped her achieve career goals at MKM Stadium

A manager at one of the region’s top sports and entertainment venues will share some of the lessons of her own 20-year career when she welcomes a major skills and training event.

Society

Council introduces Virtual Memory Boxes for children and young people in care

Hull City Council is introducing a new digital platform to help children and young people in care safely record, store and reflect on their life stories.

Society

Clare vows to keep on running after completing 200-mile challenge for MND charity

A cleaner from Hull has achieved the impossible this week – running more than 200 miles in seven days around Hull to support people with Motor Neurone Disease.

Enterprise

Lovel Developments opens discussions with potential occupiers after securing approval for 400,000 sq ft business site

The developer behind a newly approved 400,000 sq ft business site in East Yorkshire is already in discussions with potential occupiers for the first unit.

Enterprise

Women in Business networking organisation announces new Chair

Women in Business is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Miskin as its new Chair.

Hull is officially stepping onto the UK MMA stage

Zenith Fighting Championship proudly presents THE RECKONING, its inaugural fight night, landing at Connexin Live, Hull on Saturday 23rd May 2026.

New shows on sale this week at Hull Theatres

Live music, legendary hits and dazzling drag take centre stage at Hull Theatres with four incredible shows on sale now.

Events

Boybands are back…. Alright!

It’s one epic night featuring all the hits from the 90s The Ulitimate Boyband Party Show is back at Hull City Hall on 19th February.

Events

Brand new event cinema experience where iconic silent films meet classic alternative rock albums

After a triumphant UK debut which saw Nosferatu matched with Radiohead’s Kid A and Amnesiac, the groundbreaking cinema experience Silents Synced has announced its next major event: Buster Keaton’s 1924 classic Sherlock Jr. scored live to R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi-Fi. Screenings will take place nationwide from 5th February 2026.

87 Gallery presents Deep Unknowns by Hull-Based Artist Maria Donnai

87 Gallery | Artlink Hull has announced its latest exhibition, Deep Unknowns, by Hull-based artist Maria Donnai, running from 24th January to 11th April 2026.

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews joins the cast of Here & Now, The Steps Musical

From Weatherfield’s most famous corner shop to the bright lights of Hull New Theatre, Sally Ann Matthews joins the cast of Here & Now, The Steps Musical, when it checks in to the city later this year.

Education

Education charity makes waves with launch of new SEND workshop

Award-winning education and conservation charity, The Deep, is inviting learners to dive into their exciting new workshop ‘A World of Wonder’ – now available for groups to book.

“Not the BBC Panto” returns with Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood, raising funds for charity

A much-loved charity tradition is back this winter as ‘Not the BBC Panto’ returns to the stage with a brand-new production of the classic pantomime Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood — all in aid of two wonderful causes.

Society

Work with deaf community in Hull and East Riding exposes barriers to NHS access

Conversations with the deaf community in Hull and East Riding have exposed the stark reality of navigating the NHS without access to British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters.

Enterprise

Willerby welcomes founder’s family for 80th anniversary VIP tour

The family of the man who founded leading holiday home manufacturer Willerby have enjoyed a VIP tour of the company’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities.

Enterprise

Hull-based home improvement specialist EYG says investment and new products can help it build on a 15% surge in domestic sales in 2025

Hull-based home improvement specialist EYG achieved a 15% surge in sales to domestic clients in its 55th year in business.

Local children’s charity invites supporters to battle the elements in 2026

New fundraising challenge launched by Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University will see participants push their limits in adrenaline-fuelled events, including a brand-new Fire Fighter Challenge.

Events

Comics’ Comic – Best Act Rob Rouse brings new show to Pocklington

Rob Rouse, recently crowned Comics’ Comic – Best Act of the Year 2025 by The UK Comedy Awards and also voted Best Act at the 2025 Yorkshire Comedy Awards, brings his brand-new stand-up show Funny Bones to Pocklington Arts Centre on Thursday 12th March.

Humber Street Gallery presents Sightseers by Luke Routledge

Humber Street Gallery is pleased to present Sightseers, a newly commissioned exhibition by Birmingham-based artist Luke Routledge, running from Friday 16th January 2026 until Sunday 3rd May 2026. The exhibition brings together an ambitious new body of sculptural work and marks an important moment in Routledge’s evolving practice.

Society

Helping patients in Hull and the East Riding get home from hospital

Enhanced home support, private providers and rehabilitation care are to be available this winter to free up beds for patients at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.

Enterprise

Designer turns redundancy into award-winning success as Ships & Pigs turns 16

A Hull-based exhibition designer who set up her business the day after being made redundant during the financial crisis is celebrating 16 years of national and international success.

Bishop Burton College’s new health and fitness hub offers students and community chance to thrive

A new state-of-the-art fitness facility at Bishop Burton College is set to open up training and health opportunities for aspiring athletes and provide an improved wellbeing offering for the local community.

Society

Hull & East Yorkshire Mind welcomes award-winning comedian Amy Gledhill as its first ever Patron

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is delighted to announce that Amy Gledhill – the Hull-born, multi-award-winning comedian and actress – has been appointed as the charity’s first-ever Patron.

Enterprise

Stranger Things helps Hull smash festive streaming stats

Netflix and YouTube were the clear winners for families streaming Christmas content across Hull and East Yorkshire.

Society

Hull Community Fund awards over £68,000 to 20 groups supporting 18,000 local people

Twenty community organisations across Hull have received more than £68,000 from the latest round of the Hull Community Fund, helping thousands of local people access activities, support and opportunities that matter to them.

Enterprise

Wilkin Chapman Rollits ranked in the UK’s top 10 ‘elite’ law firms for trainee solicitor satisfaction

The regional firm secured elite status, with over 1,500 responses to the survey nationally.

From Community Action to Gallery Walls: Yeseniia Serdiuk’s Art of Remembrance

Art, action and community come together in the work of Ukrainian-born visual artist.

Free event to discover apprenticeship opportunities

Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) is offering those interested in a career in engineering, construction or business the chance to meet prospective employers during National Apprenticeship Week.

Lifestyle

The Seller’s Edge: 3 key ways to make your home market-ready

Selling a house, in 2026, seems about as difficult as it is for first-time buyers attempting to buy a house. The property market is in somewhat of a stalemate at present, thanks to a combination of factors stemming from the cost-of-living crisis and from changing relationships with financial products like buy-to-let mortgages.

Enterprise

Pair of East Yorkshire construction projects hit key milestone

A pair of construction projects in East Yorkshire that will provide much needed sheltered housing for local people have topped out within days of each other.

Education

Humber Education Trust CEO Rachel Wilkes awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours List

by editor15 January 202616 January 2026

Humber Education Trust is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Rachel Wilkes, has been awarded the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s Honours List, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to education.

Events

Rewired 2026 to host Shared Care Record Summit in March

Interweave and the Yorkshire & Humber Care Record (YHCR) team are bringing their Shared Care Record Summit to the Digital Health Rewired event on Wednesday 25th March, on the Patient Engagement Stage at the Birmingham NEC.

New portrait celebrates women in the maritime industry

by editor10 January 20269 January 2026

A powerful new portrait honouring the vital role of women in the maritime industry is now complete and will take pride of place in the refurbished galleries at Hull Maritime Museum.

Enterprise

Hull bus operator celebrates outstanding present haul

Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, is celebrating the results of a bus drive that saw generous local people and businesses donate presents, which made Christmas extra special for over 10,000 local children in need.

Education

Beverley student awarded friendly funding boost to help with Cambridge studies

University student, Melanie Healy, has received a £3,600 funding boost from one of the UK’s oldest friendly societies to help ease some of the financial burdens of student life.

Society

From cancer patient to cancer research nurse

When she was diagnosed with a rare form of gynaecological cancer in 2015, Zowie Fussey from Ulceby, North Lincolnshire, could barely have imagined where she’d be ten years later on.

Society

Hull Royal’s Tracey making a difference to schoolchildren and villagers in The Gambia

A woman helping patients undergoing surgery at Hull Royal Infirmary has donated enough sacks of rice to feed more than 200 children and an entire village in West Africa for more than a month.

Society

Homelessness charity launches 10K fundraising appeal for its 10th anniversary

Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has launched a fundraising appeal as part of its upcoming 10-year anniversary.

Enterprise

Bio-D expands into personal care with launch of Allergy UK approved range

British manufacturer Bio-D, trusted by consumers for over 35 years for its range of effective and environmentally responsible cleaning products, has expanded into the personal care category with the launch of its new fragrance free Allergy UK approved range of Shampoo, Hair Conditioner, Body Wash and Bubble Bath.

Enterprise

Hull bus operator celebrates remarkable 46-year career

A major Hull bus operator is celebrating the career of one of the longest-serving members of its team, who is retiring after an incredible 46 years of helping local people, throughout the region, to get where they need to go.

Enterprise

Hull construction firm tops out on brand new apartment development in Bridlington town centre

by editor8 January 20269 January 2026

A new homes development in the centre of Bridlington that is being built by a Hull construction firm and will offer high quality homes to local people has hit a key construction milestone after it topped out, ahead of work completing in late spring.

ABP Humber back the past and future of Hull’s maritime heritage as a major corporate funding partner

Associated British Ports (ABP) Humber has announced its full support for Hull Maritime by becoming the project’s first corporate partner, committing a significant amount to help bring the city’s rich maritime story to life.

James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2026 announces shortlists

The ‘must-read’ children’s books of the year have been announced as the shortlist for the 19th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award is released. The awards aim […]

High-tech partnership develops digital twins to help engineers replicate real-life training scenarios

A new collaboration between industry and academia will give businesses high-tech access to full-scale production rigs without disrupting their own premises, plant and manufacturing processes.

Beal Homes begins £2m project to enhance flood resilience for Kingswood community

Family-owned housebuilder Beal Homes has begun work on a £2m project to enhance flood resilience for the whole of Hull’s growing Kingswood community.

Zetron UK supports local conversation through community tree planting day

Zetron, a global leader in integrated mission critical solutions, is proud to celebrate a team of local employees who recently took part in a community volunteering day with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) Hull and Humber, helping plant more than 80 trees in North Ferriby.

Stage4Beverley returns in February 2026

February sees the return of the ever popular Stage4Beverley, offering music, comedy and spoken word events as well as a dance for those with plenty of energy to expel.

Education

Hull College’s Executive Director of Digital Transformation, Deb Millar, awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours List

Hull College Executive Director of Digital Transformation, Deb Millar, has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the New Year’s Honours List, recognising her exceptional and sustained services to education.

Enterprise

Creative Growth scheme revises criteria to help more businesses join final round of free support programme

A fully funded support programme which has already helped more than 70 businesses turn their creativity into commercial success is to target a wider range of participants by broadening the criteria for its final round.

Enterprise

Biz Week team inspired by shining example of success as they plan for 2026

Humber Business Week harnessed the excitement of a year of success and optimism when its steering group ran into a fixture clash with the Hull Kingston Rovers board.

Education

Hull College Principal and CEO Debra Gray awarded CBE in New Year’s Honours

by editor30 December 202531 December 2025

The Principal and Chief Executive of Hull College, Debra Gray, has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year’s Honours List, in recognition of her services to education.

Environment

Council continues to tackle climate change with installation of rooftop solar panels

Works will begin in 2026 to progress Hull City Council’s Solar PV Phase 1 project after entering into contract with Sewell Construction Ltd.

Sport

Julia Lee awarded MBE for services to rugby league

by editor30 December 202523 December 2025

Women in Rugby League director Julia Lee has been awarded the honour of Member of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to rugby league, in particular for her advocacy for women’s rugby league and officiating

Society

People in North East and Yorkshire reminded to use NHS ‘digital front door’ to manage their health over Christmas

by editor24 December 202523 December 2025

People in the North East and Yorkshire are being reminded to use the NHS App over the festive season to help manage their health. The message from the region’s Medical Director for Primary Care, and GP, Dr Faisel Baig comes as NHS figures show a record number of people are using the App as a ‘digital front door’, open 24 hours a day.

Society

Foxglove Supported Living lights a Lantern of Love with Dove House Hospice

Foxglove Supported Living was honoured to support A Garden Lit with Love, a moving and meaningful event held in aid of Dove House Hospice, celebrating remembrance, compassion and community while raising vital funds for the hospice’s ongoing work.

Enterprise

Rockcity pioneers innovative climbing safety system

A Hull climbing centre has become the first in the world to fully adopt a new generation of auto belay safety technology, making indoor climbing safer and more accessible than ever before.

Enterprise

The heart of Christmas connection: How Hull bus drivers keep our communities together

The festive season is the time to think of others and new research has highlighted the leading role played by Hull bus drivers and bus services in keeping communities connected and supported.

Alessandro Caruso Architects win World Design Award 2025 for new teaching block

Alessandro Caruso Architects Ltd (ACA) is proud to announce that the practice has been named Winner in the Educational Design (Built) category at the World Design Awards 2025 for the South Hunsley School Teaching Block, also known as the Ferriby Building.

PizzaExpress opens in Burton House as first occupier of restored landmark

PizzaExpress has opened in Hull’s restored Burton House, bringing the art deco landmark back into use for the first time in half a decade.

Enterprise

Ideal Heating celebrates £300,000 charity fundraising milestone

Ideal Heating has celebrated a major charitable milestone after surpassing £300,000 in funds raised for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Heritage

Historic trawler marks 120th anniversary with starring role in maritime heritage films

Supporters of a campaign to celebrate the exploits of an historic trawler marked a high tech twist in the story by setting up a video link to connect the vessel’s home in Hull with her final resting place 8,000 miles away on a beach in the South Atlantic.

Enterprise

Seat restoration sets up Concorde for the next 50 years

by editor23 December 2025

A spectacular piece of supersonic aviation history has rolled back the years with completion of 50th birthday restoration by a family firm in Hull.

Enterprise

LSIP embarks on skills survey in build up to employer forum

Hull and East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) has embarked on a survey of employers as it seeks first hand input to shape the organisation’s future development.

Hull construction firm completes major extension at Cambridge Park Sixth Form College

Lincolnshire and Yorkshire construction company, Hobson & Porter has completed a significant extension project at Cambridge Park Sixth Form College in Grimsby – marking a major milestone in improving educational facilities for young people with special educational needs (SEN) in North East Lincolnshire.

Keeping Christmas magical: Over a decade of free family festivities

North Point Shopping Centre have been welcoming families with free festivities for over a decade. This year, they are expected to exceed 35,000 free visits to see Santa since starting this annual tradition in 2014.

Society

Improved Sculcoates Park reopen for Christmas holidays

Families and visitors to Sculcoates Park will be able to enjoy new facilities during the festive holidays as the first phase of improvement works are completed.

Events

Colliderfest returns to Hull in 2026 with bigger, bolder celebration of science and creativity

Following the resounding success of its debut earlier this year, ColliderFest is set to return to Hull city centre from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th March 2026, promising an even more dynamic celebration of science, creativity, and culture.

Beal Homes inspires next generation of housebuilders with behind-the-scenes experience

East Yorkshire-based housebuilder Beal Homes has welcomed a group of students hoping to pursue careers in the construction industry for a behind-the-scenes tour of one of its flagship developments.

New shows on sale this week at Hull City Hall

The stage is set for music, magic and mischief with four new shows on sale now at Hull City Hall.

British Eventing launch exciting new-look Festival of Youth at Bishop Burton College

Set to become the flagship destination for every rider under 21 the Festival marks a bold evolution of British Eventing’s youth pathway—bringing competition, education, community and celebration together in one inspiring summer showcase.

Society

‘Remarkable’ school crossing patrol officer retires after 28 years of service

by editor18 December 202519 December 2025

Hull City Council’s streetscene services recently bid a fond farewell to a much-loved member of staff.

Enterprise

Trio of new partners for Wilkin Chapman Rollits

The largest law firm in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire has made a series of key appointments, boosting the growing firm’s expertise.

Lifestyle

Hull vet nurse shares checklist to help your pets have a pawfect Christmas

As families throughout the UK prepare for the holidays, Practice Owner and Veterinary Nurse, Fiona Pitchfork of Hull Vets for Pets, is reminding pet owners how to make sure the festivities don’t end in a trip to the vets. The holidays bring lots of fun for all the family – pets included – however they can also bring hidden dangers for furry friends.

Enterprise

Aldercote showcases the VZ 140 Neo in festive ‘Santa’s Smartest Upgrade’ campaign

Hull-based leading UK manufacturer of vehicle-mounted access platforms, Aldercote, has launched a new seasonal social campaign spotlighting the capabilities of its VZ 140 Neo van-mounted platform – by giving Santa’s sleigh a professional upgrade.

Hull Trains partners with Hull Truck Theatre to inspire young minds this Christmas

The top customer service long-distance operator Hull Trains has partnered with the popular Hull Truck Theatre to inspire the next generation of theatre stars with a magical day out.

Society

Christmas card competition winners announced for 2025

Hull City Council is excited to reveal the winners of its 2025 Christmas Card Competition, celebrating the creativity of young people across the city.

Enterprise

Hull and East Yorkshire manufacturers urged to “act now” to claim vital grant funding for technology

Digital adoption surges across region as Made Smarter hits 100th technology project milestone since 2021.

Society

Drypool Bridge: Council announces details on next phase of works