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Aldgate Vets is urging dog owners to take extra care when walking their pets near cliffs.

Events

Pint of Science Hull brings the stars behind the latest research to a venue near you

Tickets launched today for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, which will see 21 scientists take to the stage in venues across Hull.

Artlink Hull Presents Isaac Yeboah: Daylight Comes Through the Cracks

Artlink Hull | 87 Gallery is proud to present Daylight Comes Through the Cracks, a new exhibition by Ghanaian artist Isaac Yeboah, opening on 2nd May 2026.

Society

Two projects by Hull Red nominated for the 2026 Music Cities Awards

Hull Red are a small charity making a big impact. They use music and arts to increase social opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.

Cast and creative team announced for UK and Ireland tour of Zog

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story Zog flies back onto the stage for a major UK and Ireland tour this year, including a run at Hull Truck Theatre.

Society

Sailors’ Children’s Society launches BookTrust programmes to boost literacy and wellbeing for children in crisis

Sailors’ Children’s Society has launched two national BookTrust programmes, Story Explorers and Letterbox Club, to support younger children on its scheme, helping to build literacy, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

Society

Snowden challenge is a family affair

A student from Hull has persuaded her mum to take on a daunting challenge with her next month, in honour of family members who have served in the armed forces – including her 24-year-old brother.

Enterprise

Hull drivers urged to ‘ditch the car’ as fuel prices continue to bite, with ‘average’ price now over £2.00 per litre

A major Hull bus operator is encouraging local people to consider switching to bus travel as research, by the RAC, has shown that the average price of diesel has spiked to more than £2.00 per litre, putting further pressure on household budgets.

Society

Potty training delays are impacting children’s primary school readiness – but support is available

Potty training has become one of the most common reasons parents seek support for their children.

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to the Hull Truck Theatre

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Hull Truck Theatre on Wednesday 20th May, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “A Fashionable Way to Die”. Jessica Fletcher visits Paris to support her friend’s fashion show, but soon there’s a murder that only she (or you!) can solve.

Yorkshire and the Humber secondary schools can fundraise to feed hungry children through life-changing charity initiative

Secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber can fundraise to feed an entire school of hungry children by signing up for a charity’s life-changing Feed A School initiative.

£200k Boost to transform Hull Central Library into ‘Space to Inspire’

Hull Culture and Leisure Library Services has been awarded £203,175 of funding by the DCMS for its ‘Space to Inspire’ project.

Education

Hull children get news of their primary school place offer

Today is National Offer Day and families across Hull will have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September.

Heritage

Next phase of Hull’s Queen’s Gardens to open

The transformation of Hull city centre’s most important green spaces is nearing completion with the next phase set to open.

UNTHINKABLE film festival opens submissions for 2026

Hull’s daring celebration of short filmmaking is gearing up for its biggest year yet. UNTHINKABLE, the city’s home‑grown short film festival and registered charity, has officially opened submissions for this year’s festival, taking place 6-11 October 2026 at venues across the city.

Society

First plans submitted for East Bank Urban Village in Hull

Plans have been submitted for phase one of East Bank Urban Village – one of Hull’s largest ever regeneration projects – which is set to breathe life back into the East Bank of the River Hull through the creation of a sustainable new neighbourhood.

‘One of the best experiences I have ever had’

‘One of the best experiences I have ever had in my 66 years’ and ‘it was a lifetime of adventures’.

Kingston Youth Centre benefits from major upgrade

Young people in Hull are already feeling the benefits of new investment at Kingston Youth Centre, as part of a wider programme to improve youth facilities across the city.

Enterprise

Informed Financial Planning named Best Financial Advisers to Work For, for ninth year running

Hessle-based Informed Financial Planning (IFP) has been recognised as Best Financial Advisers to Work For, for the ninth year running, highlighting its commitment to long-term career development, professional qualifications and employee ownership.

Sam Scherdel joins forces with Hull NHS Choir to release choral version of his 2M-stream global hit

Sheffield-born singer-songwriter Sam Scherdel is set to release a special choral version of his breakout hit “Somewhere in the Middle” following a surge in international acclaim following recent tours around the UK and USA.

You shall go to the ball as Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella heads to Hull New Theatre

Experience the classic fairytale as you’ve never experienced it before as Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures return to Hull New Theatre with Cinderella from 23 – 27 February 2027.

Education

Hull College students shortlisted for prestigious Educate North Award

Three talented Hull College students are celebrating after being named as finalists in a prestigious award scheme celebrating the work of educational institutions in the North of England.

Enterprise

Infrastructure works pave way for latest Beal development in popular Kingswood community

Family-owned housebuilder Beal Homes has begun work to pave the way for its latest luxury development in Hull’s popular Kingswood neighbourhood.

Burton Constable secures Arts Council England MEND funding

Burton Constable Foundation is proud to announce that it has secured a significant £242,000 award from Arts Council England through its highly competitive Museums Estate and Development (MEND) Fund.

Willerby teams up with Hull KR for charity parking initiative

Leading holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has teamed up with World Club Challenge-winning Hull Kingston Rovers, based at Sewell Group Craven Park stadium, for a parking initiative with a difference.

Building Society collecting items for Doorstep of Hull

Colleagues at Hull’s branch of Yorkshire Building Society are collecting donations of toiletries and non-perishable food and drinks in support of Doorstep of Hull, a local charity that supports people experiencing homelessness.

SEND Preparation for Adulthood Event returns to support young people planning their next steps

Hull City Council is inviting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), along with their families and carers, to attend its annual SEND Post-16 Options and Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) event.

Enterprise

East Yorkshire poultry business shortlisted in national food awards

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business are celebrating after reaching the final of a prestigious food industry award.

Popular music bingo event returns to Yorkshire Wolds brewery

Tickets have gone on sale for a quiz night with a difference at a Yorkshire Wolds brewery.

Society

Making a difference for our HIV community

HIV-related stigma remains a significant issue for people living with HIV who can face discrimination, harassment, and internalised shame. This can affect people’s mental health and acts as a barrier to accessing vital services.

Rethinking luxury holidays for neurodivergent travellers

A luxury travel advisor based in East Yorkshire is encouraging a more considered approach to travel planning for neurodivergent individuals.

Society

Hull event honours Sikh pioneer Sewa Singh Gola and celebrates faith and community

On 4th April 2026, an event held at Hull History Centre brought together members of the local community to celebrate the life and legacy of Sewa Singh Gola, a key figure in the early development of Hull’s Sikh community. Approximately 60 people attended the gathering, which combined remembrance with cultural education and coincided with the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi.

Hull to host tall ships ahead of Invictus Games

Two traditionally rigged tall ships will spend time in Hull as part of an expedition in partnership with Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.

Enterprise

Law firm combines AI with employment lawyers to modernise HR advice for businesses

Leading regional law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has launched a new HR platform combining artificial intelligence (AI) with advice from the firm’s specialist employment lawyers.

Cassidy Janson announces spring 2026 show coming to Hull Truck Theatre

Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ in London’s West End.

Boston Energy names Sailors’ Children’s Society as Charity of the Year with £5,000 fundraising target

by editor9 April 20269 April 2026

Boston Energy has announced Sailors’ Children’s Society as its Charity of the Year, committing to raise at least £5,000 through a series of fundraising activities across the business.

Enterprise

Hull bus operator shows EGG-stra special generosity over Easter

by editor9 April 20269 April 2026

Hull bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and support teams have shown their generous side by raising a cracking £1,042 for a major children’s charity.

Enterprise

Hull Trains celebrates unsung heroes after being named top performing rail operator

Hull Trains, the UK’s top performing rail operator, has celebrated its dedicated team with a special ‘Excellence Awards’ held at The Deep in Hull.

Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University teams up with INIT Creative for an unmissable new storytelling series

Something exciting is coming to Hull, and it involves some very recognisable faces.

Society

£20,000 legacy fund launched to support long term feral cat welfare across Hull and East Riding

A new £20,000 Hull Feral Cats Legacy Fund has been established to support organisations responding to feral and community cat welfare across Hull and the East Riding.

Employers endorse new plan to improve skills in Hull and East Yorkshire

A partnership of business leaders and training providers has set out its proposal for the next phase of its work to tackle the skills gap in Hull and East Yorkshire.

Steeleye Span to perform at Hull City Hall

Together for fifty-six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours.

Local charity Doreen’s expands annual Easter egg giveaway

Doreen’s, a Hull-based charity, is known for bringing joy to children across the community each year with their Easter campaign. Mother-daughter duo Sue and Ashleigh, co-founders of the charity, have delivered a record-breaking 2,900 Easter eggs to local schools this year.

Hull families invited to free events tackling child car seat safety risks

Hull City Council has teamed up with Safer Roads Humber, Good Egg Safety CIC, and the Police and Crime Commissioner to deliver a series of free child car seat safety events.

Society

Improvements to Princes Dock Street now complete

Work to enhance Princes Dock Street and transform it into a more welcoming space is now complete.

Creative Careers Unlocked: A practical guide for supporting students into the creative industries

Creative Careers Unlocked invites readers to rethink how we define and approach creative success.

Collaborative space for voluntary, community and enterprise sectors

Castle Buildings in Hull will transform into a shared base for Hull’s voluntary, community and enterprise sectors, providing a space to collaborate, grow and deliver improved outcomes for residents.

New culture hub for Middle Child supported by city centre grant

Hull theatre company Middle Child will create a new cultural, community and commercial hub thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grant scheme.

Q&A with John Godber on ‘Teechers: New Year, Same Problems’

John Godber, one of the UK’s most-performed living playwrights, revisits his classic school comedy with a newly updated 2026 tour. Sharper, fresher and more relevant than ever, Teechers runs at Hull Truck Theatre from 21-31 April.

Enterprise

New rooftop events space backed by City Centre Grants scheme

A new year-round commercial space will be created in Hull thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grants scheme.

Hull to host connectivity event for businesses

Businesses hoping to learn more on how data centres and fibre networks can support their growth, are invited to a networking event in Hull.

Hull and East Yorkshire and Tees Valley receive backing for regional energy programme

Ground-breaking projects driving secure energy production are being backed by up to £30 million.

Society

Council unanimously backs trauma-informed approach to improve services across East Riding

East Riding Council has unanimously supported a motion to review and strengthen trauma-informed practice across its services.

CATCH launches HNC Level 4 qualifications to strengthen skills pipeline for industry

CATCH is proud to announce the introduction of Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4 qualifications, further enhancing its technical training offer and creating clear progression routes for learners and industry.

Enterprise

Wilkin Chapman Rollits expands Lincoln presence with recoveries firm acquisition

Law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has expanded its Lincoln operations with the acquisition of Nottingham-based recoveries practice Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC).

Society

Autism Mental Health Support Service praised for helping patients feel ‘listened to and understood’

Thursday 2nd April marks World Autism Awareness Day 2026.

Enterprise

Research, by Hull operator, shows local over-60’s are “rediscovering freedom, fun and friendships”

New research has revealed that local people over-60 are starting to embrace a ‘second adolescence’, with a greater range of interests available to them.

Society

Hull City Council pays tribute to The New Adelphi Club’s Paul Jackson

Hull City Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Jackson, founder of The New Adelphi Club, at the age of 71.

Three Hull networking groups join forces to host new collaborative networking event

Three of Hull’s leading networking communities are coming together for the first time to host a brand-new collaborative event designed to strengthen connections across the city’s business community.

Enterprise

Hull Trains named top performing operator in the Rail Industry Customer Experience Report

Popular open access operator Hull Trains has again been named the highest scoring British operator in the latest Rail Customer Experience Report (RICXR). The accolade is further good news for the company who was recently named Operator of the Year at the Spotlight Rail Awards earlier this month.

New marina tours launch this Easter to celebrate the opening of the Spurn Lightship

A brand-new series of guided marina tours will start this Easter, offering visitors a fresh way to explore and understand Hull’s historic waterfront.

University students lend expertise to fuel poverty initiative as Oh Yes! partnership gathers pace

Half a dozen students from the University of Hull are supporting the growth of a fuel poverty initiative as a successful sustainability programme enters its next phase.

‘Brilliant’ and free exhibition train heads to Hull

An exhibition inside a train that’s packed with amazing stories and interactive fun is heading to Hull – and it’s completely free to visit.

Broadband engineers trained to support older residents in pioneering new partnership

Older residents across the East Riding of Yorkshire will soon receive enhanced support when getting connected, thanks to a new collaboration between broadband provider Quickline and Age UK.

Enterprise

Innovation, growth and opportunity: AI takes centre stage at tourism conference

by editor31 March 2026

Hull and East Yorkshire’s thriving visitor economy is entering an exciting new phase, with a major regional tourism conference shining a spotlight on how AI can unlock further growth.

Enterprise

Hull and East Yorkshire manufacturers get £2.4m digital transformation boost

Hundreds of manufacturers across Hull and East Yorkshire are set to accelerate their digital transformation after the Government confirmed £2.4 million of new funding for Made Smarter from April.

Society

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust leading the way with digital NHS App pathway

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has received funding from NHS England to introduce new features that will let patients manage their appointments and visits directly through the NHS App in future.

Society

Tributes paid to Lord Christopher Haskins

Members of Hull City Council have paid tribute to the late Lord Christopher Haskins, whose death was announced on Monday 30th March.

Society

Hull Royal Infirmary’s Frailty Team celebrate a decade of helping patients

A hospital team is celebrating 10 years of protecting the independence of older people, helping them to stay out of hospital and in their own homes.

Enterprise

‘Brilliant transformation’ of office complex sees EYG take ‘best commercial installation’ prize at 2026 glazing awards

Hull-based glazing specialist EYG Group has been hailed for completing the ‘UK’s best installation on a commercial single building’ at the 2026 Glass & Glazing Products Installer Awards.

MKM launches MKM Foundation to build on 30 years of community support

MKM Building Supplies (MKM), the UK’s proper independent builders’ merchant has announced the launch of the MKM Foundation, a new charitable foundation created to strengthen the business’s long-standing commitment to local communities across the UK.

Society

Discounted bus travel for young people to access Healthy Holidays Hull

The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a discounted fare for young people to help them access the city’s Healthy Holidays programme during the Easter break.

Enterprise

Garness Jones makes key appointments as business continues to grow specialist commercial property management work

Garness Jones has strengthened its dedicated commercial property management team by recruiting experienced specialist Laura Atton and promoting long-serving senior surveyor Zoe Clarvis to the role of director.

Make It Count at Louth Riverside Theatre

What if you died… and got one chance to win the love of your life all over again?

What’s on this Easter at Hull Truck Theatre

Are you ready to have an egg-stra special Easter? Hull Truck Theatre present an egg-citing variety of work this April.

Enterprise

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.

Society

Redesign 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.

Hull 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’.

Enterprise

East 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.

Planetarium 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.

Education

From 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.

Events

Christmas 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.

Society

WISHH 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.

Enterprise

Lovell 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.

Society

Humber 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.

Events

Good 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.

Events

Easter 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.

Society

Meet 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.

Artists 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.

Heritage

Be 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.

Society

Thrive 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.

Enterprise

Hull-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.

Events

Free grassroots comedy night in Beverley celebrates first birthday