The Matthew Good Foundation has announced a major expansion of its team as it accelerates ambitions to bring its successful Grants for Good programme to more businesses across the UK.
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Smart delivery strategies: How your small business can increase sales and reach
Customers have grown used to fast, reliable delivery without thinking twice about it. It’s undoubtedly raised the bar for small businesses. The battleground is no longer just around product or price – how you get orders into customers’ hands now plays a big part in whether they choose you at all.
Continue readingDebenhams building regeneration as part of £75 million investment
Clearance of the former Debenhams building has commenced and construction will soon be underway at the building in Hull, transforming the former store into 178 […]
Continue readingHundreds of patients to benefit from ‘two-minute’ cancer treatment
Patients in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are to benefit from a formulation of a drug that is used in the treatment of 14 different types of cancer.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre have been awarded the Colleague Network Award at The Scope Awards 2026 championing disability equality
We are proud of everyone at Hull Truck Theatre for be awarded the Colleague Network Award. The Scope Awards celebrate those who are working to end disability inequality, bringing people together, using our collective power to change attitudes and achieve a mission of an equal future for disabled people.
Continue readingJohn Partridge stars as the elegant face of evil in The Silence of the Lambs
Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live, in association with Curve, have today announced the first casting for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs which visits Hull New Theatre from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th November 2026.
Continue readingHinterland Creative joins burgeoning artistic community in former factory
A group of creative sector pioneers have swapped their studio in a Grade 1 listed merchant’s house in Hull’s Old Town for the art deco industrial vibe of a former factory as a step towards developing the city’s artistic community.
Continue readingOrganisers promise opportunities for all at Humber Business Week 2026
Business leaders operating in the UK’s biggest carbon-producing industrial cluster are being urged to help lead the country on the road to recovery.
Continue readingFEO announces new Chair and Vice Chair
For Entrepreneurs Only (FEO) has today announced that David Hall will take over from Peter Aarosin as Chair of the Board of Directors, with Rob Brocklesby stepping into the role of Vice Chair.
Continue readingDogger Bank Wind Farm welcomes scholars to 2026 Scholarship Celebration Day
Students gain behind‑the‑scenes insight and celebrate the impact of scholarship support.
Continue readingInspiring woman carries the Baton for Yorkshire as relay launches in Hull
The Baton for Yorkshire has officially begun its journey from Hull, marking the launch of We Walk for Yorkshire – the annual walking fundraising campaign from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Continue readingHull’s second Football Foundation PlayZone under construction
Works are underway for the construction of Hull’s second Football Foundation PlayZone, this time in East Park.
Continue readingMen in Hull encouraged that “It’s OK To Talk” about their mental health at important bus event
A specially branded bus is set to visit Hull, offering local men the chance to step on board for a private chat or a friendly conversation about their mental health, with respected charity Andy’s Man Club.
Continue readingFederation of Sport to relaunch food and drink offering
Federation of Sport will relaunch its food and drink proposition on 1st May, introducing a revised menu, new cocktail range and an expanded events-led offering as the business builds on strong early trading.
Continue readingKCOM reveals its nine Hometown Heroes
These local heroes will have classic cream phones boxes named in their honour.
Continue readingActors and legal experts take to the stage to shine the spotlight on workplace harassment
Actors will share the stage with legal experts to put workplace harassment in the spotlight during this year’s Humber Business Week.
Continue readingFrom venue protection to urban regeneration: Music Cities Convention 2026 announces full programme and international speaker lineup
Music Cities Convention 2026 today announces 28 confirmed speakers joining its already-announced programme for 10–11 June in Hull, with a final cohort to be revealed shortly.
Continue readingHull-based company awarded contract with world’s largest offshore wind farm
Yorkshire-based Sewell Facilities Management has announced it will be providing facilities management for Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Continue readingHull KR’s Super League triumph memorialised with new bus route
One of the greatest days in the history of Hull KR, and of sport in the city of Hull, has been memorialised by an upgraded bus service to take fans to games.
Continue readingRegeneration momentum building in exciting times for Hull
A new wave of regeneration is spreading across Hull, bringing with it further opportunities for economic growth and investment. The recently launched City Centre Vision […]
Continue readingAn interview with ‘Isabelle’ writer, Marc Graham
Isabelle is a brand-new play about the thorny issue of inheritance and the first show to open Middle Child’s new studio theatre at 69 Humber Street in Hull.
Continue readingYorkshire’s most peaceful walks, with the top route named in each sub-region
From sweeping dales and rugged moorland scenery to peaceful reservoirs, woodland valleys, and dramatic coastal paths, Yorkshire is home to some of the most varied walking landscapes in the UK.
Continue readingYorkshire Building Society in Beverley collecting items for Doreen’s
Colleagues at Yorkshire Building Society’s Beverley branch are collecting baby products, sanitary items and long‑life groceries to support local good cause, Doreen’s (Delivering Our Range of Everyday Essential Needs).
Continue readingDiony enters new era with boardroom buyout and people-first strategy
Performance marketing agency Diony is going for growth after completing a founder-led management buyout, re-energising its senior leadership team, and reinventing its approach to the modern marketing landscape.
Continue readingNew character appraisal for historic part of Hull
A new character appraisal has been adopted for St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area.
Continue readingCabinet approves three‑year highways capital programme
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved a multi‑million‑pound highways capital programme designed to maintain and improve the city’s roads and footpaths over the next three years.
Continue readingCouncil confirms city-wide investment to continue improving bus services
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today (Monday 27th April) approved how it will spend the city’s Local Authority Bus Grant (LABG) for 2026/27, which will see Government funding of over £7.8million, allocated from the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA), spent on a variety of enhancements to make bus travel in the city more convenient and more reliable.
Continue readingNorth Ferriby volunteers help villagers benefit from renewable energy
Schools, social clubs and allotments are just some of the North Ferriby institutions benefiting from renewable energy, thanks to the work of volunteers from the village – and the local football club could be next.
Continue readingHull KR stars champion men’s mental health on podcast
Hull Trains’ groundbreaking mental health podcast is shining a spotlight on men’s mental health with a new episode released today featuring two Hull KR rugby players.
Continue readingBook now for Middle Child’s latest show in their brand-new venue
Tickets are on sale for Isabelle by Marc Graham, a world premiere about the “taboo” subject of inheritance that will open Hull’s newest theatre on Humber Street in May.
Continue readingDriffield business shortlisted in national poultry awards
The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after being shortlisted in a national poultry awards scheme.
Continue readingNew shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
Get ready to relive timeless hits and discover a global phenomenon as Hull Theatres announces three new shows offering something for every music lover.
Continue readingBurton Constable Hall brings 200-year-old botanical collection back into the light
This season, Burton Constable Hall invites visitors to discover The Curiosity Garden, a rare opportunity to see one of its most remarkable collections brought together for the first time in over two centuries.
Continue readingEast Riding 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 readingWykeland submits £25m plans for stylish Moxy hotel in Hull city centre
Leading commercial property developer Wykeland Group has submitted revised plans for a stylish new hotel in Hull city centre, under the Marriott group’s chic Moxy brand.
Continue readingBishop Burton College invites home-schooled young people to embrace college life
Home-schooled young people are being given the opportunity to embrace a return to education at a dedicated Bishop Burton College event.
Continue reading“Employee of the Year” named as Hull bus operator celebrates long-serving colleagues at charity awards ceremony
Local bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and support teams have been celebrated for their excellence and dedication to the people of our region, as Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, held its annual Long Service Awards.
Continue reading£5M Humber Freeport funded centre expansion at CATCH officially opens
Yesterday, a major £5M Humber Freeport funded industry collaboration space at the CATCH facility in Stallingborough has officially opened, further strengthening the role of CATCH as a hub for industry engagement, skills development and knowledge sharing across the Humber, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire regions.
Continue readingPub darts team from Yorkshire make it to grand final of the Cool Hand Cup by Marston’s
Following a nationwide tournament that saw punters from across the UK form darts teams to compete at their local Marston’s pub, 16 finalist teams competed in the Grand Final on Friday 10th April, with The Dog’s Bollogs from Wednesfield taking home the title and a £10,000 cash prize.
Continue readingHull jewels set to sparkle in spectacular laser and classical collaboration
The Hull Philharmonic Orchestra is joining forces with Indigo Shiba lasers in a dazzling performance this month.
Continue readingSubject Matters – Studio Eleven’s new exhibition
This exhibition from 24th April to 6th June brings together a compelling group of artists whose practices explore the expressive and tactile possibilities of clay, paint, and material form.
Continue readingGlobal bug hunt challenge coming to Hull this weekend
A global City Nature Challenge event, held across the 24th to 27th April, is set to be celebrated in Hull again this year.
Continue readingFacilities management company wins new blue light client
A regional blue light service has chosen Yorkshire-based Sewell Facilities Management to ensure its buildings across the region are kept safe and compliant.
Continue readingSchools empower pupils to take climate action with JUST ONE Tree
Schools are discovering that giving pupils meaningful opportunities to take action for the environment can have a powerful impact — not only for the planet, but for pupil engagement and school pride.
Continue readingRSPCA Hull & East Riding World Kindness Day Gala Dinner 2026
RSPCA Hull & East Riding is bringing together the local community for a powerful evening of celebration, reflection and generosity at its World Kindness Day Gala Dinner 2026, taking place on Friday 13th November 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull.
Continue readingSuccessful trial run completed ahead of Arctic Corsair relocation
A trial run of the planned journey to relocate the historic trawler Arctic Corsair has been successfully completed, marking a key milestone in preparations for the complex operation.
Continue readingNational Year of Reading and World Book Night team up to deliver biggest ever Reading Hour
Taking place from 7pm to 8pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026, the Reading Hour encourages people everywhere to do one simple thing: read something they love. Whether it’s a novel on the sofa, an audiobook in the kitchen, or a magazine on the commute, the message is clear – any book, any format, any place.
Continue readingNew community art exhibition opens at Streetlife Museum
A new community‑focused art exhibition celebrating creativity, inclusion and growth is set to open this Saturday (26th April) at the Streetlife Museum.
Continue readingAnnual Air Raid Service to take place
The 85th anniversary of the worst bombing Hull experienced during the Second World War is to be marked during the annual Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service.
Continue readingHull Shared Lives boosted by national funding to support more people
Hull City Council’s Shared Lives scheme is supporting more people across the city following grant funding via the Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF).
Continue readingNew event set to help businesses access future talent
Small businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being given a fresh opportunity to grow their teams, develop new talent and future-proof their workforce.
Continue readingSpring Live returns to Bishop Burton College bigger and better than ever
Bishop Burton College is preparing to welcome the public back to its stunning campus for the return of its hugely popular Spring Live event.
Continue readingNew Director appointed at Pocklington Arts Centre
Pocklington Arts Centre has announced the appointment of Kelly Munro-Fawcett as its new Venue Director, marking an exciting new chapter for one of East Yorkshire’s most valued cultural venues.
Continue readingHow to assess your financial health
Your financial health depends on patterns that build over time rather than a single figure. Small decisions around spending and borrowing shape your position far more than occasional big choices.
Continue readingHow the right accessories can make the right professional impression
You walk into an office, and people form an impression before you speak. They notice your watch, your bag, even how you place your pen on the table.
Continue readingCreating a sustainability culture in your business
If you’re looking to build a business around sustainability, then you’ll need to ensure that the entire organisation is animated by a particular set of values and behaviours.
Continue readingHull poet Maurice Rutherford to be celebrated in show at Hull Truck Theatre
The Hull poet Maurice Rutherford, who died last year at the august age of 103, is to be celebrated in a special show at Hull Truck Theatre on Saturday 9th May 2026.
Continue readingIndependent East Yorkshire veterinary practice warns of cliff dangers for local dog walkers
Aldgate Vets is urging dog owners to take extra care when walking their pets near cliffs.
Continue readingPint 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.
Continue readingArtlink 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.
Continue readingTwo 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.
Continue readingCast 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.
Continue readingSailors’ 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.
Continue readingSnowden 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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingPotty 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.
Continue readingCult 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.
Continue readingYorkshire 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.
Continue reading£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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingNext 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.
Continue readingUNTHINKABLE 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.
Continue readingFirst 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.
Continue reading‘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’.
Continue readingKingston 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.
Continue readingInformed 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.
Continue readingSam 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.
Continue readingYou 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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingInfrastructure 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.
Continue readingBurton 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.
Continue readingWillerby 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.
Continue readingBuilding 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.
Continue readingSEND 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.
Continue readingEast 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.
Continue readingPopular 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.
Continue readingMaking 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.
Continue readingRethinking 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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingLaw 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.
Continue readingCassidy 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.
Continue readingBoston Energy names Sailors’ Children’s Society as Charity of the Year with £5,000 fundraising target
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.
Continue readingHull bus operator shows EGG-stra special generosity over Easter
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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue reading£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.
Continue readingEmployers 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.
Continue readingSteeleye 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.
Continue readingLocal 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.
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