Little Owls day nursery, which is owned and run by Dove House Hospice to raise funds for the charity, is celebrating 10 years since it first started looking after children at the original Chamberlain Road site.
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Free fish and chips served up for charity in Hull
Smales and Sailors’ Children’s Society are bringing a taste of the seaside back to Hull city centre this National Fish and Chip Day, with a huge fundraising celebration planned for Friday 5th June in Queen’s Gardens.
Continue readingTrinity Market event to open Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week
The eagerly anticipated return of Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week will kick off with an opening event at the historic Trinity Market.
Continue readingPocklington Together: A Celebration of Volunteers
Pocklington Arts Centre is set to unveil a new photography exhibition celebrating the many individuals who generously give their time to support the local community.
Continue readingHumber Street Sesh wristbands are now on sale
Recycled wristbands for Hull’s iconic grassroots music festival, Humber Street Sesh, are on sale now from independent outlets across the city.
Continue readingAttention as Resistance: Birding in the Age of Burnout
An article by Holly Stark, North Lincolnshire writer and MA Creative Writing graduate, University of Hull.
Continue readingRefugee Week 2026 events in Hull
Taking place from 15th to 21st June, this year’s Refugee Week theme is courage.
Continue readingQueen’s Gardens transformation complete as city centre green space fully reopens
Queen’s Gardens will fully reopen to the public from Friday 28th May, marking the completion of a £21m investment to repair, transform and futureproof Hull city centre’s most important green space.
Continue readingFatboy Slim, Lucy Spraggan and more join UK-wide grassroots festival Everywhere At Once
Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce an expanded line-up for Everywhere At Once, the UK-wide live music weekend bringing festival season directly to grassroots music venues across the country.
Continue readingNeill & Brown welcomes European logistics leaders
The international freight forwarding community has convened in Hull for a major annual event hosted by Neill & Brown Global Logistics.
Continue readingCaremark Hull & East Riding powers greener home care with new eBike fleet
Caremark Hull & East Riding is rethinking the way home care is delivered locally after expanding its fleet of eBikes to help reduce emissions and make journeys between customer visits more efficient.
Continue readingHEY Charity Awards shine a spotlight on ‘everyday local heroes’ across Hull and East Yorkshire
Charities, grassroots community groups and volunteers from across Hull and East Yorkshire were celebrated at the inaugural HEY Charity Awards, an evening dedicated to recognising the people and organisations quietly transforming local lives every day.
Continue readingAshley James announced as guest speaker for Women of Achievement Awards 2026
Ashley James, one of the UK’s most recognisable feminist voices, known for calling out inequality and championing women’s voices, has been announced as the guest speaker for the Women of Achievement Awards 2026.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire village to host biennial Open Gardens event
Seven gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe will open to the public on 4th and 5th July.
Continue readingHow your car can help you live life to the full
The right car doesn’t just take you from A to B. It makes everyday life smoother, weekends easier and hobbies more accessible.
Continue readingSupporting healthier workplaces across Hull and East Yorkshire
Local NHS charity Health Stars is inviting employers, managers and staff from across the region to attend a new Workforce Wellbeing Exchange event as part of Humber Business Week.
Continue readingFree 3-course meal for kids this half-term
Kids eat free over the May half-term holidays at all Zizzi restaurants across England and Wales.
Continue readingAaGlobal puts power in its people to drive AI and IT improvements to services
A leading translation and interpreting businesses has acted to build on its investment in technology and people with two key appointments from the homegrown talent within its ranks.
Continue readingQuickline backs young East Yorkshire entrepreneurs with new digital inclusion grants
Rural broadband provider Quickline has announced a new partnership with the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) to support digital inclusion and youth entrepreneurship across East Yorkshire.
Continue readingBishop Burton College showcases industry-ready talent at annual Stock Skills event
The next generation of agricultural and equine professionals put their skills to the test at Bishop Burton College’s annual Stock Skills competition.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire chicken business’s successful Food Safety and Quality audit
A Yorkshire Wolds poultry company is celebrating after passing its BRCGS audit with flying colours.
Continue readingHull Trains partners with Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire
Hull Trains partners with Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire to surprise long standing members with a special day out
Continue readingSowden & Sowden doubles down on growth with senior strategic hire
Yorkshire-based strategic digital creative agency Sowden & Sowden has appointed Louise Scott as Head of Client Services in a major senior hire for the business as it continues to scale its strategic, creative and client leadership offering.
Continue readingHistoric first Open Gardens event comes to Garden Village
Garden Village will come alive this summer as it hosts its very first Open Gardens event on Saturday 13th June 2026, a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and the beauty of one of the area’s most charming historic neighbourhoods.
Continue readingJulia Lee receives MBE from Prince William recognising decades of service to rugby league
Rugby league pioneer Julia Lee described accepting her MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle as “an absolute honour.” Lee – who was born and […]
Continue reading‘Stagecoach Strollers’ get ready to tackle ‘one last’ extreme walking challenge for charity
Two remarkable members of the team at major Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, are getting ready to take on one last charity challenge, as they prepare to tackle a walk of 100 kilometres in 24 hours.
Continue readingUK’s biggest family water safety festival returns to The Deep
The UK’s biggest family water safety festival, powered by partnerships, is back at The Deep for the fourth year running.
Continue readingInterweave win at HSJ Digital Awards for Digital Platform
The Interweave Digital Platform has won in the Driving Interoperability and Standards Through Digital category at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2026.
Continue readingVeterans and civilians set off on 306 km coast-to-coast run for mental health
A team of military veterans and civilians has set off from Easington, near Hull, on a 306km non-stop coast-to-coast endurance challenge to raise awareness of veteran mental health.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery launches Can Cases for Father’s Day
A Wold Newton brewery has launched two new beer collections ahead of Father’s Day on 21st June.
Continue readingNew therapy space to help children at Hull Royal Infirmary
It’s all change on the second floor of Hull Royal Infirmary to enable hospital teams to deliver a better staff and patient experience.
Continue readingCreative Briefs appeals for new business sponsors
A Hull art-based education company has launched a new appeal for business sponsors to support its work with neurodivergent young people.
Continue readingBeverley Musical Theatre presents Grease at Hull Truck Theatre this June
Beverley Musical Theatre is delighted to announce its upcoming production of the iconic musical Grease, hitting the stage at Hull Truck Theatre from Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th June.
Continue readingH&H to reawaken the spirit of work in Humber Business Week
Work could be better for everyone. More human. More alive. More worth it. And this Humber Business Week, H&H is setting out to prove just that.
Continue readingNAPA students step into the shadows for Jekyll & Hyde at Hull Truck Theatre
Students from the Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) are preparing to take to the stage at Hull Truck Theatre this month with a powerful new production of Jekyll & Hyde.
Continue readingMum transforms heartbreak of losing daughter into support for grieving families
A mum whose baby was stillborn is helping others through grief after setting up a business in her daughter’s memory.
Continue readingDen Fest returns to William’s Den following sellout success
Award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den is bringing back its hugely popular family festival following another sell-out year.
Continue readingBuilding healthier and happier workforces locally with NHS-led event
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and their Trust charity, Health Stars, are preparing to hold a unique wellbeing event designed to support local businesses and their workforces to lead happier and healthier lives.
Continue readingNew £100,000 bereavement suite at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital
Grieving parents will deliver babies who have died in pregnancy in a new, tranquil setting at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire business invests in safety management training for its team
Team members at a Driffield poultry business are celebrating the successful completion of a safety management course.
Continue readingHumber school pupils help shape regional investment plans with Employment Minister
Aspiring leaders from Sirius Academy North shared their vision for where new regional investment should be allocated with Dame Diana Johnson MP at an event organised by Future Humber and Y Focused earlier this month.
Continue readingSelby man starts mammoth 1,200 mile walk to raise money for mental health charity that saved his life
A Selby man is taking on an extraordinary challenge to raise money for a local mental health charity that he credits with saving his life – The Big Communitea.
Continue readingHull’s Freedom Festival returns with a powerful theme of Peace and a bold first programme
As one of the most distinctive arts festivals in the north of England, Freedom Festival is preparing to transform Hull with a bold theme: Peace.
Continue readingHull & East Yorkshire Mind launches ‘Mindful Makers Market’ to celebrate creativity, community and wellbeing
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is inviting local people to come together this summer for the launch of the Mindful Makers Market – a brand-new event celebrating creativity, community connection and mental wellbeing.
Continue readingHow to choose the perfect city for a friends’ getaway
Planning a trip with friends is one of the best ways to create lasting memories, but choosing the right destination can often feel like the hardest part. With so many incredible cities within easy reach of the UK, narrowing down the options requires more than simply picking somewhere that looks good on social media.
Continue readingHull showcases emerging talent at The Great Escape as part of Northern Music Takeover
Hull is set to shine on the national stage next week as bands and music industry delegates from the city head to Brighton to represent Hull as part of a Northern Music Takeover at The Great Escape Festival.
Continue readingJoin Sir Ian McKellen as Part of the Furniture in Hull’s newest theatre
Middle Child will soon open its purpose-built studio theatre in Hull’s vibrant Fruit Market, and one of the 65 seats has a very familiar name attached to it.
Continue readingSpringboard to Midwifery careers event in Hull
Hull’s midwifery team are inviting students to learn about life as a midwife following the success of an inaugural careers event.
Continue readingInterweave announce new suppliers for services
Interweave, part of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, have announced the outcome of their recent procurement of suppliers to deliver products and services.
Continue readingI swear it’s Robert Aramayo in that phone box!
Rising Hull star Robert Aramayo is the latest KCOM Hometown Hero to unveil a classic cream phone box named in his honour.
Continue readingHTAE apprentice earns Senior Team GB hockey call-up
Teenage electrical apprentice Ethan Daintith is celebrating a huge sporting milestone after being called up to the Senior Men’s Great Britain Ball Hockey squad.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire village gardens open for charity
Four gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiponthorpe will open to the public to raise money for charity on the 6th and 7th of June.
Continue readingHull construction firm completes work on major new £6m care home development in York
A Hull-based company has completed work on a luxurious new £6m care home that sits just two miles from York city centre, and its first residents are immediately moving in.
Continue readingHull gets slimed! Planet Gloop launches immersive family experience at Little Astronauts this May
Families across Hull and East Yorkshire are being invited to dive headfirst into a world of glowing goo, wild experiments and theatrical chaos as Planet Gloop officially launches its brand-new immersive slime-making experience inside Little Astronauts in Hull.
Continue readingHull theatre company turns the set of a major television show into a children’s installation for Bradford City of Culture project
A Hull‑based theatre company transformed leftover set materials from a major television show into a playful, imaginative installation for children as part of the Bradford City of Culture programme – giving a second life to props originally seen on TV.
Continue readingHull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC nominated for regional award
Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC have been nominated for the Partnership of the Year Award at the 2026 HEY Smile Awards. The nomination comes for their partnership programme, Tree Babies and Tots.
Continue readingPioneering Yorkshire theatre companies join forces for exciting new collaboration
Red Ladder Theatre Company and Silent Uproar – two boundary-pushing theatre companies – are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership, showcasing the North of […]
Continue readingWykeland acquires sole ownership of revitalised Waterside centre
Hull-based commercial property development and investment business Wykeland Group has acquired sole ownership of Lincoln’s rejuvenated Waterside centre.
Continue readingSaddle up for a wild country round-up this May Half Term at William’s Den
The school holidays are set to get a whole lot wilder, as award-winning adventure play attraction William’s Den invites families to dust off their boots and grab their hats for an action-packed May Half Term celebration.
Continue readingQuickline inspires next generation with STEM workshops in East Yorkshire village
Children at an East Yorkshire primary school have been given a hands-on introduction to the world of engineering and digital technology by Quickline.
Continue readingKCOM launches “UK’s most reliable” campaign with a little help from Jessie
KCOM has joined forces with the Hull star of a hit TV show for its latest campaign.
Continue readingHull charity marks 10 years of making a difference for brain injury survivors
Hull-based charity P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery is celebrating 10 years of supporting people affected by Acquired Brain Injury in the Humber region to rediscover their potential.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre’s Grow Festival 2026 announced
Hull Truck Theatre are excited to announce the return of Grow Festival 2026. The annual artist development season showcases new work from local talent and hosts workshops in theatre careers for professionals and audiences alike.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery celebrates the local area with a guided walk
A Yorkshire Wolds brewery is hosting a guided walk to highlight the beauty and history of the area around the brewery’s home.
Continue readingLaunch event announced for Hull and East Yorkshire’s biggest celebration of women in business
The official launch event for the much‑anticipated Women of Achievement Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 21st May at the Mercure Hotel, Willerby.
Continue readingSSAFA East Yorkshire volunteers honoured for exceptional dedication at AGM
Dedicated volunteers who have gone above and beyond to support the armed forces community were honoured at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity’s East Yorkshire Annual General Meeting.
Continue readingTrainspotting the Musical heads to Hull New Theatre
Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, and following its world premiere in London’s West End, Trainspotting The Musical heads to Hull New Theatre from Monday 16th to Saturday 21st November.
Continue readingSeaFit brings Dentaid Charity and health and wellbeing to Bridlington
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s YOURhealth Service, The Fishermen’s Mission, and the Seafarers Hospital Society Charity have come together once again, through the award-winning SeaFit initiative, to bring a health and wellbeing event to Bridlington Harbour this May.
Continue readingCommunity planting event at Drypool pocket park with more proposed sites welcome
A planting event demonstrating community ownership of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme has taken place in Drypool.
Continue readingMusic Venue Trust and The National Lottery announce first line-ups for Everywhere At Once: The UK’s Biggest Festival
Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce the first line-ups for Everywhere At Once – a UK-wide live music weekend that brings the festival season to grassroots venues across the country.
Continue readingHumber Business Week confirms keynote role for global movie executive
A University of Hull graduate who helped shape the development of BAFTA in the UK and United States as a global movie industry executive will return to East Yorkshire next month as a keynote speaker at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingFootball icon Robbie Fowler delights audience at first Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool
Football legend Robbie Fowler was a huge hit at the inaugural Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool, helping raise thousands of pounds for the Hull-based charity.
Continue readingSunday afternoon music and readings at St Mary’s, Lowgate
The Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate, are hosting an afternoon of words and music on Sunday 27th May, to raise funds for further restoration work.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery’s new seasonal ales
A Yorkshire Wolds brewery has launched the first in a series of four seasonal brews for a Leeds-based supermarket chain.
Continue readingHumber Street Sesh bounces back with limited discounted tickets on sale now
The award-winning grassroots festival for emerging music, Humber Street Sesh, is set to return to Hull Marina on Saturday 1st August, after narrowly avoiding closure due to financial pressures affecting festivals across the UK.
Continue readingPretty Woman: The Musical returns to Hull New Theatre
Big night out. Big. HUGE. Pretty Woman: The Musical returns to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th July 2027 as part of a major UK Tour.
Continue readingMatthew Good Foundation expands team to scale business giving programme
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.
Continue readingSmart 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.
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