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A scheme enabling care leavers to receive free bus travel in Hull and the East Riding will continue thanks to new funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

HullBID showcases local talent as Humber Business Week marks 10th anniversary of Inspiring People dinner

Three established figures from the region’s business networks will step up to highlight their corporate and community connections when they mark the 10th anniversary of the HullBID Inspiring People dinner as part of Humber Business Week.

Glasgow 2026 CEO confirmed as Humber Business Week speaker

The Hull-born Chief Executive of next year’s Commonwealth Games will return to his home city next month as the guest speaker at a lunch which will launch Humber Business Week.

Enterprise

Driffield business wins Chairman’s award

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after winning an East Riding of Yorkshire Chairman’s Award.

East Yorkshire brewery to host a charity quiz night

Tickets have gone on sale for a fundraising quiz at an East Yorkshire brewery.

Enterprise

Red carpet welcome for Hull Trains guests celebrating local legend on Bee Lady Day

The award-winning open access operator Hull Trains supported the first annual ‘Bee Lady Day’ (13th May), a celebration of the life of well-known Hull fundraiser Jean Bishop, who raised more than £125,000 dressed as a bee, for the charity Age UK in East Yorkshire.

Society

Trinity Market Cycle Hub: Continuing to make cycles and cyclists safe in Hull

by editor13 May 202513 May 2025

Hull City Council and local charity, R-evolution, are celebrating the continued growth of the Trinity Market Cycle Hub, which saw an increase in repairs, donations, parking and public engagement in 2024/25.

Young footballers live their Hull City dreams with Quickline

by editor13 May 202516 May 2025

Children from two grassroots football teams had their dreams realised as they stepped into the boots of Hull City players, thanks to the club’s partnership with rural broadband provider Quickline.

From boxing to business and the Bridlington Spa panto, Tommy Coyle prepares to share his stories at Humber Business Week Elevenses event

by editor13 May 202513 May 2025

A champion boxer who became a successful businessman and will soon be treading the boards as a pantomime baddie will share some of the stories behind his continuing journey in one of the stand-out events at this year’s Humber Business Week.

Events

Special guests announced for Comic Con Mania

by editor13 May 202513 May 2025

Sci-fi fans are in for a treat with some very special guests heading to Comic Con Mania Hull later this month.

Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology’s first immersive tech conference explores the future of learning

The event explored virtual upgrades for the future of education and workplace training.

Hull Trains supports exciting new East Yorkshire artistic sculpture trail

A radical new sculpture trail, supported by the popular open access operator Hull Trains, has launched in East Yorkshire.

Enterprise

Rix Group continues to receive national recognition in supporting staff to choose sustainable travel

One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received another national award for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute.

Silent Uproar presents Shit Life Crisis

Award-winning Hull-based theatre company Silent Uproar Productions (A Super Happy Story About Feeling Super Sad; Dead Girls Rising) presents Shit Life Crisis, a brand new sing-along karaoke play about survival and the impediments to living – touring venues across the North of England in May and June.

Enterprise

Your chance to go behind the scenes at prestigious Ferriby Meadows development

Housebuilder Beal Homes is giving buyers and house hunters a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at a prestigious development in the sought-after East Yorkshire village of North Ferriby.

Enterprise

Integra Buildings honoured with King’s Award for championing sustainability in construction

by editor12 May 202512 May 2025 1 comment

East Yorkshire-based modular construction business Integra Buildings has received royal recognition for its pioneering approach to sustainability.

Enterprise

Healthcare recruitment agency crowned winners at prestigious national awards

A healthcare recruitment agency which was praised for outstanding growth has won a national award in recognition of the work it does.

Theatre review: To Have and To Hold

Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on To Have and To Hold at Hull Truck Theatre.

Society

Hull marches in support of trans rights

Over four hundred people turned out in Hull to demand trans liberation at a protest and march on Saturday 10 May.

Brain Jar’s Mathew Smith named Diageo World Class GB Finalist

Diageo World Class GB has announced its final top 10, which includes Mathew Smith representing The Brain Jar and Hull in the regional finals.

Education

Culture of aspiration and care throughout Kingswood Parks Primary School

Kingswood Parks Primary School is thrilled to have received a positive Ofsted Inspection Report following a visit in March 2025. The report highlights that the school is “a setting where pupils can grow, aspire and achieve” which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of staff, pupils and the wider school community.

Popular Hull pub, The Punch Bowl, reopens following a six-figure investment

After weeks of hard work, the community pub has been given a new lease of life, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the pub as it opens with a new operator.

A Mischief of Rats sculpture trail goes live this Saturday

Hull and East Yorkshire are about to be transformed into an open-air gallery as A Mischief of Rats sculpture trail goes live on Saturday 3 May 2025. Featuring 45 giant, artist-decorated rat sculptures, this ambitious project celebrates Hull’s cultural heritage, inspired by local music legend Mick Ronson and his band, The Rats.

Lifestyle

This local hidden gem is one of the best in the country, new research reveals

Looking for a unique way to keep yourself and your family entertained this spring? TransPennine Express has discovered the UK’s top hidden gems to help people find their next nearby adventure, away from the hustle and bustle of popular tourist spots.

Lifestyle

The benefits of pre-planning your funeral

It may be a sombre task, but planning your funeral in advance can be an incredibly thoughtful act for your loved ones. Along with the various advantages it can afford, it provides reassurance that your family and friends are doing right by you. Read on to see how it could help your nearest and dearest to pre-plan your funeral.

Society

£20k Aviva boost for Hull homelessness charity

Local homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is celebrating after receiving a £20k boost at the Aviva Broker Community Fund awards event.

Enterprise

Freeport and partners promote Humber’s powerful hydrogen opportunity at Innovation Zero

by editor30 April 2025

Hydrogen energy took centre stage as Humber Freeport joined a powerful regional delegation at the UK’s largest net zero conference.

Enterprise

East 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.

Middle Child named a resident company of the National Theatre

The National Theatre has chosen Hull-based Middle Child as one of its first-ever resident companies. Middle Child will spend the next two years developing new […]

Education

Hull College celebrates double win at Educate North Awards 2025

Hull College is celebrating a proud moment of recognition after taking home two prestigious accolades at the Educate North Awards 2025, held in Manchester earlier this month.

Hull in Stitches collection to go on display at Danish Church

A project which has captured some of Hull’s heritage, character and communities in cross stitch will be unveiled to participants and the wider public with a launch event and a series of open days at the venue where it all began.

Lifestyle

How to manage a property portfolio

Rising interest rates and evolving tenant expectations mean landlords can’t afford to take a hands-off approach in today’s UK property market. Whether you hold a handful of buy-to-lets or a growing portfolio of residential homes, your success depends on more than simply owning bricks and mortar. Staying profitable means staying organised, proactive and compliant.

Quarter of a million children unite for JUST ONE Tree Day to tackle climate change

Nearly 250,000 children from schools across the UK and beyond have come together for JUST ONE Tree Day, an annual event that combines climate education with direct action.

Society

John Prescott’s son raises over £6,000 in London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research

The son of the former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott raised more than £6,000 in donations running the London Marathon in his campaign to put dementia ‘at the very heart’ of the Government’s upcoming 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS after his father died from Alzheimer’s disease.

Piano star to help honour life of generous Hull Philharmonic fan

One of East Yorkshire’s most popular visiting artists is returning for a gala performance next month.

OWC2025 will showcase the Humber’s ambition

Opportunities for the Humber region to strengthen its role in offshore wind nationally and globally are the focus of a major conference in Hull next week.

Enterprise

William’s Den reveals brand new outdoor play area for toddlers and preschoolers

Award-winning children’s adventure play attraction, William’s Den in East Yorkshire, is thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new outdoor play area, tailor-made for toddlers and preschoolers.

Enterprise

Yorkshire Wolds brewery MD invited onto the panel at a sustainable farming event

The MD at Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery has been invited to contribute to a panel session at a sustainable farming event next month.

UK tour announced for Edinburgh Festival Fringe favourite BUFF

Edinburgh Festival Fringe hit, BUFF, will be heading on a UK tour from April 2025, written by the rising star playwright Ben Fensome (Every Seven Years, New Wimbledon Theatre; Linck, Edinburgh Festival Fringe).

Powerful new animation brings children’s bereavement project to life

A moving new animation created for The Forest Project will premiere at Hull Truck Theatre on 16th and 17th May. The animation gives a powerful glimpse into how the project supports bereaved children and young people through nature, stories, and safe, supportive conversations.

The Beautiful Darkness announces headline May 2025 Hull date for ‘Unleashed’ Tour

Singer-songwriter The Beautiful Darkness has announced that her ‘Unleashed’ 2025 UK Tour will visit Backroom at O’Riley’s in Hull on Thursday 15th May.

Enterprise

Hull Trains and Lumo shine a spotlight on the sustainability of rail travel to mark World Earth Day

The pioneering open access rail operators Lumo and Hull Trains marked the annual World Earth Day (22nd April) by shining a spotlight on the environmental benefits of catching the train instead of driving or flying.

Enterprise

Cream of region’s creative businesses to highlight opportunities for investors

by editor23 April 2025

Investment opportunities and inspiration will be on offer when some of the most innovative creative businesses from Hull and East Yorkshire present a stadium showcase of their capabilities.

Beverley Open Gardens is coming in July

A fresh and exciting event is set to take place this summer as Beverley Open Gardens makes its much-anticipated debut on Sunday 27th July 2025, from 10am to 4pm, in partnership with BUG (Beverley Urban Gardens).

Men’s mental health charity receives £1,500 from local housebuilder

Barratt Homes Yorkshire East has donated £1,500 to Andy’s Man Club to help provide a supportive environment for men going through mental health struggles in and around Beverley, East Yorkshire and nationwide.

Enterprise

Made for work, designed for everything

Trojan, the trusted name in quality workwear, has launched its most advanced product range to date, a high-performance, multifunctional collection of trousers, jackets, gilets, fleeces and footwear, all Engineered to Perform.

KCOM and Hull City renew partnership to power up local communities

The Hull-based broadband provider has extended its agreement to be the Tigers’ Official Community Partner for another three years.

Enterprise

Hull apprentice puts down solid career foundations in bricklaying competition

A bricklaying apprentice from East Yorkshire has been named as one of the best trainees in the region after taking one of the top spots in a prestigious construction skills competition.

Hull Trains teams up with local rugby clubs to give young fans from Hull Children’s University an unforgettable onboard experience

by editor18 April 202518 April 2025 1 comment

Pioneering open access operator Hull Trains has joined forces with local Rugby Super League sides Hull FC and Hull KR, ahead of the forthcoming Good Friday Hull Derby, to deliver an inspiring Q&A session for local children onboard.

Humber Business Week highlights links with culture as actors join programme launch at Hull Truck Theatre

by editor18 April 2025

The value of a vibrant arts and culture scene to a thriving business environment was underlined as key figures behind a forthcoming production at Hull Truck Theatre took to the stage in front of a corporate crowd.

Planning permission granted for new Industrial Decarbonisation Centre and Renewable Energy Training Centre at CATCH

Following the opening of the Welding and Pipefitting Hub in September 2024, the next stage of the CATCH expansion programme has been granted planning permission.

Surveyor champions heritage skills to inspire the next generation

As custodians of one of UK’s most iconic structures, Beverley Minster, Delaney Marling Partnership, a leading firm of Chartered Building Surveyors, is proud to shine a spotlight on the importance of heritage skills and the rewarding career opportunities they offer.

Football superstar Thibaut Courtois partners with Hull sim sport arena

World-renowned Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is stepping off the pitch and into the world of gaming and community sports with an exciting new partnership. The Federation of Sport (FoS), an innovative £1.6 million sports and gaming hub in Hull’s Old Town, has secured Courtois’ backing, marking a major milestone for this groundbreaking project.

Society

Local hero to run 25 marathons in 25 days for Cure Leukaemia

Sam Fletcher, a 34-year-old Technical Manager from Anlaby, is embarking on an extraordinary journey to run 25 marathons in just 25 days, starting with the London Marathon on 27 April and finishing in his home town of Hull on the 21st May. His mission? To raise vital funds and awareness for Cure Leukaemia, a charity dedicated to funding groundbreaking blood cancer treatments and research.

Environment

Hull homeowners switch to modern electric car charging

Homeowners across Hull are increasingly investing in Type 2 charging cable installations, keeping pace with the UK-wide rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The 7kW single-phase charger remains the most popular home option, thanks to its compatibility with standard residential electrical systems and its ability to deliver a full overnight charge for most EVs.

Hull pub, the Malt Shovel, celebrates after donating 270 Easter eggs to local primary school

The Malt Shovel, a community pub in Hull, is celebrating after donating 270 Easter eggs to the Wheeler Primary School.

Enterprise

Yorkshire Financial Planning wins Small Business of the Year Award

An all-female team of financial advisers has been named Small Business of the Year at the Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards.

Working Wardrobe Event at the University of Hull

The University of Hull is looking for donations of pre-loved clothes for its Working Wardrobe event on Friday 16th May.

Society

Mayoral candidates support manifesto and pledge to help unlock £1bn opportunity

Hull and East Yorkshire’s mayoral candidates have pledged to unlock the full potential of its cultural sector and help the region build a £1bn visitor economy.

Sport

Top UK prospect from Hull travels abroad for next bout

George Staines hopes to keep his undefeated professional record intact when he returns to action at OKTAGON 71 in Munich on 17th May.

Pub to Pub Walk aims to fizz with success for local causes

This summer will see hundreds of walkers dig out their walking boots to tackle 10.5 miles of East Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, historic market areas, former rail trails and medieval villages as part of the annual Pub to Pub Walk hosted by Dove House Hospice.

Apprentices and employers shine as engineering trainer rewards excellence

A training organisation which has been turning out young engineers for nearly 60 years reached a fresh milestone in holding its first group-wide awards night to honour the achievements of its latest cohort.

Mayoral candidates presented with manifesto calling for action to help microbusinesses and young entrepreneurs

Four mayoral candidates and three rising stars of business joined forces at a hustings organised to promote microbusinesses and youth enterprise in Hull and East Yorkshire.

Enterprise

Local housebuilder awarded 5 stars for customer satisfaction for record 16 years in a row

Local housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has received the maximum 5 star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Enterprise

Driffield business shortlisted in Chairman’s awards

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after being shortlisted in the East Riding of Yorkshire Chairman’s Awards 2025.

Enterprise

Arco launches its most comprehensive range yet

Arco, the UK’s leading safety expert, has launched its most extensive range of safety products to date, bringing over 140 years of experience and expertise, to their PPE and workwear range.

Marston’s and Michelin-starred chef Tom Shepherd have teamed up to create The Best Ever Pub Pie

The pie will be available in over 100 local Marston’s pubs across the UK, including 12 in Yorkshire, for 12 weeks.

Ocean Colour Scene are heading to Hull

Chart-topping indie band Ocean Colour Scene are heading to Hull as part of their 2025 tour, which sees them supported by iconic psychedelic rockers Kula Shaker.

The Godber Theatre Foundation searches for East Yorkshire talent

The Godber Theatre Foundation, which helps young people from Hull and East Yorkshire break into the theatre industry by offering them mentorship, exclusive masterclasses, workshops and invitations to events, is now open for applicants for its 2025 year.

Humber Visionaries Gala Dinner: Celebrating regional innovation and economic growth

The Humber region has long been synonymous with industry, creativity, and resilience. Now, Hull College is proud to present the Humber Visionaries Gala Dinner on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 – an exclusive event to honour the trailblazers and thought leaders who are shaping the future of Hull and East Yorkshire.

Enterprise

Sandburn Hall judged one of best three English large hotels in England after winning VisitYork awards

by editor11 April 2025

Sandburn Hall, near York, has made it to the final three best large hotels in the country in this June’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence after winning last month’s VisitYork Tourism Awards.

Enterprise

People of Hull come together to film first ad for proud local business

Filming commences for Jacksons of Yorkshire’s first ever appearance on national TV.

Yorkshire Wolds brewery supports new initiative for Indie Beer Week

The team at Wold Top Brewery is taking part in an initiative to highlight independent breweries and pubs this week.

Hop into an egg-ceptional Easter at Gravity Active

This Easter, get ready to bounce into an unforgettable adventure at Gravity Active. Whether you’re planning a family day out, a meet-up with friends or an action-packed treat for the kids, Gravity Active is the place to be for an egg-stra special Easter!

Car boot season returns in aid of local charity

by editor11 April 20256 August 2025

A popular car boot will recommence on a weekly basis, having raised almost £10,000 for Dove House Hospice.

Events

Steve Backshall is bringing Deadly Live! to Hull

by editor8 April 202518 April 2025

The ultimate adventurer experience, Deadly Live!, hosted by award-winning wildlife presenter Steve Backshall, is heading to Hull this autumn half-term.

Quickline and Hull City offer grassroots football teams a chance to experience life as a pro

Two lucky grassroots football teams are set to win an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Hull City’s training ground.

Society

Further funding approved to increase electric bus rollout in Hull

Hull City Council and the region’s two main bus operators – East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach East Midlands – have welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) announcement of additional funding for the rollout of electric buses in Hull.

Secure your new home in Howden as Lovell releases the final phase at Saddlers Grange

by editor8 April 2025

The highly sought-after Saddlers Grange development has now released its final phase, offering a limited selection of stunning three and four-bedroom homes. With demand high and availability low, this is the prime opportunity to secure your place in this exceptional community before it’s too late.

New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres

Check out these new shows on sale now at Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre.

Yorkshire Wolds businesses collaborate on new product

by editor8 April 2025

The team at a Driffield poultry business has launched a new product to complement its award-winning Yorkshire chicken.

Enterprise

Pallet-Track appoints Lee Solway as Member Network Director

Award-winning UK pallet network Pallet-Track has appointed Lee Solway to its board as it looks to increase the voice of its network shareholder members in the boardroom.

Theatre and TV favourites take centre stage at Humber Business Week programme launch

by editor6 April 20256 April 2025

Two stars of TV and the theatre will take to the stage to chat with a corporate crowd as the venue for the Yorkshire premiere of their latest comedy-drama hosts the programme launch of a regional festival of business.

Beal teams up with children’s charity to bring Easter joy to local schoolchildren

Family-owned Beal Homes has been helping the Easter Bunny spread some magic this spring.

Enterprise

Hull health centre acts to reduce carbon footprint

Hull’s Marfleet Health Centre is set to become more sustainable as part of the NHS’s drive to net zero, with the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof.

Education

Outstanding Beverley nursery announces 50% increase in places thanks to transformative new building plans

Building work will be taking place at Fir Trees Nursery School in Beverley – which recently received an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating – to increase nursery places and provide an enhanced offering to children aged 0 – 4 years in the East Riding.

Enterprise

Hull Trains partners with First Bus to offer direct access to Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Leading open-access operator Hull Trains has partnered with First Bus to offer people easy and direct access to Yorkshire Wildlife Park via Doncaster station.

Humber unites to lead the net zero charge at Innovation Zero 2025

Humber is once again proving itself as a leading industrial powerhouse in the drive towards net zero, as Future Humber brings together 15 pioneering businesses and organisations to showcase the region’s remarkable innovation and resourceful approach to decarbonisation at Innovation Zero World Congress 2025.

The New Adelphi Club to host exclusive East Yorkshire debut for Everly Pregnant Brothers

by editor4 April 2025

It’s the feel-good, singalong, night out you’ve been craving.

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s Inside No.9 heads to Hull

by editor4 April 2025

Following a sold-out West End season, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith bring the critically acclaimed Inside No.9 Stage/Fright, to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 28 October to Saturday 1 November.

Environment

Hull’s active and sustainable travel credentials showcased at national awards

Hull has been highlighted as an example of best practice, nationally, in promoting walking, wheeling, cycling and the use of public transport for everyday journeys after securing two awards at a summit in London.

Lord Mayor tours Hull Trains Learning and Development Academy

After opening its doors last spring, popular open access operator, Hull Trains, welcomed Councillor Mark Collinson, Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, to the company’s Learning and Development Academy to experience the facility’s world-class driving simulator and to discuss how the two organisations can work together to continue investing in skills and help the sector grow in the city.

Education

Local Trust at the forefront of new government initiative to develop school based nurseries

A Multi-Academy Trust with schools across Yorkshire and Humberside has been selected to support the national roll-out of a new scheme to develop more nurseries in schools.

Save the date for Cottingham Open Gardens

Experience the beauty on Sunday 15th and Sunday 22nd June from 10am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in nature, inspiration, and fun, all in support of Dove House Hospice.

Enterprise

Regional legal powerhouse has now launched