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The mean green monster musical, plus so much more at Hull Truck Theatre this May

Hull Truck Theatre presents an exciting programme of work in May, including the highly anticipated, devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical Little Shop of Horrors from Wednesday 22 May – Saturday 8 June. Presented in co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton, this popular ’80s cult classic will leave audiences laughing, screaming and vowing to give up gardening for life!

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Song composed as a tribute to our injured service personnel finally gets the orchestral treatment

In commemoration of the 42nd anniversary of the end of the Falklands War, which began on 2nd April 1982 and lasted for 74 days, Memories of You, a very fitting, reflective song, is, after over a decade, finally being recorded by an orchestra and will be presented to the FVF Liberty Lodge FI (Falkland Islands) charity, to help raise much-needed funds in the form of a download single.

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Hull and East Yorkshire Skills Partnership showcases exciting skills training for the region

Thanks to £2.5 million investment from the Department for Education (DfE), cutting-edge training solutions to support future skills needs are being developed and implemented across the Hull and East Yorkshire region. These exciting initiatives were showcased at an interactive continued professional development event for teaching practitioners and industry professionals.

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Yorkshire education recruitment specialist tackles school staffing crisis with ‘Get into the Classroom’ initiative

As of March 2024, figures show that one in five UK teaching assistant posts is unfilled, causing a staggering decline in school support staff. The East Riding of Yorkshire reported a vacancy rate of 19%. Principal Resourcing’s ‘Get into the Classroom’ initiative addresses this labour shortage by offering free training to become a teaching assistant or cover supervisor.

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The hidden cost of water waste in business

Water is an essential resource for businesses, yet many overlook just how much it costs them. With rising water prices and increasing pressure to be environmentally sustainable, reducing water wastage should be a priority for every company. This article explores the hidden financial and environmental costs of water waste and how businesses can take steps to use water more efficiently.

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The Business Culture expands across the Humber Bridge

The Business Culture HEY, which began eight years ago in Hull and rapidly spread across East Yorkshire, is celebrating the onboarding of its first franchisee. The newly launched Business Culture Lincolnshire is headed up by Stav Melides, a seasoned business leader with a wide-ranging network across the region. Stav is joined by his wife, Christine, and two other directors, Sergiu and Rodica Celan.

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