A Hull accountant is running 25k on 25 April to fund 25 pairs of sports glasses for financially disadvantaged children who cannot afford what is often a very expensive piece of kit.
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Fresh faces and flavours join flourishing Fruit Market
Hull’s Fruit Market is welcoming a wave of new businesses to the vibrant neighbourhood, including a vintage clothing shop, gym and new dining destinations.
Continue readingRollits adds property specialist to residential team
A property professional who made the switch from an estate agents to a legal career has now completed her move to Rollits LLP.
Continue readingMP updates on calls for funeral industry regulation after thanking police in top level meeting with Chief Constable
The MP who is leading calls for the regulation of the funeral industry said she is meeting government ministers every week as the investigation continues into the operations of a company in Hull.
Continue readingUniversity Centre Bishop Burton to deliver innovative Higher Technical Qualifications
University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) is supporting the growing demand from employers and learners for higher-level skills with three university level qualification, which have been quality marked by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) as Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs).
Continue readingYorkshire’s third Heritage Summit in Hull announces full weekend programme
Yorkshire’s biggest Heritage Summit, to be held over the weekend of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May at Hull Minster, has announced an interesting series of events and activities to showcase the importance of Yorkshire’s unique culture, history and landscape.
Continue readingCharities to serve up a second helping of Ladies’ Lunch
Organisers of a new event which was created to promote women’s achievements and raise money for charities have already confirmed plans for a follow-up to build on their launch success.
Continue readingFive-star Beal secures top customer satisfaction rating for fourth year running
Beal Homes has underpinned its reputation for outstanding customer service by receiving a highly sought-after industry accolade for the fourth consecutive year.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder invites children in East Riding of Yorkshire to visit developments for egg-cellent Easter egg hunt
Local housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East is inviting children to its developments in Brough, Beverley and Hessle to take part in its Easter egg hunt.
Continue readingYorkshire tech company launches next-generation alarm signalling solution to offer BT Redcare replacement
East Yorkshire-based security tech specialist Signal Dynamic has launched a next-generation alarm signalling system to offer the industry a replacement for BT’s popular Redcare service.
Continue readingThe future of sustainable business: How Hull enterprises are leading the way
Green technology is at the forefront of transforming businesses’ operations, offering a sustainable path that benefits both the environment and the bottom line.
Continue readingIdeal Heating says ‘Oh Yes!’ to net zero as it shares low carbon journey
Ideal Heating has showcased the critical role it is playing in the UK’s drive to low carbon heating solutions at an event bringing together businesses committed to sustainability.
Continue readingDining hotspot Casa Peri Peri turns up the heat with Flemingate opening
Hotly-anticipated Casa Peri Peri has opened its doors at Beverley’s Flemingate centre, bringing a tangy taste of Portugal to diners in the East Yorkshire town.
Continue readingDigital media firm donates £12,000 marketing package to Hull 4 Heroes
Local digital marketing firm, One SC Media, has donated a comprehensive suite of services valued at £12,000, including the development of a brand new website, to Hull 4 Heroes, a charity supporting British Armed Forces veterans.
Continue readingIdeal Heating to open new state-of-the-art heat pump training hub
Ideal Heating is opening a low carbon training hub in the South of England as it continues to expand its industry-leading UK operations.
Continue readingTrinity Live to bring top local musicians to Hull indoor market
A free music event which has become a big favourite in Hull’s live entertainment scene returns for the fifth year this week, presenting top local talent in a party atmosphere at Trinity Indoor Market.
Continue readingKCOM announces its three official charities of the year for 120th anniversary
KCOM has revealed its three charities of the year as part of its 120th anniversary celebrations.
Continue readingHow to finance your retirement
Retirement may seem a distant prospect, but it’s never too early to start planning. With longer life expectancies and uncertain economic times, securing your financial future is paramount.
Continue readingA beginner’s guide to buying a motorhome
Have you always dreamed of having a home away from home where you can escape with your loved ones on an exciting road trip? Then purchasing a motorhome could be perfect for you. This article will offer a guide to buying a motorhome and some of the main things you need to consider before making your purchase.
Continue readingHessle Theatre brings Crazy For You to Hull New Theatre
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, popped down to a rehearsal of Crazy For You, which Hessle Theatre brings to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 March.
Continue readingLevelling Up Funding supports former Marks & Spencer building restoration
Plans are in place to support enabling works to bring back into life one of Hull city centre’s most prominent buildings.
Continue readingYou could be Hull Truck Theatre’s next ‘Be Our Guest’ resident
Hull Truck Theatre recently announced the continued development of local artists or theatre companies by offering three bursaries once again through their Be Our Guest residency in connection with Grow Festival 2024.
Continue readingHull students take on Climate Changemaker role as part of carbon reduction project
Students from five Hull secondary schools took part in exploratory workshops earlier this week that will empower them to identify ways they – and their friends, families and schools – can reduce their carbon footprints.
Continue readingEvent launched to foster networking among Hull’s future business leaders
Hull’s business landscape is set to receive a significant boost with the launch of ‘It’s Who You Know’, a networking event aimed at connecting the city’s budding entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Continue readingHull-based green cleaning company saves over 70 tonnes of carbon emissions in one year by using post-consumer plastic packaging
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has reduced its carbon emissions per single product it creates by 13% in just one year, as the business releases its 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report highlighting its latest environmental achievements.
Continue readingBishop Burton College butchery apprentice wins national award
Luke Hobson, butchery apprentice with Bishop Burton College, was named Best Apprentice Showing Management Potential in a Manufacturing Environment at the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Annual Prizegiving, held at Butchers Hall in London.
Continue readingHull College wins National Association of Colleges Beacon Award
Hull College has won The Jisc Award for Effective Use of Digital Technology in Further Education at this year’s Association of College’s Beacon Awards.
Continue readingSafer Sleep Week raising awareness for new families
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is working in collaboration with the Lullaby Trust to promote Safer Sleep Week to local families.
Continue readingKCOM nominated for double community awards
KCOM’s work helping in the local community has been recognised with a double national award nomination.
Continue readingHelp WISHH raise smiles for sick children this Easter
Hull Hospitals’ WISHH Charity is helping to raise smiles across children’s wards this Easter by providing arts, crafts, games and other themed items to help keep children and young people occupied. Here’s how you can get involved.
Continue readingShining a light on gender diversity in MS3 Networks
According to Tech UK, women make up around 50% of the UK workforce. But in tech roles, that number falls to just below half at 24 per cent. To bridge the gender gap, it’s down to companies to recruit, upskill and retain an inclusive workforce. Ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, Hull-based fibre network operator MS3 Networks shines a light on some of its female team members.
Continue readingLocal Water Babies make a splash to save other babies’ lives
Children from North & East Yorkshire Water Babies class will be showcasing their superstar swimming skills from 11-17 March with a ‘Splashathon’ fundraiser for charities Tommy’s and the Children’s Alliance.
Continue readingBishop Burton College announces exciting collaboration for T Level students and children’s development charity Peeple
Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce it is working with Peeple, a charity that supports parents with children’s learning, to deliver the charity’s Peep Learning Together programme (Peep).
Continue readingHull-based arts organisations collaborate with artists to offer communities engaging creative workshops
Arts organisations Absolutely Cultured and Artlink have joined forces to work with communities and deliver creative workshops in Hull.
Continue readingHow does roulette work?
The popular casino game roulette can be traced back to the 17th century with the French mathematician Blaise Pascal widely thought to have been the inventor of the roulette wheel.
Continue readingPiano Day to be celebrated in Hull for the first time
On Thursday 28 March 2024, the newly-formed Humber St Piano Sessions will host a day of free events and performances celebrating the piano and the people who play it.
Continue readingDeep Business Centre hosts launch of elite leadership consulting group
A former trawlerman who set up his own consultancy to turn the tide on mental health issues in the workplace has now assembled a team of experts to help employers communicate with colleagues.
Continue readingCrafter sets out to capture Hull in Stitches to support food bank and celebrate church anniversary
A cross stitch crafter has set out on a year-long challenge using her art to capture some of the attractions of her adopted home city and to raise money for a food bank.
Continue readingDiscover your dream home in Snaith with Lovell Homes
Lovell Homes, together with The New Homes Group, are inviting all house hunters to their Kings Reach development in Snaith as part of a special one-off home movers event.
Continue readingHow to embrace the eco-friendly accessories trend
With growing awareness about the environment and our impact on it, more people are looking for ways to make sustainable choices. This shift towards eco-conscious living extends into the world of fashion, where the trend of eco-friendly accessories has taken off.
Continue readingTheatre show will celebrate the Humber’s fishing industry
Sugar Punch is a disability-led and LGBT-led theatre company based in Manchester and Newcastle. After a successful run of GRIMM last year, this month they’re performing the show at two venues in Hull.
Continue readingLive from the Yard Hull organisers unveil full Calum Scott line-up for his huge homecoming show
East Yorkshire native and Live from the Yard first day headliner Calum Scott will perform alongside some of the UK’s hottest live emerging musical talent as the event reveals the full line-up for its grand opening show on Thursday 8 August.
Continue readingRedefining ‘women’s work’: the unsung heroes of the cleaning industry
Hull-based commercial cleaning company Lemonclean is redefining the meaning of ‘women’s work’ this International Women’s Day (Friday 8 March), celebrating the extraordinary and crucial work its team completes on a daily basis.
Continue readingRix Group receives national award for its work supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options
One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute.
Continue readingLovell celebrates Women in Construction Week
Lovell is proudly celebrating Women in Construction Week by spotlighting key female employees shaping its Yorkshire developments.
Continue readingDyno-Rod re-enters Lincolnshire and Hull with franchise takeover
D F Stewart Services Ltd, an established Dyno-Rod franchise with an extensive coverage area spanning the East Midlands, has now expanded its operations to include […]
Continue readingPhoenix Building Systems’ new product range makes buying a modular building a breeze
Modular building manufacturer launches new product range to make it easier for schools and businesses to find a suitable building. Phoenix Building Systems’ new Breeze range was released in January 2024.
Continue reading4 reasons why you should move to Hull
A port city located in East Yorkshire, Hull, or Kingston upon Hull, has long gone under the radar as an attractive place to live. It truly is a hidden gem and deserves a chance, especially having undergone significant regeneration over the last decade.
Continue readingThe stage is set as the hunt is on for bands to play at The Old Floral Pavilion, Bridlington
The hunt is now on for bands, musicians and DJs to play at Bridlington’s seafront venue, The Old Floral Pavilion.
Continue readingGeorge Orwell’s Animal Farm is coming to Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre invites you to experience the compelling drama that is Animal Farm, where George Orwell’s story on the corruption of power will be brought vividly to life on stage. Presented in partnership with Octagon Theatre Bolton & Derby Theatre.
Continue readingThe Mormons are coming to Hull!
Hit show The Book of Mormon visits Hull New Theatre for the first time next year.
Continue readingRadio 1’s Mollie King swaps mic for bike as she prepares for the biggest endurance challenge of her life for Red Nose Day
Mollie King’s Pedal Power for Red Nose Day on Radio 1 will see Mollie take to the saddle for five exhausting days as she attempts to cycle from London, the home of Radio 1, to her late father’s hometown of Hull, a place close to Mollie’s heart.
Continue readingSpectrum celebrates 40 years of outstanding leadership
Spectrum, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of innovative and effective office solutions, is thrilled to be celebrating a significant milestone in 2024, as Executive Chairman Ken Sturdy marks 40 years with the organisation.
Continue readingWilliam’s Den launches egg-stra special Easter adventures
Award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den has announced plans for its best Easter ever with a jam-packed event schedule.
Continue readingLovell continues to deliver homes for all in Eastern England despite challenging market
Lovell has shown resilience against a softer housing market in the Eastern England region through its partnership housing model, having delivered circa 300 mixed-tenure homes, with approximately 35% being affordable housing.
Continue readingMobile provider spusu explores three areas to improve device security
Our phones are more than a source of communication. We now use them to run our businesses, work from anywhere and even monitor our health. So, the loss or interference with our mobile phone can be devastating. But it’s not just physical threats that owners should be aware of. In this article, SIM-only mobile provider spusu offers advice for keeping devices safe.
Continue readingHull College shortlisted for eight Educate North award categories
Hull College has been nominated for an astounding eight awards at this year’s Educate North Awards, marking a significant recognition of its commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in education.
Continue readingCATCH apprenticeship provision achieves Good Ofsted rating with Outstanding features
The growing CATCH apprenticeship programme was rated “Good” at their first official Ofsted inspection, which took place 29-31 January 2024, with a grading of “Outstanding” for Behaviours and Attitudes.
Continue readingTeaching innovation developed in Hull to reach 50 schools after charity awards £97,000
An innovative teaching system developed in Hull is being expanded to 50 schools across the North of England, thanks to a grant of £97,000 from an education charity.
Continue readingRollits strengthens its family law team with new appointment
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has strengthened its family law services with the recruitment of an additional Senior Solicitor.
Continue readingGetting on top of your health goals this year
As we venture further into the year, prioritising your health becomes more crucial than ever. With each passing day, the importance of maintaining and improving our well-being cannot be overstated. Achieving your health goals is not just about making temporary changes but about adopting a lifestyle that fosters long-term wellness and vitality.
Continue readingBreaking boundaries: Creative marketing tactics for modern brands
In an era marked by rapidly evolving consumer behaviour and a competitive market landscape, modern brands are faced with the perpetual challenge of capturing attention and standing out amidst the noise. To thrive in this dynamic environment, embracing innovative and creative marketing tactics has become imperative.
Continue readingNational award for hospital porters
Porters at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital have been awarded Portering Team of the Year at the National MyPorter Awards held in London.
Continue readingJazz singer returns to Hull with adventurous second album
Returning to Hull Truck Theatre is the outstanding vocalist James Hudson, a rising star in UK jazz who was born and bred in East Yorkshire.
Continue readingTV pair to present a celebration of women as charities target a bigger lunchtime audience
Familiar faces from daytime TV will take to the stage next month to launch a new fundraising event devised by two of the region’s leading charities.
Continue readingBishop Burton College Principal announces retirement
Bill Meredith, Principal and Chief Executive of Bishop Burton College, will retire at the end of the academic year after six years in the role.
Continue readingLocal history teacher buys house built on childhood history department
History teacher and Hull local Becky Wickenden purchased her first home at Lovell Homes’ The Sycamores development in Kirk Ella, previously the site of Wolfreton Upper School where Becky attended.
Continue readingIt’s a goal! Hull City apprentices join forces with Run With It Charity
Football apprentices from Hull City’s Academy are helping to inspire schoolchildren in the region with their learning.
Continue readingQuickline wins £60m government contract to connect thousands of rural properties in Yorkshire
Quickline Communications, the East Yorkshire-based specialist rural broadband provider, has been awarded a contract under the government’s £5bn Project Gigabit programme.
Continue readingMS3 Networks sponsors Lindsey Lodge Hospice’s Pennies Make Pounds campaign
Ultrafast full fibre network operator MS3 Networks and palliative care charity Lindsey Lodge Hospice will launch the Pennies Make Pounds fundraising initiative with a community event at The Pink Pig Farm, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire on Saturday 24 February. The year-long campaign will see supporters collect spare change in piggy banks to raise funds for North Lincolnshire patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Continue readingThree ‘sold-as-seen’ Show Homes for sale at popular Barratt Homes development in Hessle
Barratt Homes Yorkshire East has announced two fully-furnished Show Homes and an immaculate unfurnished view home for sale at its popular Fleet Green development in Hessle.
Continue readingHull mum and son spread joy for Random Acts of Kindness Day
Saturday was Random Acts of Kindness Day. Mum Laura, who has recently created The Empowerment Club, and her son Theo set to give out over 100 positive affirmation notes to people in the city centre.
Continue readingBondholders launches extensive programme to redefine Humber place narrative
At a critical time of renewed confidence and transformation for the region, Future Humber (Bondholders) has begun an extensive programme of work to redefine the Humber Place Narrative.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull mounts photographic exhibition in the House of Commons
The University of Hull is delighted and honoured to have been invited to mount a photographic exhibition on the War in Ukraine, in the House of Commons. This exhibition is sponsored by Dame Diana Johnson, MP for Kingston upon Hull North, who describes it as, “a very powerful reminder of the human cost of this war”. The exhibition will be shown in the Upper Waiting Hall of the House of Commons, from 17-22 February 2024.
Continue readingCaremark Hull & East Riding wins Home Care Marketing Excellence Award
Caremark Hull & East Riding, a leading provider of home care within the community, has won the Marketing Excellence category in the 2024 Caremark Franchise awards. The title was given to the regional franchise at an annual ceremony held during this year’s Caremark conference, where 126 offices were in the running for awards.
Continue readingNew shows on sale at Hull New Theatre
Hull New Theatre announces three new shows on sale now, with a variety of shows for everyone when magical mayhem, mysterious ghosts, and a motley crew of vampires all head into town.
Continue readingQ&A: Tom Coatham, apprentice at Vic Coupland
Tom Coatham joined Vic Coupland as an apprentice in August 2019. We had a chat with him about his experience working at the local mechanical and electrical engineering company.
Continue readingMiddle Child bring ‘immersive’ wedding play to Stage@TheDock
Hull theatre fans are invited to dig out their favourite wedding outfits as the latest Middle Child show takes over Stage@TheDock in April.
Continue readingKCOM unveils huge banner at start of 120th anniversary celebrations
KCOM has unveiled a huge new banner outside its Hull HQ to kickstart its 120th anniversary celebrations.
Continue readingHull KR delighted to announce exciting multi-year deal
Renowned Rugby League club Hull KR is excited to announce a new multi-year deal with The One Point, an award-winning IT Support firm.
Continue readingLovell Homes opens mini library in Howden
Lovell Homes has worked with local charity Men in Sheds to create a ‘mini library’ for residents at their Saddlers Grange development just in time for International Book Giving Day.
Continue readingCommunities will be at the heart of £5m policy research partnership
Local communities will be at the heart of a regional research partnership which is set to provide evidence for vital decision-making in the Yorkshire and Humber region – to deliver on climate change, inequalities and data gaps.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder donates £3,000 to homeless charity, Emmaus
Barratt & David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has donated £3,000 to homeless charity Emmaus to enhance their services that help those affected by homelessness in the Hull and East Riding area.
Continue readingBeal hosts ‘Help for Buyers’ event to help house hunters secure their dream home at King’s Fold
Beal Homes is rolling out the red carpet at a special event designed to help homebuyers secure their dream new home at the sought-after King’s Fold development in Hull’s Kingswood Parks.
Continue readingGen Z business leader leaves ego at the door
At just 19, Subhash Chatterjee stands out as the youngest employer in Hull, leading a team of 20 with a business turnover of £1 million.
Continue readingSmile’s new programme to elevate community engagement and CSR
HEY Smile Foundation has launched a new corporate social responsibility initiative, Smile365 Plus. The programme is designed to catalyse community support while providing substantial benefits to participating businesses.
Continue readingGreen accolades to flow as grand finale to Humber’s Offshore Wind Connections
Championing all that is being achieved on the Energy Estuary, the gala dinner event will be the celebratory finale to the Offshore Wind Connections conference, which opens on Wednesday 1 May.
Continue readingTop benefits of agile working
By now you’ve probably heard the term “agile working” being thrown around in conversations. Or maybe you even stumbled upon the hashtag on your Twitter or LinkedIn timelines.
Continue readingHow to have a healthy divorce
If you’ve separated from your partner and are in the process of getting a divorce, this is likely to be a difficult and emotional time for you.
Continue readingHull Trains launches independent report into the benefits its services have brought to the region
Open Access Rail Operator, Hull Trains, announced the launch of a report by the specialist consultancy Arup into the economic benefits that its services have brought to the region, at a key stakeholder event held at Hull Truck Theatre on Wednesday 7 February 2024.
Continue readingCATCH Skills achieves milestone with £1 million in sales
CATCH Skills, a leading technical training provider for the chemical and process-based industries, is proud to announce that the department has reached a significant milestone in surpassing £1 million in sales for the first time in its history.
Continue readingSignificant investment for Lymers Assist
An investment of more than £600,000 has been made by leading transport and storage firm Lymers Assist Ltd.
Continue readingJoiner goes the extra mile for Beverley Housing Charity
A former apprentice, who is now a fully qualified joiner with Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm Hobson & Porter, has been recognised for both the quality of his work, as well as going the extra mile for clients.
Continue readingMKM founder receives CBE from Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace Investiture
MKM Building Supplies founder David Kilburn has been honoured with the prestigious Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by HRH The Princess Royal at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Continue readingRaising Aspirations: New mini documentary highlights Hull car project improving social mobility
Outkast Panda Crew, a Community Interest Company which evolved from a modified car club in Hull, has featured in a new mini documentary. The 11-minute film, funded by The Matthew Good Foundation and produced by INIT Creative, highlights the power held by grassroots organisations to improve inner-city communities, by raising aspirations beyond a life of crime and anti-social behaviour for disadvantaged youths.
Continue readingSales soar at Driffield poultry business following TV appearance
The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after an appearance on a national lifestyle and cookery programme prompted unprecedented levels of online sales.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery invests in a canning line
A Yorkshire Wolds brewery has invested in a canning line in response to customer demand.
Continue readingSix energy tips that will save you the most on your bills
A recent survey carried out by Barratt Developments found that 58 per cent of people in Yorkshire are concerned about the uncertain energy costs when it comes to moving home, reaffirming the need for better energy-efficient homes to lessen homeowners’ worries.
Continue readingThe Business Culture HEY celebrates 8 years of forging new connections
Making waves in the regional business community since 2016, The Business Culture Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) is celebrating eight years since being founded by networking specialists Tony and Michelle Bowler.
Continue readingLovell celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week is a great opportunity to shine a light on the different ways companies celebrate their apprenticeship schemes, and Lovell is no different. The popularity of apprenticeship schemes are on the rise, with 162,320 people participating in apprenticeships in the last academic year (2022/23). This is an increase of over 18% from the previous year.
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