Organisers of the Scandinavian Christmas Market in Hull are to hold a smaller event to give shoppers a last chance to snap up unique festive gifts and food.
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Releasing the fear of travelling alone
Travelling the world alone can, for many, be a tantalising prospect. But it can also be a daunting one. The very freedom that makes solo travel appealing can also instil an anxiety that can be difficult to shake. But it’s worth it: once you’ve done a little bit of solo travelling, you’ll gain the confidence and mental resilience you need to do more of it. These qualities will lead to personal growth that actually serves you well later in life, too.
Continue readingIgnite change: Giving your business a new year’s refresh with these top tips
The final weeks of 2023 are upon us. A new year means a chance to do things differently from the year just gone. After reflecting on the highs and lows, learning from mistakes and making plans for how they hope 2024 will go. It is likely that you are doing the same.
Continue readingHumberside OPCC wins Platinum national award for custody visiting
The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Humberside has been recognised nationally for the exceptional quality of its independent custody visiting scheme.
Continue readingCouncils and bus operators join forces to demonstrate electric buses
Hull City Council, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the region’s two main bus operators, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach, will be holding two public engagement events on Wednesday 29 November 2023 to demonstrate electric buses.
Continue readingTravelWise Week campaign wins national award
Hull City Council has won a prestigious national award for a campaign, which took place earlier this year, encouraging residents to choose more sustainable and active travel choices.
Continue readingHull College rises: Ofsted confirms ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features rating
Hull College is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following its recent full enhanced skills inspection.
Continue readingCast announcement for Princess and The Frog at Hull Truck Theatre
This Christmas celebrate the warmth, fun and joy that friendship can bring with a brand-new production at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingBeal reveals first street scenes as King’s Fold continues Kingswood sales success
Multi award-winning housebuilder Beal Homes has revealed the first images of street scenes at its latest development in Hull’s Kingswood Parks neighbourhood.
Continue readingEmployment law advice for office Christmas parties
Lucy Trynka is a Senior Solicitor at Rollits, specialising in all areas of employment law. With the festive season on the horizon, we had a chat with her about office Christmas parties and how to prevent problems from arising.
Continue readingKCOM engineers bring advent calendar cheer for local youngsters
The engineering team at KCOM has donated almost 200 calendars to be shared out among several community groups across Hull, including The Hub School, Maxlife Youth Project, and children and young people charity Downright Special.
Continue readingHull homelessness charity to host Christmas Fayre
This December, homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is hosting a free family-friendly Christmas Fayre at their charity Emporium on 51 Whitefriargate.
Continue readingDigital sector celebrates completion of transformational @TheDock tech campus
Ten years of transformational development has culminated in the opening of the final building to complete the £22m @TheDock tech campus in Hull.
Continue readingHoliday park “family” raises thousands of pounds for Daisy Appeal
The team at an East Yorkshire holiday park have boosted one of the region’s leading medical research charities by handing over thousands of pounds raised by families from across the north during a summer of fundraising.
Continue readingNational recruitment specialist heads array of sponsors as HullBID marks 10 years of awards
HullBID has announced its 2024 awards with backing from an array of city centre businesses and other organisations.
Continue readingFinding the perfect fit: A guide to choosing your ideal vehicle
Cars are an essential provision for millions of households up and down the UK, with over three quarters of households in ownership of at least one car or van. There comes a time in every motorist’s life though, where their vehicle needs replacing. This, then, raises the question: how exactly should you go about picking out the right car for your needs?
Continue readingHow to diversify your investment portfolio
Trading comes with risk and every market is open to volatility and changeable market conditions. If you’re a professional trader, you’ll probably be used to the unpredictability and have tools in place to minimise risk.
Continue readingIf we can’t imagine the future we want, then we can’t set a course to achieve it
Town Anywhere Hull will take you on a journey into the future, to imagine and build a thriving ‘Town Anywhere’. The Town Anywhere experience will be a day of creativity, visioning, and sharing. It will be a space to explore what we want the future to be. It will connect us to each other and help us envisage pathways through to the future we want.
Continue readingLoud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum
A new exhibition, created by a group of young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Hull and inspired by their experience of using public transport, will open at the Streetlife Museum on Monday 27 November.
Continue readingLocal business owner grows award-winning home care business
Local business owner Mandy Aitken has expanded her award-winning care, having enjoyed four successful years of providing exceptional home care to older people in Beverley and Hull, now also covering Market Weighton, Pocklington, Brough, Gilberdyke and the surrounding areas.
Continue readingSowden & Sowden scoop second 2023 award
It’s been an exciting year for Yorkshire-based creative digital marketing agency Sowden & Sowden, as they’re officially crowned ‘Best Small Business’ in Hull and East Yorkshire at the annual Hull Live Business Awards.
Continue readingPopular Footgolf Charity Day returns and aims to double fundraising for two local charities
The 360 Grassroots Foundation and Hull & East Yorkshire Powerchair Football Club are teaming up again for their third Footgolf Charity event – and organisers say it is going to be bigger and better than ever.
Continue readingChief Financial Officer shares Willerby’s green journey at sustainability summit
The Chief Financial Officer of holiday homes market leader Willerby has urged businesses to adopt a practical approach to sustainability.
Continue readingHull College student secures Gold at WorldSkills UK National Finals
Hull College student Daniela Mikute has won gold at the WorldSkills UK National Finals – the country’s leading skills competition.
Continue readingHull & East Yorkshire’s business community responds to landmark devolution deal announcement
In yesterday’s Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a proposed devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire, which is due to bring £400 million worth of investment funding over the next 30 years, new powers to drive regeneration and build more affordable homes, an improved transport network and more to the region.
Continue readingHow to make the most of your mobile data
By 2025, it’s thought that consumer data usage will rise to 98GB per month. In 2016, this figure was less than 2GB. Mobile data is vital to enabling internet access when Wi-Fi isn’t accessible, keeping us connected no matter where we are. But it’s easy to exceed your plan’s allowance, which can come at a costly price. Here, mobile provider spusu, explores how consumers can make the most of their mobile data without going over budget.
Continue readingFootball star in the making Olivia meets her Hull City Ladies heroine Katie Thompson
She’s already netted 150 goals in her short career, but Olivia Buckle, 8, has never been happier than when she met her football heroine, Katie Thompson, last week.
Continue readingQuickline Communications CEO Sean Royce receives Outstanding Contribution industry award
Quickline Communications CEO Sean Royce has received a major honour at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.
Continue readingPrimary school pupils invited to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card
Pupils across Hull’s primary schools have been invited to design the council’s corporate e-Christmas card by Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes.
Continue readingVictorian Christmas event extended for 2023
Hull Museums’ ever popular Victorian Christmas will return this week, and for the first time will open over a full weekend.
Continue readingHull Philharmonic goes WILD in magical, mysterious musical extravaganza
Wands are at the ready as the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra prepares for a dazzling performance of film and festive favourites.
Continue readingRegional business group sets out ‘plan for prosperity’ to Chancellor
Humber Marine and Renewables (HM&R) has issued a four-point plan to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt ahead of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement.
Continue readingHull City Council funds social enterprise helping to boost community spaces
Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), a Community Interest Company (CIC) challenging young people to learn vocational construction skills whilst breathing life back into community places, has been granted over £60,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to renovate at least three community spaces in Hull in partnership with Hull City Council.
Continue readingHost of leading employers back Hull’s outstanding UTC to inspire next generation
Nine more leading businesses have become employer partners of Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), inspiring students and equipping them with industry-critical skills to form their future workforces.
Continue readingHull-based Garness Group expands into York with addition of long-established commercial property specialist Barry Crux & Company
Garness Group is expanding its work across North Yorkshire with York-based Barry Crux & Company becoming part of its offering of specialist property consultancy businesses.
Continue readingHull Trains labelled “Best Place to Work” at regional business awards
Hull Trains has been proudly recognised as “Best Place to Work” at this year’s Hull Live Business Awards.
Continue readingGive the Gift of Theatre with Hull Truck Theatre this Christmas
This festive season, Hull Truck Theatre is once again asking audiences and the public to donate generously to their Christmas appeal, Give the Gift of Theatre.
Continue readingHullBID adds to festive attractions with free live music festival in city centre bars
A free festival which attracted fans of live music into city centre pubs when it was launched in September promises to deliver more of the same when it returns for a second run this weekend.
Continue readingEspecially For You
There’s more than Ten Good Reasons to celebrate as Australian icon Jason Donavan brings his fantastic show to Hull City Hall next year.
Continue readingWillerby crowned UK’s most sustainable manufacturer in prestigious awards
Holiday homes market leader Willerby has been recognised as the UK’s most sustainable manufacturer at a highly prestigious awards ceremony.
Continue readingSemi-rural living in Yorkshire: Why compromise when you can have both city and countryside?
With Yorkshire villages and towns frequently named as the best places to live in the country, Yorkshire provides the best of both worlds, with gorgeous […]
Continue readingHull A&E team scoops national award for patient safety
Staff from Hull Royal Infirmary’s A&E Department have won a national award for patient safety.
Continue readingLocal NHS Trust Highly Commended at prestigious national awards
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded Highly Commended in the category of Place-Based Partnership and Integrated Care for its Right Care, Right Person initiative at the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2023.
Continue readingWilliam’s Christmas Experience at William’s Den
Award-winning children’s adventure play attraction, William’s Den, is planning show-stopping days out this December to help all the family get into the festive spirit. Based in East Yorkshire between York, Beverley and Hull, William’s Den has released tickets for William’s Christmas Experience at the Den.
Continue readingCountdown to Mental Elf 2023 – Ignite your festive season with a family run
With just two weeks to go, local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is preparing for the return of the much-loved Mental Elf family 5K festive fun run, now even bigger and better for 2023.
Continue readingTeases, titters, and trumpets at Hull City Hall
Pulses will be racing, toes a-tapping and funny bones tickled as Hull City Hall welcomes beautiful burlesque and brazen brass next year.
Continue readingOFSTED-praised Endike Primary invites parents to see its early years department
A North Hull primary school praised by OFSTED for its nurturing atmosphere is inviting children and their parents to come along and sample its “magical” early years play facilities this month.
Continue readingFour East Yorkshire Buses staff members triumph in 17-mile sponsored walk for mental health charity
Four dedicated members of the East Yorkshire Buses team have successfully completed a challenging 17-mile sponsored walk, raising an impressive £1128.45 for the Hull-based mental health charity, Mind.
Continue readingTim Shaw and Lucy Blackley awarded Order of Distinction by Hull College
Hull College’s annual Graduation Ceremony saw Tim Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at KCOM, and Lucy Blackley, founder and Chief Executive Officer at Bombyx PLM, awarded an Order of Distinction in recognition of their outstanding achievements and support to education, business and communities in the city of Hull and East Yorkshire region.
Continue readingReal change coming as Hull’s ten-year vision agreed
Hull’s new Community Plan, which will shape the city for the next decade, has been approved with cross-party support at today’s Full Council meeting.
Continue readingA new theatre festival is coming to Hull, presented by Middle Child
A new theatre festival showcasing plays by local writers is coming to Hull next summer.
Continue readingThe Elves and the Shoemaker: Save Christmas
Pocklington Arts Centre is proud to announce its very first in-house theatre production. The Elves & the Shoemaker: Save Christmas is an original adaptation of the familiar traditional tale.
Continue readingHumber Violence Prevention Partnership launches strategy to tackle serious violence
Local agencies have come together to launch a new plan to prevent people being drawn in to serious violence.
Continue readingReaching out by phone – the best micro-volunteering apps
With a quarter of young people believing social media has a mostly negative impact, we often forget that our smartphones can be used to help others. An example of this is micro-volunteering, which allows people to offer their time to worthy causes in small chunks. Here, spusu, a mobile operator offering simple and fair SIM-only deals, explores the best micro-volunteering apps that can help you use your phone for good.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery reaches the final of a regional tourism award
The team at a Yorkshire Wolds brewery is celebrating after it was shortlisted for a Yorkshire tourism award.
Continue readingJane McDonald to visit Hull in 2024
Star of stage and screen and singing sensation Jane McDonald will head to Hull as part of her new tour.
Continue readingMS3 Networks saves households in the Hull area £1 million on broadband
Hull-based full fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, reveals the latest update on the impact of its network on consumers in its build areas. Customers who have made the switch have collectively saved a staggering £1 million over the last year, compared to if they’d remained with their previous broadband provider.
Continue readingHumber Freeport attracts £1bn of investment as success story shared at decarbonisation summit
Humber Freeport tax sites have already attracted £1bn of investment which will create up to 600 jobs across the region, a major decarbonisation conference has heard.
Continue readingEmployees hold the key to net zero success, says Ideal Heating Director
A Director of Ideal Heating has told a major sustainability event that educating and involving employees is vital to the success of the drive to net zero.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire Skills Partnership wins £2.5 million government investment in skills training
Bishop Burton College, the lead provider partner for the Local Skills Improvement Fund in Hull and East Yorkshire, has announced it has successfully secured £2.5 million from the Department for Education to create cutting-edge training solutions for the region for the next two years.
Continue readingCast revealed for new production of Animal Farm
Hull Truck Theatre are teaming up with The Octagon Theatre Bolton and Derby Theatre to present a compelling new retelling of George Orwell’s timeless fable – Animal Farm (Wednesday 27 March – Saturday 13 April).
Continue readingVisit by shadow climate minister puts spotlight on local net zero progress
Kerry McCarthy, shadow minister for climate change and MP for Bristol East, visited Hull last week to find out about the progress being made by local organisations who are working together to reduce their carbon footprints.
Continue readingPinocchio at Hull Truck Theatre: Q&A with composer John Biddle and writer Mike Kenny
Hull Truck Theatre will soon welcome audiences – including families, schools and groups – to celebrate the festive season as they present their Christmas production of Pinocchio from Friday 24 November – Sunday 31 December.
Continue readingHEY LEP to launch Create Growth Programme thanks to £520,000 of funding
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hull and the East Riding will soon be able to benefit from expert, tailored support thanks to over half a million pounds worth of funding secured by Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP).
Continue readingRoll up! Roll up! Get your interval ice creams for just £1
Hull Truck Theatre are encouraging audiences to visit the theatre via rail to enjoy their festive production of Pinocchio, sponsored by Hull Trains, with a special incentive.
Continue readingYorkshire charities encouraged to safeguard donations and resources during Charity Fraud Awareness Week
With Charity Fraud Awareness Week taking place between 27 November and 1 December, Ansvar, a leading specialist insurer for the charity, not-for-profit and faith sectors, is raising awareness about how organisations across Yorkshire can be proactive to protect their assets, reputation, and beneficiaries.
Continue readingHull-based solicitors raises over £1,000 in David and Goliath charity challenge
Hull-based commercial law firm Hallmark Solicitors has raised over £1,000 and counting for Breast Cancer Now, after taking part in national law firm challenge, the Tour de Law.
Continue readingLocal business is raising funds for HEY Children’s University with a virtual bike ride
Web design and digital marketing agency Eyeweb has set an ambitious mission of cycling the distance from Hull to Paris to raise money for HEY Children’s University.
Continue readingDeep breathwork session helps business leaders combat stress
A business audience of around 70 emptied their heads and bared their souls as they embraced a breathwork experience designed to help them release their emotions to deal with personal and professional stress.
Continue readingRollits invests in the future with the recruitment of two new trainee solicitors
Two young lawyers who completed legal work experience with Rollits have now joined the firm as trainees.
Continue readingFood firm is on a roll as it launches the ONODog in major shopping centre
A food business which has operated almost undercover in Hull for 10 years has now taken a prime spot in a major shopping centre after unveiling its latest product.
Continue readingThe Three Wise Women: She Productions set to return to East Riding Libraries with a brand-new festive family musical
The Three Wise Women is an accessible and affordable show taking place in libraries across East Yorkshire.
Continue readingQ&A with actor Eliza Blair on Pinocchio at Hull Truck Theatre
We had a chat with actor Eliza Blair, to find out how rehearsals are going for this year’s festive production of the much-loved classic tale Pinocchio (Friday 24 November – Sunday 31 December).
Continue readingMS3 Networks completes build in Scunthorpe
Wholesale-only full fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, has completed its network build in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. The network will enable homes and businesses in the area to gain access to a wider pool of broadband providers and promote fiercer competition and lower prices for consumers and internet service providers (ISPs) alike.
Continue readingUsing music to improve your sleep
The world is in the grip of a quiet sleep crisis. During the day, we’re bombarded by a range of stresses and stimuli, which stay with us long into the evening, and disrupt our sleep.
Continue reading£50k invested in stage, sound and light system to kickstart larger shows at The Old Floral Pavilion
A £50,000 investment in a new stage, sound and light system will kickstart the autumn and winter season of events at The Old Floral Pavilion in Bridlington.
Continue readingStudent success celebrated at University Centre Bishop Burton Graduation Ceremony
University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) was delighted to host a celebration of student achievement at a spectacular Graduation Ceremony in the historic Beverley Minster.
Continue readingHull homelessness charity appeals for new trustees
Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is using Trustees’ Week to thank current trustees and appeal for new trustees to join the charity.
Continue readingConnexin named a ‘Great Place to Work’ after exponential growth
The brand, who was also this year named as one of the fastest growing tech companies, scored highly in the Great Place to Work survey, which was carried out amongst staff and gives the opportunity to honestly and anonymously answer questions about your place of work.
Continue readingSingle-link vs. dual-link DVI
To the average person, connections to your computer can all look the same. As it turns out, they all have different purposes and advantages. For instance, the DVI (digital visual interface) is a type of interface that is meant to support both analogue and digital video signals over a single DVI cable.
Continue readingHull student awarded national Amazon engineering bursary worth £20,000 to pursue her dreams of using technology to help people
A student from Hull has been named as one of the 2023 recipients of the national Amazon Future Engineer Bursary, making her one of 30 women in the UK to receive the bursary this year. Nicole Phan started her Economics and Data Science degree at Royal Holloway University in October this year.
Continue readingHull businesses secure ‘star’ status by supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options
Four of Hull’s most notable businesses and organisations have received national certification for their workplace travel plans which encourage and support their workforces, around 2,530 staff, to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute.
Continue readingWhitney – Queen of the Night will visit Connexin Live
Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night will visit Connexin Live, Hull on Saturday, 14 September 2024.
Continue reading“It was the best, most positive experience of my life”
Hundreds of thousands hear from new mum, Grace Jopling, as she shares her experience at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.
Continue readingUniversities of Hull and Lincoln announce Humber Freeport collaboration
The Universities of Hull and Lincoln have announced plans to collaborate on a series of key projects along the Humber region.
Continue readingRollits inspires client confidence in latest Chambers legal rankings
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has reinforced its strong credentials across its practice areas in the latest legal directory rankings.
Continue readingScandinavian Christmas Market ready to expand as it rebuilds after Covid and Brexit
East Yorkshire’s Scandinavian community is counting down to the biggest event of the year for the Danish Church in Hull and its partner organisation, Nordic House cultural centre.
Continue reading“Paperless cockpit” steers software business to soaraway success
A business which provides software solutions to literally lighten the load for the post-Covid aviation industry has soared ahead as airlines continue to seek savings, improve flight safety and increase operational efficiencies.
Continue readingStay warm, save money: Home updates that pay off
As the chill of the colder months begins to nip at your heels, the quest for a cosy home becomes paramount. This isn’t just about comfort; it’s about being shrewd with your pennies. The heat you savour on a frosty evening should not slip through the cracks of your home, driving up your energy bills. Strategic home updates can be your ally in a relentless pursuit of warmth without burning a hole in your wallet.
Continue readingThe infrastructure behind ultrafast internet
The latest data from Think Broadband revealed that 77 per cent of the UK now has access to gigabit-speed internet. The majority of this is enabled by full fibre broadband, which has not only improved the existing connectivity experience, but made additional applications possible too. Here, Charl Tintinger, CTO at full fibre network operator MS3 Networks, explains the infrastructure behind the superior choice of broadband and how it enables record internet speeds.
Continue readingLocal business unveils new 2023 Christmas hamper range
Local, family-run business Peach Hampers has unveiled their 2023 Corporate Christmas hampers. Companies across the UK can spread festive cheer and show their appreciation for staff and customers with these bespoke branded gift baskets. All hampers are overflowing with personally selected products and are available online now.
Continue readingJimmy Carr will return to Connexin Live, Hull
Following his visit earlier this year, Jimmy Carr will return to Connexin Live with his brand new tour ‘Laughs Funny’ for TWO shows on Saturday 22 November 2025 – starting at 7pm and at 9:30pm.
Continue readingNHS staff, patients and local schoolchildren create inspiring display to mark World Mental Health Day
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, the provider of community and inpatient mental health services in Hull and East Yorkshire teamed up with Trust charity, Heath Stars, to invite staff, patients and local school children to design bunting, creating a unique piece of artwork for public display and to mark World Mental Health Day.
Continue readingYorkshire coast sister companies shortlisted in Scarborough Business Excellence Awards
The team at a Yorkshire coast brewery and Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery are celebrating after being announced as finalists in the 9th annual Scarborough News Excellence in […]
Continue readingFull fibre expansion supports North Lincolnshire economy
Wholesale-only fibre network operator MS3 Networks has expanded its full fibre coverage to over 60,000 premises across Lincolnshire, including homes in Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire. The growing network will enable economic expansion across the region by facilitating internet speeds of one gigabit per second (Gbps) while delivering more choice of service provider to local people.
Continue readingEffective marketing strategies for promoting your charity fundraiser – Reaching a wider audience and maximising impact
Organising a charity fundraiser is more than just rallying for a good cause; it’s about spreading the word and igniting a spark of enthusiasm within the community.
Continue readingIt’s official: Hull Trains is the best performing operator in the UK
Local train operator, Hull Trains, has been recognised nationally as the most reliable operator in the UK.
Continue readingHull to celebrate 20 years of Global Entrepreneurship Week
GEW was founded to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world, especially those individuals who face barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching their own start-up.
Continue readingA digital promotion and two new hires at Bluestorm as agency diversifies and expands digital and client services
Bluestorm Design and Marketing, Hull and East Yorkshire’s only Prolific North Top 50 integrated marketing agency, is celebrating a number of recent successes with a promotion and two new hires.
Continue readingResidential real estate recognition for luxury care home
Yorkshire-based care home company Springfield Healthcare is celebrating after its Beverley-based care home, Chapter House, was awarded ‘Best Residential Operator’ at the Yorkshire Residential Real Estate Awards 2023.
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