The John Hackett Band will be celebrating ten years together with a tour that comes to O’Rileys, Hull on Friday 2nd October and concludes at The Boerderij in The Netherlands on Friday 27th November.
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2027 dates are announced for popular Yorkshire Wolds brewery festival
Following the sellout success of its ninth beer festival, dates have been announced for the Wold Top Big Sky Beer Festival 2027.
Continue readingCoffee as Collective Ritual: Where Hull meets for coffee
An article by Holly Stark, North Lincolnshire writer and MA Creative Writing graduate, University of Hull.
Continue readingHull Women and Children’s Hospital locked overnight
Hull Women and Children’s Hospital will be locked overnight as an additional security measure to protect families from next week.
Continue readingFranchise interest taking off for Concorde seat restoration specialists
A couple whose classy restorations include seats on Concorde and a sofa used by an iconic pop star are lining up franchise opportunities across the UK as interest increases in their leather repair expertise.
Continue readingCast announced for Hitchcock-inspired hit, The 39 Steps
This autumn, Hull Truck Theatre will present The 39 Steps (Wednesday 21st October – Saturday 14th November) in collaboration with Derby Theatre. The Hitchcock-inspired hit will be directed by Cal McCrystal, and we are delighted to announce the full cast.
Continue readingStagecoach introduces improvements to Hull bus network from 6th September
Stagecoach East Midlands is introducing a series of improvements to its Hull bus network from Sunday 6 September, delivering new routes, better city centre connections and later evening buses for customers across the city on a Sunday.
Continue readingUNTHINKABLE festival announces 2026 programme
From Hull Fair to a working butcher’s shop, featuring Mary Anne Hobbs, Richie Culver, Conor Thomas and more.
Continue readingSummer School inspires next generation of NHS healthcare professionals
Young people interested in careers in healthcare have been given a valuable insight into the world of nursing, thanks to a successful two-day Summer School. […]
Continue readingAdult cycle training programme sees another year of increased participation
A cycle training programme in Hull has enjoyed a third successive year of growth in terms of the number of people in the city choosing […]
Continue readingClub photography exhibitions aim to beat record turnout
The Viewfinder Photographic Society’s (VPS) annual exhibitions get underway once again this autumn, running at Skidby Village Hall from 25th to 27th September and The Ferguson Fawsitt, Walkington from 2nd to 4th October.
Continue readingCreative Careers Unlocked: A practical guide for supporting students into the creative industries
A practical guide for supporting students into the creative industries. Analysis by the Campaign for the Arts of the 2026 A‑level results and GCSE entries […]
Continue readingPandemic birth stories take centre stage in new verbatim play at Hull Truck Theatre
The extraordinary experiences of women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic will be brought to life at Hull Truck Theatre this October in An Unprecedented Birth, a new verbatim theatre production created from real-life testimony.
Continue readingWe are Orchard Park: Back to Ours invites residents new and old to share stories of life on Hull estate
Local people are being invited to share memories, photographs and stories of life on Hull’s Orchard Park Estate (OPE), as arts charity Back to Ours launches a new project exploring the estate’s history.
Continue readingHull Trains colleagues walk operator’s 280-mile route to raise thousands for brain injury charity
A team of dedicated Hull Trains colleagues have successfully completed an extraordinary fundraising challenge, raising nearly £6,000 by walking the rail operator’s entire route from Hull to […]
Continue readingHumber Wellbeing Hub is here for everyone
Humber Wellbeing Hub provides community-based mental health and wellbeing support for adults, young people aged 11+, and families throughout Hull and the East Riding.
Continue readingBurton Constable’s classic car show returns after record-breaking May
Following the record-breaking success of its May Bank Holiday Classic Car Show, Burton Constable is delighted to welcome the popular event back on Sunday 6th September 2026.
Continue readingDeep crew offering seaside safari sessions at Sewerby Hall this summer
Step into a summer weekend of family fun at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, with live Seaside Safari sessions and more on offer to enjoy.
Continue readingMade Smarter launches £400k cyber security drive to protect Yorkshire manufacturers
Yorkshire manufacturers are being offered fully funded cyber security support to combat the growing threat from attacks capable of bringing production to a standstill. Made […]
Continue readingNew animation created by families of children with additional needs who require Postural Care
Postural Care is the term used to describe protecting and supporting the posture and spine of people with physical disabilities, movement difficulties or neurological conditions. It uses specialised positioning and equipment across the day and night to prevent physical distortion, pain and reduce secondary health complications.
Continue readingWillerby team members and suppliers tee off together for charity golf day
Leading holiday home manufacturer Willerby has brought colleagues and suppliers together for a charity golf day to raise funds for two vital charities.
Continue readingHull Trains partners with Freedom Festival to bring more people to the city’s cultural celebration
Hull Trains is making a major arts festival in the city this September accessible for all, after the open access operator announced that it will offer free travel to Freedom Festival from a number of destinations.
Continue readingOutstanding GCSE success for Hymers College students
Hymers College is celebrating another set of outstanding GCSE results.
Continue readingLocal contractor to undertake next phase of Freetown Way Scheme
Hull City Council has appointed PBS Construction Limited to undertake the next phase of a major scheme that will restore two lanes of traffic in each direction on Freetown Way as well as providing improved off-road cycling facilities.
Continue readingLeading luxury holiday home and lodge manufacturers open their doors for garden party
Food, entertainment and prizes to be won at Victory’s Gilberdyke Showground.
Continue readingRobotic surgery team at Castle Hill Hospital mark 5,000th patient milestone
Hull University Teaching Hospitals is celebrating a major milestone after its 5,000th patient underwent innovative robotic surgery.
Continue readingHull-based regeneration company welcomes new Project Manager
Regeneration specialist Compendium Living has appointed a new Project Manager, to assist with the delivery of large-scale regeneration schemes across the country.
Continue readingHull insurance broker launches specialist property division following 30% growth
A Hull insurance broker has completed a major restructuring programme and is launching a specialist commercial property insurance division after growing its property insurance book by more than 30% in two years.
Continue readingBishop Burton College students make life-changing difference to female survivors of abuse in South Africa
Students and staff from Bishop Burton College have set up a life-changing project to help South African women and girls who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Continue readingSilent Uproar reveal brand new interactive show, Vampires! Vampires! Vampires!
award-winning Hull-based theatre company Silent Uproar (The Night of the Werewolves LIVE, Dead Girls Rising, A Super Happy Story, Shit Life Crisis) present Vampires! Vampires! Vampires!, a brand-new production for Hull’s Freedom Festival 2026 programme.
Continue readingConstruction firm donates thousands to East Riding community projects
A Hull-based construction firm has invested over £28,000 into community projects across Hull and the East Riding, delivering a trio of schemes designed to enhance local facilities and support grassroots organisations.
Continue readingShiver me Timbers! Panto cast join Summer Festival
The stars of Hull New Theatre’s swashbuckling Christmas tale, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan, are preparing to drop anchor at the Hull Maritime Summer Festival for a special event on Saturday 29th August from 2pm – 3pm.
Continue readingEvolve community grows as underwater technology leader maps out future with Melton West expansion
A leading underwater technology business is expanding its operations in East Yorkshire after securing new premises at the fast-growing Melton West business park.
Continue readingHull superstar Calum Scott shares his mental health journey and love for the city on Moving Minds podcast
Fresh from completing his latest world tour, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Calum Scott has opened up about how therapy and support from his mum saved his life on the latest episode of the open access operator Hull Trains’ Moving Minds podcast.
Continue readingPopular TV and radio star Jack Marriner-Brown set to host 2026 REYTAs as awards head to Bridlington Spa
A Bridlington man who shot to fame on popular TV series The Traitors is set to host Hull and East Yorkshire’s biggest celebration of tourism as a record number of entries have flooded in.
Continue readingNew shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
Big personalities, legendary music and a ska celebration head to Hull in 2027 with three unforgettable nights out on sale now.
Continue readingQuickline-backed partnership gives East Yorkshire entrepreneur’s digital business a boost
A young East Yorkshire entrepreneur is boosting his digital content business thanks to a grant received through an innovative partnership.
Continue readingPocklington man, 100, five years on from TAVI heart procedure at Castle Hill Hospital
A 100-year-old man is still walking a mile most days and is planning his next week-long fishing trips five years after undergoing a heart procedure at Castle Hill Hospital.
Continue readingPocklington Arts Centre announces brand new Christmas adventure
Pocklington Arts Centre has unveiled the first details of its brand-new Christmas production, A Christmas Sparkle, coming this December.
Continue readingYorkshire’s Victory Leisure Homes grows market share against challenging UK holiday home sector conditions
Luxury holiday home manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has reported a strong first half of the year, celebrating a significant market share increase, showground expansion and an order book that’s nearly doubled in volume.
Continue readingBuilt to last: Sowdens and Arbor Forest Products celebrate five years and a fitting ‘wood’ anniversary
Some anniversaries come with silver. Some with gold. But when a business rooted in timber reaches five years of partnership, the traditional wood anniversary feels particularly appropriate.
Continue readingMajor refurbishment underway at Hull’s Treasury Building
Work is underway on the £5.5m redevelopment of Hull city centre’s Treasury Building ahead of it becoming home to hundreds of Hull City Council team members from next year.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC hits A-level and technical results high as it prepares to open new Sixth Form Centre
Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has recorded another set of outstanding A-level and technical results, with half of all student grades this year being A or A*.
Continue readingHymers College celebrates record-breaking A* results
Students at Hymers College are celebrating a record-breaking set of A Level results, with more top grades achieved than ever before.
Continue readingLocal charity seeks experienced finance professional to join their Board
Emmaus Hull & East Riding is looking for a new trustee with experience in finance and accounting to join its Board and help support the charity’s continued development and long-term sustainability.
Continue readingHull stays top of national rankings for children’s cycle training in England
Hull has again been confirmed as the top place in the country for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust.
Continue readingHull operator urges children to get ready to catch the bus, as Kids Go Free sees growth in young passengers
Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has given some ‘top tips’ to young people catching the bus for the first time, as the number of children travelling by bus has grown due to the Kids Go Free scheme this August.
Continue readingHullBID building for the future after roaring success of ballot and Dino Day
HullBID racked up its second roaring success in a week as thousands of people descended on the city centre for the annual Dino Day just days after details were released of a resounding ballot win.
Continue readingHumber Clean is keeping homes and businesses across the region looking their best
From windows and gutters to roofs, patios and commercial premises, Humber Clean has built its reputation by helping properties across Hull and East Yorkshire to look their best.
Continue readingBusiness Angels aiming to build support for region’s cultural offer
A partnership which brings together investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders is stepping up its campaign to support arts and culture in Hull after playing a pivotal role in the city’s latest festival success.
Continue readingNew website unites research into young people’s perspectives on safety and violence across Humberside
‘Youth Connect,’ an online hub showcasing youth voice activity in the Humber area, officially launches on International Youth Day.
Continue readingFunds raised to support Bridlington RNLI’s lifesaving work as community enjoys dog show in the sunshine
Hundreds of local residents and holidaymakers turned out to support a community charity dog show hosted by the RNLI and Aldgate Vets, raising money to support the Bridlington RNLI’s lifesaving work.
Continue reading‘Trust of the Year’: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted at HSJ Awards 2026
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted in the category of Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2026. This award category considers every aspect of the organisation and recognises excellence across the board.
Continue readingCentre Manager appointed as growing Flemingate centre welcomes new occupiers
A new Centre Manager has been appointed to lead the team at Beverley’s Flemingate centre as more occupiers come on board and visitor numbers grow.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire Poultry business wins three Great Taste Awards
A Middleton on the Wolds-based chicken producer is celebrating after its chicken won three prestigious food awards.
Continue readingHow local sports clubs and social groups are using travel to strengthen communities
Local sports clubs and social groups give you opportunities to build confidence and feel part of something meaningful.
Continue readingFoxglove Bespoke Care & Support celebrates first anniversary of community hub supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
A community hub that is giving adults with learning disabilities and autism more choice, more independence and a genuine voice in the activities they take […]
Continue readingPatient with COPD first for ‘biologic therapy’
A woman with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) has become the first in East Yorkshire to benefit from a new injection to prevent frequent hospital admissions.
Continue readingHull Trains provides preview of Hull’s Maritime Museum as landmark attraction reopens to the public
The UK’s favourite rail operator, Hull Trains, has partnered with Hull Maritime Museum to create a special video providing customers and visitors with a ‘first-look’ inside the city’s cultural attraction, which re-opened to the public over the weekend.
Continue readingHull Maritime Museum welcomes visitors back following successful opening weekend
Hull Maritime Museum officially opened to the public on Saturday 8 August, welcoming more than 3,000 visitors through its doors once again after an extensive programme of restoration and redevelopment.
Continue readingHessle Theatre Company to stage Hull and East Yorkshire’s first amateur production of Dear Evan Hansen
Hessle Theatre Company will become the first community theatre company in the Hull and East Yorkshire region to stage the award-winning musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’, with performances at Hull Truck Theatre from 8–12 September 2026.
Continue readingQuiet Revolution – New age of transport dawns, in Hull, as electric buses hit the roads
Public transport, in Hull, has taken a major step forward, in terms of comfort, reliability, safety and environmental impact, as a new fleet of ultra-modern electric buses have started to take passengers around the city.
Continue readingDr Carol Williams appointed Hull City Hall Organist
Hull City Hall is delighted to announce the appointment of internationally renowned musician Dr Carol Williams as the new Hull City Hall Organist, ushering in an exciting new chapter for one of the UK’s most celebrated organs. She succeeds John Scott Whiteley and brings to Hull an outstanding career spanning more than three decades, with performances across the globe.
Continue readingEngines, entertainment and community spirit
Stunning vehicles, family entertainment and two incredible local charities will come together this August as Classic Cars at Hesslewood returns for its sixth year.
Continue readingTapasya Marina launches new à la carte menu celebrating authentic Indian flavours with a British twist
Tapasya Marina has launched a refreshed à la carte menu, introducing a collection of new dishes that celebrate the depth, colour and character of Indian cuisine while continuing the restaurant’s signature fusion of authentic flavours and quality British ingredients.
Continue readingIdeal Heating takes customer service to the next level with retained A Company That Cares status
Ideal Heating has raised the bar for excellence in customer service by retaining sought-after A Company That Cares status with improved scores across the board.
Continue readingCATCH and Healing Academy lead the way as Prime Minister unveils new technical education pathways for 14-year-olds
Industry-led engineering programme launches in September, giving students direct access to technical skills, employer engagement and future apprenticeship opportunities
Continue readingWillerby lodges become centrepiece of new Royal Navy welfare facility
Hull-based holiday home manufacturer Willerby has played a key role in a project to enhance the wellbeing of personnel at one of Europe’s largest naval bases.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire poultry producer shortlisted in new food and drink awards
The team at a Middleton on the Wolds business are celebrating after being shortlisted in a regional food and drink awards programme.
Continue readingNew appointment enables mortgage consultancy founder to accelerate business development plans
A former Super League player who set up his own mortgages business is kicking on in a new business development role ahead of schedule after making his latest signing.
Continue readingKCOM goes Platinum for HEY Children’s University to mark charity’s 30th year
Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University is delighted to announce that KCOM has become an official Platinum Partner, marking a new chapter in a partnership that has helped inspire local children and young people for over a decade.
Continue readingFree summer bus travel for kids + discount journeys for 16-19-year-olds in Hull and the East Riding
Families travelling across Hull and the East Riding this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children, with the region’s two bus operators both signing up to the Government’s ‘Great British Summer Savings Scheme’.
Continue readingParagon Square war memorials transformed after specialist conservation clean
A specialist cleaning programme to restore Hull’s war memorials has been completed, with a second phase of improvement works now underway on the surrounding pavements. Contracted by Hull […]
Continue readingHull primary school pupils create their own picture book on emotions, as peer led mental health project prepares to expand across the city
Rainbow of Emotions marks the completion of a pioneering six-week project at Thoresby Primary School led by Hull Art & Wellbeing Entrepreneur, Jodie Smith, with […]
Continue readingFresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival returns this weekend
Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival returns to Hull’s Fruit Market this weekend with two days of performances, workshops, talks and social events.
Continue readingFreedom Festival unveils over 100 experiences for 2026 programme
Hull’s Freedom Festival has announced its full 2026 programme, offering audiences over 100 different experiences andthe return of evening performances.
Continue readingAward-winning theatre company Silent Uproar announce return of 5-star theatre show Shit Life Crisis
Award-winning Hull-based theatre company Silent Uproar (The Night of the Werewolves LIVE; A Super Happy Story About Feeling Super Sad; Dead Girls Rising) has announced the return of Shit Life Crisis, the 5-star reviewed sing-along karaoke theatre show written by Olivia Hannah (Braids).
Continue readingBuilding society collecting pet items for Hull Animal Welfare Trust
Colleagues at Hull’s branch of Yorkshire Building Society are collecting donations such as dog toys, blankets, towels and treats, to support a local animal welfare charity.
Continue readingThe Alec Gill and Giroscope International Photography Competition launches with a call to explore ‘HOME’
Giroscope is launching The Alec Gill and Giroscope International Photography Competition, a new global photography award and exhibition programme created as part of Giroscope’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
Continue readingBYMT presents Technical Difficulties at Hull Truck Theatre
BYMT comes to Hull Truck Theatre for the first time in the company’s history to present the premiere of Technical Difficulties, a comedy set during a high school’s own musical production.
Continue readingH&H wins Grand Prix accolade at prestigious international communications awards
Hessle-based employee engagement agency recognised for helping Sage inspire more than 11,000 colleagues across 18 countries.
Continue readingGirls of Achievement event inspires more than 80 hull schoolgirls to dream big
Local charity Hull & East Yorkshire Children’s University joined forces with networking organisation Women in Business to deliver an inspiring Girls of Achievement event, encouraging more than 80 Year 6 girls from across Hull to explore a world of future career opportunities.
Continue readingBack to Ours brings a summer of free music, circus and community celebrations to Hull
This summer, local arts charity Back to Ours is bringing an exciting programme of events to Hull – including a 30-piece orchestra performing in neighbourhoods across the city, plus circus, comedy and live music right on residents’ doorsteps.
Continue readingCommunity Climate Stewards call on Hull people to help shape local responses to climate risk
What can any of us do to prevent flooding or stop our neighbourhood losing any more of its wildlife and natural habitat? With everything else […]
Continue readingHull solicitor among three new partners at law firm
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has appointed three new partners, including one in its Hull office.
Continue readingLiberty Academy student, Tilly, wins national reading award
Enthused reader, Tilly, of East Hull’s Liberty Academy, was shocked to find that she had won a national reading award after submitting a routine assignment.
Continue readingPink Pig Farm slashes summer admission prices to help families make the most of the school holidays
Families looking for affordable days out this summer have some welcome news as Pink Pig Farm has announced reduced admission prices to help them make the most of the school holidays, without breaking the bank.
Continue readingFirst homes snapped up at King’s Crescent launch
Prestige housebuilder Beal Homes is celebrating the successful launch of its King’s Crescent development in Hull’s popular Kingswood neighbourhood, with buyers securing some of the first homes released.
Continue readingRare surviving artefacts reveal the remarkable 130-year life of Hull’s great whaling ship
Free tickets for Hull Maritime Museum’s reopening on Saturday 8th August are now available to book.
Continue readingNew initiative invests in Humber’s future leaders
A new initiative investing in the region’s future leadership has been launched by Future Humber, strengthening the pipeline of talent needed to support long-term economic growth and competitiveness.
Continue readingACA receives Highly Commended Recognition at Design in Mental Health Awards 2026
Alessandro Caruso Architects Ltd (ACA) is delighted to announce that its Langtree Care Home project has received a Highly Commended recognition in the Project of the Future Design UK Award category at the prestigious Design in Mental Health Awards 2026, held in Coventry.
Continue readingBrowse Studios CIC to launch new creative, cultural and community space in former Hull city centre retail unit
Browse Studios CIC is preparing to publicly launch a new creative, cultural and community space at 62-63 Prospect Street, part of Prospect Shopping Centre in Hull city centre, with the space fronting directly onto Prospect Street.
Continue readingCreative students add new artistic appeal to Bridgehead woodland nature trail
Visitors now have even more reasons to explore and enjoy a woodland nature trail at one of the region’s leading business parks, with the addition of imaginative new creations.
Continue readingUNTHINKABLE Festival: Unfiltered stories. Unpredictable art. Underground performance.
Hull’s UNTHINKABLE celebration of short filmmaking and contemporary art returns this autumn. From 6-11 October 2026, the festival is set to partner with venues across […]
Continue readingPatient fundraising for Health Stars Charity to thank NHS Trust for his care
A patient from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is taking on two running challenges to ‘give back’ to the Trust that’s supported his mental health recovery and fundraising for their Trust Charity Health Stars.
Continue readingNational award for Hull school supporting students to travel sustainably
A Hull primary school is celebrating after being presented with a national award for encouraging students, and their families, to walk, wheel and cycle to school more.
Continue readingTraining programme prepares kids for transition to secondary school
More than 1,500 year 6 students from across Hull have taken part in a two-week training programme to prepare them for the transition from primary to secondary school.
Continue readingMusicians, fans and venues celebrate incredible weekend of live music at first Everywhere At Once festival
Last weekend, thousands of artists took to the stages of the UK’s grassroots music venues with organisers, musicians, venues and music fans declaring the inaugural Everywhere At Once festival a resounding success.
Continue readingChildren’s Neurodiversity project shortlisted for three prestigious Nursing Times Awards
The project known as ‘Core Needs’ was developed by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Neurodiversity team and has now been shortlisted in three categories of the Nursing Times Awards 2026, on top of a recent shortlisting in the HSJ Patient Safety Awards.
Continue readingMoving in the Same Direction: The Quiet Magic of Parkrun
An article by Holly Stark, North Lincolnshire writer and MA Creative Writing graduate, University of Hull.
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