Garden Village will come alive this summer as it hosts its very first Open Gardens event on Saturday 13th June 2026, a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and the beauty of one of the area’s most charming historic neighbourhoods.
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Julia Lee receives MBE from Prince William recognising decades of service to rugby league
Rugby league pioneer Julia Lee described accepting her MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle as “an absolute honour.” Lee – who was born and […]
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‘Stagecoach Strollers’ get ready to tackle ‘one last’ extreme walking challenge for charity
Two remarkable members of the team at major Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, are getting ready to take on one last charity challenge, as they prepare to tackle a walk of 100 kilometres in 24 hours.
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UK’s biggest family water safety festival returns to The Deep
The UK’s biggest family water safety festival, powered by partnerships, is back at The Deep for the fourth year running.
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Interweave win at HSJ Digital Awards for Digital Platform
The Interweave Digital Platform has won in the Driving Interoperability and Standards Through Digital category at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2026.
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Veterans and civilians set off on 306 km coast-to-coast run for mental health
A team of military veterans and civilians has set off from Easington, near Hull, on a 306km non-stop coast-to-coast endurance challenge to raise awareness of veteran mental health.
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Yorkshire Wolds brewery launches Can Cases for Father’s Day
A Wold Newton brewery has launched two new beer collections ahead of Father’s Day on 21st June.
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New therapy space to help children at Hull Royal Infirmary
It’s all change on the second floor of Hull Royal Infirmary to enable hospital teams to deliver a better staff and patient experience.
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Creative Briefs appeals for new business sponsors
A Hull art-based education company has launched a new appeal for business sponsors to support its work with neurodivergent young people.
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Beverley Musical Theatre presents Grease at Hull Truck Theatre this June
Beverley Musical Theatre is delighted to announce its upcoming production of the iconic musical Grease, hitting the stage at Hull Truck Theatre from Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th June.
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H&H to reawaken the spirit of work in Humber Business Week
Work could be better for everyone. More human. More alive. More worth it. And this Humber Business Week, H&H is setting out to prove just that.
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NAPA students step into the shadows for Jekyll & Hyde at Hull Truck Theatre
Students from the Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) are preparing to take to the stage at Hull Truck Theatre this month with a powerful new production of Jekyll & Hyde.
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Mum transforms heartbreak of losing daughter into support for grieving families
A mum whose baby was stillborn is helping others through grief after setting up a business in her daughter’s memory.
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Den Fest returns to William’s Den following sellout success
Award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den is bringing back its hugely popular family festival following another sell-out year.
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Building healthier and happier workforces locally with NHS-led event
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and their Trust charity, Health Stars, are preparing to hold a unique wellbeing event designed to support local businesses and their workforces to lead happier and healthier lives.
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New £100,000 bereavement suite at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital
Grieving parents will deliver babies who have died in pregnancy in a new, tranquil setting at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.
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East Yorkshire business invests in safety management training for its team
Team members at a Driffield poultry business are celebrating the successful completion of a safety management course.
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Humber school pupils help shape regional investment plans with Employment Minister
Aspiring leaders from Sirius Academy North shared their vision for where new regional investment should be allocated with Dame Diana Johnson MP at an event organised by Future Humber and Y Focused earlier this month.
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Selby man starts mammoth 1,200 mile walk to raise money for mental health charity that saved his life
A Selby man is taking on an extraordinary challenge to raise money for a local mental health charity that he credits with saving his life – The Big Communitea.
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Hull’s Freedom Festival returns with a powerful theme of Peace and a bold first programme
As one of the most distinctive arts festivals in the north of England, Freedom Festival is preparing to transform Hull with a bold theme: Peace.
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Hull & East Yorkshire Mind launches ‘Mindful Makers Market’ to celebrate creativity, community and wellbeing
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is inviting local people to come together this summer for the launch of the Mindful Makers Market – a brand-new event celebrating creativity, community connection and mental wellbeing.
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How to choose the perfect city for a friends’ getaway
Planning a trip with friends is one of the best ways to create lasting memories, but choosing the right destination can often feel like the hardest part. With so many incredible cities within easy reach of the UK, narrowing down the options requires more than simply picking somewhere that looks good on social media.
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Hull showcases emerging talent at The Great Escape as part of Northern Music Takeover
Hull is set to shine on the national stage next week as bands and music industry delegates from the city head to Brighton to represent Hull as part of a Northern Music Takeover at The Great Escape Festival.
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Join Sir Ian McKellen as Part of the Furniture in Hull’s newest theatre
Middle Child will soon open its purpose-built studio theatre in Hull’s vibrant Fruit Market, and one of the 65 seats has a very familiar name attached to it.
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Springboard to Midwifery careers event in Hull
Hull’s midwifery team are inviting students to learn about life as a midwife following the success of an inaugural careers event.
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Interweave announce new suppliers for services
Interweave, part of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, have announced the outcome of their recent procurement of suppliers to deliver products and services.
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I swear it’s Robert Aramayo in that phone box!
Rising Hull star Robert Aramayo is the latest KCOM Hometown Hero to unveil a classic cream phone box named in his honour.
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HTAE apprentice earns Senior Team GB hockey call-up
Teenage electrical apprentice Ethan Daintith is celebrating a huge sporting milestone after being called up to the Senior Men’s Great Britain Ball Hockey squad.
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East Yorkshire village gardens open for charity
Four gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiponthorpe will open to the public to raise money for charity on the 6th and 7th of June.
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Hull construction firm completes work on major new £6m care home development in York
A Hull-based company has completed work on a luxurious new £6m care home that sits just two miles from York city centre, and its first residents are immediately moving in.
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Hull gets slimed! Planet Gloop launches immersive family experience at Little Astronauts this May
Families across Hull and East Yorkshire are being invited to dive headfirst into a world of glowing goo, wild experiments and theatrical chaos as Planet Gloop officially launches its brand-new immersive slime-making experience inside Little Astronauts in Hull.
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Hull theatre company turns the set of a major television show into a children’s installation for Bradford City of Culture project
A Hull‑based theatre company transformed leftover set materials from a major television show into a playful, imaginative installation for children as part of the Bradford City of Culture programme – giving a second life to props originally seen on TV.
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Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC nominated for regional award
Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC have been nominated for the Partnership of the Year Award at the 2026 HEY Smile Awards. The nomination comes for their partnership programme, Tree Babies and Tots.
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Pioneering Yorkshire theatre companies join forces for exciting new collaboration
Red Ladder Theatre Company and Silent Uproar – two boundary-pushing theatre companies – are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership, showcasing the North of […]
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Wykeland acquires sole ownership of revitalised Waterside centre
Hull-based commercial property development and investment business Wykeland Group has acquired sole ownership of Lincoln’s rejuvenated Waterside centre.
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Saddle up for a wild country round-up this May Half Term at William’s Den
The school holidays are set to get a whole lot wilder, as award-winning adventure play attraction William’s Den invites families to dust off their boots and grab their hats for an action-packed May Half Term celebration.
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Quickline inspires next generation with STEM workshops in East Yorkshire village
Children at an East Yorkshire primary school have been given a hands-on introduction to the world of engineering and digital technology by Quickline.
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KCOM launches “UK’s most reliable” campaign with a little help from Jessie
KCOM has joined forces with the Hull star of a hit TV show for its latest campaign.
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Hull charity marks 10 years of making a difference for brain injury survivors
Hull-based charity P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery is celebrating 10 years of supporting people affected by Acquired Brain Injury in the Humber region to rediscover their potential.
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Hull Truck Theatre’s Grow Festival 2026 announced
Hull Truck Theatre are excited to announce the return of Grow Festival 2026. The annual artist development season showcases new work from local talent and hosts workshops in theatre careers for professionals and audiences alike.
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Yorkshire Wolds brewery celebrates the local area with a guided walk
A Yorkshire Wolds brewery is hosting a guided walk to highlight the beauty and history of the area around the brewery’s home.
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Launch event announced for Hull and East Yorkshire’s biggest celebration of women in business
The official launch event for the much‑anticipated Women of Achievement Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 21st May at the Mercure Hotel, Willerby.
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SSAFA East Yorkshire volunteers honoured for exceptional dedication at AGM
Dedicated volunteers who have gone above and beyond to support the armed forces community were honoured at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity’s East Yorkshire Annual General Meeting.
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Trainspotting the Musical heads to Hull New Theatre
Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, and following its world premiere in London’s West End, Trainspotting The Musical heads to Hull New Theatre from Monday 16th to Saturday 21st November.
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SeaFit brings Dentaid Charity and health and wellbeing to Bridlington
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s YOURhealth Service, The Fishermen’s Mission, and the Seafarers Hospital Society Charity have come together once again, through the award-winning SeaFit initiative, to bring a health and wellbeing event to Bridlington Harbour this May.
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Community planting event at Drypool pocket park with more proposed sites welcome
A planting event demonstrating community ownership of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme has taken place in Drypool.
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Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery announce first line-ups for Everywhere At Once: The UK’s Biggest Festival
Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce the first line-ups for Everywhere At Once – a UK-wide live music weekend that brings the festival season to grassroots venues across the country.
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Humber Business Week confirms keynote role for global movie executive
A University of Hull graduate who helped shape the development of BAFTA in the UK and United States as a global movie industry executive will return to East Yorkshire next month as a keynote speaker at Humber Business Week.
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Football icon Robbie Fowler delights audience at first Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool
Football legend Robbie Fowler was a huge hit at the inaugural Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool, helping raise thousands of pounds for the Hull-based charity.
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Sunday afternoon music and readings at St Mary’s, Lowgate
The Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate, are hosting an afternoon of words and music on Sunday 27th May, to raise funds for further restoration work.
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Yorkshire Wolds brewery’s new seasonal ales
A Yorkshire Wolds brewery has launched the first in a series of four seasonal brews for a Leeds-based supermarket chain.
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Humber Street Sesh bounces back with limited discounted tickets on sale now
The award-winning grassroots festival for emerging music, Humber Street Sesh, is set to return to Hull Marina on Saturday 1st August, after narrowly avoiding closure due to financial pressures affecting festivals across the UK.
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Pretty Woman: The Musical returns to Hull New Theatre
Big night out. Big. HUGE. Pretty Woman: The Musical returns to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th July 2027 as part of a major UK Tour.
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Matthew Good Foundation expands team to scale business giving programme
The Matthew Good Foundation has announced a major expansion of its team as it accelerates ambitions to bring its successful Grants for Good programme to more businesses across the UK.
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Smart delivery strategies: How your small business can increase sales and reach
Customers have grown used to fast, reliable delivery without thinking twice about it. It’s undoubtedly raised the bar for small businesses. The battleground is no longer just around product or price – how you get orders into customers’ hands now plays a big part in whether they choose you at all.
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Debenhams building regeneration as part of £75 million investment
Clearance of the former Debenhams building has commenced and construction will soon be underway at the building in Hull, transforming the former store into 178 […]
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Hundreds of patients to benefit from ‘two-minute’ cancer treatment
Patients in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are to benefit from a formulation of a drug that is used in the treatment of 14 different types of cancer.
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Hull Truck Theatre have been awarded the Colleague Network Award at The Scope Awards 2026 championing disability equality
We are proud of everyone at Hull Truck Theatre for be awarded the Colleague Network Award. The Scope Awards celebrate those who are working to end disability inequality, bringing people together, using our collective power to change attitudes and achieve a mission of an equal future for disabled people.
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John Partridge stars as the elegant face of evil in The Silence of the Lambs
Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live, in association with Curve, have today announced the first casting for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs which visits Hull New Theatre from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th November 2026.
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Hinterland Creative joins burgeoning artistic community in former factory
A group of creative sector pioneers have swapped their studio in a Grade 1 listed merchant’s house in Hull’s Old Town for the art deco industrial vibe of a former factory as a step towards developing the city’s artistic community.
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Organisers promise opportunities for all at Humber Business Week 2026
Business leaders operating in the UK’s biggest carbon-producing industrial cluster are being urged to help lead the country on the road to recovery.
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FEO announces new Chair and Vice Chair
For Entrepreneurs Only (FEO) has today announced that David Hall will take over from Peter Aarosin as Chair of the Board of Directors, with Rob Brocklesby stepping into the role of Vice Chair.
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Dogger Bank Wind Farm welcomes scholars to 2026 Scholarship Celebration Day
Students gain behind‑the‑scenes insight and celebrate the impact of scholarship support.
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Inspiring woman carries the Baton for Yorkshire as relay launches in Hull
The Baton for Yorkshire has officially begun its journey from Hull, marking the launch of We Walk for Yorkshire – the annual walking fundraising campaign from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
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Hull’s second Football Foundation PlayZone under construction
Works are underway for the construction of Hull’s second Football Foundation PlayZone, this time in East Park.
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Men in Hull encouraged that “It’s OK To Talk” about their mental health at important bus event
A specially branded bus is set to visit Hull, offering local men the chance to step on board for a private chat or a friendly conversation about their mental health, with respected charity Andy’s Man Club.
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Federation of Sport to relaunch food and drink offering
Federation of Sport will relaunch its food and drink proposition on 1st May, introducing a revised menu, new cocktail range and an expanded events-led offering as the business builds on strong early trading.
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KCOM reveals its nine Hometown Heroes
These local heroes will have classic cream phones boxes named in their honour.
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Actors and legal experts take to the stage to shine the spotlight on workplace harassment
Actors will share the stage with legal experts to put workplace harassment in the spotlight during this year’s Humber Business Week.
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From venue protection to urban regeneration: Music Cities Convention 2026 announces full programme and international speaker lineup
Music Cities Convention 2026 today announces 28 confirmed speakers joining its already-announced programme for 10–11 June in Hull, with a final cohort to be revealed shortly.
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Hull-based company awarded contract with world’s largest offshore wind farm
Yorkshire-based Sewell Facilities Management has announced it will be providing facilities management for Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
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Hull KR’s Super League triumph memorialised with new bus route
One of the greatest days in the history of Hull KR, and of sport in the city of Hull, has been memorialised by an upgraded bus service to take fans to games.
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Regeneration momentum building in exciting times for Hull
A new wave of regeneration is spreading across Hull, bringing with it further opportunities for economic growth and investment. The recently launched City Centre Vision […]
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An interview with ‘Isabelle’ writer, Marc Graham
Isabelle is a brand-new play about the thorny issue of inheritance and the first show to open Middle Child’s new studio theatre at 69 Humber Street in Hull.
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Yorkshire’s most peaceful walks, with the top route named in each sub-region
From sweeping dales and rugged moorland scenery to peaceful reservoirs, woodland valleys, and dramatic coastal paths, Yorkshire is home to some of the most varied walking landscapes in the UK.
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Yorkshire Building Society in Beverley collecting items for Doreen’s
Colleagues at Yorkshire Building Society’s Beverley branch are collecting baby products, sanitary items and long‑life groceries to support local good cause, Doreen’s (Delivering Our Range of Everyday Essential Needs).
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Diony enters new era with boardroom buyout and people-first strategy
Performance marketing agency Diony is going for growth after completing a founder-led management buyout, re-energising its senior leadership team, and reinventing its approach to the modern marketing landscape.
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New character appraisal for historic part of Hull
A new character appraisal has been adopted for St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area.
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Cabinet approves three‑year highways capital programme
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved a multi‑million‑pound highways capital programme designed to maintain and improve the city’s roads and footpaths over the next three years.
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Council confirms city-wide investment to continue improving bus services
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today (Monday 27th April) approved how it will spend the city’s Local Authority Bus Grant (LABG) for 2026/27, which will see Government funding of over £7.8million, allocated from the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA), spent on a variety of enhancements to make bus travel in the city more convenient and more reliable.
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North Ferriby volunteers help villagers benefit from renewable energy
Schools, social clubs and allotments are just some of the North Ferriby institutions benefiting from renewable energy, thanks to the work of volunteers from the village – and the local football club could be next.
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Hull KR stars champion men’s mental health on podcast
Hull Trains’ groundbreaking mental health podcast is shining a spotlight on men’s mental health with a new episode released today featuring two Hull KR rugby players.
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Book now for Middle Child’s latest show in their brand-new venue
Tickets are on sale for Isabelle by Marc Graham, a world premiere about the “taboo” subject of inheritance that will open Hull’s newest theatre on Humber Street in May.
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Driffield business shortlisted in national poultry awards
The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after being shortlisted in a national poultry awards scheme.
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New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
Get ready to relive timeless hits and discover a global phenomenon as Hull Theatres announces three new shows offering something for every music lover.
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Burton Constable Hall brings 200-year-old botanical collection back into the light
This season, Burton Constable Hall invites visitors to discover The Curiosity Garden, a rare opportunity to see one of its most remarkable collections brought together for the first time in over two centuries.
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East Riding residents invited to nominate projects to receive £3,000 from Caremark’s Community Care Fund
Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund – a new nationwide initiative designed to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives.
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Wykeland submits £25m plans for stylish Moxy hotel in Hull city centre
Leading commercial property developer Wykeland Group has submitted revised plans for a stylish new hotel in Hull city centre, under the Marriott group’s chic Moxy brand.
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Bishop Burton College invites home-schooled young people to embrace college life
Home-schooled young people are being given the opportunity to embrace a return to education at a dedicated Bishop Burton College event.
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“Employee of the Year” named as Hull bus operator celebrates long-serving colleagues at charity awards ceremony
Local bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and support teams have been celebrated for their excellence and dedication to the people of our region, as Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, held its annual Long Service Awards.
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£5M Humber Freeport funded centre expansion at CATCH officially opens
Yesterday, a major £5M Humber Freeport funded industry collaboration space at the CATCH facility in Stallingborough has officially opened, further strengthening the role of CATCH as a hub for industry engagement, skills development and knowledge sharing across the Humber, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire regions.
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Pub darts team from Yorkshire make it to grand final of the Cool Hand Cup by Marston’s
Following a nationwide tournament that saw punters from across the UK form darts teams to compete at their local Marston’s pub, 16 finalist teams competed in the Grand Final on Friday 10th April, with The Dog’s Bollogs from Wednesfield taking home the title and a £10,000 cash prize.
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Hull jewels set to sparkle in spectacular laser and classical collaboration
The Hull Philharmonic Orchestra is joining forces with Indigo Shiba lasers in a dazzling performance this month.
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Subject Matters – Studio Eleven’s new exhibition
This exhibition from 24th April to 6th June brings together a compelling group of artists whose practices explore the expressive and tactile possibilities of clay, paint, and material form.
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Global bug hunt challenge coming to Hull this weekend
A global City Nature Challenge event, held across the 24th to 27th April, is set to be celebrated in Hull again this year.
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A regional blue light service has chosen Yorkshire-based Sewell Facilities Management to ensure its buildings across the region are kept safe and compliant.
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Schools empower pupils to take climate action with JUST ONE Tree
Schools are discovering that giving pupils meaningful opportunities to take action for the environment can have a powerful impact — not only for the planet, but for pupil engagement and school pride.
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RSPCA Hull & East Riding World Kindness Day Gala Dinner 2026
RSPCA Hull & East Riding is bringing together the local community for a powerful evening of celebration, reflection and generosity at its World Kindness Day Gala Dinner 2026, taking place on Friday 13th November 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull.
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Successful trial run completed ahead of Arctic Corsair relocation
A trial run of the planned journey to relocate the historic trawler Arctic Corsair has been successfully completed, marking a key milestone in preparations for the complex operation.
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National Year of Reading and World Book Night team up to deliver biggest ever Reading Hour
Taking place from 7pm to 8pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026, the Reading Hour encourages people everywhere to do one simple thing: read something they love. Whether it’s a novel on the sofa, an audiobook in the kitchen, or a magazine on the commute, the message is clear – any book, any format, any place.
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