Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Little Shop of Horrors at Hull Truck Theatre.
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Music review: Acid Klaus
It’s been a while since I went to The Adelphi for a gig. I always used to rock up with no idea who was playing, ‘You pays your money and takes your chance,’ as the saying goes. In my opinion sometimes it’s the best way to do it.
Continue readingTheatre review: Sense & Sustainability
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Sense & Sustainability at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingCamping returns to William’s Den next week
The ultimate overnight adventure for families and nature-lovers amidst panoramic Yorkshire views and starry skies.
Continue readingSkindred announce ‘Smile (Again)’ UK headline tour – coming to Asylum
Welsh “ragga metal” legends Skindred have announced that they will be bringing their UK headline tour to Hull this autumn.
Continue readingHull Trains showcasing Yorkshire as part of Mental Health Awareness Week
Yorkshire favourite Jon Mitchell partners with Hull Trains to champion the benefits of exploring the outdoors.
Continue readingAccountancy firm celebrates latest exam success
Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants is celebrating the latest success from its apprenticeship scheme.
Continue readingYorkshire language company makes Sunday Times list of top employers
Language is Everything has been listed in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
Continue readingAcid Klaus + Wet Man + Azyys at The New Adelphi Club
Anyone lucky enough to attend BDRRM’s ace Xmas party will have witnessed ACID KLAUS not only take the roof off the place (then kindly put it back) but also have an almost psychic ability to make everyone lose control of their legs (and minds) and for that reason and that reason alone we are proud to invite the Acid Klaus live collective back to The Adelphi to kick start the summer to headline and curate an evening of fun, weird and eccentric electronic pop – but not as you know it!
Continue readingQ&A: Anton Stephans and Matthew Heywood on Little Shop of Horrors
Hull Truck Theatre are excited to welcome audiences to their brand-new production of Little Shop of Horrors (Wednesday 22 May – Saturday 8 June). Presented in partnership with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton.
Continue readingCreative Briefs pilots arts-centred learning programme in three Hull primary schools
A team behind an arts-centred learning programme being piloted in three Hull primary schools says it has the potential to be rolled out across the city and the UK.
Continue readingWellbeing company on course to grow globally after relocation to expanding business park
A wellbeing company offering services ranging from blood tests to boxing has become the latest arrival at a business park which has morphed from a military garage into a modern complex supporting more than 200 jobs.
Continue readingHullBID assembles top speakers for Biz Week highlight
HullBID has announced a trio of top speakers for its Inspiring People dinner which has become established as a highlight of Humber Business Week.
Continue readingHow fast, affordable internet can support the North’s tech sector
Taking place today, this year’s World Telecommunications Day champions digital innovation for sustainable growth. The UK has Europe’s largest tech sector, but we are a digitally divided nation. Here, Guy Miller, CEO of Hull-based full fibre network operator MS3 Networks, explores the support and infrastructure needed to create thriving tech hubs in the North’s former industrial towns and cities.
Continue readingBeverley Gin festival is back at the Minster this June
With live bands, street food, a wide selection of gins, gin tasting sessions, and much more, Beverley Gin Festival is back this June at Beverley Minster.
Continue readingNick Hart, one of the UK’s leading plastic surgeons and international charity founder, passes away in Hull
Nicholas Hart, one of the country’s leading plastic surgeons and a major founding force behind the Hessle-based international children’s medical charity, the Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal (OPSA), has passed away.
Continue readingCouture Bridal Hair’s daughter and mother ‘special partnership’ making waves in the Yorkshire wedding scene
Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson, Liza Minnelli and Judy Garland, there’s something undeniably close about a daughter and mother relationship, especially when it comes to brides, weddings and that ‘special day’.
Continue readingHow Hull childcare providers can enhance learning environments with active play
Childcare providers in Hull have the opportunity to transform their learning environments into hubs of creativity and growth through active play. Incorporating physical activity into daily routines not only keeps children healthy but also boosts their cognitive development and social skills.
Continue readingStruggling families and digitally excluded win latest KCOM grants
Everyone from youngsters needing school uniform to pensioners seeking new online opportunities will benefit from the latest KCOM grants.
Continue readingJohn Good Group strengthens Maritime Division with key acquisition
John Good Group’s Dan Shipping & Chartering Ltd has acquired Arthur Smith (Grimsby) Ltd, a prominent shipping services provider in the ports of Grimsby and Immingham since 1936.
Continue readingAct III presents Sense & Sustainability at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre warmly invites audiences to come and enjoy the latest production co-created by Act III, the theatre making group for retired adults. Sense & Sustainability is a witty, thought-provoking, and uplifting comedy with community at its heart.
Continue readingLaunching your startup in Hull: Top tips for aspiring entrepreneurs
Are you ready to turn that brilliant business idea into a thriving reality in the city of Hull? After all, Hull is not just the city that brought us poet Philip Larkin and the beautiful Humber Bridge—it’s also a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity. Starting a business here could be one of the most exciting decisions you ever make.
Continue readingHull-based green cleaning company secures a King’s Award for Enterprise
Hull-based independent green cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.
Continue readingTime capsule buried to honour Hull’s Maritime Museum
A time capsule has been buried at Hull Maritime Museum to celebrate its future.
Continue readingHull College celebrates success at Humber Renewables Awards 2024
Hull College has been crowned winner of the Excellence in Renewable Education, Skills, and Training award at the prestigious Humber Renewables Awards 2024.
Continue readingArco chairman wins Lifetime Achievement Award for commitment to health and safety
Arco chairman Thomas Martin has been honoured with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his ‘exceptional contribution to the safety and health industry over almost four decades’.
Continue readingHumber region celebrated as “global leader” in offshore wind at annual conference in Hull
Hull and the Humber was hailed as “a beacon for the energy sector” as hundreds of delegates from the offshore wind industry descended on the city.
Continue readingHumber Freeport joins industry leaders to share region’s compelling net zero story with global audience
Humber Freeport has joined a powerful collection of businesses and organisations sharing the region’s decarbonisation story at the UK’s largest net zero conference.
Continue readingRollits runners are taking on a 10K challenge in aid of a worthy cause
We had a chat with Josh Hobson at Rollits about the MKM Hull 10K Corporate Challenge 2024. The MKM Hull 10K Corporate Challenge 2024 is […]
Continue readingHull Trains secures customer satisfaction success
Onboard teams at one of the country’s leading open access train operators have been highlighted as a key factor in helping to impress customers.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre launches Grow Festival 2024
Hull Truck Theatre is excited to announce that the programme for Grow Festival is now on sale. Supporting artists and local talent development, the festival is making a welcome live return, with a packed programme of free and paid-for performances, sharing workshops and networking opportunities.
Continue readingSpencer Group raises thousands for Teenage Cancer Trust
Leading engineering specialist Spencer Group has already raised thousands of pounds for its 2024 charity of the year, Teenage Cancer Trust.
Continue readingPocklington businessman supports Pickering farmer’s cancer fundraising campaign
A Pocklington business owner has donated £500 for a signed Leeds United shirt and hospitality package as part of a fundraising campaign by Pickering farmer Karl Avison.
Continue readingHull College Named FE College of the Year at Educate North Awards
Hull College celebrated a double win at this year’s Educate North Awards 2024 – including the prestigious title of Further Education College of the Year.
Continue readingA triumph for St Richard’s VC Academy at their recent inspection
St Richard’s Roman Catholic primary school in East Hull has reached a significant milestone in its journey to educational excellence, as it proudly announces its recent Ofsted ‘GOOD’ grading at the inspection in March 2024.
Continue readingThe mean green monster musical, plus so much more at Hull Truck Theatre this May
Hull Truck Theatre presents an exciting programme of work in May, including the highly anticipated, devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical Little Shop of Horrors from Wednesday 22 May – Saturday 8 June. Presented in co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton, this popular ’80s cult classic will leave audiences laughing, screaming and vowing to give up gardening for life!
Continue readingLocal charities join forces on new mental health initiative for international communities
A group of local Hull and East Riding based charities have announce a new initiative aimed at providing support for international communities in Hull and neighbouring areas.
Continue readingIndustry expert to share marketing secrets at Humber Business Week
The Director of Hull-based content marketing agency Different Resonance, Matt Johnson, will reveal 19 (and a half) marketing secrets as part of this year’s Humber Business Week programme.
Continue readingHowzat?! Hamers Solicitors backs Hessle Cricket club with three-year sponsorship deal
Hessle-based law firm Hamers Solicitors has stepped up to the crease with a three-year sponsorship deal with Hessle Cricket Club, perfectly timed for the first ball of the new cricket season.
Continue readingA celebration of Yorkshire’s history, landscape and culture at the Yorkshire Heritage Summit in Hull
Now in its third year, the Yorkshire Heritage Summit will be held in Hull over the weekend of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May. This year will be the biggest summit yet, with volunteers from Yorkshire’s many heritage organisations and people with an interest in Yorkshire heritage descending on Hull for a range of events.
Continue readingHome-grown heroes, bdrmm, headline Humber Street Sesh 2024
The critically acclaimed 4-piece Hull band, bdrmm, hailed last year by NME as one of “Britain’s best kept musical secrets,” will headline the Main Stage at Humber Street this year.
Continue readingBeal invites house hunters to experience latest luxury homes at The Greenways Show Village launch
Prospective buyers are being invited to view some of prestige housebuilder Beal Homes’ latest luxury homes as the housebuilder launches a stunning Show Village at its flagship The Greenways development in Goole.
Continue readingThe Hull Business Expo proves a monumental success
The directors behind The Business Culture Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) are celebrating after the organisation’s first large-scale public event was met with a hugely positive response.
Continue readingHow to protect your business from fraud
In the digital age, safeguarding your business from criminal activity is more important than ever.
Continue readingTheatre review: Baby, He Loves You
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Middle Child’s Baby, He Loves You.
Continue readingNew artist in residence announced for Ferens Art Gallery
The Ferens Art Gallery has announced its next artist in residence as Sam Larter, an artist from East Yorkshire who makes sculptures, drawings and prints.
Continue readingDBS offshore wind farms take seabed site investigations to the next level
RWE and Masdar are taking the development of the Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind projects to the next level. The companies have awarded Fugro, global leading geo-data specialist, a contract to undertake detailed geotechnical surveys on the site of the DBS (Dogger Bank South) West offshore wind farm.
Continue readingPride in Hull sponsors Hull Roundheads Rugby Squad
Pride in Hull is delighted to announce a new sponsorship agreement with the Hull Roundheads Rugby Teams – both Union and Touch disciplines.
Continue readingBeal Homes appoints Sales and Marketing Director to lead growth drive
Beal Homes has appointed an experienced senior executive from national housebuilder Taylor Wimpey as its new Sales and Marketing Director.
Continue readingTime to beat the blushes and ask for advice
People experiencing bowel problems are being urged to beat the blushes and come forward for help this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
Continue readingDigital skills in the spotlight as Power Hour marks milestone
A series of free business briefings set up to drive the development of the region’s digital economy is expecting another full house next week for its milestone tenth event.
Continue readingArco takes sustainability to new heights with huge rooftop solar installation
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has further demonstrated its responsible approach to sustainability by installing more than 2,300 solar panels on the rooftop of its National Distribution Centre in Hull.
Continue readingHDM Energies offers solar installations with zero capital expenditure
Daniel Rogers, owner and founder of the growing HDM group of companies, has launched HDM Energies which offers businesses, property portfolio owners and local authorities access to solar energy – without any capital expenditure.
Continue readingHull College and CATCH commit to Team Humber partnership to boost region’s skills
In a move set to address the evolving skills landscape of the Humber region, Hull College and CATCH have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic partnership is founded on a shared commitment to support students, apprentices, employers and the communities they serve, and preserve the environment.
Continue readingBishop Burton College welcomes Danny Metters as its new Principal and CEO
Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce the appointment of Danny Metters to the role of Principal and Chief Executive Officer.
Continue readingEast End Cancer Charity supports Castle Hill Hospital’s Queen’s Centre
Easington’s East End Cancer Relief Charity has donated £8,639.00 worth of equipment to the Queen’s Centre for Oncology and Haematology at Castle Hill Hospital.
Continue readingHumber Street Sesh to widen artistic programme for 2024
Hull’s biggest music festival, Humber Street Sesh, is set to widen its artistic programme by introducing some exciting new elements at this year’s event.
Continue readingTwo East Yorkshire winners recognised in national awards
Two East Yorkshire project managers have been named winners at a major UK construction industry awards.
Continue readingResidents add voices to ‘Hull says no to fossil fuels’ campaign and demand political action
A Hull resident has become a Save the Children “changemaker” as part of a global campaign. He is asking locals to add their voices to calls to end drilling for fossil fuels in the UK and protect the planet for future generations.
Continue readingSpeaking to the future of Humber offshore wind
The full potential of offshore wind in the Humber is the focus of the region’s leading 2024 renewables event.
Continue readingTokyo medallist trains aspiring archers at Rotary Games
A challenge which has been a fixture in the Humber region’s disabled sports calendar for more than 35 years attracted 150 participants aged from nine to 91 to show their skills in events including shooting, archery and table tennis.
Continue readingGlobetrotter at the centre of the tech revolution – Ragini Annan to share her story at Humber Business Week Elevenses natter
A woman who progressed from being a childhood runaway to a globetrotter at the centre of the tech revolution of the 1980s will tell her story at one of the standout events of this year’s Humber Business Week.
Continue readingSong composed as a tribute to our injured service personnel finally gets the orchestral treatment
In commemoration of the 42nd anniversary of the end of the Falklands War, which began on 2nd April 1982 and lasted for 74 days, Memories of You, a very fitting, reflective song, is, after over a decade, finally being recorded by an orchestra and will be presented to the FVF Liberty Lodge FI (Falkland Islands) charity, to help raise much-needed funds in the form of a download single.
Continue readingHull MMA star George Staines wins at OKTAGON 56
George ‘Saint’ Staines is one of the biggest MMA prospects in the UK, and the OKTAGON Challenge Champion made his second professional appearance this past weekend at OKTAGON 56 in Birmingham.
Continue readingChampions League nights – How Hull fans can get in on the action
For Hull City fans, the dream of watching our team in the Champions League might be a few bold steps away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get stuck into the action right now. The Champions League has that special kind of magic: the floodlit nights, the anthem that sends shivers down your spine, and the drama that unfolds on the pitch—it’s football at its finest.
Continue readingMotown legends to bring tour to Hull this September
This September will see Motown legends The Four Tops and The Temptations with Tavares come together to tour six UK cities, including Hull’s Connexin Live on 5 September.
Continue readingDAB first for East Yorkshire community radio station
Hull’s very own radio station is now broadcasting to even more people after switching on its DAB transmitter. Humber Wave Radio, based on Willerby Road, has become the first community radio station in East Yorkshire to achieve a digital presence
Continue readingHull Trains announces new partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Popular open access operator, Hull Trains is celebrating Earth Day on 22 April 2024, with the announcement of an exciting new partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
Continue readingSpringtime exhibition at Humber Street Gallery explores Hull’s rich folk history
This May, Humber Street Gallery invites you to explore the bizarre and magical side of Hull with an immersive exhibition by artist Jack Pell – Byland’s Super Saga.
Continue readingLocal communities benefit from first KCOM Digital Inclusion Grants
KCOM has announced the first three winners of its Digital Inclusion Grants – aimed at improving lives in communities across the region.
Continue readingThe OddBalls Foundation collaborates with Lovell to educate employees across Yorkshire
The OddBalls Foundation has hosted talks for employees across developments within the Eastern region at Lovell to encourage open conversations about health issues such as cancer.
Continue readingThe best areas to live in Hull
A place that’s on the up, Hull has undergone a complete transformation and is now among the most popular places to live in Yorkshire. The port city certainly is promising thanks to its thriving industry, affordable city-centre prices, and doable commuting distance to Leeds.
Continue readingHome improvement specialist secures £250,000 sales in just six months from new garden centre showroom
A move to one of Yorkshire’s leading garden centres has proved a huge success for home improvement specialists EYG with sales exceeding expectations and surpassing £250,000 in the first six months on site.
Continue readingAsylum brings you the ultimate daytime clubbing experience
Daytime clubbing is the latest trend sweeping the nation and it’s coming to one of Hull’s most popular venues, Asylum, this May Bank Holiday weekend.
Continue readingCottingham Open Gardens returns this June
Save the date for the annual Cottingham Open Gardens event. Experience the beauty of the gardens on Sunday 16 and Sunday 23 June from 10am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in nature, inspiration, and fun, all in support of Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingPure Block Management adds prestigious York developments to portfolio
Yorkshire property firm Pure Block Management continues to expand its activities in York, having taken on the management of a further three sought-after residential developments in the city in recent weeks.
Continue readingMS3 and Hull City Council support tenants with digital inclusivity
Wholesale-only fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, has made significant progress in its rollout of full fibre broadband for Multi Dwelling Units (MDUs). Through close collaboration with Hull City Council (HCC), HCC tenants living in low and medium-rise apartment blocks will access better choice in broadband provider thanks to MS3’s fibre network.
Continue readingEast Riding of Yorkshire housebuilder rated 5 stars for 15 years in a row
Local housebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has received the maximum 5 star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Continue readingExploring new savings horizons in Hull
The concept of saving money is evolving, and Hull is no exception. As technology advances and the global economy shifts, residents of Hull are discovering new and innovative ways to manage their finances. This isn’t just about storing away pennies; it’s about adapting to a changing world where traditional and modern saving methods coexist and complement each other.
Continue readingRollits to host a free Employment Law Update Seminar
We had a chat with Ed Heppel, Head of Employment at Rollits, about recent changes to employment law.
Continue readingLittle Shop of Horrors is comin’ down the street for you!
Hull Truck Theatre invites you this summer to feed the need for musical hilarity with the devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that is Little Shop of Horrors, the show that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe and now comes to Hull. Presented in partnership with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton.
Continue readingIntroducing GoFoodie – an app with a new twist to ordering takeaways in and around Hull
GoFoodie launched to the public at the Hull Business Expo in Princes Quay Shopping Centre on Wednesday 10 April.
Continue readingLegendary guitarist Aziz Ibrahim to mentor Hull College students in exclusive event
A guitarist who has performed with some of the most iconic bands and artists is set to inspire and mentor a select group of talented students at Hull College.
Continue readingYorkshire IT Support firm shortlisted for national tech award
The One Point is thrilled to announce its selection as a finalist in the IT and Telecoms Support category of the prestigious Go: Tech Awards 2024. With over 300 entries, this accomplishment marks another major milestone for the team.
Continue readingBoston Energy named Siemens Gamesa’s safest supplier in supply chain awards
Wind energy technical services provider Boston Energy has received a top safety accolade in Siemens Gamesa’s prestigious supply chain awards.
Continue readingHull New Theatre is ready to razzle dazzle
The multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will be at Hull New Theatre from 30 June – 5 July 2025 as part of a UK tour by David Ian in association with Barry and Fran Weissler.
Continue readingBarratt Homes offers new mortgage product cutting interest rates for buyers of new build homes in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Buyers could have lower interest rate mortgages through a new scheme called Own Rate Reducer that is available for first-time buyers and existing home owners.
Continue readingThriving Melton West business park to Evolve with new speculative development
Wykeland Group has announced a new development with outstanding sustainability credentials at the fast-growing Melton West business park in East Yorkshire.
Continue readingCommunity fund to give away £20,000 in South West Holderness
Yorkshire Energy Park (YEP) has relaunched its £20,000 per year Community Fund, aimed at supporting local community groups and charities operating in South West Holderness.
Continue readingFundraising live music session at East Yorkshire brewery
Tickets have gone on sale for a fundraising music night at an East Yorkshire brewery.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire Skills Partnership showcases exciting skills training for the region
Thanks to £2.5 million investment from the Department for Education (DfE), cutting-edge training solutions to support future skills needs are being developed and implemented across the Hull and East Yorkshire region. These exciting initiatives were showcased at an interactive continued professional development event for teaching practitioners and industry professionals.
Continue readingOUTSTANDING exhibition comes to Walkington
The Viewfinder Photographic Society (VPS) will be returning to The Ferguson Fawsitt in Walkington during the early May Bank Holiday weekend with an exhibition of stunning East Yorkshire photographs dedicated to local resident and dementia campaigner, Wendy Mitchell.
Continue readingCharity receives over £350,000 to help support people experiencing homelessness.
Local mental health charity, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, is celebrating after being awarded £361,901 in National Lottery funding to support its work helping local people who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness with their mental health wellbeing.
Continue readingFuture Parliament Programme helps students make the transition from apathy to advocacy
Rwanda, school uniforms and trans issues were addressed by potential politicians of the future as they were given a glimpse into the day-to-day workload of a local MP.
Continue readingQuickline awarded second government contract to connect thousands of homes in hard-to-reach communities
Thousands of rural homes and businesses will get access to gigabit-capable broadband after East Yorkshire-based Quickline Communications was awarded a second contract under the government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit programme.
Continue readingHead down to Trinity Market for a night full of horse racing for the Lord Mayor’s Charities of the Year
Get ready for an exhilarating night of fun, excitement and charitable giving at a Charity Race Night on Saturday 11 May, starting at 7pm.
Continue readingFresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival announces six new commissions for inaugural event
Middle Child have announced the six writers commissioned for Fresh Ink, a new annual playwriting festival coming to Hull’s Fruit Market in July.
Continue readingGiant inflatable assault course returning to William’s Den this May
An award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction, William’s Den, will be springing into the May bank holiday weekend with the return of ‘The 175’, from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May.
Continue readingYorkshire education recruitment specialist tackles school staffing crisis with ‘Get into the Classroom’ initiative
As of March 2024, figures show that one in five UK teaching assistant posts is unfilled, causing a staggering decline in school support staff. The East Riding of Yorkshire reported a vacancy rate of 19%. Principal Resourcing’s ‘Get into the Classroom’ initiative addresses this labour shortage by offering free training to become a teaching assistant or cover supervisor.
Continue reading£1.6m Federation of Sport announces grand opening in Hull
Federation of Sport, a game-changing hub for sports enthusiasts and gaming aficionados, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest venue in Hull.
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