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Hull College has won a prestigious national award after a historic transformation that has taken it from near bankruptcy to being one of the best performing in the country.

Enterprise

Exciting new housing development coming to Hessle this year

Lovell Partnerships, a renowned developer of collaborative ventures, is bringing 54 new-build homes to the charming town of Hessle. This expansion follows the successful completion of contracts for £19 million mixed-tenure development.

Enterprise

Manufacturer says ‘it’s Ideal to talk’ as it expands partnership with mental health charity

Ideal Heating has widened its partnership with suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club to help stamp out the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.

Enterprise

Yorkshire housing development site manager wins quality award

A site manager at a housing development in Hull has won a prestigious housebuilding award for quality home construction.

Enterprise

Have your say on proposals for new McDonald’s

McDonald’s has launched a public consultation seeking the views of the community on plans for a new restaurant on Hedon Road. An online portal has been developed with further detail about the proposals, and a newsletter has been distributed to residents.

DBS Offshore Wind Farms launch STEM activity programme for East Riding primary schools

DBS (Dogger Bank South) Offshore Wind Farms, owned and under development by RWE and Masdar, have launched a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) programme aimed at children aged between nine and 11 years of age.

Q&A with Maureen Lennon, writer of Guts! The Musical

by editor25 June 2024

Presented in partnership with Hull Maritime Museum, Hull Truck Theatre are excited to welcome audiences to the brand-new community production of Guts! The Musical (Saturday 29 June – Sunday 6 July).

Enterprise

Arco signs inclusive PPE charter

Arco, the UK’s leading provider of safety products and services, has today [Tuesday June 25] signed up to a new charter calling for inclusivity in workplace PPE.

Enterprise

Beal managers recognised in housebuilding industry awards

Two Beal Homes managers have been recognised for the exceptional quality of their work with prestigious housebuilding industry awards.

Education

Successful careers in the Police ahead for Bishop Burton students

Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce several of their Level 3 Extended Diploma in Policing students have been accepted into the Police.

Enterprise

Neighbour businesses flourish in Wykeland creative spaces

Two creative Hull businesses have marked an accumulated total of 20 years in Wykeland Group offices, with Wykeland’s support providing a platform for consistent growth.

HullBID and Hull College announce double boost for hospitality sector

HullBID has launched a new venture aimed at giving the city centre’s hospitality businesses a helping hand and bringing together the wider membership for a new networking opportunity.

Volunteering opportunities available at July’s Beverley Puppet Festival

Career-developing volunteer positions for next month’s festival are open for applications.

University of Hull catering team joins Hull and East Yorkshire sustainable palm oil champions

The University of Hull’s catering department are the latest organisation to sign up to The Deep’s campaign to make Hull and East Yorkshire a sustainable palm oil region.

JUST ONE Tree recognises Planet Hero Schools

JUST ONE Tree has recognised over 80 schools as Planet Hero Schools for having taken part over three years in the annual JUST ONE Tree Day for schools to help tackle the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival reveals line-up

Middle Child have announced the full programme for Fresh Ink, a new annual playwriting festival coming to Hull’s Fruit Market on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July.

Events

East Yorkshire Village to host biennial Open Gardens and Flower Festival

Nine gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe will open to the public on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July.

Enterprise

Yorkshire Wolds businesses raise £5,000 for charity

The teams at a Thixendale rapeseed oil business and a Hunmanby brewery put their best foot forward for a sponsored walk recently, raising £5,000 for charity.

Enterprise

Arco wins prestigious Ecovadis Gold Medal for excellence in sustainability

Arco, the UK’s leading safety provider, has once again been awarded a gold medal for sustainability by the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.

Hull Bus Alliance encourages people to choose more sustainable transport this Clean Air Day

Hull City Council, Stagecoach and East Yorkshire Buses are working together to encourage residents, businesses and communities in Hull to make more sustainable travel choices and help clean up our air this Clean Air Day (Thursday 20 June).

Enterprise

Hull-based logistics leader delivers multimillion-pound investment to drive operational excellence

TEPS, a Hull and Yorkshire-based family-run, commercial haulage, storage and distribution company, is pleased to announce its brand-new head office facility and increased warehouse capacity.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Hull City Hall in Classics Series

As part of its continued commitment to bring world-class performers to the city, Hull City Hall has announced the line up for its upcoming season of classical concerts and lunchtime organ showcases.

There’s a ghost ‘pottering about’ in the house

That famous pottery scene from the ’90s hit film Ghost will be recreated live on stage when Ghost The Musical wheels into Hull New Theatre next year from 29 April to 3 May.

Enterprise

Rhode Island on fresh offshore wind trip to Humber

A delegation from Rhode Island has landed in the Humber to strengthen booming trade in offshore wind.

Enterprise

Flower power behind first wedding fayre at Paragon Arcade

by editor18 June 202418 June 2024

A Victorian shopping arcade in Hull will be transformed into a full-blown wedding fayre next weekend when the owner of one of the businesses stages her biggest event yet.

World street food festival returns – with Euro football optional

by editor18 June 202418 June 2024

Independent food and drink businesses from across the region will be aiming to tap into the football frenzy this week with the return of Hull Street Food Nights.

Enterprise

“Awesome woman” tells of transformation from tech industry trailblazer to personal sovereignty

by editor18 June 202418 June 2024

A tech industry globetrotter told a Humber Business Week audience that the “personal sovereignty” which enabled her to bounce back from personal and professional catastrophe would be at risk in the modern era of AI advances.

Enterprise

HullBID audience inspired by calibre of Humber Business Week speakers

A charity boss from Canada, a chief of police from Scotland and a homegrown captain of industry captivated the audience at the HullBID Inspiring people dinner with some hard-hitting revelations from childhood and their private lives, as well as some important advice from their successful careers.

Education

Lift-off for Hymers students as astronaut inspires them to reach for the stars

Students at Hymers College have been urged by an American astronaut to work hard and never give up on their dreams.

Sewell Construction builds new partnership with Hull College

Hull College have announced a new three-year partnership with Yorkshire company Sewell Construction.

Enterprise

Quickline wins national award recognising outstanding community contribution

Rural broadband provider Quickline has won a prestigious national award which celebrates the positive impact it makes on the communities it serves.

Preparations underway for East Yorkshire village’s annual produce show

The 77th Londesborough Annual Produce Show takes place in the Concert Hall in the village on Saturday 20 July.

Society

Hull homelessness charity appealing for new volunteers

Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has used Volunteers’ Week 2024 (3-10 June) to appeal for new volunteers to get involved.

Enterprise

Businesses back pulling power of city centre at HullBID flagship dinner

HullBID brought together member businesses from across the city centre for one of its flagship events which has become established as a highlight of the Humber Business Week calendar.

Enterprise

Biz Week audience explores the changing science of learning

Business leaders went back to the classroom during Humber Business Week to explore how modern learning techniques are helping employers build skills to make organisations better rather than merely meeting regulations.

Enterprise

A new home and key partnership for Community Interest Company, For Entrepreneurs Only

Hull and East Yorkshire focused Community Interest Company, For Entrepreneurs Only (FEO) has today announced a new key partnership with longstanding local family business, John Good Group, as well as an office base at John Good’s new headquarters, Quarry House, located in the Hesslewood Office Park, Hessle.

Beverley Gin Festival all set for this weekend at Minster

With live bands, street food, a wide selection of gins, gin tasting sessions, and much more, Beverley Gin Festival is all set for this weekend at Beverley Minster, Friday 14 and Saturday 15 June.

HEY Volunteers achieve White Badge accreditation as museums guides

Free tours of the city’s museums by newly trained volunteer tour guides are now available.

Society

Male course record broken as charities benefit from the Hull 10K

Samuel Roberts broke the Hull 10K course record by twenty-four seconds, beating the previous course record set in 2022.

Society

Local NHS Trust brings home two prestigious Digital innovation Awards

The Health Service Journal (HSJ) Digital awards ceremony held on Thursday 6 June in Manchester celebrated the outstanding contributions of staff and organisations working to improve patient care through innovations and digital technology. Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust won the award in one category and received a Highly Commended award in a second category.

Society

Carers Week 2024 takes place this month

by editor7 June 2024

CHCP is thrilled to announce that Carers Week 2024 is on its way, taking place from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 June.

Art students pay tribute to the Headscarf Revolutionaries

Talented art students are busy creating a mural and poignant tribute to Hull’s fishing heritage.

Enterprise

Waterman never giving up on passion for pop music

A household name from the world of entertainment highlighted the business principles driving his twin passions of pop music and railways as he spoke at the official launch of Humber Business Week 2024.

Enterprise

Hull-based fibre operator scoops hat trick of industry awards

Wholesale fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, has picked up three awards at this year’s UK Fibre Awards.

Education

Top tips for parents to encourage independent learning in teens

Encouraging independent learning in teenagers is one of the best ways to prepare them for future challenges, both academic and personal. Here are some practical and friendly tips to help you foster a sense of independence in your teen’s learning journey.

Wren contributes to Barton Food Bank

Wren, the UK’s number one kitchen retailer and fitted bedroom specialist, is proud to be supporting its local Barton Food Bank.

Events

Thousands to descend on city of Hull for the region’s flagship 10k running event

The countdown is on for the return of the hugely popular Hull 10k, which will be staged on the city streets on Sunday 9 June.

Trip of a lifetime for Hull youngsters

A group of school children from Preston Primary School, located just outside of Hull, took a trip of a lifetime to visit the Houses of Parliament in London today (Thursday 6 June), with travel organised by popular open access operator, Hull Trains.

International Homebirth Day: First baby born at Lovell Homes Howden development

Beth Clark has welcomed the first baby born at Howden’s Lovell Homes development, Saddlers Grange.

Iconic phone box gets heroic makeover with help of Hull youngsters

One of Hull’s famous cream phone boxes has been given an extra dash of colour thanks to imaginative youngsters from schools supported by Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University.

Education

Train driver from Hull in the running for ‘rail industry Oscar’

A train driver called Gemma from Hull in East Yorkshire is in the running for a ‘rail industry Oscar’.

Events

City centre businesses cheer as superheroes pull the crowds

Superheroes swooped into the streets of Hull and sent footfall figures flying to bring a half-term holiday boost for city centre businesses.

Janet Street-Porter CBE announced as guest speaker at Women of Achievement Awards

The iconic writer, producer and television personality has been confirmed as this year’s guest speaker.

Anne Brontë Celebration at St Mary’s, Lowgate

Everyone has heard of the Brontë sisters – they lived at Haworth, died young, had a drunken brother and wrote novels. Clever Charlotte wrote ‘Jane Eyre’ and eccentric Emily wrote ‘Wuthering Heights’. And then there was the other one. Anne.

Businesses urged to commit to arts and culture with Creative Charter pledge

Businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being urged to pledge their commitment to arts and culture by signing up to a pioneering Creative Charter.

Enterprise

A guide to orthodontic courses for aspiring professionals

by editor4 June 20245 June 2024

Orthodontics is a specialised branch of dentistry. This branch of dentistry focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and correcting misaligned teeth and jaws. With the growing demand for aesthetic dental treatments, pursuing a career in orthodontics offers professional satisfaction and financial benefits.

Society

Hull homelessness charity gearing up for family fun day

Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is hosting a big family fun day charity event this July with music, food, drink and entertainment for all ages.

Enterprise

Rollits runners rising to corporate challenge

Staff at Rollits LLP will be aiming to demonstrate leadership and teamwork when they take to the streets of Hull to raise funds for charity and test themselves against other businesses.

Enterprise

Credit Union keeps multi-million pound “bankers bonus” in the local economy as it reaches 25-year milestone

An organisation set up to help families in Hull manage their finances estimates it has saved members across the region a staggering £25m in interest charges during the quarter of a century since it was launched.

Society

Council unveils new visuals ahead of public engagement on plans for Preston Road Cycle Scheme

Three new visuals have been released by Hull City Council to showcase how a new cycle scheme planned for Preston Road could look ahead of a six-week public engagement exercise, which starts on Monday 3 June.

Enterprise

Hull Trains celebrates new era in training tomorrow’s talent

Popular open access operator Hull Trains welcomed the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, to officially open the company’s new Learning and Development Academy and to experience the facility’s new world-class train driver simulator in Hull city centre.

Enterprise

spusu mobile pledges commitment to people-first customer service

In response to the rapid uptake of customer service AI tools, SIM-only mobile provider spusu has pledged its commitment to using human customer service agents. Currently, spusu’s customer service methods include WhatsApp, Signal, email and direct telephone.

Enterprise

Michael McSorley appointed as new Managing Director of Origin

Global pharmaceutical solutions provider, Origin, has today appointed Michael McSorley as new Managing Director.

Council encourages residents to ‘be a Bike Hero’ this National Bike Week

A series of events have been planned to promote cycling in Hull in celebration of Bike Week (10-16 June 2024).

Politics students and graduates join devolution roundtable

The implications and barriers to devolution were all up for discussion when politics students, academics and local councillors met at the University of Hull’s School of Politics and International Studies.

Enterprise

WSH sets its sight on growth in Hull

WSH Logistics is excited to announce the launch of its new distribution hub in Hull.

Boston Energy makes senior appointments to capitalise on rapid growth of wind industry

East Yorkshire-based wind energy specialist Boston Energy has made two key appointments as the business looks to expand and strengthen its market position.

Enterprise

Barratt Homes Yorkshire East to launch their first gas-free, energy efficient development in Pocklington

Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes Yorkshire East, is set to launch their first gas-free homes ever to be built in Yorkshire this weekend.

Events

Snow Patrol to bring UK arena tour to Hull in 2025

Snow Patrol have announced their eagerly awaited return with a brand new album. Titled ‘The Forest Is The Path’, the album is the Northern Irish band’s first in six years, following 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and is set for release on 13 September via Polydor Records.

Hull theatre company to open a loose parts play space in Hull city centre

by editor30 May 20243 June 2024

Hull-based theatre company The Herd are opening a pop-up play space in Princes Quay Shopping Centre. The Herd Shop will be an exciting new play centre for children aged 0-5 and their families.

Barnsley Civic and Concrete Youth unite to enhance accessibility in the creative sector

Barnsley Civic is delighted to announce that Hull-based Concrete Youth, a pioneering charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) through cultural provision, is joining them as an associate company.

Silent Uproar in association with Hull Truck Theatre presents Dead Girls Rising

by editor29 May 202429 May 2024

A brand-new production from Hull-based Silent Uproar, Dead Girls Rising is an angry, joyous, punk protest that doesn’t pull any punches. Written by Maureen Lennon, with music and lyrics from Anya Pearson (international punk artist featured on BBC Radio 6 Introducing), Dead Girls Rising is an explosive exploration of what it takes to live and survive within a violent patriarchy.

Enterprise

MS3 Networks provides progress update as it reaches 200,000 premises with full fibre

by editor29 May 202429 May 2024

Full fibre network operator MS3 Networks has hit another milestone — its network build has passed 200,000 premises across the Hull and the Humber region of England. The company has been on a rapid network expansion for the last two years and is also connecting its 10,000th customer in Hull.

Local business sponsors Hull 4 Heroes Humber Bridge Soapbox Race

Hull-based modular and portable building specialist, Phoenix Building Systems, is sponsoring the annual Hull 4 Heroes SoapBox Derby. This event will raise money to support veterans’ transition to civilian life and will take place on Saturday 15 June, between 10am and 3pm, at the Humber Bridge car park.

Record success as Charity Footgolf Day scores a hole-in-one

A Charity Footgolf Day has scored a hole-in-one at its third ever event, raising more than the previous two years’ fundraising days combined.

Enterprise

Humber’s unique investment proposition takes centre stage at UKREiiF

The vital importance of the Humber region as a magnet for low carbon investment has been highlighted at the UK’s biggest property and infrastructure conference.

Enterprise

Revealed: The biggest cybersecurity risks for business owners in 2024

by editor27 May 2024

Cyber security incidents can be costly, not only in lost revenue but as studies have shown a shocking 60% of small businesses go bankrupt within six months of a cyber-attack.

Hull-based digital marketing agency up for esteemed creative award

by editor27 May 202428 May 2024

Hull-based digital marketing agency, Superfly Marketing, have been announced as finalists in the prestigious 2024 Prolific North Creative Awards.

Society

Hull digital health company set to roll out unique telemedicine services across the country

Over the last four years, Ozone Health has been developing a new way for dermatology patients to get the correct diagnosis care they need from a specialist consultant remotely.

Society

Final feedback sought on design of Freetown Way Cycle Scheme

by editor27 May 202419 December 2024

Hull City Council has launched a six-week engagement exercise to seek feedback from the public and other stakeholders on the proposed final design of the new cycle scheme planned for Freetown Way.

The Children’s Bookshow brings Canadian author and illustrator Sydney Smith to Hull New Theatre

This autumn, children’s charity The Children’s Bookshow is offering Yorkshire primary schools the chance to see award-winning author and illustrator Sydney Smith in a live performance at Hull New Theatre.

Enterprise

Stunning Show Village officially opens as The Greenways continues to grow

by editor27 May 2024

A stunning new Show Village showcasing prestige housebuilder Beal Homes’ luxury properties has officially opened at The Greenways development in Goole.

Trial launched to explore benefits of heat pumps for council tenants

Hull-based Ideal Heating has launched a heat pumps trial with the local authority in its home city.

Networking groups join forces to eat their way through Humber Business Week

Organisers of one of the Humber’s biggest corporate get-togethers are inviting delegates to eat their way through Biz Week as they count down to this year’s showcase.

Events

Superhero Day revives comic book memories for joke shop owner

A business which was selling American comic books even before Superman was created will join the attractions on the streets of Hull city centre when Superhero Day returns next week.

Theatre review: Little Shop of Horrors

Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Little Shop of Horrors at Hull Truck Theatre.

Arts

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.

Theatre review: Sense & Sustainability

by editor18 May 202418 May 2024

Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Sense & Sustainability at Hull Truck Theatre.

Camping returns to William’s Den next week

The ultimate overnight adventure for families and nature-lovers amidst panoramic Yorkshire views and starry skies.

Events

Skindred 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.

Enterprise

Hull 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.

Enterprise

Accountancy firm celebrates latest exam success

Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants is celebrating the latest success from its apprenticeship scheme.

Enterprise

Yorkshire 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.

Events

Acid Klaus + Wet Man + Azyys at The New Adelphi Club