Through an incredible life with unparalleled achievement, the world-renowned violinist André Rieu has become the gold standard for spectacular live shows across the globe.
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“Sully” – The story of rugby legend Clive Sullivan – returns to Hull Truck Theatre
In association with the Sullivan Family, a celebration of what would have been Clive’s 80th birthday this year and his recent induction into the Rugby League Hall of Fame
Continue readingYour local NHS health and wellbeing service is here to support you to feel better for the long term
The YOURhealth service delivered by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust across the East Riding of Yorkshire wants you to know that personal support and motivation is available to you.
Continue readingIntroducing Le Professeur Marselan
Hull-based House of Townend are delighted to have added Le Professeur Marselan to their range.
Continue readingGrant and support package breakfast events for manufacturing businesses
Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) and Growth Hub is running a series of free promotional events to businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire to discover funding opportunities.
Continue readingWhite Rose Rail Station takes shape as Spencer Group delivers for partners
Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group is making significant progress on the construction of a £26.5 million station in South Leeds.
Continue readingLoom Consultancy sets out to help businesses fly the flags of success rather than draw the curtains on failure
A 30-year construction industry professional with a track record of delivering projects from houses and health centres to schools and sports stadia has turned to a textile trade metaphor to launch a new venture which will help business owners avoid the rags and enjoy the riches.
Continue readingJan Garrill leaves a lasting legacy for the region as she steps down from Two Ridings Community Foundation and welcomes Celia McKeon as CEO
Two Ridings, the regional grant maker and trusted community foundation for local giving in North & East Yorkshire, said farewell to Jan Garrill at an upbeat event last night and welcomed Celia McKeon as the new Chief Executive.
Continue readingBishop Burton College Football Academy crowned English Schools FA National Champions
Bishop Burton College have become national champions in the English Schools Football Association (ESFA) Super League National Cup.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre invites artists to sign up to Graeae’s BEYOND Artist Development Programme
Hull Truck Theatre have joined other theatres in signing up to the Graeae’s BEYOND programme as the initiative enters its third year. The ground-breaking programme is designed to remove barriers and transform the careers of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists across the UK and is now open for artists to sign up to participate.
Continue readingKCOM backs Hull as destination for business at national event
KCOM is backing Hull as the ideal place for investment at a major national business conference.
Continue readingGreen Ginger Digital celebrate 3rd birthday by being named within the top 3% of digital agencies by Google
Green Ginger Digital have been announced as a Google Premier Partner, putting the agency within the top 3% of UK digital agencies, only three years after being founded.
Continue readingHull Trains invests in workplace wellbeing
As part of Mental Health Awareness week Hull Trains has invested significantly into workplace wellbeing.
Continue readingBaker crowns her career with gem of a cake for Daisy Appeal
A creative cake baker crowned her achievements over the years with a special Coronation treat made to mark the royal milestone and to support a regional charity.
Continue readingCo-op CEO attracts full house for Humber Business Week event
One of the highlight events of Humber Business Week has already confirmed a full house after tickets were snapped up weeks in advance.
Continue readingThe wait is over as Beal announces King’s Fold launch
Beal Homes has announced the launch of its hotly-anticipated King’s Fold development, with hundreds of prospective buyers having already registered their interest. Located in the […]
Continue readingWillerby raises almost £15,000 for two Charities of the Year
Holiday homes market leader Willerby has raised almost £15,000 for two well deserving charities – the most raised over a 12-month period in the company’s history.
Continue readingBest options for attracting a cash offer for your home
When selling a property, most people favour cash offers if they can get them. The reasons for this are relatively self-explanatory; a faster and more straightforward sales process, lower transaction costs (mortgage lenders are typically absent), and fewer risks.
Continue readingFibre network operator’s new comparison tool helps customers unlock the best broadband deals
MS3 Networks allows users to compare broadband deals directly from website.
Continue readingCan personal assistants be replaced by AI?
It seems that no matter where you look, artificial intelligence (AI) is being talked about in one way or another. From AI-generated images and videos plastered across social media, to heated discussions about how ChatGPT can be used for “human-like conversations”, the technology is growing in terms of both capability and popularity.
Continue readingHumber Street Sesh 2023 bamboo wristbands on sale from Saturday
Environmentally friendly, bamboo wristbands for the region’s biggest emerging music festival, Humber Street Sesh, will go on sale on Saturday.
Continue readingMen In Sheds Hull wins £5,000 grant after employees vote in John Good Group’s Grants for Good Fund
Men in Sheds Hull, a charity working to reduce social isolation for older men, has won £5,000 of unrestricted funds from the John Good Group’s highly competitive Grants for Good Fund. The growing charity beat over 400 entries to be shortlisted in the top five, before capturing the hearts of John Good Group employees to attract the most votes.
Continue readingNew brand revealed as Burton building showcases exciting future for Whitefriargate
A new brand has been unveiled for Hull’s Whitefriargate, appearing for the first time on a striking banner and hoardings at the landmark Burton building.
Continue readingThe Lost City Adventure Golf offers discounts, new cocktails and more for its second birthday
The Lost City Adventure Golf in Hull is celebrating its second birthday with discounted prices, a new cocktail menu and more activities for all ages to enjoy.
Continue readingTheatre review: Around the World in 80 Days
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Around the World in 80 Days at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingBook launch – The Planetary Ennead. Nine poems of the planets.
Ground control to major space-lovers! On Sunday 21 May, the planets will be in poetic alignment in Hull, when poet Sam Bartle launches his new booklet, ‘The Planetary Ennead’ at The Brain Jar cocktail lounge, from 1pm-2pm.
Continue readingYorkshire’s first whisky distillery welcomes Carrie Martin back to the stage
After two sell-out events, the team at a Spirit of Yorkshire whisky distillery are looking forward to hosting Hull-born singer and musician Carrie Martin at the Pot Still Coffee Shop at their next Distillery Session on Saturday 24 June.
Continue reading‘Let the weekend be gin!’ Beverley Gin Festival’s back at Beverley Minster
Beverley Gin Festival is back next weekend, Friday May 12th and Saturday May 13th, as Beverley Minster again plays host to this popular annual event.
Continue readingCommunity celebrations on board the Coronation train
Community groups from across Hull and East Riding joined together for a rendition of ‘God Save the King’ as a special service organised by Hull Trains departed for London.
Continue readingCollege’s £500k machinery investment welcomed by local manufacturers
A £500,000 investment by East Riding College in manufacturing and engineering machinery to upskill local workforces has been welcomed by some of the region’s largest firms.
Continue readingNorthern contact centre joins popular Hull office complex
FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has welcomed customer support specialists, ResQ, to the growing number of businesses taking occupancy at the recently refurbished Cherry Tree Court.
Continue readingWykeland takes Yorkshire awards acclaim for inspiring school arts project
An innovative arts project launched by Hull-based regeneration leader Wykeland Group has received a prestigious Yorkshire award.
Continue readingConcrete Youth announces new national tour of The Whispering Jungle
An immersive play featuring ASMR, sensory play and puppets will tour the country this autumn in the latest show from award-winning theatre company Concrete Youth.
Continue readingThe state of broadband in the Humber region
New report by PMP Strategy, commissioned by MS3 sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in full fibre.
Continue readingOver £5,500 raised for educational charity, Run With It, to help fund future growth
A charity which focuses on raising the levels of literacy and numeracy across Hull and East Yorkshire has raised over £5,500 to help fund its expansion.
Continue readingChef shares recipes, regrets and resilience in new book
Pummelled by the pandemic and facing catastrophe from the cost of living crisis, Nick Hill found himself contemplating closure of his acclaimed restaurant. Instead he wrote a book.
Continue readingTriple trawler tribute artwork makes first appearance in Hull as part of “Relics and Rails” industrial heritage exhibition
A collection of paintings, photographs and other work featuring railways, maritime heritage and rock bands from Hull and East Yorkshire will be presented to the public this week as the first exhibition at a new venue.
Continue readingCreative ideas to make your space light and airy
A bright and airy living space can make you feel more comfortable and energised compared to a darker home.
Continue readingTop tips to improve your business communication plan in 2023
A clear and thorough business communication plan is essential, if you want to achieve your goals, such as promoting new products or attracting new clients.
Continue readingNew play ‘Helen’ explores grief, joy and trauma of life after loss
Hull-based writer Maureen Lennon makes London debut followed by two nights at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingBerry’s jewellery stores unveil a modernised design of the coronation crown
Renowned for exquisite jewellery and watches, national jeweller, Berry’s has unveiled its latest masterpiece – a digital adaptation of King Charles III’s Coronation crown, with a modern twist.
Continue readingSpencer Group using innovative Hapstar app to support employee wellbeing
Leading engineering company Spencer Group is using an innovative new app to help support its employees’ wellbeing.
Continue readingHull business shortlisted for North East, Yorkshire & the Humber StartUp Award
The StartUp Awards have been launched to recognise the booming startup scene across the UK, which has accelerated since the 2019 pandemic. Over 800,000 new businesses were founded in the UK since 2021, a 4.3% increase from the year before.
Continue readingGardeners help fundraise for an amazing cause with Cottingham Open Gardens
This summer sees the return of Cottingham Open Gardens as budding gardeners within the Cottingham area collaborate to raise vital funds for Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingBarratt Developments PLC on track for the full year
Barratt Developments PLC (the ‘Group’) is today issuing a trading update in respect of the period from 1 January 2023 to 23 April 2023 (the ‘period’). Comparatives are to the prior year equivalent period (‘2022’) unless otherwise stated. Barratt Developments PLC’s year end is 30 June 2023.
Continue readingDouble sporting success for Bishop Burton College Sports Academies
Bishop Burton College is celebrating as two of its hugely successful Sports Academies are finalists in leading national competitions.
Continue readingBrownlee brothers and Quickline team up to leave no rural community behind
Celebrated triathletes the Brownlee brothers have teamed up with Quickline Communications to promote its game-changing rural broadband.
Continue readingHotham’s Distillery introduces new Vodka School experience and Mango Bodka
Hotham’s, the local spirits distillery, is excited to announce the launch of their new Vodka School experience, taking guests on a journey to explore the art of vodka distilling, and to create their own uniquely flavoured vodka.
Continue readingWhich playground safety surfacing is best for playgrounds?
Playgrounds are a great way for children to have fun and stay active, but they can also pose safety hazards if not properly installed. Choosing the right playground safety surfacing is crucial for creating a safe play environment that reduces the risk of injuries. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the most popular playground safety surfacing options and which one is best suited for playgrounds.
Continue readingRun With It charity announces new Chair
A charity which provides educational support for young people across East Yorkshire is delighted to announce the appointment of Shaun Watts as its new Chair.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire heat recovery business creates new engineer role
A Walkington-based heat recovery business has created a new role as it experiences unprecedented demand for its services.
Continue readingTeenager launches her own business after baby sister helps to highlight gap in the market
A teenager who tried her hand at various careers is urging other young people to follow their dreams after expanding the business which was named after her baby sister.
Continue readingNewly qualified solicitor embraces new role within highly regarded property team
A University of Hull graduate who couldn’t speak English when she arrived from her native Poland at the age of 12 has now qualified as a solicitor with leading law firm Rollits LLP.
Continue readingHull Philharmonic prepares for final concert with ‘beloved leader’
The Hull Philharmonic’s longstanding, popular leader is retiring after 50 years of service.
Continue readingLocal charity Dyslexia Sparks opens new centre
Dyslexia Sparks – Hull and East Yorkshire’s only registered charity for dyslexia – officially opened their new centre in Hessle on Saturday 22 April.
Continue readingVictory Leisure Homes announces local charity of the year, Jamie Loncaster Memorial Fund
Luxury holiday home manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has announced its chosen charity for 2023 and 2024, which is an organisation particularly close to the hearts of the Victory team.
Continue readingUniversity Centre Bishop Burton students triumph at the Harrogate Flower Show
Floristry degree students from University Centre Bishop Burton are celebrating following an amazing performance at the prestigious Harrogate Flower Show.
Continue readingBluestorm’s digital team boosted with two promotions and new recruit
The hard work and dedication of two members of Bluestorm’s digital team has been rewarded with promotions.
Continue readingHull Trains partners with The Trussell Trust to push community charity drive
Hull Trains and the Trussell Trust are calling on the general public to support a week-long appeal for donations to provide food to those in most need.
Continue readingYorkshire Air Ambulance receives £60,000 from local housebuilder following Charity of the Year initiative
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, raised an incredible £60,000 over a 12 month period for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, its charity of the year for 2022/23.
Continue readingThree more directors in restructure at East Yorkshire law firm
Williamsons Solicitors has appointed three new directors in the second phase of a significant restructure of the firm’s management.
Continue readingInterim CEO appointed to complete work to set up Humber Freeport company
The team behind the Humber Freeport has announced a key interim appointment.
Continue readingOur time is now… Future Humber and Bondholders to steer region to a bright future
The Humber’s place promotion organisation has repositioned itself and rebranded to help steer the region towards a prosperous future.
Continue readingHullBID welcomes major city centre employer ResQ as sponsor of new season of Hull Street Food Nights
HullBID has secured the backing of a major city centre employer as sponsor of Hull Street Food Nights – one of the organisation’s biggest events of the year.
Continue readingArtist’s “stuff” to go on display at Nordic House as “Relics and Rails” exhibition arrives in Hull
Hull’s newest centre for cultural, community and corporate events will welcome its first exhibition next month with the display of a collection of “stuff” which has left the artist amazed by its appeal.
Continue readingNavigating the challenges of starting a new business in Hull
Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging venture, especially in a city like Hull. With its rich history and vibrant culture, Hull offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams.
Continue readingMember of Hull Young People’s Parliament collects items for local food bank
We received this message from Logan Richards, a member of Hull Young People’s Parliament, and it warmed our hearts!
Continue readingHDM Solar announces Adam Firth as Managing Director
HDM Solar is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Firth as Managing Director.
Continue readingHull charity Ready, Steady, Read seeking volunteers to improve literacy
Ready, Steady, Read is a Hull-based charity that aims to improve literacy in primary school children in the city and encourage a lifelong love of reading by recruiting, training and managing volunteers, placing them in local primary schools as reading mentors.
Continue readingLee Mead and Neil Hurst set sights on festive ball as casting announced for Cinderella
Marvel at the majesty of Prince Charming this Christmas as TV actor and musical theatre royalty Lee Mead joins the cast of Hull New Theatre’s magical pantomime, Cinderella, alongside Hull’s favourite funny man Neil Hurst, who returns for his fourth season.
Continue readingFree family fun event as local charity Dyslexia Sparks opens new centre
Dyslexia Sparks – Hull and East Yorkshire’s only registered charity for dyslexia – is holding a free family fun event, Saturday 22 April, to mark the grand opening of the organisation’s new centre in Hessle.
Continue readingHumber Business Week announces Pat Coyle as incoming chair as launch night set to detail plans for 2023 event
Humber Business Week will officially launch for 2023 tonight in an event hosted by the incoming chair for 2024 – Pat Coyle.
Continue readingJungle Jog aims to be a roaring success for local hospice
Thousands of children across Hull and East Yorkshire will be donning their jungle themed face masks to help support local charity Dove House Hospice this summer by taking part in their Jungle Jog fundraiser.
Continue readingQuickline helps Great Newsome Brewery raise the bar with game-changing broadband
An award-winning micro-brewery has diversified and gone from strength to strength thanks to fast and reliable broadband provided by Quickline Communications.
Continue readingSt Mary’s College in Hull has been chosen to have their illustrated bench displayed at the Tower of London during the Coronation
St Mary’s College has been chosen as one of the final fifteen from over 1,500 entries across the UK to have their own illustrated bench created and displayed at the Tower of London during the Coronation celebrations in May.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre’s magical Christmas production Pinocchio is now on sale
Pinocchio is set to appear on Stage 1 from Friday 24 November – Sunday 31 December 2023.
Continue readingFamily fun event to celebrate Hull park’s biodiverse makeover
A free family event to celebrate the completion of a biodiversity and park improvement project will take place next weekend.
Continue readingHull Unleashed Comic-Con: Get your geek on!
Hull Unleashed Comic-Con takes place on 30 April at The Allam Sports Centre from 11am to 5pm.
Continue readingJUST ONE Tree Day confirmed for October 2023
The dates for the 5th international JUST ONE Tree Day have been confirmed for October 2023. The highly popular event brings together hundreds of schools across the world and encourages children to bring in £1 to plant a tree and help reforest the planet – a tree is planted for every £1 raised.
Continue readingNew Directors for Pace
Creative communications agency Pace has appointed a new Creative Director and introduced the role of Art Director as it strengthens its leadership team.
Continue readingTuck Into: The new food delivery app exclusive to Hull
Tuck Into, a new food delivery app currently exclusive to Hull, is aiming to make food delivery more affordable for restaurants and customers.
Continue readingAround the World in 80 Days: Q&A with director Hal Chambers and actor Stefan Adegbola
All aboard for an adventure of global proportions! Around the World in 80 Days is traversing into Hull Truck Theatre this spring.
Continue readingFull fibre expansion hits 100,000 premises
Wholesale-only fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, has announced the next series of towns and villages across Yorkshire that will benefit from its open access full fibre network.
Continue readingBonus Arena presents an unmissable line-up of shows this May
From the dazzling moves of Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals, to the hilarious comedy of Dara O’Briain and the legendary music of Midge Ure, there is something for everyone at the Bonus Arena in Hull this May.
Continue readingPocklington Arts Centre costume change
Pocklington Arts Centre are excited to reveal a fresh new look to all design, print, and (soon to follow) website.
Continue readingStaff and customers of major retailer step up to support the Daisy Appeal
A leading medical research charity has secured the support of one of Yorkshire’s favourite retailers in a partnership which will raise funds and awareness.
Continue readingHull’s hidden heroes: Meet the charities and voluntary organisations striving to make Hull a healthier and happier place
The hidden heroes that make up Hull’s voluntary and community sector are coming together for a health and wellbeing event to showcase how they can support you – and what you can do to help them too.
Continue readingLocal recruitment company joins city’s newest flexible workspace
Dutton Recruitment is the latest business to join FigFlex at Cherry Tree Court, as local firms continue to take advantage of tailored workspaces at Hull’s latest flexible offices.
Continue readingHull Trains recognised nationally for diversity achievements
Hull Trains has been recognised nationally for its commitment to diversity for having the highest number of female drivers in the industry.
Continue readingHow do we solve the digital divide on the UK’s coastlines?
According to a new report commissioned by the Coastal Communities Alliance, coastal communities across England need levelling up.
Continue readingGet involved in the #wemadethishull Instagarden project
You may have seen the hand-crafted flowers which popped up in the Museum Gardens, Humber Street and Princes Dock Side (Princes Quay) on Saturday 8 April and wondered where they came from.
Continue readingHit show about Mick Ronson to rock Hull New Theatre in a special anniversary year
2023 sees the 30th anniversary of Hull-born musician Mick Ronson’s untimely death in 1993 at the age of just 46.
Continue readingOWC 2023: A decade of world-leading offshore wind
Another record-breaking decade is in store for the Humber’s offshore wind industry. That’s the message from the OWC 2023 keynote speaker and headline sponsor.
Continue readingAdvice from Rollits on debt recovery
We had a chat with Harriet Kingston, a solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team at Rollits to find out more about debt recovery and dispute resolution work.
Continue readingHumber Business Week Chair Kath Lavery to step down after 14 years at helm
Humber Business Week Chair Kath Lavery is to step down following this June’s event after 14 years at the helm – and 19 years helping to stage the region’s annual ‘Festival of Business’.
Continue readingQuickline launches community engagement teams recruitment drive
Quickline Communications has launched a new recruitment drive to expand its community teams as it continues its game-changing rural broadband rollout.
Continue readingBusiness heavyweights to discuss club’s blueprint for Super League success
A Super League side with ambitions to be the best-run in the game is to present two key members of its new board, and the region’s most successful entrepreneurs, to a corporate crowd at a business brunch.
Continue readingHow to save time in the office
Do you ever find that time flies by and you’re suddenly way behind on your tasks? This happens to everyone but some people experience it more than others, which is when changes need to be made to the way you work.
Continue readingFull fibre network operator expands leadership team
In response to exponential growth, and to continue implementing its ambitious network expansion plans, ultrafast full fibre network operator MS3 Networks has expanded its leadership team with three new appointments. Tony Jopling joins as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Simon Harvey as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Charl Tintinger as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Continue readingPower Hour promoting partnership between Yorkshire’s digital marketing professionals
A Hull-based digital marketing company is building support and influence across the region for an event which showcases the city’s growing strength in the sector.
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