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Elderly relative? Help them stay connected by phone
We all know that change can be unsettling – especially if you’re older and perhaps need a little more support than you used to.
Continue readingBeal Homes backs booming girls’ football club inspired by Lionesses
Family-owned housebuilder Beal Homes is backing a new girls football club founded to give opportunities to young players inspired by England’s Lionesses.
Continue readingWykeland continues support for Freedom Festival to reinforce commitment to arts and culture
Wykeland Group is continuing to support Hull’s Freedom Festival as part of its deep and ongoing commitment to culture and the arts across the city and region.
Continue readingLandlords’ market readiness: What to address before listing properties
A landlord’s preparation can decide between a property that thrives and one that survives. The rental landscape has changed, and with it, the standards for property listings. As a landlord, ensuring your property stands out requires a keen understanding of tenant desires and market nuances. Our comprehensive guide will illuminate the path, ensuring your property isn’t just listed but also sought after.
Continue readingEssential golfing gear for beginners: What’s worth investing in?
Golf can be a fun and engaging sport for competitive individuals who love nature and don’t enjoy strenuous exercise.
Continue readingHessle Theatre Company cast members of Grease visit new American diner in Beverley
Cast members of the iconic hit musical Grease recently made a special visit to the newly opened Beverley Hills Diner in Beverley, East Yorkshire.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students celebrate outstanding A-level and Level 3 technical results for sixth consecutive year
Sixth form students at Hull’s university technical college (UTC) are once again celebrating superb A-level and Level 3 technical results.
Continue readingMS3 partners with Carbon Neutral Britain to achieve carbon neutrality
MS3 Networks, a leading full fibre network operator based in Hull, has announced a partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain, a renowned organisation that allows individuals and businesses to offset their carbon footprints.
Continue readingTeam effort sees Hull Trains carry record numbers over the Challenge Cup final and Sesh weekend
As anticipation mounted for the Hull Kingston Rovers (Hull KR) Challenge Cup Final, Hull Trains led the way by carrying over 3,000 fans southbound for the action, and a considerable number of journeys northbound for both the Hull City FC home game and Humber Street Sesh, resulting in a record number of journeys onboard the local train operator’s services.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull celebrates top 20 result in UK, as National Student Survey results revealed
The University of Hull has seen impressive results from the National Student Survey (NSS 2023) and is ranked in the top 20 in the UK in the Times Higher Education’s ‘Overall Positivity’ measure.
Continue readingWoman realises childhood ambition inspired by her disabled brother and becomes a Learning Disability Nurse
A mum-of-four has realised a dream inspired by her disabled brother and become a qualified nurse.
Continue readingPlans approved for £12.5m Ideal Heating R&D facility to drive low carbon technologies
Ideal Heating has received the green light to establish a new £12.5m research and development facility to support low carbon technologies including heat pumps.
Continue readingLisa Squire announced as Guest Speaker for Women in Business Charity Lunch
The mother of murdered student Libby Squire has been announced as guest speaker for the Women in Business Charity Lunch in November.
Continue readingLoco leading the way to regenerate the region’s nightlife
An entertainment agency which is supplying everything from shot girls to fire eaters for Hull’s revitalised social scene says the city has regained its reputation as a great night out.
Continue readingBusinesses boosting charities with events to raise funds and spirits
Charity leaders have cheered the region’s businesses and employees for coming together to support good causes and build morale in times of adversity.
Continue readingDigital partnership driving growth in multi-billion pound procurement platforms and delivering big social value benefits
A digital double act is working to simplify procurement around built environment projects worth billions of pounds and deliver an equally impressive return in social value.
Continue readingThree things to consider before living on a narrowboat
Living on a narrowboat can seem like an enticing prospect. There are plenty of potential benefits, including downsizing, gaining freedom and enjoying the benefits of spending more time in nature.
Continue readingUnderstanding joint accounts vs. cosigning
Being in a serious relationship or partnership often means that you have to make important financial decisions together. This might include opening a joint account or cosigning, which are commonly considered in these scenarios. Knowing the difference between these can be beneficial to your financial knowledge and help you feel more empowered when making decisions. Here’s what you need to know.
Continue readingHow courses can help propel you on your professional journey
Continuous learning has become paramount for career growth and success. As the job market remains fiercely competitive, the pressure to stand out and mark yourself as the ideal candidate intensifies with every new job vacancy. Showing that you are learning a new subject or working towards a qualification in the relevant field is appealing to many employers.
Continue readingLaunching a new local business: Simple ways to get the word out
With so much new technology making the world more connected than ever before, the rise of global markets and online commerce has transformed the way we do business.
Continue readingClassic car rally charity event returns to Hesslewood Office Park
Hesslewood Office Park’s Good Causes Fund is back this summer with its third Classic Car Rally Charity Event.
Continue readingNew technology seeks to reduce collisions and congestion on busy Hull route
Innovative technology has been installed on a major route in the centre of the city, to help improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, as well as help reduce congestion and encourage more people to consider alternative means of travel.
Continue readingA giant paper chain is coming to Pearson Park – and your link can be part of it
“In these crazy times, it can be hard to keep going, but keep on going we must. So, what keeps you going?”
Continue readingMarvellous music and magical mysteries at Hull Theatres
A terrific trio of shows heads to Hull Theatres next year, including a tribute to one of rock’s greatest icons, a duelling piano showdown and an adventure into a mystical temple.
Continue readingNursery practitioner from Hull shortlisted for Nursery Practitioner of the Year
Katy, a Preschool Room Leader at Bright Horizons Kingswood Day Nursery and Preschool in Hull, is in the running for the ‘Nursery Practitioner of the Year’ title.
Continue readingChildren’s adventure play centre promotes hand hygiene and sustainability
An adventure play centre at Castle Farm in North Cave, East Yorkshire has recently introduced hand dryers designed specifically for children in a bid to promote hand washing and sustainability in a fun and child-friendly way.
Continue readingSypro software sparks safety success for housing charity accommodation management
Leading asset management and compliance software provider, Sypro, has announced a partnership that will see Beverley Housing Charity use its risk management system to help manage its accommodation portfolio.
Continue readingBrad Schneider anticipates historic clash In Challenge Cup Final
In collaboration with Hull Kingston Rovers’ principal partner Connexin, scrum-half Brad Schneider revealed his thoughts ahead of their monumental clash in the Challenge Cup final against Leigh Leopards this Saturday (12 August 2023).
Continue readingHumber Rescue receives £1,500 donation from housebuilder
Humber Rescue has received a donation of £1,500 from local housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, as part of its Community Fund initiative.
Continue readingApproval granted for the Hull & East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Local Skills Improvement plan for Hull & East Yorkshire has been approved by the Secretary of State in line with the approval criteria set out in the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022, and in accordance with the LSIP Statutory Guidance.
Continue readingPatience paying off as restoration specialists return music memorabilia to former glory
A family firm in Hull is becoming a hotspot for the restoration of music memorabilia after being tracked down by southern-based collectors.
Continue readingChoral anniversary and radical book fair add up to varied programme for new cultural centre
A choral anniversary, a radical book fair and a festival of Hull’s heritage are among the events which are supporting the relaunch of a city centre venue as a cultural and community destination.
Continue readingHull ranked in top 10 for cycle training for children in England
Hull has been ranked in the top 10 locations in the country for delivering cycling training to children, according to new figures from the Bikeability Trust.
Continue readingCouncil supports campaign encouraging eligible residents to use free passes and ‘Take the Bus’
Hull City Council is supporting a national campaign to encourage more residents aged 66 plus or who are eligible due to disability to access free* bus travel.
Continue readingYoung Hull entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for Test Market Grants
Aspiring young entrepreneurs can now apply for business grant support thanks to the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank.
Continue readingLocal NHS Trust offers exciting opportunity to become Associate Non-Executive Director
Applications are now being accepted by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust for two Associate Non-Executive Director positions, providing an exceptional opportunity for the right people to gain a wealth of experience and make a real difference in their local healthcare setting.
Continue readingMarket leader Ideal Heating launches first UK heat pump production line at Hull site as part of £60m net zero drive
Hull-based Ideal Heating has launched its first UK heat pump production line as part of a huge investment in low carbon technologies.
Continue readingYorkshire Coast Brewery shortlisted in Yorkshire Post Rural Awards
The team at an East Yorkshire brewery are celebrating after reaching the final of a regional business award.
Continue readingDriffield poultry business shortlisted in Yorkshire Post Rural Awards
The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after reaching the final of a regional business award.
Continue readingHigh demand as national and local businesses seek a place at new Anlaby Trade Park development
A new industrial business park in Hull is on course to prove a huge success with commercial trade units earmarked for tenants following the completion of the development – and the first two occupiers set to move in.
Continue readingBuilding a sustainable product line: A guide for modern businesses
In the face of pressing global challenges, many modern businesses have realised the profound importance of sustainability.
Continue readingKCOM nominated as UK’s best broadband provider
KCOM has been nominated as the UK’s best broadband provider at the 25th annual ISPA Awards.
Continue readingBio-D and LESS join forces to help consumers reduce single-use plastic waste
As plans for environmental schemes across the UK continue to stall, green cleaning company Bio-D and national provider of refill solutions LESS are joining forces to help consumers reduce single-use plastic waste.
Continue readingSewell Group invests in new East Yorkshire offices
Sewell Group has invested in a new office building on Hessle’s Bridgehead Business Park as the business continues to expand and diversify its offering.
Continue readingSummer holidays got you feeling stressed? You’re not alone.
More than a third of people from the Yorkshire and Humberside area agree holidays are stressful due to roaming charges, a survey commissioned by mobile operator spusu finds.
Continue readingBeverley Minster daisies back on the market for final fundraising push
Supporters of a regional medical charity are being given one last chance to snap up a crop of ceramic daisies which has been raising funds for the last six years.
Continue readingRS Safety Solutions confirms fundraising support for KIDS Yorkshire for second year running
RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions, has confirmed its support for children’s charity KIDS Yorkshire for a second year running, after the Hull-based RS Safety Solutions team raised £770 for the charity through various activities since March 2022.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire Poultry business wins four Great Taste Awards
Middleton on the Wolds-based chicken specialist Soanes Poultry has received further accolades for four of its products that were entered into the prestigious fine food and drink accreditation scheme, The Great Taste Awards.
Continue readingEmpowering your employees through health and safety education: Our top tips
The quest for business excellence goes beyond having a great product or service. It also extends to the working environment you provide for your employees.
Continue readingElevating student success: Effective techniques for enhancing the learning process
Education has transformed significantly over the last few decades, focusing not merely on the accumulation of knowledge but rather on building comprehensive understanding and skills.
Continue readingHull Hospitals’ staff support WISHH Space to Grow Appeal
Caring staff from across Hull Hospitals have come together to raise over £4,500 towards the WISHH Charity’s Space to Grow Appeal, to support Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Continue readingRollits takes to the fairway for Annual Charity Golf Day
We had a chat with Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations at Rollits, about the local law firm’s recent charity event.
Continue readingFestival Feasts at Humber Street Sesh
Humber Street Sesh 2023 will host some of the best street food operators in the region who will be serving up an array of mouth-watering delights on Saturday 12 August.
Continue readingYorkshire whisky business releases a distillery exclusive limited edition whisky for Yorkshire Day
The team at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire, have launched a limited edition special release whisky to celebrate Yorkshire Day.
Continue readingWinners at British Eventing International Youth Championships crowned champions at Bishop Burton College
After a thrilling four-day International Youth Championships competition in affiliation with British Eventing, winners from amongst the best under 18 riders in the UK are celebrating.
Continue readingCriminal solicitors with ‘fantastic reputation’ acquired by leading East Yorkshire firm
Williamsons Solicitors has acquired a criminal law practice in a deal regarded as a ‘coup’.
Continue readingConnexin Live is the new name for Hull’s premier live entertainment venue
ASM Global and Connexin today announced a new partnership and multi-year deal which will see Hull’s iconic live entertainment venue renamed Connexin Live.
Continue readingDazzling light show to launch 2023 Viking festival
Grimsby’s waterfront will be lit up for the exciting opening event of the town’s Viking festival, as the longships return for a second year.
Continue readingMS3 Networks partners with PrimaryTech
Full fibre IT for schools across Hull, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.
Continue readingMajor exhibition showcasing international prize-winning photographers highlights devastating conflict in Ukraine
A new photography exhibition named ‘Ukraine: The Price of Freedom’ features some 90 photographs by highly-acclaimed photographers at the University of Hull.
Continue readingHull City Ladies Club ambassador receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hull
Hull City Ladies FC is delighted to announce that Carol Thomas BEM, the Tigresses’ first club ambassador, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hull.
Continue readingDr Bike Event: Yorkshire housebuilder partners with local charity to offer free bike checks to the Hessle residents
David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East is teaming up with R-evolution Bike Charity this week to host a free Dr Bike event at its Hesslewood Park development in Hessle, with anyone welcome to bring their bike along.
Continue readingFlemingate welcomes new national retailer as Shoezone strides into Beverley
Beverley’s Flemingate centre has attracted another major retailer with footwear chain Shoezone arriving in the thriving market town.
Continue readingSkidby Lakes Golf Club swings into action for local charity
September will see Skidby Lakes Golf Club host its annual Captain’s Open Charity Golf Day with this year’s beneficiary being Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingYorkshire Energy Park awards £20,000 in grants to the community
Yorkshire Energy Park (YEP) has awarded £20,000 of grants in the first round of its Community Fund to support local community groups and charity operations in South West Holderness.
Continue readingBarratt Developments site managers in the East Riding of Yorkshire recognised as best in the country
Two Barratt and David Wilsons Homes site managers from Barratt Developments Yorkshire East have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building.
Continue readingRun With It Charity programme gives schoolchildren ‘Art and Soul’
Schoolchildren from Hull and East Yorkshire have been given the opportunity to design and make greetings cards that are being sold alongside professional artists’ work in Beverley.
Continue readingTake a gamble on comedy and a call from planet earth
The laughs start with the hysterically funny Ed Gamble, whose new show Hot Diggity Dog delivers a side-splitting sandwich of gags, featuring classic Gamble ranting, raving, and spluttering at Hull City Hall on 8 June.
Continue readingOyez! Oyez! Town Crier to send off passengers at Beverley this Yorkshire Day
The setting for the first-ever Yorkshire Day, Beverley, has been chosen by Hull Trains to kickstart a day of festivities that will begin with the resounding voice of a Town Crier.
Continue readingNew technology and displays will tell the story of Spurn Lightship
The Spurn Lightship is to receive new graphics, displays and technology to tell its rich story.
Continue reading£1.3 million distributed in Hull to tackle loneliness
Largest amount ever distributed by Two Ridings into one city.
Continue readingCottingham Open Gardens blossoms with huge fundraising total
Dove House Hospice says that it was a delight to see this year’s Cottingham Open Gardens return to the community on Sundays 4 and 11 June, with 19 gardens and residences taking part.
Continue readingGround-breaking play tackles inclusivity in sport
A ground-breaking play that tackles inclusivity in sport will be performed at Hull Truck on Friday 28 July. The play was developed through an innovative research partnership with the University of Hull and local LGBTQIA+ rugby club, the Hull Roundheads.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured’s autumn season explores themes of identity and the environment
Absolutely Cultured’s autumn programme offers a diverse look at the region, its people, heritage and the environment between October and December 2023.
Continue readingYou’ll be perfectly safe in our ‘Scissorhands’
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures delivers blades of glory in their dance theatre production of the classic Tim Burton movie Edward Scissorhands at Hull New Theatre next spring.
Continue readingFree local travel to Humber Street Sesh with Hull Trains
Hull Trains is continuing its longstanding sponsorship of Hull’s biggest music festival, which this year aims to be greener than ever.
Continue readingConsultation on operating times for Hull’s bus lanes closes soon – don’t forget to have your say
Residents, businesses and other stakeholders have a week left to have their say on proposals to alter the operating times of Hull’s bus lanes.
Continue readingFlex Health partners with ATHX to elevate athlete recovery and performance
In a milestone collaboration, leading physiotherapy provider Flex Health supports ATHX for the Ultimate Functional Fitness Experience, providing specialised recovery and treatment services for participants.
Continue readingNext steps taken to improve pedestrian, cycling and highway infrastructure in Hull
Improvements to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, as well as improved capacity on the highway network for motorists across the city, have taken a step forward after Hull City Council appointed a contractor to design several new schemes.
Continue readingHousebuilder marks 75th NHS anniversary with key worker deposit scheme extension in the East Riding of Yorkshire
To help celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service and to say thank you for the amazing work it does, Barratt Developments is helping NHS workers across the East Riding of Yorkshire to afford a new home by helping towards their deposits.
Continue readingWillerby schoolgirl wins national reading award
Emilie Nickerson, age 12, from Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College, has won the national award Best Home Usage (KS3/4) for her commitment to using the online reading development programme Reading Plus outside of school.
Continue readingHull schoolboy wins national reading award
Feranmi Adesina, age 10, from Estcourt Primary Academy, has won the national award Most Words Read by a Pupil (KS2) for reading over a million words on the online reading development programme Reading Plus.
Continue readingNorth Ferriby restaurant taken over by award-winning Indian restaurateur
Exciting news awaits food enthusiasts in North Ferriby and the surrounding areas as Mukesh Tirkoti, renowned Indian restaurateur, co-founder of Tapasya, and owner of Ruthvika Spices and Kitchen, acquires the premises of the former Medici restaurant on High Street.
Continue readingLocal hospice relocates charity shop on Hessle Road and launches ‘Bridal’ by Dove House
The fantastic new charity shop is located where Dove House’s old At Home shop was on Hessle Road and will be home to womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear.
Continue readingSpades in for major investment at East Yorkshire chemical plant
Construction is starting on a significant new production line which will double capacity at Mitsubishi Chemical UK in Hull.
Continue readingRicoh UK helps KCOM to deliver major infrastructure programme
KCOM has joined forces with Ricoh UK to help deliver its £17m copper to fibre phone network switchover – and to make sure every customer stays connected.
Continue readingResQ expansion: First look at Hammonds of Hull building’s latest transformation revealed
The team behind call centre specialist ResQ’s Hull city centre expansion have released ‘first look’ CGIs of the new space.
Continue readingDeadline approaching for Time2Volunteer award entries
The countdown has begun to submit nominations for the Time2Volunteer Awards 2023.
Continue reading4 things you never knew you could do while using WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, known for its powerful communication features and usability. However, aside from bringing people together, the app has many hidden gems that users may not be aware of.
Continue readingWhat’s coming to Freedom Festival this summer?
Hull’s famous international arts festival has announced the full programme line-up of their summer festival via their website. Audiences are encouraged to explore the page to learn about the artists and shows appearing on the streets, theatres, galleries and many places in between across Hull City Centre between Wednesday 30 August and Sunday 3 September.
Continue readingHumber Freeport launches with ambition to generate huge investment and over 7,000 jobs
Humber Freeport has launched with a mission to drive hundreds of millions of pounds of investment and at least 7,000 new jobs.
Continue readingHotham’s Gin School wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for third year running
Hotham’s Gin School has been recognised as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice award winner for top tourist attraction for the third year in a row.
Continue readingHull Street Food Nights proving a big hit with city centre businesses
The third in this summer’s series of Hull Street Food Nights, on Thursday 27 July, is being given a different flavour with a full-on 70s disco theme. Hull 70s covers band Atlantic 45 will be performing two sets, at 6:30pm and 7:45pm. They will be joined on stage by 70s dancers, and glitterball mirror men will be roaming around the event too.
Continue readingRollits will be offering legal advice and wine tasting at Driffield Show
We had a chat with Neil Franklin at Rollits about one of the UK’s largest agricultural shows taking place on your doorstep.
Continue readingDino Day bringing another free fright fest to city centre
A dinosaur extravaganza which proved a roarsome success by attracting thousands of people into the city centre last summer will return next month with the reptiles running loose for another fright fest.
Continue readingQuickline hosts first educational visit at new training and innovation centre
Quickline Communications has welcomed a group of students to its new training and innovation centre to open their eyes to careers available to them in telecoms.
Continue readingMysterious Tales & Unusual Stories – The 5th High Wolds Poetry Festival is now open for free entries
The 5th High Wolds Poetry Festival is now open for entries around the theme of Mysterious Tales and Unusual Stories.
Continue readingHull construction firm is at the heart of East Yorkshire hospital project
The full refurbishment of Castle Hill Hospital’s MRI suite in East Yorkshire is now complete. Run by the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the hospital, which is located west of Cottingham, has made a significant investment in a new state of the art scanner as part of the refurbishment.
Continue readingPride in Hull announces Platinum Sponsors for the highly anticipated Pride Festival
Pride in Hull, the largest LGBTQ+ event in Yorkshire, is delighted to announce two Platinum Sponsors for the upcoming Pride Festival, on Saturday 29 July 2023.
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