The team at a Yorkshire coast brewery is celebrating its success at the 9th annual Scarborough News Excellence in Business awards.
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Half-price tickets available for Humber Street Sesh 2024
Cut price early bird tickets will go on sale online for the region’s biggest music festival, Humber Street Sesh, which will take place on Hull Marina on Saturday 3 August 2024.
Continue readingHull secondary schools take part in carbon reduction project
Eleven Hull secondary schools have signed up to a project that will support them to reduce their carbon emissions while helping students learn about environmental sustainability.
Continue readingHumber Wellbeing Hub receives more than £5,000 from the John Good Group
The Humber Wellbeing Hub, an emotional wellbeing organisation set up at the Humber Bridge Country Park in response to an increase in tragedies at the Humber Bridge, has received £5,000 of unrestricted funds from John Good Group’s Grants for Good Fund, plus further support with resources from the Matthew Good Foundation.
Continue readingThe return of fishing brings exciting opportunities for local children in East Yorkshire
Fishing has returned to Burton Constable Holiday Park. Dedicated staff and 12 volunteers had spent around 60 hours removing a massive growth of lilies from the North Lake. These fishing enthusiasts’ hard work has made fishing at the park possible again for seasoned anglers, and has also sparked the idea to help underprivileged children in East Yorkshire learn to fish.
Continue readingHow can owning a dog improve our wellbeing?
As any dog owner knows, your furry companions can make any bad day turn good. Their playful energy and unconditional love are what make them such loving pets and respected members of the family.
Continue readingNew launderette opens on Queens Road
A previous launderette on Queens Road in Hull has been fully renovated, including the installation of the latest machines available in the country.
Continue readingSpencer Bridge Engineering scoops prestigious industry awards for two major projects
Spencer Bridge Engineering has been recognised for its outstanding work on two iconic bridges at separate industry awards ceremonies.
Continue readingHudgell Solicitors becomes employee owned as Neil Hudgell says time has come to ‘give something back’ to talented team
Hudgell Solicitors is to become employee owned following a decision by founder Neil Hudgell to transfer the majority of shares to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
Continue readingHome is where the heart is as Beal makes TV debut
Family-owned Beal Homes has launched its first ever TV advert, promoting its luxury homes as the perfect place to make lifelong memories.
Continue readingDrive to reach net zero accelerates with more public and fleet electric vehicle charge points
Hull City Council will invest a further £150,000 in new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support one of the largest fleets of electric vehicles in the region and more than double capacity at a city centre public car park.
Continue readingWhat We Do – Artlink and Gallery 87 are celebrating art, community and creativity
What We Do is an exhibition that shows the outcomes of the creative programme at Artlink Hull and 87 Gallery. Work by artists and participants are brought together in celebration of work created within and outside of the gallery.
Continue readingLocal business biked 695 miles to raise £1,835 for HEY Children’s University
Web design and digital marketing agency Eyeweb cycled 695 miles to raise money for HEY Children’s University.
Continue readingLocal charities join forces to improve financial and mental health ahead of Christmas
Local advice charity, Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding, and mental health charity, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, have announced that they are joining forces to launch a campaign aimed at encouraging people to look after their financial and mental health this Christmas.
Continue readingFriends invest in East Yorkshire sandwich shop
Three friends have taken over a sandwich shop in a popular East Yorkshire village.
Continue readingNew year, new job: Start a truly rewarding role in 2024
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting for a wide range of NHS roles across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Continue readingJeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds 2025 UK & Ireland arena tour announced
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of H.G. Wells’ dark Victorian tale.
Continue readingHotel Chocolat opens new concept store at Anlaby Retail Park
Chocolate fans are in for a cocoa-powered treat as Hotel Chocolat, the luxury British cacao grower and chocolatier, announces the opening of its latest out-of-town concept store located at Anlaby Retail Park.
Continue readingSt John Ambulance hosts Carol Service in Hessle
St John Ambulance is hosting a Carol Service at All Saints Church, Hessle, on Friday 8 December at 7pm.
Continue readingRWE and Masdar form joint ventures to co-develop 3 GW Dogger Bank South offshore projects
RWE has signed an agreement with clean energy powerhouse Masdar as a new partner for its UK Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind development projects. Both partners will continue to drive the delivery of these flagship projects. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary approvals and expected for the first quarter 2024.
Continue readingWISHH National Elf Service Appeal returns with the help of Santa
A charity appeal to bring the magic of Christmas to the area’s sickest children and older patients spending time in hospital is back. This year WISHH has a little added help from Santa, courtesy of their friends at Holderness and Humberside Rotary Club.
Continue readingHessle-based global comms agency appoints new MD
H&H – the internal communications and employee experience agency based at Hesslewood Hall – has appointed Cathy Phillips as its new Managing Director.
Continue readingLate Saturday night buses – helping you get home safely
Those enjoying an evening out in Hull over the festive season will have even more travel options to help get home safely thanks to late Saturday night bus services, funded by Hull City Council.
Continue readingTheatre review: Pinocchio at Hull Truck Theatre
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Pinocchio at Hull Truck Theatre. Christmas can’t be here already can it? It seems like only yesterday I […]
Continue reading‘Toad on the Wolds’ announced as East Riding Theatre’s Christmas production
Have you ever wondered what happened to Toad when he left prison!? Well this Christmas, let East Riding Theatre take you into the world of Toad, Mole and Badger as they venture into East Riding in the brand new play, Toad on the Wolds, proudly sponsored by Lairgate Financial, written by Gordon Meredith and directed by Richard Avery.
Continue readingHull Trains strikes Gold for the second year running
For the second consecutive year, Hull Trains has been named ‘best in class’ at an annual awards ceremony to recognise the most reliable train fleets in the railway industry.
Continue readingJohn Good Group announces environmentally conscious Head Office, strengthening local presence
John Good Group, a purpose-led group of businesses, which put people, planet and performance at the heart of its operations, is pleased to announce the construction of its new head office in Hull, set to be completed in early 2024.
Continue readingLast chance to buy Scandinavian style for Christmas
Organisers of the Scandinavian Christmas Market in Hull are to hold a smaller event to give shoppers a last chance to snap up unique festive gifts and food.
Continue readingReleasing the fear of travelling alone
Travelling the world alone can, for many, be a tantalising prospect. But it can also be a daunting one. The very freedom that makes solo travel appealing can also instil an anxiety that can be difficult to shake. But it’s worth it: once you’ve done a little bit of solo travelling, you’ll gain the confidence and mental resilience you need to do more of it. These qualities will lead to personal growth that actually serves you well later in life, too.
Continue readingIgnite change: Giving your business a new year’s refresh with these top tips
The final weeks of 2023 are upon us. A new year means a chance to do things differently from the year just gone. After reflecting on the highs and lows, learning from mistakes and making plans for how they hope 2024 will go. It is likely that you are doing the same.
Continue readingHumberside OPCC wins Platinum national award for custody visiting
The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Humberside has been recognised nationally for the exceptional quality of its independent custody visiting scheme.
Continue readingCouncils and bus operators join forces to demonstrate electric buses
Hull City Council, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the region’s two main bus operators, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach, will be holding two public engagement events on Wednesday 29 November 2023 to demonstrate electric buses.
Continue readingTravelWise Week campaign wins national award
Hull City Council has won a prestigious national award for a campaign, which took place earlier this year, encouraging residents to choose more sustainable and active travel choices.
Continue readingHull College rises: Ofsted confirms ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features rating
Hull College is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following its recent full enhanced skills inspection.
Continue readingCast announcement for Princess and The Frog at Hull Truck Theatre
This Christmas celebrate the warmth, fun and joy that friendship can bring with a brand-new production at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingBeal reveals first street scenes as King’s Fold continues Kingswood sales success
Multi award-winning housebuilder Beal Homes has revealed the first images of street scenes at its latest development in Hull’s Kingswood Parks neighbourhood.
Continue readingEmployment law advice for office Christmas parties
Lucy Trynka is a Senior Solicitor at Rollits, specialising in all areas of employment law. With the festive season on the horizon, we had a chat with her about office Christmas parties and how to prevent problems from arising.
Continue readingKCOM engineers bring advent calendar cheer for local youngsters
The engineering team at KCOM has donated almost 200 calendars to be shared out among several community groups across Hull, including The Hub School, Maxlife Youth Project, and children and young people charity Downright Special.
Continue readingHull homelessness charity to host Christmas Fayre
This December, homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is hosting a free family-friendly Christmas Fayre at their charity Emporium on 51 Whitefriargate.
Continue readingDigital sector celebrates completion of transformational @TheDock tech campus
Ten years of transformational development has culminated in the opening of the final building to complete the £22m @TheDock tech campus in Hull.
Continue readingHoliday park “family” raises thousands of pounds for Daisy Appeal
The team at an East Yorkshire holiday park have boosted one of the region’s leading medical research charities by handing over thousands of pounds raised by families from across the north during a summer of fundraising.
Continue readingNational recruitment specialist heads array of sponsors as HullBID marks 10 years of awards
HullBID has announced its 2024 awards with backing from an array of city centre businesses and other organisations.
Continue readingFinding the perfect fit: A guide to choosing your ideal vehicle
Cars are an essential provision for millions of households up and down the UK, with over three quarters of households in ownership of at least one car or van. There comes a time in every motorist’s life though, where their vehicle needs replacing. This, then, raises the question: how exactly should you go about picking out the right car for your needs?
Continue readingHow to diversify your investment portfolio
Trading comes with risk and every market is open to volatility and changeable market conditions. If you’re a professional trader, you’ll probably be used to the unpredictability and have tools in place to minimise risk.
Continue readingIf we can’t imagine the future we want, then we can’t set a course to achieve it
Town Anywhere Hull will take you on a journey into the future, to imagine and build a thriving ‘Town Anywhere’. The Town Anywhere experience will be a day of creativity, visioning, and sharing. It will be a space to explore what we want the future to be. It will connect us to each other and help us envisage pathways through to the future we want.
Continue readingLoud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum
A new exhibition, created by a group of young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Hull and inspired by their experience of using public transport, will open at the Streetlife Museum on Monday 27 November.
Continue readingLocal business owner grows award-winning home care business
Local business owner Mandy Aitken has expanded her award-winning care, having enjoyed four successful years of providing exceptional home care to older people in Beverley and Hull, now also covering Market Weighton, Pocklington, Brough, Gilberdyke and the surrounding areas.
Continue readingSowden & Sowden scoop second 2023 award
It’s been an exciting year for Yorkshire-based creative digital marketing agency Sowden & Sowden, as they’re officially crowned ‘Best Small Business’ in Hull and East Yorkshire at the annual Hull Live Business Awards.
Continue readingPopular Footgolf Charity Day returns and aims to double fundraising for two local charities
The 360 Grassroots Foundation and Hull & East Yorkshire Powerchair Football Club are teaming up again for their third Footgolf Charity event – and organisers say it is going to be bigger and better than ever.
Continue readingChief Financial Officer shares Willerby’s green journey at sustainability summit
The Chief Financial Officer of holiday homes market leader Willerby has urged businesses to adopt a practical approach to sustainability.
Continue readingHull College student secures Gold at WorldSkills UK National Finals
Hull College student Daniela Mikute has won gold at the WorldSkills UK National Finals – the country’s leading skills competition.
Continue readingHull & East Yorkshire’s business community responds to landmark devolution deal announcement
In yesterday’s Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a proposed devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire, which is due to bring £400 million worth of investment funding over the next 30 years, new powers to drive regeneration and build more affordable homes, an improved transport network and more to the region.
Continue readingHow to make the most of your mobile data
By 2025, it’s thought that consumer data usage will rise to 98GB per month. In 2016, this figure was less than 2GB. Mobile data is vital to enabling internet access when Wi-Fi isn’t accessible, keeping us connected no matter where we are. But it’s easy to exceed your plan’s allowance, which can come at a costly price. Here, mobile provider spusu, explores how consumers can make the most of their mobile data without going over budget.
Continue readingFootball star in the making Olivia meets her Hull City Ladies heroine Katie Thompson
She’s already netted 150 goals in her short career, but Olivia Buckle, 8, has never been happier than when she met her football heroine, Katie Thompson, last week.
Continue readingQuickline Communications CEO Sean Royce receives Outstanding Contribution industry award
Quickline Communications CEO Sean Royce has received a major honour at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.
Continue readingPrimary school pupils invited to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card
Pupils across Hull’s primary schools have been invited to design the council’s corporate e-Christmas card by Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes.
Continue readingVictorian Christmas event extended for 2023
Hull Museums’ ever popular Victorian Christmas will return this week, and for the first time will open over a full weekend.
Continue readingHull Philharmonic goes WILD in magical, mysterious musical extravaganza
Wands are at the ready as the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra prepares for a dazzling performance of film and festive favourites.
Continue readingRegional business group sets out ‘plan for prosperity’ to Chancellor
Humber Marine and Renewables (HM&R) has issued a four-point plan to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt ahead of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement.
Continue readingHull City Council funds social enterprise helping to boost community spaces
Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), a Community Interest Company (CIC) challenging young people to learn vocational construction skills whilst breathing life back into community places, has been granted over £60,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to renovate at least three community spaces in Hull in partnership with Hull City Council.
Continue readingHost of leading employers back Hull’s outstanding UTC to inspire next generation
Nine more leading businesses have become employer partners of Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), inspiring students and equipping them with industry-critical skills to form their future workforces.
Continue readingHull-based Garness Group expands into York with addition of long-established commercial property specialist Barry Crux & Company
Garness Group is expanding its work across North Yorkshire with York-based Barry Crux & Company becoming part of its offering of specialist property consultancy businesses.
Continue readingHull Trains labelled “Best Place to Work” at regional business awards
Hull Trains has been proudly recognised as “Best Place to Work” at this year’s Hull Live Business Awards.
Continue readingGive the Gift of Theatre with Hull Truck Theatre this Christmas
This festive season, Hull Truck Theatre is once again asking audiences and the public to donate generously to their Christmas appeal, Give the Gift of Theatre.
Continue readingHullBID adds to festive attractions with free live music festival in city centre bars
A free festival which attracted fans of live music into city centre pubs when it was launched in September promises to deliver more of the same when it returns for a second run this weekend.
Continue readingEspecially For You
There’s more than Ten Good Reasons to celebrate as Australian icon Jason Donavan brings his fantastic show to Hull City Hall next year.
Continue readingWillerby crowned UK’s most sustainable manufacturer in prestigious awards
Holiday homes market leader Willerby has been recognised as the UK’s most sustainable manufacturer at a highly prestigious awards ceremony.
Continue readingSemi-rural living in Yorkshire: Why compromise when you can have both city and countryside?
With Yorkshire villages and towns frequently named as the best places to live in the country, Yorkshire provides the best of both worlds, with gorgeous […]
Continue readingHull A&E team scoops national award for patient safety
Staff from Hull Royal Infirmary’s A&E Department have won a national award for patient safety.
Continue readingLocal NHS Trust Highly Commended at prestigious national awards
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded Highly Commended in the category of Place-Based Partnership and Integrated Care for its Right Care, Right Person initiative at the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2023.
Continue readingWilliam’s Christmas Experience at William’s Den
Award-winning children’s adventure play attraction, William’s Den, is planning show-stopping days out this December to help all the family get into the festive spirit. Based in East Yorkshire between York, Beverley and Hull, William’s Den has released tickets for William’s Christmas Experience at the Den.
Continue readingCountdown to Mental Elf 2023 – Ignite your festive season with a family run
With just two weeks to go, local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is preparing for the return of the much-loved Mental Elf family 5K festive fun run, now even bigger and better for 2023.
Continue readingTeases, titters, and trumpets at Hull City Hall
Pulses will be racing, toes a-tapping and funny bones tickled as Hull City Hall welcomes beautiful burlesque and brazen brass next year.
Continue readingOFSTED-praised Endike Primary invites parents to see its early years department
A North Hull primary school praised by OFSTED for its nurturing atmosphere is inviting children and their parents to come along and sample its “magical” early years play facilities this month.
Continue readingFour East Yorkshire Buses staff members triumph in 17-mile sponsored walk for mental health charity
Four dedicated members of the East Yorkshire Buses team have successfully completed a challenging 17-mile sponsored walk, raising an impressive £1128.45 for the Hull-based mental health charity, Mind.
Continue readingTim Shaw and Lucy Blackley awarded Order of Distinction by Hull College
Hull College’s annual Graduation Ceremony saw Tim Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at KCOM, and Lucy Blackley, founder and Chief Executive Officer at Bombyx PLM, awarded an Order of Distinction in recognition of their outstanding achievements and support to education, business and communities in the city of Hull and East Yorkshire region.
Continue readingReal change coming as Hull’s ten-year vision agreed
Hull’s new Community Plan, which will shape the city for the next decade, has been approved with cross-party support at today’s Full Council meeting.
Continue readingA new theatre festival is coming to Hull, presented by Middle Child
A new theatre festival showcasing plays by local writers is coming to Hull next summer.
Continue readingThe Elves and the Shoemaker: Save Christmas
Pocklington Arts Centre is proud to announce its very first in-house theatre production. The Elves & the Shoemaker: Save Christmas is an original adaptation of the familiar traditional tale.
Continue readingHumber Violence Prevention Partnership launches strategy to tackle serious violence
Local agencies have come together to launch a new plan to prevent people being drawn in to serious violence.
Continue readingReaching out by phone – the best micro-volunteering apps
With a quarter of young people believing social media has a mostly negative impact, we often forget that our smartphones can be used to help others. An example of this is micro-volunteering, which allows people to offer their time to worthy causes in small chunks. Here, spusu, a mobile operator offering simple and fair SIM-only deals, explores the best micro-volunteering apps that can help you use your phone for good.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery reaches the final of a regional tourism award
The team at a Yorkshire Wolds brewery is celebrating after it was shortlisted for a Yorkshire tourism award.
Continue readingJane McDonald to visit Hull in 2024
Star of stage and screen and singing sensation Jane McDonald will head to Hull as part of her new tour.
Continue readingMS3 Networks saves households in the Hull area £1 million on broadband
Hull-based full fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, reveals the latest update on the impact of its network on consumers in its build areas. Customers who have made the switch have collectively saved a staggering £1 million over the last year, compared to if they’d remained with their previous broadband provider.
Continue readingHumber Freeport attracts £1bn of investment as success story shared at decarbonisation summit
Humber Freeport tax sites have already attracted £1bn of investment which will create up to 600 jobs across the region, a major decarbonisation conference has heard.
Continue readingEmployees hold the key to net zero success, says Ideal Heating Director
A Director of Ideal Heating has told a major sustainability event that educating and involving employees is vital to the success of the drive to net zero.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire Skills Partnership wins £2.5 million government investment in skills training
Bishop Burton College, the lead provider partner for the Local Skills Improvement Fund in Hull and East Yorkshire, has announced it has successfully secured £2.5 million from the Department for Education to create cutting-edge training solutions for the region for the next two years.
Continue readingCast revealed for new production of Animal Farm
Hull Truck Theatre are teaming up with The Octagon Theatre Bolton and Derby Theatre to present a compelling new retelling of George Orwell’s timeless fable – Animal Farm (Wednesday 27 March – Saturday 13 April).
Continue readingVisit by shadow climate minister puts spotlight on local net zero progress
Kerry McCarthy, shadow minister for climate change and MP for Bristol East, visited Hull last week to find out about the progress being made by local organisations who are working together to reduce their carbon footprints.
Continue readingPinocchio at Hull Truck Theatre: Q&A with composer John Biddle and writer Mike Kenny
Hull Truck Theatre will soon welcome audiences – including families, schools and groups – to celebrate the festive season as they present their Christmas production of Pinocchio from Friday 24 November – Sunday 31 December.
Continue readingHEY LEP to launch Create Growth Programme thanks to £520,000 of funding
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hull and the East Riding will soon be able to benefit from expert, tailored support thanks to over half a million pounds worth of funding secured by Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP).
Continue readingRoll up! Roll up! Get your interval ice creams for just £1
Hull Truck Theatre are encouraging audiences to visit the theatre via rail to enjoy their festive production of Pinocchio, sponsored by Hull Trains, with a special incentive.
Continue readingYorkshire charities encouraged to safeguard donations and resources during Charity Fraud Awareness Week
With Charity Fraud Awareness Week taking place between 27 November and 1 December, Ansvar, a leading specialist insurer for the charity, not-for-profit and faith sectors, is raising awareness about how organisations across Yorkshire can be proactive to protect their assets, reputation, and beneficiaries.
Continue readingHull-based solicitors raises over £1,000 in David and Goliath charity challenge
Hull-based commercial law firm Hallmark Solicitors has raised over £1,000 and counting for Breast Cancer Now, after taking part in national law firm challenge, the Tour de Law.
Continue readingLocal business is raising funds for HEY Children’s University with a virtual bike ride
Web design and digital marketing agency Eyeweb has set an ambitious mission of cycling the distance from Hull to Paris to raise money for HEY Children’s University.
Continue readingDeep breathwork session helps business leaders combat stress
A business audience of around 70 emptied their heads and bared their souls as they embraced a breathwork experience designed to help them release their emotions to deal with personal and professional stress.
Continue readingRollits invests in the future with the recruitment of two new trainee solicitors
Two young lawyers who completed legal work experience with Rollits have now joined the firm as trainees.
Continue readingFood firm is on a roll as it launches the ONODog in major shopping centre
A food business which has operated almost undercover in Hull for 10 years has now taken a prime spot in a major shopping centre after unveiling its latest product.
Continue readingThe Three Wise Women: She Productions set to return to East Riding Libraries with a brand-new festive family musical
The Three Wise Women is an accessible and affordable show taking place in libraries across East Yorkshire.
Continue readingQ&A with actor Eliza Blair on Pinocchio at Hull Truck Theatre
We had a chat with actor Eliza Blair, to find out how rehearsals are going for this year’s festive production of the much-loved classic tale Pinocchio (Friday 24 November – Sunday 31 December).
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