A book which has been hailed by MP turned author Alan Johnson as a fascinating social history and an essential guide to business has now raised more than £16,000 for a charity dedicated to animals.
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Learn to tell your birch from your beech on subsidised tree course
Residents from across Hull are invited to get to know their winter trees better, as part of a project to improve the green canopy of coastal towns and cities.
Continue readingVictory Leisure Homes raises over £7,000 for its charity of the year, Downright Special
Victory Leisure Homes, luxury holiday home manufacturer, has raised over £7,000 for its charity of the year, Downright Special – an organisation close to the heart of one long serving member of staff.
Continue readingHull Theatre Company wins two Northern Enterprise Awards
The Hull company that brought ‘Turn and Face the Strange’ and ‘Turning the Tide’ to the stage has won two prestigious awards.
Continue readingUltralets collects keys to new office as Flemingate community continues to grow
Leading East Yorkshire letting agency Ultralets has opened a new office at Beverley’s flourishing Flemingate centre after an impressive period of growth.
Continue readingRollits shares advice on knowing your rights this Christmas
We had a chat with Lucy Trynka and Abbie Bielby at Rollits about how to combine jolliness with professionalism this festive season.
Continue readingShortlist revealed for 2023 HullBID Awards
The cream of the Hull city centre business community will be aiming to get the new year off to a flying start as they challenge for the 2023 Hull Business Improvement District (HullBID) Awards.
Continue readingKCOM scraps data caps for Christmas
KCOM has confirmed it is giving its customers an extra Christmas present by pausing its data caps.
Continue readingStretch Pizza gets a slice of Levelling Up Funding
A new pizza restaurant will bring two vacant city centre units back into use, thanks to a grant from Hull City Council.
Continue readingPrimary pupils share their ideas for the future of Hull
Year six pupils at Wheeler Primary School have become the first in the city to be visited by the project team behind Lagoon Hull, with the aim of inspiring the next generation who could be living and working in the city when it is built.
Continue readingLost City Adventure Golf creates festive Christmas cocktails for Mission Christmas fundraiser
Lost City Adventure Golf, based in St Stephen’s Shopping Centre in Hull, is donating £1 from each sale of its festive cocktail menu to Viking […]
Continue readingExtra Time without penalties – what could be better?
The BBC’s A Question of Sport tremendous trio Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell will reunite at Hull City Hall next autumn.
Continue readingFree up your time by outsourcing to a Virtual PA
With a new year on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to analyse your current work setup and decide whether everything is as efficient as possible.
Continue readingHull 4 Heroes open new food donation points
Hull 4 Heroes, part of the #Hulltogether group which is working to help people cope with the cost of living crisis, has become the logistical lead for five new food donation points across the city.
Continue readingPatient advice on how to stay well this winter
With winter just around the corner, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are advising their residents on the best ways to stay well during the cold weather.
Continue readingMessaging service reintroduced for hospital inpatients
Chaplains will deliver messages for patients whose relatives can’t be with them.
Continue readingNew guide released to help you manage your mental health over the festive period
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind has launched a new ‘Coping with Christmas’ guide to support people across Hull and East Yorkshire to look after their mental health over the festive period.
Continue readingCould you support your local hospice this Christmas?
Dove House Hospice relies on community support to ensure every patient and their family at the hospice will have an extra special Christmas this year. Could you help and make a donation today?
Continue readingThe joy of SIX
Six queens, six tales, an eighth king, and 500 years of history celebrated in 80 rip-roaring minutes as SIX the Musical returns to Hull New Theatre next spring.
Continue readingAmerican Chip Spice sponsors Hull City A.F.C. and Hull Kingston Rovers for the 2022-23 season
These sponsorship announcements have been followed by a limited edition Chip Spice pot for both teams. Its first limited edition Hull City-themed Chip Spice pot sold out in record time – less than 24-hours – when it was launched in December 2021. These two pots join another limited edition currently on sale for The Deep’s 20th anniversary, which is on sale exclusively from the aquarium’s store and website.
Continue readingHalf-price tickets available for Humber Street Sesh 2023
Cut-price, early bird tickets will go on sale online for the region’s biggest music festival, Humber Street Sesh, which will celebrate its tenth anniversary on Hull Marina next year on Saturday 12 August.
Continue readingArco supports Ron Dearing UTC students in new mentor project to encourage the next generation of cyber security experts
The UK’s leading safety company, Arco, is donating IT equipment and sharing the expertise of its colleagues as part of a new employer-led project to mentor students at Ron Dearing UTC and offer them ‘hands on’ learning in cyber security.
Continue readingNew Hull dance film aims to turn the tide for women in renewable energy
A stunning new dance film set in Hull features in a new exhibition held at Hessle’s Aura Innovation Centre.
Continue readingMS3 Networks backs three festive charity initiatives
Full fibre broadband infrastructure provider MS3 Networks demonstrates its support for the local community with a string of donations to help those struggling most this winter. The fibre broadband network operator based in Kingston-upon-Hull aims to offer the region with more choice over broadband provider, in order to help bring down the cost of internet bills for homes and businesses.
Continue readingShop local this Christmas
An East Yorkshire firm is urging households and businesses to consider shopping local this Christmas to support regional food and drink producers.
Continue readingLocal homebuilder reports significant contributions to Yorkshire communities in 2022
Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has reported significant social, economic and environmental contributions to the Yorkshire […]
Continue readingChristmas on track as Siemens Mobility brings festive cheer to families in Goole
Siemens Mobility has donated thousands of pounds worth of toys and treats and staff have volunteered their time to bring festive cheer to underprivileged children and families in Goole.
Continue readingGrassroots project launches in Hull to help children access rugby for free during cost-of-living crisis
As the cost of living continues to rise, a new project is being launched in Hull to encourage local children to try out rugby – while getting a hot meal and help with homework at the same time.
Continue readingLiving a Cornish life
If you have ever visited Cornwall, you know it is one of the most peaceful and naturally beautiful places in the world. The people are […]
Continue readingTheatre review: Jack, Mum and the Beanstalk
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Jack, Mum and the Beanstalk at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingMove to court-side location will drive next phase of expansion for fast-growing chambers
A barristers’ chambers which was only founded two years ago is on the move to new premises with the space to support its ambitious growth plans.
Continue readingLocal charity Dyslexia Sparks to open new centre
Hull and East Yorkshire’s only registered charity for dyslexia, Dyslexia Sparks, will be opening a new centre in the region in the New Year.
Continue readingQuickline shares festive cheer with ‘12 Days of Quickmas’
Rural broadband provider Quickline is celebrating the festive season by giving back to its community and customers.
Continue readingGiacom gives Hull primary school children once-in-lifetime London experience
Leading Cloud services provider Giacom has given primary school children from Hull an unforgettable experience in London.
Continue readingTelephone befrienders required to chat to lonely and vulnerable people in the East Riding
CallER Collective was launched by HEY Smile Foundation during the pandemic, in 2020. Since then it has gone from strength to strength, offering hope to scores of people in the region.
Continue readingHull homelessness charity Christmas appeal
Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is appealing for items to support vulnerable people this Christmas.
Continue readingMobile charging stations at HRI’s Emergency Department
Patients and families attending Hull’s Emergency Department will now be able to keep in touch with relatives after the introduction of two new mobile charging stations.
Continue readingLocal Leadership network secures further three years of funding to support voluntary sector across Hull & East Yorkshire
Two Ridings Community Foundation has secured a further three years of funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to continue the HEY Confident Futures leadership programme and network. The programme offers support within the local community creating a connected and collaborative network of generous leaders.
Continue readingFree health and wellbeing programme in Hull nominated for national health award
Hull FC Foundation and Hull KR Foundation recognised for their work with the local NHS.
Continue readingEvie’s Christmas card design buzzes with creativity
The importance of bees to the wellbeing of our planet was the inspiration for hundreds of pupils in the University of Hull’s annual Christmas card competition for local schools.
Continue readingThe World’s Favourite Maestro presents: André Rieu In Dublin
Kick off 2023 in style with André Rieu in Dublin – André’s celebratory concert is exclusive to cinemas across the UK and is the only way to start the new year with your family and friends for one weekend only on 7 and 8 January.
Continue readingFree festive fun at Trinity Market
Hull families looking for some free festive fun can enjoy a host of events over the next two weekends.
Continue readingTis’ the season of goodwill as KCOM back a trio of local charities
KCOM is bringing Christmas cheer to three local charities this year as it focuses on helping those struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Continue readingHull construction firms scoops top national award
Hull-based construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has seen off fierce competition from some of the biggest names in the industry to scoop the prestigious ‘People Development’ accolade at the national and highly acclaimed Constructing Excellence Awards.
Continue readingDozens of Christmas jumpers donated to help local families
Kind-hearted people in Hull have been donating Christmas jumpers to help local families after an appeal by Hull City Council.
Continue readingLovell Homes to treat house-hunters to £5k towards new dream home
House-hunters in the East Riding of Yorkshire are being offered the chance to make their new house a home with £5,000 towards a professional interior designer or landscape gardener.
Continue readingCommissioner invests £3.6m into Community Safety Partnerships
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, Jonathan Evison, has announced new funding arrangements for local partnerships to improve community safety, cut crime and anti- social behaviour and support victims of crime.
Continue readingHull investor puts final touches on first city centre apartment development as work begins on second project
A Hull businessman is putting the finishing touches to his first residential development in the city – and beginning work on his second – after completing his latest property purchase this week.
Continue readingQ&A with writer Sam Caseley and director Tom Saunders on Jack, Mum & The Beanstalk
Hull Truck Theatre are excited to welcome families, schools and young audiences to continue celebrating their 50th Anniversary year, as they present Jack, Mum & The Beanstalk from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 24 December.
Continue readingKey worker deposit scheme launched in Hull
Key workers in Hull can now receive a deposit contribution of up to £15,000 towards a new home thanks to Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ new Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme.
Continue readingApplications open to apply for grassroots sports funding from 360 Foundation
The 360 Grassroots Foundation, set up to help children participate in grassroots sports in Hull, has today opened applications for funding for the first time since receiving charitable status.
Continue readingCloud services provider Giacom and CEO Mike Wardell triumph at industry awards
Fast-growing cloud services provider Giacom has been named Cloud Company of the Year, with CEO Mike Wardell also receiving a prestigious personal accolade.
Continue readingTech campus transformation continues with construction underway on final building
Seven years of transformational development at Hull’s game-changing tech campus is continuing with construction underway on the final office building.
Continue readingCupboard clear-out inspires young lawyers to launch food drive
A young lawyer’s cupboard clear-out has kickstarted a campaign to encourage colleagues and clients to support food banks in the run-up to the festive season.
Continue readingProfessionals press on with charity push-ups challenge
A team of local business professionals are pressing on with their part in a million pound plus nationwide charity push-ups campaign after each hitting their target by the deadline of the end of November.
Continue readingHull KR recruit leading businessman to chair dynamic new board as club prepares for lift-off
One of the biggest names in rugby league has announced the appointment of a high profile figure from the world of business to the role of Chair as it brings in new levels of expertise to prepare the club for “lift off”.
Continue readingRon Dearing sporting students shine on regional, national and international stage
Four students from Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) are excelling in their sporting fields, including two representing their country on the world stage.
Continue readingWillerby builds on success by promoting homegrown talent to leadership roles
UK holiday homes industry leader Willerby has invested in internal talent with a reorganisation of its senior team and a raft of promotions to drive the business further forward.
Continue readingTheatre review: A Christmas Carol
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on A Christmas Carol at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingThe Hull trio leading the way in STEM industries
Three Hull women in engineering are celebrating after being recognised for their huge contribution to one of the city’s biggest employers.
Continue readingTriple success for Considerate Constructor
Sewell Construction has won three awards at the recent Considerate Constructors Leading Lights Awards, the Mental Health, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Awards, as well as the overall Site Award Workforce Category.
Continue readingHelp WISHH spread the festive cheer with Christmas WISHHes
Helping spread the festive cheer to hospital patients and staff across Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital couldn’t be easier this year.
Continue readingNew recruit as medical law firm continues expansion
A Yorkshire-based law firm which specialises in clinical negligence has added to its team with the recruitment of Legal 500 recognised solicitor, Lynsey Furley.
Continue readingConcrete Youth announces new ASMR-integrated, sensory story programme, in partnership with Ferens Gallery
Concrete Youth is delighted to announce ASMaRt, a new ASMR-integrated, sensory story programme for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) in Hull.
Continue readingPoorboy Boutique brings premium vintage clothing to Flemingate this Christmas
Vintage clothing brand Poorboy Boutique has opened a new pop-up store at Beverley’s thriving Flemingate Shopping Centre.
Continue readingCottingham’s Tiger Inn awarded Best Compliance Award
Cottingham’s Tiger Inn has won the award for Best Compliance at Craft Union Pub Company’s Operator Awards 2022.
Continue readingComedian Dara O’Briain is coming to the Bonus Arena
The comedian will visit the Bonus Arena in Hull on Saturday 6 May 2023.
Continue readingMP visits Hull firm at the heart of heating decarbonisation
Dame Diana Johnson, the Hull North MP, visited one of the city’s biggest employers, Ideal Heating, last week to find out about how it is leading on the transformation of homes across the UK.
Continue readingBishop Burton invites engineers to consider new career path in teaching
The Engineering department at Bishop Burton College is opening its doors to engineers who may be interested in a career change.
Continue readingEnter the new year with Hull Truck Theatre and enjoy their new season
Hull Truck Theatre is excited to be kicking off 2023 with their focus on the future with Mumsy, epic adventures with Around The World In 80 Days and some home truths with The Houses Are Sinking (And The Adults Don’t Care).
Continue readingWISHH National Elf Service Appeal returns
A charity appeal to add the magic of Christmas for the area’s sickest children and older patients spending time in hospital is back.
Continue readingApply to become an Artist in Residence at the Ferens Art Gallery
The Ferens Art Gallery is putting a call out for an artist in residence to work at the Gallery from February to May next year.
Continue readingSpencer Group set to deliver new home for iconic vessel as part of major maritime regeneration project
Hull-based engineering company Spencer Group is delivering a new permanent base for an iconic vessel as part of a major regeneration project in its home city.
Continue readingAn interview with actors Adam Bassett and Emma Prendergast from A Christmas Carol at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre are extremely proud to continue celebrating their 50th Anniversary year, presenting A Christmas Carol in association with Leeds Playhouse. In this interview, Deaf actor Adam Bassett (Bob Cratchit) and deaf actor Emma Prendergast (Mrs Crachit) talk about how rehearsals are going for A Christmas Carol. Discover who inspired them to act when growing up and learn how the cast communicate with each other using British Sign Language (BSL).
Continue readingHow Rollits supports the local community
Following Rollits being shortlisted for the Hull Live Awards in the Business in the Community category, we had a chat with Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations, about how the law firm supports the city and region.
Continue readingCIRQUE: The Greatest Show comes to Hull
Roll up… roll up and step into the light where musical theatre meets circus as CIRQUE: The Greatest Show comes to Hull New Theatre on 17 February 2023.
Continue readingCharity offers 25,000 free tickets for new Christmas film to local communities across the UK
On Saturday 3 December at 10am, the brand-new feature film ‘Why the Nativity?’ premieres in over 100 Cineworld cinemas across the UK. Churches and their local communities are invited to attend for free courtesy of the film’s maker, Turning Point Ministries. The films will be screened locally at Cineworld, Gibraltar Road, Kingswood Retail Park, Hull, HU7 3DB.
Continue readingOver £2000 raised at charity sporting dinner
Over £2000 was raised for people with visual and hearing impairments at a charity sporting dinner organised by Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management.
Continue readingFree festive fun to spread Christmas cheer at Hull’s Museums Quarter
Hull Museums are inviting visitors to enjoy a traditional Victorian Christmas in the Museums Quarter on Saturday 26 November, 10am-4pm.
Continue readingArco partners with Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has partnered with Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University (HEY CU), a local children’s charity that aims to raise the aspirations of young people by building their confidence with unique learning experiences.
Continue readingWillerby sustainability champion joins panel of experts at major Yorkshire climate summit
Holiday home manufacturer Willerby’s sustainability champion joined a panel of business leaders at a major climate summit to discuss how companies can develop their own plans to cut carbon emissions.
Continue readingPure Block Management chosen to manage historic Hessle property
Hull-based property firm Pure Block Management has been appointed to provide professional management services at Mentone House in Hessle, once the home of one of Hull’s most famous historic figures.
Continue readingHundreds build a solid foundation for a career in construction thanks to Foundations Live
More than 600 students of all ages and over 200 industry professionals attended Foundations Live 2022 – one of the north of England’s biggest construction, trade, networking, and careers events.
Continue readingConcrete Youth announces the trial of a new signing and sensory programme
Concrete Youth is delighted to announce the trial of Signing with Suki – a new project that will incorporate signing, singing and sensory play for young people with learning disabilities.
Continue readingInspirational women across Hull and East Yorkshire recognised at long-awaited Women of Achievement Awards
The winners of the Women in Business (WIB) Women of Achievement Awards (WOAA) were recently announced at a ceremony held at the Mercure Hotel, Willerby.
Continue readingHEY Smile Foundation announces appointment of new CEO
Jamie will take over the reins of the charity from Andy Barber who has been in the role since Smile’s inception in 2008.
Continue readingLeading businesses employ dozens of former Ron Dearing UTC students in host of exciting roles
Dozens of former Ron Dearing UTC students have embarked on exciting career paths for the fourth consecutive year, securing apprenticeships and employment with leading businesses.
Continue readingWorld-renowned company bring Yorkshire trained dancers to Hull New Theatre for a circus adventure
The very best of Yorkshire dance talent will be showcased when the internationally acclaimed Motionhouse bring Nobody: A Dance Circus Adventure to Hull New Theatre later this month.
Continue readingYorkshire-based luxury jewellers Berry’s wins coveted WatchPro awards
Berry’s Jewellers shone at the awards and secured Family-Owned Watch Retailer of the Year and Retail Leadership Team of the Year.
Continue readingWorld Cup Fever and the potential employment impact for employers
Bosses across the region are being urged to get their tactics right or risk a rush of World Cup own goals and red cards in the workplace.
Continue readingFestive fare and football at Scandinavian Christmas Market
A Danish Christmas celebration which has been a fixture in the region’s festive calendar for nearly 50 years will embrace a football theme this year as it clashes for the first time with the football World Cup.
Continue readingCity centre bars ready for World Cup fever
Bar operators throughout Hull city centre are braced for a bout of football fever and hoping a first winter World Cup will boost business and pave the way to a cracking Christmas.
Continue readingRepeat recognition for Rollits in Chambers legal rankings
A leading law firm has reinforced its strong credentials across its practice areas with a series of recommendations in the latest Chambers and Partners UK legal directory.
Continue readingHull Philharmonic welcomes first guest conductor of the season
Following an emotional performance in May that saw Musical Director Andrew Penny MBE hand over the baton after 40 years at the helm, Hull Philharmonic Orchestra is all set to welcome the first of three guest conductors for its new season.
Continue readingAdvice from Rollits to combat the cost of living crisis
We spoke to the local law firm about how businesses can become more resilient.
Continue readingAn interview with Director Sameena Hussain on A Christmas Carol at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre are extremely proud to continue celebrating their 50th Anniversary year, presenting A Christmas Carol in association with Leeds Playhouse. In this interview, Director Sameena Hussain shares her inspiration behind the story and why this show might be different to any other version of the classic tale.
Continue readingHull business awarded in Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards
Hessle-based company, the John Good Group, attended the Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards, with the first-class celebration held on Friday 11 November at the Headingley Stadium, Leeds.
Continue readingHistoric ‘Pride of the Lionesses’ event is dream come true for former Hull Rugby League Referee
As England Women celebrated a win in their Rugby League World Cup fixture against Papua New Guinea last week another landmark occasion was also being marked at Headingley Stadium in Leeds.
Continue readingProperty industry leaders join Wykeland Board to support next phase of growth
Property industry heavyweight Paul Millington has become the new Non-Executive Chair of leading Yorkshire commercial developer Wykeland Group.
Continue readingVisit the festive Fruit Market for Christmas with all the trimmings!
Hull’s Fruit Market is putting on a Christmas “tree-mendous” programme of fun for all the family to enjoy this festive season.
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