Taken from Andrew Thomas’s third album to be released in June 2023, ‘White Lies’ sees the musician team up with Michelle Terri for this huge pop ballad.
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“Events are the seeds; legacy is the tree”
National Inquiry calls for legacy to be put at the heart of events, including creating a UK City of Sport to create long-term transformation for people and communities.
Continue reading‘Councils and government must now show ambition in order to move Lagoon Hull project forward’
The time has come for the Humber’s local authorities and national government to make good on their promise to deliver a brighter future for the region, according to the man behind Hull’s biggest regeneration project in a generation.
Continue readingEmma Hardy MP to host online cost of living advice and information event
With the cost of living rising for everyone, Emma Hardy MP is putting on a cost of living online event on Thursday 26 January at 6:30pm. The webinar will be on Zoom and streamed live on Facebook.
Continue readingWinter warm packs to help the most vulnerable families in Hull this winter
Hull Trains is partnering with Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University to provide vulnerable families across the city with warm packs to help them through the winter months.
Continue readingWomen in Business organisation appoints new Chair
Women in Business is delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Newton as its new Chair.
Continue readingArtist combines Yorkshire heritage and passion for Greece to present unique exhibition at University gallery
An artist with a portfolio inspired by his home in Greece and his Hull heritage is preparing to display a selection of his work at a double exhibition in the city.
Continue readingArco signs up to Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has signed up to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and has secured a bronze award – the first step in the fifth-generation family business’ ambition of becoming a gold award employer.
Continue readingHU5 Clothes Swap – successful clothing exchange initiative returns to the city
The organisers of the HU5 Clothes Swap are excited to announce that they are holding their first swap of 2023 next month.
Continue readingBishop Burton College accredited with ground-breaking dual career scheme
Bishop Burton College is leading the way with supporting talented athletes in education, having been accredited by the innovative Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Dual Career initiative.
Continue readingHEY Marketing Network’s next event raises the bar
What better way to end Dry January than with HEY Marketing Network’s first event of 2023, Brew York – A Brand Story! The event will be held at Hull University Business School on Tuesday 31 January at 6pm.
Continue readingFree meals for carers
Up to 1,000 free meals will be given away to unpaid carers across Hull, thanks to The Carers’ Information and Support Service (run by City Health Care Partnership CIC), EMS and a grant from Hull City Council.
Continue readingAura Innovation Centre awarded Good Mark by Hull Civic Society
The University of Hull’s Aura Innovation Centre has been awarded a Good Mark by Hull Civic Society, recognising the building’s special merit.
Continue reading360 becomes Official Accountancy Partner at Wakefield Trinity
360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce it will be the official “Accountancy Partner” for Wakefield Trinity for the 2023 Super League season.
Continue readingA Virtual PA can save you money during the cost of living crisis
From businesses and not-for-profit organisations to individuals and families, everyone is trying to save money more than usual right now due to the cost of living crisis.
Continue readingBecome part of a friendly and enthusiastic family of volunteers
HEY! Volunteering is hosting a recruitment drive and you can get involved.
Continue readingSinger-songwriter, Matt Crossland, to release his debut single ‘Dreamworld’
Matt Crossland is a singer-songwriter from Hessle. He is currently a solo artist playing open mics and support slots acoustically, whilst recording original songs for an album set to be released mid to end of summer.
Continue readingParagon Tooling investing in workforce as it looks to build on strong end to 2022
Long-established manufacturer Paragon Toolmaking is looking to build on a successful end to 2022 by recruiting for new and experienced toolmakers to join a team which designs, builds and distributes industry-leading products across the world.
Continue readingOnly two weeks left for families to apply for grassroots sports funding
There’s just over two weeks to go before the first window of opportunity to apply for funding from the 360 Grassroots Foundation closes.
Continue readingBeverley Gin Festival is back this May
Beverley Gin Festival returns this year with more music, more food, more fun, more friends and more gin!
Continue readingFitmums & Friends opening new club in Brough
Brough Fitmums & Friends will begin regular run sessions at 6:45pm on Tuesday 17 January from Brough Fire Station.The friendly and supportive club will welcome men and women of all abilities.
Continue readingSign up for a Dove House event in January and save up to 20% off the regular registration price
During the full month of January, local charity Dove House Hospice are running a sale with up to 20% off the registration price for multiple events across the year.
Continue readingNew children’s unit opens at Hull Royal Infirmary
A new £4m paediatric unit providing first-class facilities for Hull’s sick and injured children and their families has opened at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Continue readingLovell Homes to host property advice day for Kirk Ella house-hunters
National housebuilder Lovell Homes, is inviting all house hunters looking for a new home in East Riding of Yorkshire to join them for a special property advice day on Saturday 14 January from 11.00am until 5.00pm.
Continue readingGround-breaking scheme cutting business carbon emissions in Hull hits target ahead of schedule
The Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (HBEES) has reached its carbon saving target six months ahead of its closure.
Continue readingNew era for Beal as housebuilder moves into its own stunning new home
Beal Homes has moved into its own stunning new home, beginning a fresh chapter for the family-owned housebuilder.
Continue readingQuickline appoints Chief Financial Officer to support drive to connect rural communities
Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications has appointed Craig Fairey as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support the continuing growth of the ambitious business.
Continue readingR-evolution charity given three-year grant for Hull cycle hub
Local cycling charity R-evolution has been awarded a grant of £90,000 a year for the next three years to continue its work running a cycle hub in Trinity Market.
Continue readingNew scheme launched in Hull to support homeowners
Thanks to the success of a new house-buying initiative launched in Hull, house buyers within East Riding of Yorkshire are leading the way for homeowners across the country.
Continue readingArco improves sustainability rating to achieve gold medal
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has been awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.
Continue readingKCOM teams up with the Tigers for three-year community partnership
The deal will see broadband provider KCOM team up with the Tigers to deliver a range of community initiatives supporting grassroots sport and digital inclusion across the region.
Continue readingLovell Partnerships announces latest promotion in the Eastern region
Leading developer Lovell Partnerships has promoted James Sargent to land manager as part of its ongoing strategy to develop and grow its team in the Eastern region.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire Children’s University leader to take up new charity role
The chief executive of one of the region’s best-known charities is stepping down from her post to take on a new challenge.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire marketing agency celebrates double success
The specialists at Assured Marketing are dedicated to keeping small businesses relevant, competitive and agile through targeted SEO campaigns.
Continue readingBritish Country Duo, The Arkut Brothers, to release their new single ‘Restless’
Taken from their debut album released on 21 October 2022, ‘Restless’ is The Arkut Brothers’ fifth single to be released from the album.
Continue readingWelcome back to Hull Truck Theatre’s 50th anniversary year
Hull Truck Theatre are excited to turn their focus to the future as their 50th Anniversary year comes to a close in March 2023 with the world premiere of Hull Playwright Lydia Marchant’s brand-new comedy Mumsy from Thursday 2 – Saturday 25 March 2023. Developed as part of Hull Truck Theatre’s Artist Development Programme, fans of Motherland will love this enjoyable new comedy that lifts the lid on the highs and lows of being and becoming a Mum – not to be missed.
Continue readingSpencer Group complete major upgrade works to bring rail depot back to life
Multi-disciplinary engineering company Spencer Group has completed major upgrade works to Manchester International Depot to transform it into a modern train servicing and stabling facility.
Continue readingFundraisers complete charity of the year campaign with over two million steps for Andy’s Man Club
Fundraisers at the UK’s biggest motor repair management company have been stepping out in style to put the finishing touches to a year-long campaign in aid of a Yorkshire-based charity set up to tackle the stigma around male mental health.
Continue readingDaisy Appeal in campaign to turn Christmas clutter into cash
One of the region’s leading charities is hoping to raise much-needed funds from a rush of festive give-aways as it completes a first Christmas with its virtual charity shop.
Continue readingRachel Lowe joins John Good Group as Chief Human Resources Officer
Rachel brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise in human resources, having previously held leadership roles at Victoria Plumb, Ramsden International and other leading Blue Chip Companies.
Continue readingJoin experts to discuss how Humber businesses can shatter the glass ceiling
A new free event this January will bring experts together to discuss how recruiting more women leaders can make Humber businesses more successful.
Continue readingPure Block Management adds South Cave development to property portfolio
Hull-based property firm Pure Block Management closed 2022 on a high after adding a prestigious East Yorkshire development to its rapidly-growing client base.
Continue readingGet stuck into 2023 through volunteering
A charity that champions volunteering is encouraging people seeking self-improvement to make it their resolution in 2023 to follow their new blog.
Continue readingQuarter of a million pound funding boost to improve health by connecting with nature
HEY Smile Foundation is delighted to announce it has been awarded nearly a quarter of a million pounds by The National Lottery to help people across our region to connect with nature and improve their health.
Continue reading£2,500 cheque for people with visual and hearing impairments
Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management has handed over a cheque for £2,500 to the Wilberforce Trust.
Continue readingTheatre review – Robin Hood: Prince of Thorngumbald
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Robin Hood: Prince of Thorngumbald by Middle Child Theatre.
Continue readingQuickline brings over 50,000 rural homes up to speed with game-changing broadband in 2022
Tens of thousands of households suffering with poor internet speeds have had their online experience transformed by rural broadband provider Quickline Communications in 2022.
Continue readingImprovement works begin at Queen’s Gardens
Work has begun on improving the boundary walls of Hull’s Queen’s Gardens.
Continue readingHigh demand expected as large industrial space goes on market at growing Business Park which is home to successful companies
Commercial property specialists are expecting high levels of interest in large industrial space which has come onto the market at one of East Yorkshire’s premier business parks.
Continue readingConcrete Youth announces new national tour of To the Moon and Back
Award-winning charity Concrete Youth has announced that it will embark on a national tour of its inaugural production, To the Moon and Back, in spring 2023.
Continue readingBusiness book generates cash boost for animal charity
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.
Continue readingLearn 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.
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