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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.

Hull 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.

Enterprise

Digital 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.

Holiday 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.

Enterprise

National recruitment specialist heads array of sponsors as HullBID marks 10 years of awards

by Editor27 November 202328 November 2023

HullBID has announced its 2024 awards with backing from an array of city centre businesses and other organisations.

Lifestyle

Finding 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?

Lifestyle

How to diversify your investment portfolio

by Editor26 November 202327 November 2023

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.

Events

If we can’t imagine the future we want, then we can’t set a course to achieve it

by Editor25 November 202325 November 2023

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.

Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum

by Editor25 November 202325 November 2023

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.

Enterprise

Local business owner grows award-winning home care business

by Editor24 November 202324 November 2023

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.

Enterprise

Sowden & 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.

Popular 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.

Chief 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.

Education

Hull 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.

Enterprise

Hull & 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.

Enterprise

How 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.

Sport

Football 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.

Enterprise

Quickline 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.

Society

Primary 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.

Events

Victorian 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.

Hull 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.

Enterprise

Regional 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.

Society

Hull 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.

Host 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.

Enterprise

Hull-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.

Enterprise

Hull 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.

Give 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.

HullBID 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.

Especially 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.

Enterprise

Willerby 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.

Enterprise

Semi-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 […]

Society

Hull 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.

Society

Local 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.

William’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.

Society

Countdown to Mental Elf 2023 – Ignite your festive season with a family run

by Editor17 November 202317 November 2023

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.

Teases, titters, and trumpets at Hull City Hall

by Editor17 November 2023

Pulses will be racing, toes a-tapping and funny bones tickled as Hull City Hall welcomes beautiful burlesque and brazen brass next year.

Education

OFSTED-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.

Four East Yorkshire Buses staff members triumph in 17-mile sponsored walk for mental health charity

by Editor17 November 2023

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.

Tim Shaw and Lucy Blackley awarded Order of Distinction by Hull College

by Editor17 November 202317 November 2023

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.

Society

Real change coming as Hull’s ten-year vision agreed

by Editor17 November 202317 November 2023

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.

A new theatre festival is coming to Hull, presented by Middle Child

by Editor16 November 2023

A new theatre festival showcasing plays by local writers is coming to Hull next summer.

The 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.

Society

Humber Violence Prevention Partnership launches strategy to tackle serious violence

by Editor16 November 2023

Local agencies have come together to launch a new plan to prevent people being drawn in to serious violence.

Reaching 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.

Yorkshire 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.

Events

Jane 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.

Enterprise

MS3 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.

Enterprise

Humber 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.

Employees 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.

Hull 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.

Cast 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).

Visit 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.

Pinocchio 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.

Enterprise

HEY 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).

Roll 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.

Yorkshire 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.

Hull-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.

Local 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.

Deep 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.

Enterprise

Rollits 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.

Food 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.

The 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.

Q&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).

Enterprise

MS3 Networks completes build in Scunthorpe

Wholesale-only full fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, has completed its network build in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. The network will enable homes and businesses in the area to gain access to a wider pool of broadband providers and promote fiercer competition and lower prices for consumers and internet service providers (ISPs) alike.

Lifestyle

Using music to improve your sleep

by Editor10 November 202310 November 2023

The world is in the grip of a quiet sleep crisis. During the day, we’re bombarded by a range of stresses and stimuli, which stay with us long into the evening, and disrupt our sleep.

£50k invested in stage, sound and light system to kickstart larger shows at The Old Floral Pavilion

A £50,000 investment in a new stage, sound and light system will kickstart the autumn and winter season of events at The Old Floral Pavilion in Bridlington.

Education

Student success celebrated at University Centre Bishop Burton Graduation Ceremony

University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) was delighted to host a celebration of student achievement at a spectacular Graduation Ceremony in the historic Beverley Minster.

Hull homelessness charity appeals for new trustees

by Editor8 November 202310 November 2023

Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is using Trustees’ Week to thank current trustees and appeal for new trustees to join the charity.

Enterprise

Connexin named a ‘Great Place to Work’ after exponential growth

by Editor8 November 2023

The brand, who was also this year named as one of the fastest growing tech companies, scored highly in the Great Place to Work survey, which was carried out amongst staff and gives the opportunity to honestly and anonymously answer questions about your place of work.

Lifestyle

Single-link vs. dual-link DVI

To the average person, connections to your computer can all look the same. As it turns out, they all have different purposes and advantages. For instance, the DVI (digital visual interface) is a type of interface that is meant to support both analogue and digital video signals over a single DVI cable.

Hull student awarded national Amazon engineering bursary worth £20,000 to pursue her dreams of using technology to help people

A student from Hull has been named as one of the 2023 recipients of the national Amazon Future Engineer Bursary, making her one of 30 women in the UK to receive the bursary this year. Nicole Phan started her Economics and Data Science degree at Royal Holloway University in October this year.

Hull businesses secure ‘star’ status by supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options

Four of Hull’s most notable businesses and organisations have received national certification for their workplace travel plans which encourage and support their workforces, around 2,530 staff, to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute.

Whitney – Queen of the Night will visit Connexin Live

Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night will visit Connexin Live, Hull on Saturday, 14 September 2024.

Society

“It was the best, most positive experience of my life”

Hundreds of thousands hear from new mum, Grace Jopling, as she shares her experience at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.

Universities of Hull and Lincoln announce Humber Freeport collaboration

The Universities of Hull and Lincoln have announced plans to collaborate on a series of key projects along the Humber region.

Enterprise

Rollits inspires client confidence in latest Chambers legal rankings

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has reinforced its strong credentials across its practice areas in the latest legal directory rankings.

Events

Scandinavian Christmas Market ready to expand as it rebuilds after Covid and Brexit

East Yorkshire’s Scandinavian community is counting down to the biggest event of the year for the Danish Church in Hull and its partner organisation, Nordic House cultural centre.

Enterprise

“Paperless cockpit” steers software business to soaraway success

A business which provides software solutions to literally lighten the load for the post-Covid aviation industry has soared ahead as airlines continue to seek savings, improve flight safety and increase operational efficiencies.

Lifestyle

Stay warm, save money: Home updates that pay off

As the chill of the colder months begins to nip at your heels, the quest for a cosy home becomes paramount. This isn’t just about comfort; it’s about being shrewd with your pennies. The heat you savour on a frosty evening should not slip through the cracks of your home, driving up your energy bills. Strategic home updates can be your ally in a relentless pursuit of warmth without burning a hole in your wallet.

Enterprise

The infrastructure behind ultrafast internet

by Editor7 November 20238 November 2023

The latest data from Think Broadband revealed that 77 per cent of the UK now has access to gigabit-speed internet. The majority of this is enabled by full fibre broadband, which has not only improved the existing connectivity experience, but made additional applications possible too. Here, Charl Tintinger, CTO at full fibre network operator MS3 Networks, explains the infrastructure behind the superior choice of broadband and how it enables record internet speeds.

Local business unveils new 2023 Christmas hamper range

Local, family-run business Peach Hampers has unveiled their 2023 Corporate Christmas hampers. Companies across the UK can spread festive cheer and show their appreciation for staff and customers with these bespoke branded gift baskets. All hampers are overflowing with personally selected products and are available online now.

Events

Jimmy Carr will return to Connexin Live, Hull

Following his visit earlier this year, Jimmy Carr will return to Connexin Live with his brand new tour ‘Laughs Funny’ for TWO shows on Saturday 22 November 2025 – starting at 7pm and at 9:30pm.

Society

NHS staff, patients and local schoolchildren create inspiring display to mark World Mental Health Day

by Editor31 October 2023

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, the provider of community and inpatient mental health services in Hull and East Yorkshire teamed up with Trust charity, Heath Stars, to invite staff, patients and local school children to design bunting, creating a unique piece of artwork for public display and to mark World Mental Health Day.

Yorkshire coast sister companies shortlisted in Scarborough Business Excellence Awards

The team at a Yorkshire coast brewery and Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery are celebrating after being announced as finalists in the 9th annual Scarborough News Excellence in […]

Enterprise

Full fibre expansion supports North Lincolnshire economy

Wholesale-only fibre network operator MS3 Networks has expanded its full fibre coverage to over 60,000 premises across Lincolnshire, including homes in Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire. The growing network will enable economic expansion across the region by facilitating internet speeds of one gigabit per second (Gbps) while delivering more choice of service provider to local people.

Society

Effective marketing strategies for promoting your charity fundraiser – Reaching a wider audience and maximising impact

Organising a charity fundraiser is more than just rallying for a good cause; it’s about spreading the word and igniting a spark of enthusiasm within the community.

Enterprise

It’s official: Hull Trains is the best performing operator in the UK

Local train operator, Hull Trains, has been recognised nationally as the most reliable operator in the UK.

Hull to celebrate 20 years of Global Entrepreneurship Week

GEW was founded to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world, especially those individuals who face barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching their own start-up.

Enterprise

A digital promotion and two new hires at Bluestorm as agency diversifies and expands digital and client services

Bluestorm Design and Marketing, Hull and East Yorkshire’s only Prolific North Top 50 integrated marketing agency, is celebrating a number of recent successes with a promotion and two new hires.

Residential real estate recognition for luxury care home

Yorkshire-based care home company Springfield Healthcare is celebrating after its Beverley-based care home, Chapter House, was awarded ‘Best Residential Operator’ at the Yorkshire Residential Real Estate Awards 2023.

Society

Rebecca raises funds and a glass with Three Peaks toasts to her beautiful mum

A woman from East Yorkshire turned her Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge from a fun event into a fundraiser after losing her mum only weeks before the trek.

Businesses partner with university rugby team to develop soft skills from school of hard knocks

A university rugby league team is strengthening its partnerships with business and local communities under a new operating model as it kicks off a new season.

Lifestyle

Trick or treat: How to save on your mobile contract

Did you know that the average Brit will spend almost £21,000 on electronic devices in their lifetime? This includes 16 mobile phones, eleven cameras and 13 laptops. On top of this, contracts are increasing at a scary rate, with some mobile customers receiving price hikes of up to 17.3 per cent in 2023. Spooked? Fear not. Here, spusu, a mobile operator that provides some of the most competitive SIM only offers on the market, discusses ways to save on your mobile phone contract.

Lifestyle

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