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A new character appraisal has been adopted for St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area.

Society

Cabinet approves three‑year highways capital programme

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved a multi‑million‑pound highways capital programme designed to maintain and improve the city’s roads and footpaths over the next three years.

Society

Council confirms city-wide investment to continue improving bus services

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today (Monday 27th April) approved how it will spend the city’s Local Authority Bus Grant (LABG) for 2026/27, which will see Government funding of over £7.8million, allocated from the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA), spent on a variety of enhancements to make bus travel in the city more convenient and more reliable.

North Ferriby volunteers help villagers benefit from renewable energy

Schools, social clubs and allotments are just some of the North Ferriby institutions benefiting from renewable energy, thanks to the work of volunteers from the village – and the local football club could be next.

Hull KR stars champion men’s mental health on podcast

Hull Trains’ groundbreaking mental health podcast is shining a spotlight on men’s mental health with a new episode released today featuring two Hull KR rugby players.

Book now for Middle Child’s latest show in their brand-new venue

Tickets are on sale for Isabelle by Marc Graham, a world premiere about the “taboo” subject of inheritance that will open Hull’s newest theatre on Humber Street in May.

Enterprise

Driffield business shortlisted in national poultry awards

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after being shortlisted in a national poultry awards scheme.

New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres

Get ready to relive timeless hits and discover a global phenomenon as Hull Theatres announces three new shows offering something for every music lover.

Burton Constable Hall brings 200-year-old botanical collection back into the light

This season, Burton Constable Hall invites visitors to discover The Curiosity Garden, a rare opportunity to see one of its most remarkable collections brought together for the first time in over two centuries.

Society

East Riding residents invited to nominate projects to receive £3,000 from Caremark’s Community Care Fund

Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund – a new nationwide initiative designed to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Enterprise

Wykeland submits £25m plans for stylish Moxy hotel in Hull city centre

Leading commercial property developer Wykeland Group has submitted revised plans for a stylish new hotel in Hull city centre, under the Marriott group’s chic Moxy brand.

Education

Bishop Burton College invites home-schooled young people to embrace college life

Home-schooled young people are being given the opportunity to embrace a return to education at a dedicated Bishop Burton College event.

Enterprise

“Employee of the Year” named as Hull bus operator celebrates long-serving colleagues at charity awards ceremony

Local bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and support teams have been celebrated for their excellence and dedication to the people of our region, as Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, held its annual Long Service Awards.

£5M Humber Freeport funded centre expansion at CATCH officially opens

Yesterday, a major £5M Humber Freeport funded industry collaboration space at the CATCH facility in Stallingborough has officially opened, further strengthening the role of CATCH as a hub for industry engagement, skills development and knowledge sharing across the Humber, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire regions.

Events

Pub darts team from Yorkshire make it to grand final of the Cool Hand Cup by Marston’s

Following a nationwide tournament that saw punters from across the UK form darts teams to compete at their local Marston’s pub, 16 finalist teams competed in the Grand Final on Friday 10th April, with The Dog’s Bollogs from Wednesfield taking home the title and a £10,000 cash prize.

Hull jewels set to sparkle in spectacular laser and classical collaboration

The Hull Philharmonic Orchestra is joining forces with Indigo Shiba lasers in a dazzling performance this month.

Subject Matters – Studio Eleven’s new exhibition

This exhibition from 24th April to 6th June brings together a compelling group of artists whose practices explore the expressive and tactile possibilities of clay, paint, and material form.

Global bug hunt challenge coming to Hull this weekend

A global City Nature Challenge event, held across the 24th to 27th April, is set to be celebrated in Hull again this year.

Enterprise

Facilities management company wins new blue light client

A regional blue light service has chosen Yorkshire-based Sewell Facilities Management to ensure its buildings across the region are kept safe and compliant.

Schools empower pupils to take climate action with JUST ONE Tree

Schools are discovering that giving pupils meaningful opportunities to take action for the environment can have a powerful impact — not only for the planet, but for pupil engagement and school pride.

RSPCA Hull & East Riding World Kindness Day Gala Dinner 2026

RSPCA Hull & East Riding is bringing together the local community for a powerful evening of celebration, reflection and generosity at its World Kindness Day Gala Dinner 2026, taking place on Friday 13th November 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull.

Heritage

Successful trial run completed ahead of Arctic Corsair relocation

A trial run of the planned journey to relocate the historic trawler Arctic Corsair has been successfully completed, marking a key milestone in preparations for the complex operation.

National Year of Reading and World Book Night team up to deliver biggest ever Reading Hour

by editor23 April 202622 April 2026

Taking place from 7pm to 8pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026, the Reading Hour encourages people everywhere to do one simple thing: read something they love. Whether it’s a novel on the sofa, an audiobook in the kitchen, or a magazine on the commute, the message is clear – any book, any format, any place.

New community art exhibition opens at Streetlife Museum

A new community‑focused art exhibition celebrating creativity, inclusion and growth is set to open this Saturday (26th April) at the Streetlife Museum.

Annual Air Raid Service to take place

The 85th anniversary of the worst bombing Hull experienced during the Second World War is to be marked during the annual Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service.

Society

Hull Shared Lives boosted by national funding to support more people

Hull City Council’s Shared Lives scheme is supporting more people across the city following grant funding via the Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF).

New event set to help businesses access future talent

Small businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being given a fresh opportunity to grow their teams, develop new talent and future-proof their workforce.

Spring Live returns to Bishop Burton College bigger and better than ever

by editor20 April 202620 April 2026

Bishop Burton College is preparing to welcome the public back to its stunning campus for the return of its hugely popular Spring Live event.

New Director appointed at Pocklington Arts Centre

by editor19 April 202619 April 2026

Pocklington Arts Centre has announced the appointment of Kelly Munro-Fawcett as its new Venue Director, marking an exciting new chapter for one of East Yorkshire’s most valued cultural venues.

Lifestyle

How to assess your financial health

by editor19 April 202620 April 2026

Your financial health depends on patterns that build over time rather than a single figure. Small decisions around spending and borrowing shape your position far more than occasional big choices.

Enterprise

How the right accessories can make the right professional impression

by editor19 April 202620 April 2026

You walk into an office, and people form an impression before you speak. They notice your watch, your bag, even how you place your pen on the table.

Enterprise

Creating a sustainability culture in your business

by editor19 April 202620 April 2026

If you’re looking to build a business around sustainability, then you’ll need to ensure that the entire organisation is animated by a particular set of values and behaviours.

Hull poet Maurice Rutherford to be celebrated in show at Hull Truck Theatre

by editor18 April 202618 April 2026

The Hull poet Maurice Rutherford, who died last year at the august age of 103, is to be celebrated in a special show at Hull Truck Theatre on Saturday 9th May 2026.

Society

Independent East Yorkshire veterinary practice warns of cliff dangers for local dog walkers

Aldgate Vets is urging dog owners to take extra care when walking their pets near cliffs.

Events

Pint of Science Hull brings the stars behind the latest research to a venue near you

Tickets launched today for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, which will see 21 scientists take to the stage in venues across Hull.

Artlink Hull Presents Isaac Yeboah: Daylight Comes Through the Cracks

Artlink Hull | 87 Gallery is proud to present Daylight Comes Through the Cracks, a new exhibition by Ghanaian artist Isaac Yeboah, opening on 2nd May 2026.

Society

Two projects by Hull Red nominated for the 2026 Music Cities Awards

Hull Red are a small charity making a big impact. They use music and arts to increase social opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.

Cast and creative team announced for UK and Ireland tour of Zog

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story Zog flies back onto the stage for a major UK and Ireland tour this year, including a run at Hull Truck Theatre.

Society

Sailors’ Children’s Society launches BookTrust programmes to boost literacy and wellbeing for children in crisis

Sailors’ Children’s Society has launched two national BookTrust programmes, Story Explorers and Letterbox Club, to support younger children on its scheme, helping to build literacy, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

Society

Snowden challenge is a family affair

A student from Hull has persuaded her mum to take on a daunting challenge with her next month, in honour of family members who have served in the armed forces – including her 24-year-old brother.

Enterprise

Hull drivers urged to ‘ditch the car’ as fuel prices continue to bite, with ‘average’ price now over £2.00 per litre

A major Hull bus operator is encouraging local people to consider switching to bus travel as research, by the RAC, has shown that the average price of diesel has spiked to more than £2.00 per litre, putting further pressure on household budgets.

Society

Potty training delays are impacting children’s primary school readiness – but support is available

Potty training has become one of the most common reasons parents seek support for their children.

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to the Hull Truck Theatre

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Hull Truck Theatre on Wednesday 20th May, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “A Fashionable Way to Die”. Jessica Fletcher visits Paris to support her friend’s fashion show, but soon there’s a murder that only she (or you!) can solve.

Yorkshire and the Humber secondary schools can fundraise to feed hungry children through life-changing charity initiative

Secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber can fundraise to feed an entire school of hungry children by signing up for a charity’s life-changing Feed A School initiative.

£200k Boost to transform Hull Central Library into ‘Space to Inspire’

Hull Culture and Leisure Library Services has been awarded £203,175 of funding by the DCMS for its ‘Space to Inspire’ project.

Education

Hull children get news of their primary school place offer

Today is National Offer Day and families across Hull will have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September.

Heritage

Next phase of Hull’s Queen’s Gardens to open

The transformation of Hull city centre’s most important green spaces is nearing completion with the next phase set to open.

UNTHINKABLE film festival opens submissions for 2026

Hull’s daring celebration of short filmmaking is gearing up for its biggest year yet. UNTHINKABLE, the city’s home‑grown short film festival and registered charity, has officially opened submissions for this year’s festival, taking place 6-11 October 2026 at venues across the city.

Society

First plans submitted for East Bank Urban Village in Hull

Plans have been submitted for phase one of East Bank Urban Village – one of Hull’s largest ever regeneration projects – which is set to breathe life back into the East Bank of the River Hull through the creation of a sustainable new neighbourhood.

‘One of the best experiences I have ever had’

‘One of the best experiences I have ever had in my 66 years’ and ‘it was a lifetime of adventures’.

Kingston Youth Centre benefits from major upgrade

Young people in Hull are already feeling the benefits of new investment at Kingston Youth Centre, as part of a wider programme to improve youth facilities across the city.

Enterprise

Informed Financial Planning named Best Financial Advisers to Work For, for ninth year running

Hessle-based Informed Financial Planning (IFP) has been recognised as Best Financial Advisers to Work For, for the ninth year running, highlighting its commitment to long-term career development, professional qualifications and employee ownership.

Sam Scherdel joins forces with Hull NHS Choir to release choral version of his 2M-stream global hit

by editor15 April 20268 May 2026

Sheffield-born singer-songwriter Sam Scherdel is set to release a special choral version of his breakout hit “Somewhere in the Middle” following a surge in international acclaim following recent tours around the UK and USA.

You shall go to the ball as Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella heads to Hull New Theatre

Experience the classic fairytale as you’ve never experienced it before as Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures return to Hull New Theatre with Cinderella from 23 – 27 February 2027.

Education

Hull College students shortlisted for prestigious Educate North Award

Three talented Hull College students are celebrating after being named as finalists in a prestigious award scheme celebrating the work of educational institutions in the North of England.

Enterprise

Infrastructure works pave way for latest Beal development in popular Kingswood community

Family-owned housebuilder Beal Homes has begun work to pave the way for its latest luxury development in Hull’s popular Kingswood neighbourhood.

Burton Constable secures Arts Council England MEND funding

Burton Constable Foundation is proud to announce that it has secured a significant £242,000 award from Arts Council England through its highly competitive Museums Estate and Development (MEND) Fund.

Willerby teams up with Hull KR for charity parking initiative

Leading holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has teamed up with World Club Challenge-winning Hull Kingston Rovers, based at Sewell Group Craven Park stadium, for a parking initiative with a difference.

Building Society collecting items for Doorstep of Hull

Colleagues at Hull’s branch of Yorkshire Building Society are collecting donations of toiletries and non-perishable food and drinks in support of Doorstep of Hull, a local charity that supports people experiencing homelessness.

SEND Preparation for Adulthood Event returns to support young people planning their next steps

Hull City Council is inviting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), along with their families and carers, to attend its annual SEND Post-16 Options and Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) event.

Enterprise

East Yorkshire poultry business shortlisted in national food awards

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business are celebrating after reaching the final of a prestigious food industry award.

Popular music bingo event returns to Yorkshire Wolds brewery

Tickets have gone on sale for a quiz night with a difference at a Yorkshire Wolds brewery.

Society

Making a difference for our HIV community

HIV-related stigma remains a significant issue for people living with HIV who can face discrimination, harassment, and internalised shame. This can affect people’s mental health and acts as a barrier to accessing vital services.

Rethinking luxury holidays for neurodivergent travellers

A luxury travel advisor based in East Yorkshire is encouraging a more considered approach to travel planning for neurodivergent individuals.

Society

Hull event honours Sikh pioneer Sewa Singh Gola and celebrates faith and community

On 4th April 2026, an event held at Hull History Centre brought together members of the local community to celebrate the life and legacy of Sewa Singh Gola, a key figure in the early development of Hull’s Sikh community. Approximately 60 people attended the gathering, which combined remembrance with cultural education and coincided with the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi.

Hull to host tall ships ahead of Invictus Games

Two traditionally rigged tall ships will spend time in Hull as part of an expedition in partnership with Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.

Enterprise

Law firm combines AI with employment lawyers to modernise HR advice for businesses

Leading regional law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has launched a new HR platform combining artificial intelligence (AI) with advice from the firm’s specialist employment lawyers.

Cassidy Janson announces spring 2026 show coming to Hull Truck Theatre

Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ in London’s West End.

Boston Energy names Sailors’ Children’s Society as Charity of the Year with £5,000 fundraising target

by editor9 April 20269 April 2026

Boston Energy has announced Sailors’ Children’s Society as its Charity of the Year, committing to raise at least £5,000 through a series of fundraising activities across the business.

Enterprise

Hull bus operator shows EGG-stra special generosity over Easter

by editor9 April 20269 April 2026

Hull bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and support teams have shown their generous side by raising a cracking £1,042 for a major children’s charity.

Enterprise

Hull Trains celebrates unsung heroes after being named top performing rail operator

Hull Trains, the UK’s top performing rail operator, has celebrated its dedicated team with a special ‘Excellence Awards’ held at The Deep in Hull.

Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University teams up with INIT Creative for an unmissable new storytelling series

Something exciting is coming to Hull, and it involves some very recognisable faces.

Society

£20,000 legacy fund launched to support long term feral cat welfare across Hull and East Riding

A new £20,000 Hull Feral Cats Legacy Fund has been established to support organisations responding to feral and community cat welfare across Hull and the East Riding.

Employers endorse new plan to improve skills in Hull and East Yorkshire

A partnership of business leaders and training providers has set out its proposal for the next phase of its work to tackle the skills gap in Hull and East Yorkshire.

Steeleye Span to perform at Hull City Hall

Together for fifty-six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours.

Local charity Doreen’s expands annual Easter egg giveaway

Doreen’s, a Hull-based charity, is known for bringing joy to children across the community each year with their Easter campaign. Mother-daughter duo Sue and Ashleigh, co-founders of the charity, have delivered a record-breaking 2,900 Easter eggs to local schools this year.

Hull families invited to free events tackling child car seat safety risks

Hull City Council has teamed up with Safer Roads Humber, Good Egg Safety CIC, and the Police and Crime Commissioner to deliver a series of free child car seat safety events.

Society

Improvements to Princes Dock Street now complete

Work to enhance Princes Dock Street and transform it into a more welcoming space is now complete.

Creative Careers Unlocked: A practical guide for supporting students into the creative industries

Creative Careers Unlocked invites readers to rethink how we define and approach creative success.

Collaborative space for voluntary, community and enterprise sectors

Castle Buildings in Hull will transform into a shared base for Hull’s voluntary, community and enterprise sectors, providing a space to collaborate, grow and deliver improved outcomes for residents.

New culture hub for Middle Child supported by city centre grant

Hull theatre company Middle Child will create a new cultural, community and commercial hub thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grant scheme.

Q&A with John Godber on ‘Teechers: New Year, Same Problems’

John Godber, one of the UK’s most-performed living playwrights, revisits his classic school comedy with a newly updated 2026 tour. Sharper, fresher and more relevant than ever, Teechers runs at Hull Truck Theatre from 21-31 April.

Enterprise

New rooftop events space backed by City Centre Grants scheme

A new year-round commercial space will be created in Hull thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grants scheme.

Hull to host connectivity event for businesses

Businesses hoping to learn more on how data centres and fibre networks can support their growth, are invited to a networking event in Hull.

Hull and East Yorkshire and Tees Valley receive backing for regional energy programme

Ground-breaking projects driving secure energy production are being backed by up to £30 million.

Society

Council unanimously backs trauma-informed approach to improve services across East Riding

East Riding Council has unanimously supported a motion to review and strengthen trauma-informed practice across its services.

CATCH launches HNC Level 4 qualifications to strengthen skills pipeline for industry

CATCH is proud to announce the introduction of Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4 qualifications, further enhancing its technical training offer and creating clear progression routes for learners and industry.

Enterprise

Wilkin Chapman Rollits expands Lincoln presence with recoveries firm acquisition

Law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has expanded its Lincoln operations with the acquisition of Nottingham-based recoveries practice Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC).

Society

Autism Mental Health Support Service praised for helping patients feel ‘listened to and understood’

Thursday 2nd April marks World Autism Awareness Day 2026.

Enterprise

Research, by Hull operator, shows local over-60’s are “rediscovering freedom, fun and friendships”

New research has revealed that local people over-60 are starting to embrace a ‘second adolescence’, with a greater range of interests available to them.

Society

Hull City Council pays tribute to The New Adelphi Club’s Paul Jackson

Hull City Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Jackson, founder of The New Adelphi Club, at the age of 71.

Three Hull networking groups join forces to host new collaborative networking event

Three of Hull’s leading networking communities are coming together for the first time to host a brand-new collaborative event designed to strengthen connections across the city’s business community.

Enterprise

Hull Trains named top performing operator in the Rail Industry Customer Experience Report

Popular open access operator Hull Trains has again been named the highest scoring British operator in the latest Rail Customer Experience Report (RICXR). The accolade is further good news for the company who was recently named Operator of the Year at the Spotlight Rail Awards earlier this month.

New marina tours launch this Easter to celebrate the opening of the Spurn Lightship