Krehalon, a global manufacturer of flexible shrink barrier packaging for the fresh food industry, has joined the Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign.
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Hull and East Yorkshire stillbirth and neonatal death charity awarded Maximus Foundation grant
Maximus Foundation UK, the not-for-profit arm of Maximus, has awarded a grant of £2,500 to Hull & East Yorkshire Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS) to continue its work supporting bereaved parents and families after the loss of a baby.
Continue readingFull cast announced for A Christmas Carol, sponsored by Hull Trains
This festive season, Charles Dickens classic Christmas ghost story A Christmas Carol will be magically brought to life by Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingQuickline accelerates rural broadband rollout with new Build Team
Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications is creating a new infrastructure team as it accelerates its rollout of fast, reliable broadband.
Continue readingSave energy and money with a grant of up to £15,000 from the Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme
A scheme for Hull businesses looking to save energy is helping local businesses save thousands of pounds a year on their energy costs – and still has grant funding of up to £15,000 available to eligible businesses.
Continue readingSwap till you drop to reduce clothing waste
The organisers of the HU5 Clothes Swap are excited to announce that they are holding their third clothes swap of the year later this month.
Continue readingSilent Uproar is looking for new Trustees
Silent Uproar is an award-winning theatre company and charity from Hull & East Riding, creating provocative and fun nights out for young people (14-30).
Continue readingGreat Newsome Brewery’s butterfly-inspired beers put the spotlight on sustainability
Great Newsome Brewery has launched its latest beer inspired by the butterflies that thrive at the East Yorkshire farm where the brewery is based.
Continue readingRollits LLP recognised in Legal 500 for excellence of people and services
A leading law firm has underlined the value and versatility of its work for clients across the Yorkshire and Humber region with recognition for the excellence of its people and services in the latest edition of the profession’s most prestigious directory.
Continue readingVintage brand seals global retail deal as Primark unveils WornWell
A vintage clothing brand which was launched in Hull 15 years ago is going global after sealing a partnership with a major retail group.
Continue readingTheatre review: Ladies Unleashed
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Ladies Unleashed at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingEmma Hardy MP invites businesses to air their views with Big Conversation
Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy is urging businesses in her constituency to join her “Big Conversation” and share comments and feedback on the issues they face.
Continue readingBuses to run to temporary timetables to aid service delivery
Local bus operator, East Yorkshire, has announced that it will be making some temporary changes to some of its services from Sunday 23 October in the face of recruitment struggles across the bus sector.
Continue readingHull vehicle branding firm receive special recognition at UK Graphic Awards
Brandfixx, the world’s greenest vehicle branding company, has been highly commended at a prestigious national award ceremony recognising its transformative approach to the industry.
Continue readingNational recognition for Hull Trains’ leader at ‘Railway Oscars’
A leader who continues to steer Hull Trains through the most challenging of periods has won national recognition for her ‘selfless and outstanding’ contribution to the UK rail industry.
Continue readingKCOM employees give helping hand to school uniform charity
KCOM staff have dug deep for a charity helping families struggling with the cost of school uniforms.
Continue readingState-of-the-art technology brings future learning space to life for UTC students
Students at Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) have been given a high-tech first glimpse of exactly how their state-of-the-art school will look once expansion work is complete.
Continue readingTheatre launches new inclusive panto initiative
Hull New Theatre has joined forces with local company Concrete Youth to make this year’s pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, a more inclusive experience.
Continue readingTrinity Live music nights extended until Christmas
Hull’s Trinity Live weekly music night has been extended until Christmas, thanks to its popularity with music lovers since returning to Trinity Market in February.
Continue readingHome from home for new Caribbean, South American group in Bridlington’s Brunswick Hotel
A new community group for Afro-Caribbean and South Americans in Bridlington and East Yorkshire, has found a home from home at Bridlington’s Brunswick Hotel.
Continue readingJohn Good Group grows leadership team with two strategic hires
John Good Group has announced two new additions to its executive leadership team. The move has scaled its leadership team to match its ambitious plans to develop further and expand its products and services.
Continue readingHow businesses can maintain growth despite rising inflation
With UK inflation rising at its fastest rate in 40 years and analysts saying the situation is likely to get worse before it improves, more and more businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact it will have.
Continue readingHave a good laugh for a good cause this November
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are inviting you to join them for an evening of fun, laughter and entertainment at Hull Truck Theatre, with their Stand Up for Health Stars comedy event that raises money for local NHS services.
Continue readingConstruction firm restores grand historic Hull building
The impressive restoration of 52-53 Whitefriargate, which is a magnificent Grade II listed building in Hull city centre, has been completed on time and within budget.
Continue readingBarratt Developments Yorkshire East appoints first female director to its board
Leading five-star housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has welcomed its first ever female director to its board of directors.
Continue readingMike the Knight donates iconic suit to charity Action for Children
Hull Trains employee, Mike Manders, recently tackled his first-ever London Marathon in his suit of armour, so far raising an incredible £2,800 for the charity Action for Children.
Continue readingHullBID excited to bring Hulloween Steampunk Festival to city centre
This Hulloween, enter into the weird, wacky and wonderful world of Steampunk, inspired by Victorian fashions and engineering. A combination of science-fiction, fantasy and history, with a Halloween twist, will transform Hull city centre for a weekend of spooky and spectacular tomfoolery.
Continue readingEmployee-owners of animal feed company have an appetite for growth
An animal feed trading business is bullish about its prospects for the future after riding out the challenges of Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire success story Agencia marks 25 years in business
A family business in East Yorkshire is celebrating a quarter of a century of paving the way for British interests overseas by transforming health and justice to build confidence and attract investment.
Continue readingRedcoat heads out on tour to add the extra sparkle this autumn
Meet Lewis. He’s a Redcoat. Living the dream and living it large in Bognor Regis. He likes to smile and show you a good time. But what happens when you’re having an ‘off day’? And you tell Barney the Dinosaur to p*ss off (in front of a load of kids)?
Continue readingTheatre review – Gladys: A Beverley Love Story
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Gladys: A Beverley Love Story at East Riding Theatre.
Continue readingEntertainment for everyone at Hull Theatres
There will be shoulder pads, smart quiffs, and a reminder that everyone is beautiful as Hull Theatres announce a new series of sensational shows this week.
Continue readingArco announced in top 10 list of best family business apprentice employers
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has been announced as one of the top 10 family businesses in the UK for employing apprentices and promoting apprenticeships for professional development.
Continue readingCharity marks World Homeless Day with awareness event
This World Homeless Day, Monday 10 October, Emmaus Hull & East Riding is hosting an inspiring and informative event to raise awareness of the realities of homelessness. During the event, Emmaus will also unveil their new Outreach Van.
Continue readingAppeal for help to ease hospital pressures
Staff at Hull Royal Infirmary are urgently appealing for the community’s help to ease hospital pressures.
Continue readingQueen Victoria and her relationship with Hull showcased at new exhibition
Queen Victoria’s own Jewel-Cabinet will visit the city as part of a new exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery.
Continue readingRegister now for free tickets to the one of the region’s biggest construction trade events
Anyone working in construction and engineering can now register for free tickets for Foundations Live 2022, which is one of the region’s biggest construction, trade, networking, and careers events.
Continue readingRestoration of Spurn Lightship reaches final phase
Hull’s Spurn Lightship is to receive a new coat of paint as it reaches the final stages of restoration.
Continue readingTwo local charities receive donations from Maritime Museum’s scrap metal
Two local charities have received donations totalling more £5,500 from the Yorkshire-based contractor transforming the Hull Maritime Museum, thanks to spare scrap from the building.
Continue readingItalian dancer longing for Hull pattie
Comedy ballet superstars Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo return to Hull this autumn – and dancer Giovanni Goffredo may be recognised by audiences for more than just his pirouettes and arabesques…
Continue readingWest Hull FM extends coverage area
Ofcom, the communications regulator, has granted West Hull FM a power increase that will provide better coverage within the city as well as the surrounding villages.
Continue readingLocal charities come together to share the wellbeing benefits of arts and crafts this World Mental Health Day
Local charities Hull Scrapstore and Health Stars have come together this World Mental Health Day, to provide craft packs for mental health and learning disability inpatient units across Hull and the East Riding.
Continue readingRefurbishment completes at Hull’s Cherry Tree Court
FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has completed a £1.7m refurbishment programme of the ground and first floors of Cherry Tree Court in Hull, with a new phase of works underway to improve the second floor of the former HMRC building.
Continue readingVolunteers have been given awards in an emotional celebration hosted by HEY Smile Foundation and partners
A clutch of awards has been handed out to volunteers at a special ceremony organised by HEY Smile Foundation and partners.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire does its part to make the region a little greener
Local bus operator, East Yorkshire, has welcomed eight new vehicles to its fleet as part of its investment to bring state of the art, environmentally friendly buses to the community.
Continue readingThree promotions as Hudgell Solicitors’ management team extended within expanding Civil Liberties department
Hudgell Solicitors has promoted three of its most experienced lawyers to managerial roles within its growing Civil Liberties team. Chief executive Rachel Di Clemente says […]
Continue readingEast Yorkshire apprentices win at SOE Skills Challenge
Last month, three engineering apprentices at bus company East Yorkshire successfully brought home awards from the Society of Engineers (SOE) IRTE Skills Challenge.
Continue readingHEY LEP and Growth Hub launches social enterprise accelerator to help third sector organisations thrive
Social enterprises in Hull and East Yorkshire and across the wider Humber region are being invited to take part in a new accelerator programme.
Continue readingNew website will be a one-stop-shop to transform volunteering in Hull and the East Riding
A website linking volunteers with opportunities that make a difference has been launched. Time2Volunteer is a new Volunteer Partnership to answer the region’s volunteering needs. It is funded and delivered by Hull CVS, HEY Smile Foundation, Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and supported by Partners.
Continue readingTop exec from Apple visits Hull ahead of Tech Week Humber
A leading figure from tech giant Apple has visited Hull ahead of Tech Week Humber in November.
Continue readingHull cyclists raise life-saving sum in huge charity ride
Lives could be saved thanks to a team of cyclists who raised more than £11,000 in a mammoth cycle ride from Glasgow to Hull.
Continue readingFlow of Words artist callout
The Risky Cities project is looking to commission five different artists to respond creatively to work written by community groups in recent workshops, and to produce a piece of art based around the themes, stories and ideas found within the material.
Continue readingEnjoy a variety of entertainment this month at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre presents another month of exciting visiting work that will include inspiring plays, entertaining stories, dark stand up and improvised comedies, as well as magical adventures, in conversations and live screenings.
Continue readingJack Dee is coming to Hull City Hall
When everyone’s favourite grumbler, Jack Dee, announced he was returning to the stand-up stage in 2019 with Off The Telly, his first solo tour in six years, tickets flew off the shelves and the tour was extended in order to meet exceptional public demand.
Continue readingHumber Wellbeing Recovery Employment Service launches to support people in Hull and East Riding
A Humber Wellbeing Recovery Employment service has been developed to support Hull and East Riding residents who may be facing barriers to accessing Employment, Education or to gaining Functional Skills in Maths and English.
Continue readingYorkshire Wildlife Trust receives £1,000 donation from local housebuilder
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has donated £1,000 as part of its Community Fund initiative to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, a charity that operates within the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Continue readingLocal charity provides free support events for national Dyslexia Awareness Week
Free advice, training and support is available for dyslexic individuals across the region during Dyslexia Awareness Week (3rd to 9th October) thanks to local charity, Dyslexia Sparks.
Continue readingJoin The Waterline Summit to share in the region’s ambitions to reach net zero
The Humber’s annual flagship climate change summit will ask businesses, public sector organisations, academic institutions and community groups to identify the support they need in the drive to net zero.
Continue readingGiacom extends sporting commitment to grassroots teams
Grassroots sports teams in Hull and East Yorkshire are receiving vital funding from Cloud services provider Giacom.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre introduces baby-friendly performances for adults with babies 18 months and under
The theatre is introducing its first baby-friendly performances for Ladies Unleashed (Fri 7 Oct 2022, 11am) followed by Mumsy (Fri 10 & Fri 24 Mar 2023, 11am).
Continue readingDino Day delivers bumper crowds for city centre businesses
A dinosaur extravaganza attracted thousands of people to Hull city centre for a great day out at a family festival of fun and frights.
Continue readingWillerby cuts energy bills for holiday home owners and parks with new sustainability standard
Holiday homes market leader Willerby is introducing a new, ground-breaking standard specification for its models to cut their carbon emissions, make them more energy efficient and cheaper to run.
Continue readingRecognition for pioneering primary care facility
The pioneering West Hull Health Hub, hailed as a beacon of future primary care services, has been recognised at the Insider Media Yorkshire Property Industry Awards.
Continue readingHull-based firm starts work on £6 million short-break care centre in Scunthorpe
Construction has started on a new multi-purpose short-break care centre in Scunthorpe designed to support local young people who have complex disabilities, and their families, by offering access to opportunities and bespoke support.
Continue readingSongwriter Andrew Thomas to release new single ‘Broken Home’ on Friday 7th October
The new single is inspired by the TV show ‘This Is Us’.
Continue readingNavigation Wealth strengthens Adviser Support Team
Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management has announced three new appointments as part of the firm’s continuing growth.
Continue readingHard-hitting campaign puts a focus on employee wellbeing in cities across the UK
Latus Health’s new campaign draws attention to the alarming figures behind employee wellbeing and health in a number of UK cities.
Continue readingAstronaut Chris Hadfield to visit Hull
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is to bring his new show to Hull next year.
Continue readingHEY Marketing Network launched
Find out about Hull’s newest business networking event.
Continue readingThree more years of funding for Bransholme Chat in North Point Shopping Centre
Bransholme Chat in North Point Shopping Centre, Bransholme, has been awarded funding for three more years by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Continue readingHull Independent Cinema announces new season of fantastic films
Hull Independent Cinema has announced details of its final season of films for 2022. The season opens on Monday 3 October with a special screening of CLERKS III, the new sequel to the cult classic CLERKS, in partnership with Cult Cinema Sunday.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull welcomes rugby league fans to celebrate World Cup tournament
Rugby league fans across the city will have the opportunity to join the University of Hull in celebrating this year’s Rugby League World Cup.
Continue readingHudgell Solicitors hailed for ‘huge dedication to clients, ‘outstanding’ lawyers and innovative and forward thinking in 2023 Legal 500 Guide
The world’s leading legal directory has hailed Hull-based Hudgell Solicitors for providing a ‘professional service with a human heart’ in its latest publication – highlighting how lawyers across all departments develop a ‘real connection with clients’.
Continue readingLocal people and properties stand out in national heritage festival
Local and national organisers of a festival which celebrates the people and properties at the heart of the UK’s history and heritage have cheered the success of the latest event and the part played by Hull and the East Riding.
Continue readingHull City Council’s volunteer call-out
A call has been issued for new volunteers to work with young people experiencing drug or alcohol problems.
Continue readingRollits is training the next generation of lawyers
We had a chat with Molly and Emma, a couple of trainee solicitors who have hit the ground running.
Continue readingFemale joinery apprentice in East Riding of Yorkshire wins two awards
An apprentice at Barratt Developments Yorkshire East division has won not one, but two awards at the annual York College REACH Awards 2022 for her achievements during her joinery apprenticeship.
Continue readingSport and community hub unveils major improvements
A regional sport and hospitality hub which began as a village rugby club has unveiled the latest phase of a major improvement programme worth almost £500,000.
Continue readingThe Arkut Brothers to release their new single ‘Mississippi’ on 30 September
Taken from their debut album to be released on 21 October 2022, ‘Mississippi’ is The Arkut Brothers’ fourth single released from the album.
Continue readingHymers shines in glowing inspection report
Following a visit from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) earlier this year, Hymers College has been awarded the highest possible rating in a glowing report from the inspection team.
Continue readingSnooker’s Tour Championship tickets now on sale
Snooker’s biggest stars are coming to Hull next year and tickets for the Tour Championship are now on sale.
Continue readingSpectacular shows heading to Hull Theatres
Majestic musicals, masterclasses, mirth, music, and even a tiger are heading to Hull Theatres in the near future and beyond.
Continue readingStoptober: Get the support you need now to kick the habit for good
Stoptober begins on 1 October and there has never been a better time to quit smoking.
Continue readingElf Run aims to be a magical success for local hospice
Thousands of children across Hull and East Yorkshire shall be donning their elf hats and boots to help support local charity Dove House Hospice this December by taking part in their Elf Run fundraiser.
Continue readingMini Budget September 2022: What You Need to Know
This morning, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced his first Mini Budget. TreyBridge Accountants have sent us this guide to what it all means.
Continue readingHull is the 4th best city in the UK for geeks
Broadband Savvy, a leading authority on UK broadband service and performance, has conducted research into the best cities for geeks to visit or live in the UK.
Continue readingPocklington Arts Centre appoints new Director
Pocklington Town Council are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director for Pocklington Arts Centre.
Continue readingBeal buyers snap up £1.7m of luxury properties as housebuilder returns to roots
Househunters have reserved luxury properties worth a total of £1.7m at the launch of Beal Homes’ Holderness Chase development.
Continue readingCrash survivor is a Great North ‘runner’ in remarkable charity comeback
An East Yorkshire businessman has defied the odds to don his running shoes after a serious accident.
Continue readingStand-up comedy event furnishes Quiet Room on Ward 31
Prior to the pandemic, Laura Baxter and Julia Madden organised a ‘Laugh at the Law’ fundraising event, bringing together solicitors, as they became stand-up comedians, to raise funds for charitable group known as The Big C.
Continue readingHull Trains support Hull’s Children’s University with trips to London
In the past school year, almost 1,000 children have experienced a trip to London, many for the first time, thanks to a partnership between Hull Trains and a local charity.
Continue readingPace ranked within top 20 agencies in the north
Pace Communications has been listed in an industry top 50 list for the first time.
Continue readingMental Elf 2022 – Kickstart your festive period with a family run
What better way to kickstart your festive period than with a family run in the beautiful setting of East Park in Hull…dressed as an elf!
Continue readingUni Connect programme reaches one million young people
The next phase of the Uni Connect programme will focus on supporting universities and colleges to partner with schools to raise the academic attainment of young people, the OfS has announced.
Continue readingCost of living crisis: Hull City Council sets out significant package of support
Hull City Council has set out a significant ‘cost of living rescue package’ of measures in response to the cost of living emergency. The plans could include millions of pounds of vital support to local residents.
Continue readingNaughty to be performed at Wrecking Ball Music & Books
Days after Andrew ends his seven-year relationship with college sweetheart, Jake, he is messaged out of the blue by a former ‘friend’. This unwelcome advance triggers an emotional spiral as Andrew recounts his unstable first steps into the world of gay sex and queer identity; all under the increasingly imposing guidance of Kevin, a teacher at his drama academy.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire software firm sees sharp growth in healthcare sector
Brough-based software company, Global View, grew its customer numbers rapidly despite the pandemic. It is now expanding its annual awards to host two national NHS events alongside NHS England.
Continue readingArco welcomes graduates following launch of new placement programme
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has launched its first ever dedicated graduate placement programme as part of its ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of talent in the safety industry.
Continue readingSpiders can be friends, not foes: Four reasons to allow spiders in your home
If you’re afraid of spiders, you’re not alone. Over the past 30 days, there has been a 200% increase in Google searches for advice on getting spiders out of the house, as prime mating season begins across September and October.
Continue readingHull Social Worker Shortlisted for Top National Award
Social Worker, Elvis Jeremiah, based in mental health settings across Hull and the East Riding, has been nominated for the prestigious Social Worker of the Year Awards in recognition of his extraordinary practice.
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