Mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London by Geoff Pesche (Pulp, Ed Sheeran, Spice Girls) Andrew Thomas releases his new single on Friday 29 July, featuring Kate Roebuck on vocals.
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NLG Health donates two puppies and £16k to Support Dogs
Hull-based NLG Health has donated two Labrador puppies and £16,000 to Support Dogs, the Sheffield charity which helps people with autism, epilepsy and disabilities. Harriett, […]
Continue readingUK events have the power to make waves for generations proves new research
Ahead of the tenth anniversary of the London 2012 Games, funder Spirit of 2012, is highlighting the power of events and how they can make waves that ripple through the lives of people and communities.
Continue readingQ&A with Luminarium designer Alan Parkinson
Absolutely Cultured is bringing Luminarium by Architects of Air to Pearson Park from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 July. Designer Alan Parkinson sheds some light on what it’s all about.
Continue readingHull Trains supporting local summer events
Crowds from across Yorkshire will flock to the city when two summertime events return with the backing of Hull Trains.
Continue readingTake on your chance to become champions of the inflatables
This year sees the return of Graham Fisher’s ‘It’s A Knockout’ in support of Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingPure Block Management invests in new portal for apartment leaseholders and tenants
Hull-based property specialist Pure Block Management has launched an online portal that will streamline customer service for leaseholders and tenants of the apartment blocks and residential complexes it manages across the region.
Continue readingThird Sector leaders celebrate the vibrancy of the Hull and East Yorkshire network
Seventy-seven leaders from the Hull and East Yorkshire voluntary, community and social enterprise sector came together last week at Hull Truck Theatre for a jam-packed day celebrating a new cohort of twelve emerging leaders from the HEY Confident Futures leadership network, and a vibrant year of connecting and collaboration.
Continue readingPartnership offers corporate serviced accommodation in city centre
A partnership deal has been announced which will offer exclusive corporate serviced accommodation in Hull City Centre.
Continue readingFinalists announced for The Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge
Six green teams from schools and colleges across the Humber have the chance to win a £2,000 for their school eco project and a trip to Norway after being named as finalists in The Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge 2022.
Continue readingLearn how to write a play from scratch with Middle Child and Tom Wells
Budding playwrights in Hull are being invited to apply for this year’s Middle Child Writers’ Group, which returns in September.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Play That Goes Wrong
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Play That Goes Wrong at Hull New Theatre.
Continue readingCatastrophic injury and rehabilitation specialists promoted to lead Hudgell Solicitors dedicated serious injury team
Hudgell Solicitors has promoted two experienced solicitors with track records of providing ‘exceptional legal support’ to people who suffer catastrophic injures to the roles of Joint Managers of Serious Injury.
Continue readingLovell Homes sponsors annual Howden event for second year
National housebuilder Lovell Homes has continued to strengthen its links with the Howden community by sponsoring the town’s annual Picnic in the Park event for the second year running.
Continue readingFunding announced to support young people leaving care into independent living
Hull City Council has been successful in a bid for over half a million pounds of Government funding to help make sure that looked after children get the best possible start when they leave care.
Continue readingThe Beat Goes On at PAC
He has been hailed by legendary blues musician Eric Bibb as a “wonderfully talented modern troubadour whose sincere, thoughtful songs pull you in.”
Continue readingArco supports local charity’s education programmes with funding and volunteering
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has donated £3,000 to local charity Run With It, an educational support non-profit charity, to help develop literacy and numeracy skills in local young people.
Continue readingNE-YO brings UK tour to Hull
R&B superstar NE-YO is coming to Hull later this year.
Continue readingCongratulations to all students who are graduating at the University of Hull
Thousands of students from the University of Hull will graduate this month at the Bonus Arena, bringing more than 24,000 guests to the city as they celebrate all their achievements and hard work over the past few years.
Continue readingHymers Hessle Mount launched
Hymers Hessle Mount has thrown open its doors to welcome pupils to its three-week summer school, warmly greeted by Interim Head, Mr Andy Copeland.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC welcomes more business partners to further boost opportunities for students
Several of the region’s leading businesses have partnered with Hull’s employer-led school to provide students with industry standard skills and help create their potential future workforces.
Continue readingPupils take part in a Build a Bug Hotel competition
Hull primary school children leapt to the challenge to build a bug hotel for their school.
Continue readingReduced Hull Trains weekend timetables due to trade union strike action
Hull Trains customers are reminded that reduced timetables will be in place for the next two weekends due to planned industrial action.
Continue readingGiacom introduces children to the exciting world of tech with ‘Day in the Clouds’ visits
Leading tech business Giacom has introduced almost 100 young children in Hull to exciting futures available to them with two special business experience days.
Continue readingAtlas Leisure Homes welcomes two new starters
Atlas Leisure Homes Ltd, a leading designer and manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges located in Hull, is delighted to announce the appointment of two new senior colleagues, Rob Harrison and Charlotte Mews.
Continue readingBob Dylan is coming to Hull
One of the world’s most influential and ground-breaking artists is coming to Hull later this year.
Continue readingBishop Burton student awarded prestigious Diana Award
Bishop Burton College student Kieran Woodall is celebrating after being awarded a Diana Award for his services as a Covid vaccination volunteer during the pandemic.
Continue readingThe Arkut Brothers release new single ‘I Believe in You’ through IO Music Group
Taken from their debut album to be released later this year, ‘I Believe in You’ is The Arkut Brothers’ second single released from the album. It follows their debut single ‘Fine’, which was released back in May.
Continue readingHelping patients to keep their cool
It seems like summer is finally here; temperatures have soared in the last few days and forecasts suggest they could reach the 30s again in parts of our region by the weekend.
Continue readingFree compost for Hull residents after increase in brown bin recycling
Hull City Council is giving away 2,400 bags of compost to thank residents for using their brown bins to recycle food and garden waste.
Continue readingNew appointments at Victory Leisure Homes reflect customer-focused approach to growth
East Yorkshire-based luxury holiday homes manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has made two new appointments that strengthen its senior team and confirm its commitment to meeting customers’ needs.
Continue readingGood causes urged to apply for historic charity’s £2m Centenary Grants
Charitable causes across Hull and East Yorkshire are being reminded to apply for special Centenary Grants launched by the historic Sir James Reckitt Charity to celebrate its 100-year legacy.
Continue readingColour Run is back – sign up to support local charities
The Colour Run is the perfect family event to be part of this summer. Brought to you by Dove House, the unique event promises a rainbow of fun for all and is open to everyone of all ages, no matter their fitness ability.
Continue readingSummer of celebration for KCOM’s decade of Lightstream
KCOM is celebrating a decade of success since it began rolling out its Lightstream full fibre broadband.
Continue readingHull broadband firm strike gold at HEYPIBAs
Award-winning Hull broadband provider Pure Broadband has won yet more recognition after its customer service team was crowned the best in Hull and the East Riding.
Continue readingBarratt Developments site managers in Hull recognised as best in the country
Two Barratt Developments site managers at Yorkshire East division have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building in Hull.
Continue readingHull’s Museum Quarter transformed for Festival of Archaeology
Hull’s Museum Quarter will be transformed into a medieval encampment for the city-wide Festival of Archaeology.
Continue readingYorkshire youngsters get career opportunities in construction
A national housebuilder plans to recruit more than 25 new apprentices across Yorkshire in the coming months.
Continue readingChameleon Business Interiors completes impressive office fit-out for latest Hull arrival
Interior design, fit-out and furnishing specialist Chameleon Business Interiors has created a new workspace for payment technology provider Dojo at Hull’s @TheDock alongside Hull’s Central Dry Dock and C4DI.
Continue readingCelebrating inspirational women in business across the region: final call for award nominations
Only one month remains to nominate the inspirational women in your life for the Women of Achievement Awards, with entries closing on Sunday 31 July.
Continue readingConstruction firm builds on impressive track record in the care industry with new contract win
Hull headquartered construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has won a new contract to build a £6m luxury care home in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
Continue readingNew music venue opens in Hull
One of Hull’s leading sports and leisure venues Active+, formerly Hull Indoor Sports Centre, is becoming a music venue for the growing number of local bands and solo singers.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire introduces special summer timetables to aid service reliability
Local bus company, East Yorkshire, is introducing special summer timetables to help improve service across its network.
Continue readingService continuing to support local people who have been bereaved by suicide
Local mental health charities, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and North East Lincolnshire Mind, are reminding people about their Together Service, which supports local people who have been bereaved or affected by a suspected suicide.
Continue readingStage @TheDock to stage spectacular summer programme of outdoor entertainment
A packed summer programme of shows, events and performances has been announced at a stunning outdoor venue in Hull.
Continue readingNavigation Wealth announces strategic acquisition
Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management has acquired BRC Wealth Management, as part of the firm’s continued growth of its East Yorkshire operation.
Continue readingBlood donors urgently needed for session in Hull
Blood donors are urgently needed to fill two upcoming sessions in Hull.
Continue readingWykeland reveals plans to breathe new life into landmark former Burton building
Leading developer Wykeland Group has unveiled plans to bring the landmark former Burton building in the heart of Hull back to life.
Continue readingBishop Burton College celebrates student success
Bishop Burton College hosted students, friends and family, industry partners and special guests for two celebration events to acknowledge student success at the Bishop Burton Arena.
Continue readingTheatre review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingLoneliness after Covid-19
With one in three adults experiencing loneliness during the pandemic, are Brits now making the most of seeing their nearest and dearest?
Continue readingFourth JUST ONE Tree Day confirmed for October 2022
On Friday 14 October (England) and Friday 30 September (Scotland), hundreds of schools will again take part in JUST ONE Tree Day – an international non-uniform day where children are encouraged to bring in £1 to plant a tree and help reforest the planet.
Continue readingHull company celebrates back-to-back HEYPIBA wins
Hull vehicle branding company Brandfixx is celebrating winning its second Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Award (HEYPIBA) in as many years after being named as the best team in the region.
Continue readingA new community is created as first movers arrive at Lovell Homes’ Hull development
Leading housebuilder Lovell Homes is celebrating the arrival of the first family at its Kirk Ella development, The Sycamores.
Continue readingDojo moves to @TheDock as card machine provider opens new office in tech community
One of the UK’s fastest-growing financial tech brands has made its new Hull home in the heart of the city’s digital community in the Fruit Market.
Continue readingBeverley Puppet Trail is now open
There’s a puppet with good taste and a sweet tooth staring out of the window of Nicky Condette’s TC Patisserie on Lairgate, one of the businesses and organisations backing the Beverley Puppet Festival with their Beverley Puppet Trail window displays.
Continue readingAACSB awards Hull University Business School accreditation
Hull University Business School has been awarded extended global accreditation in business by AACSB International.
Continue readingMarion takes the wheel to drive pandemic cost savings
The owner of a long-established city centre travel business has literally driven her own pandemic protection programme of cuttings costs and keeping customers satisfied.
Continue readingHome win for Neil Hudgell in People in Business Awards
The founder of a law firm which this year marks 25 years of standing up for vulnerable people and giving a voice to those seeking justice has added the Hull & East Yorkshire People in Business Awards (PIBA) Lifetime Contribution accolade to his list of achievements.
Continue readingLocal NHS staff team up with Raise the Roof charity to provide a warm meal for those in need
Several members of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s teams have teamed up with a local charity, Raise the Roof, to provide an extra warm meal to those in need on Thursday 7 July.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire-based Bartoline launches decorating trade range
East Yorkshire-based Bartoline, the well-known decorating products company, has launched a new over the counter trade range called ‘1876 The Professional Range’.
Continue readingPace’s Chip Shop glory
Hull-based creative communications agency Pace has won a prestigious industry award.
Continue readingMake Sanc your happy place this summer
Over 330,000 drinks and just under 100,000 plates have been served up in the first six months of the opening of the first Wetherspoons on a university campus.
Continue readingSave the Date – Freedom Festival Returns to Hull for 9 days
Freedom Festival have this week announced a preview and dates of their upcoming festival programme.
Continue readingPolice and Crime Commissioner commits funding to HullBID cleaning programme
HullBID has been handed a major boost to its comprehensive street cleaning programme with significant funding from the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner.
Continue readingHull to welcome snooker’s biggest stars
The Bonus Arena in Hull will host the world’s best snooker players next year, when the Tour Championship comes to the city for the first time.
Continue readingHotham’s Gin School wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for top tourist attraction
Hothams Gin School has been recognised as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice Award winner for top tourist attraction.
Continue readingNew WISHH Health and Wellbeing Suite opens for hospital staff
The new WISHH Health and Wellbeing Suite has been opened officially at Castle Hill Hospital.
Continue readingLocal legal talent shines as Rollits announces promotions
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of five members of the team at its office in Hull, including four who graduated from the University of Hull.
Continue readingParagon Arcade moving quickly to welcome more “innovative indies”
A Victorian arcade in Hull city centre has welcomed two new businesses with more on the way.
Continue readingCommunity Members of A Midsummer Night’s Dream share their experience of working on this 50th Anniversary production
Members of the local community have been rehearsing A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Saturday 2 – Saturday 9 July) at weekends and on evenings during the week to accommodate the working hours of many of the performers.
Continue readingYou can support the fair and humane treatment of prisoners and the state of our prisons
Whatever your background, if you’re enthusiastic and open-minded, have good people skills and sound judgement, you could be exactly what IMB at HMP Hull is looking for to expand the team.
Continue readingHull homelessness charity takes giant leap by partnering with William Jackson Food Group
Local charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has established a partnership with Hessle-based William Jackson Food Group that will support their cause in an ongoing, holistic way.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull forges links with Mariupol State University
The University of Hull will sign a formal twinning agreement with Mariupol State University (MSU), Ukraine, on 29 June.
Continue readingBishop Burton College celebrates T-Level success
Bishop Burton College was delighted to welcome current and prospective students, parents and employer partners for an Education and Childcare T- Level celebration event, to recognise the hard work and achievements of students completing and studying towards the ground-breaking qualification this summer.
Continue readingTravel in confidence with Hull Trains
Passengers can travel in confidence with Hull Trains as regular timetables return following last week’s disruption.
Continue readingGreen Ginger Digital invests in female leadership team as revenues double
Performance marketing agency Green Ginger Digital has announced new hires to support its ongoing growth. Georgia Garnett has joined the business as Client Services Director, whilst Samantha Moor has joined as Performance Marketing Manager.
Continue readingLet’s talk about the menopause
Healthwatch Kingston upon Hull wants to hear about your experiences of the menopause.
Continue readingFirst puffins unveiled as part of East Yorkshire animal sculpture trail
A public art event which makes puffins the stars of stories of conservation, global warming and green energy has taken off with the installation of the first sculptures in a trail stretching along the coast of East Yorkshire.
Continue readingThe Library of Stuff expands into bigger premises
A community-focused business and enterprise centre is the new home to The Library of Stuff.
Continue readingOompa, Loompa, doompety doo, Charlie’s on the way
The West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical is set to serve up tasty treats at Hull New Theatre from 6 – 16 September 2023.
Continue reading360 Accountants announces four new appointments
Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants has announced four new appointments as part of the firm’s ongoing growth strategy.
Continue readingWomen and girls encouraged to consider a career in engineering and manufacturing this International Women in Engineering Day 2022
Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME), which operates across the Humber, is taking the opportunity to encourage women and girls of all ages to consider exploring or switching to a career in manufacturing, engineering, science, technology or digital this International Women in Engineering Day (23 June 2022.)
Continue readingFruit Market residential development completes as buyers snap up final homes
The residential development in the heart of Hull’s regenerated Fruit Market is now complete, marking a major new milestone in the creation of the city’s first urban village.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull graduates to play Glastonbury
University of Hull music graduates are due to play Glastonbury Festival this year as part of Hull-based band, Pavey Ark.
Continue readingLocal man sets big challenge in aid of Dove House Hospice
Nick, whose dad sadly was too unwell to make it to the hospice, has set a target of raising £10,000 for the charity his dad chose before dying. Fundraising like this is what the hospice relies on to be able to provide much-needed end of life care for families in Hull and East Yorkshire.
Continue readingRollits seminar will help charity trustees plan for law changes
Leading law firm Rollits LLP will host a seminar next week designed to help charities prepare for changes which are looming as part of The Charities Bill.
Continue reading“I’ve travelled the world doing what I love: one day I’m on a nuclear power plant, the next I’m offshore on a wind turbine”
Jayne Taylor-Whitticks owns welding inspection company Magna Inspections, based in Driffield, East Yorkshire.
Continue readingBluestorm appoint Dan Murphy as Director of Digital
Bluestorm Design and Marketing Ltd has appointed Dan Murphy to its board as Director of Digital. The appointment recognises Dan’s achievement in the role of Head of Digital since July 2020, and the central importance of web development and digital marketing to Bluestorm’s future success.
Continue readingStage-ed celebrates 10 years with an incredibly special Summer School hosted by Middleton Hall
Stage-ed has been running holiday schools in Hull for the past ten years and this year to celebrate its 10th anniversary they will be back for a fun-filled week at Middleton Hall on the University of Hull campus.
Continue readingRuth Toynton to release new single
On Friday 29 July, Ruth Toynton will release her fifth single of the year on Spotify, iTunes and Apple Music.
Continue readingStage @TheDock to host stunning Opera North performance
A stunning opera production celebrating music from around the world is heading to Hull’s Stage @TheDock to kick-start a spectacular summer seasons of shows, events and performances.
Continue readingHistoric East Yorkshire building Lambert House to be given ‘new lease of life’ as guest house following sale
The new owner of an historic East Yorkshire building says she plans to finally open its doors to the public and allow locals to enjoy what has been a ‘hidden gem’ as a new guest house and events venue.
Continue readingSongwriter Emma Pottage to release her debut single ‘By My Side’ on Friday 24 June
Emma is currently a student at Hull College on the first year of her Foundation Degree in Music Performance.
Continue readingAlastair Campbell and John and Martha Godber Humber Business Week interviews now available to watch online
Humber Business Week interviews featuring key figures from politics and culture have been made available online for those who want a second helping or who missed the live event.
Continue readingMajor employer and children’s charity learn from law firm’s lead on health and wellbeing
A manufacturing business with a workforce of nearly 1,200 people and a charity which supports more than 9,000 children gained new impetus for their wellbeing programmes after a leading law firm presented first-hand experiences of personal struggles with mental health.
Continue readingNominations open for awards celebrating volunteers
HEY Smile Foundation and partners will host an awards ceremony to honour volunteers from around the region.
Continue readingAtom to open new bar down Princes Avenue
After four years at the Corn Exchange on North Church Side, Atom is ready to start a fresh chapter as it prepares to move to Princes Avenue.
Continue readingEvent aims to take offshore wind safety to ‘next level’
Some of the world’s leading manufacturers of offshore wind and maritime personal protective equipment will collaborate in Hull later this month.
Continue readingIntroducing the cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a new community production as part of Hull Truck Theatre’s 50th anniversary programme
Hull Truck Theatre continues to celebrate its exciting 50th anniversary programme with a production performed by local members of the community. Prepare for a magical experience that will transport audiences to an enchanted forest near Athens for a night of magic and mayhem.
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