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Local cycling charity R-evolution has been awarded a grant of £90,000 a year for the next three years to continue its work running a cycle hub in Trinity Market.

Enterprise

New scheme launched in Hull to support homeowners

Thanks to the success of a new house-buying initiative launched in Hull, house buyers within East Riding of Yorkshire are leading the way for homeowners across the country.

Arco improves sustainability rating to achieve gold medal

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has been awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.

KCOM teams up with the Tigers for three-year community partnership

The deal will see broadband provider KCOM team up with the Tigers to deliver a range of community initiatives supporting grassroots sport and digital inclusion across the region.

Enterprise

Lovell Partnerships announces latest promotion in the Eastern region

by editor6 January 20236 January 2023

Leading developer Lovell Partnerships has promoted James Sargent to land manager as part of its ongoing strategy to develop and grow its team in the Eastern region.

Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University leader to take up new charity role

by editor5 January 20235 January 2023

The chief executive of one of the region’s best-known charities is stepping down from her post to take on a new challenge.

Enterprise

East Yorkshire marketing agency celebrates double success

The specialists at Assured Marketing are dedicated to keeping small businesses relevant, competitive and agile through targeted SEO campaigns.

Arts

British Country Duo, The Arkut Brothers, to release their new single ‘Restless’

Taken from their debut album released on 21 October 2022, ‘Restless’ is The Arkut Brothers’ fifth single to be released from the album.

Welcome back to Hull Truck Theatre’s 50th anniversary year

Hull Truck Theatre are excited to turn their focus to the future as their 50th Anniversary year comes to a close in March 2023 with the world premiere of Hull Playwright Lydia Marchant’s brand-new comedy Mumsy from Thursday 2 – Saturday 25 March 2023. Developed as part of Hull Truck Theatre’s Artist Development Programme, fans of Motherland will love this enjoyable new comedy that lifts the lid on the highs and lows of being and becoming a Mum – not to be missed.

Enterprise

Spencer Group complete major upgrade works to bring rail depot back to life

Multi-disciplinary engineering company Spencer Group has completed major upgrade works to Manchester International Depot to transform it into a modern train servicing and stabling facility.

Society

Fundraisers complete charity of the year campaign with over two million steps for Andy’s Man Club

Fundraisers at the UK’s biggest motor repair management company have been stepping out in style to put the finishing touches to a year-long campaign in aid of a Yorkshire-based charity set up to tackle the stigma around male mental health.

Society

Daisy Appeal in campaign to turn Christmas clutter into cash

One of the region’s leading charities is hoping to raise much-needed funds from a rush of festive give-aways as it completes a first Christmas with its virtual charity shop.

Enterprise

Rachel Lowe joins John Good Group as Chief Human Resources Officer

by editor3 January 20236 January 2023

Rachel brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise in human resources, having previously held leadership roles at Victoria Plumb, Ramsden International and other leading Blue Chip Companies.

Enterprise

Join experts to discuss how Humber businesses can shatter the glass ceiling

A new free event this January will bring experts together to discuss how recruiting more women leaders can make Humber businesses more successful.

Enterprise

Pure Block Management adds South Cave development to property portfolio

Hull-based property firm Pure Block Management closed 2022 on a high after adding a prestigious East Yorkshire development to its rapidly-growing client base.

Society

Get stuck into 2023 through volunteering

A charity that champions volunteering is encouraging people seeking self-improvement to make it their resolution in 2023 to follow their new blog.

Quarter of a million pound funding boost to improve health by connecting with nature

HEY Smile Foundation is delighted to announce it has been awarded nearly a quarter of a million pounds by The National Lottery to help people across our region to connect with nature and improve their health.

£2,500 cheque for people with visual and hearing impairments

by editor28 December 202211 January 2023

Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management has handed over a cheque for £2,500 to the Wilberforce Trust.

Theatre review – Robin Hood: Prince of Thorngumbald

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Robin Hood: Prince of Thorngumbald by Middle Child Theatre.

Enterprise

Quickline brings over 50,000 rural homes up to speed with game-changing broadband in 2022

by editor23 December 202223 December 2022

Tens of thousands of households suffering with poor internet speeds have had their online experience transformed by rural broadband provider Quickline Communications in 2022.

Society

Improvement works begin at Queen’s Gardens

by editor23 December 2022

Work has begun on improving the boundary walls of Hull’s Queen’s Gardens.

Enterprise

High demand expected as large industrial space goes on market at growing Business Park which is home to successful companies

by editor23 December 202223 December 2022

Commercial property specialists are expecting high levels of interest in large industrial space which has come onto the market at one of East Yorkshire’s premier business parks.

Concrete Youth announces new national tour of To the Moon and Back

by editor23 December 202220 December 2022

Award-winning charity Concrete Youth has announced that it will embark on a national tour of its inaugural production, To the Moon and Back, in spring 2023.

Business book generates cash boost for animal charity

A book which has been hailed by MP turned author Alan Johnson as a fascinating social history and an essential guide to business has now raised more than £16,000 for a charity dedicated to animals.

Environment

Learn to tell your birch from your beech on subsidised tree course

Residents from across Hull are invited to get to know their winter trees better, as part of a project to improve the green canopy of coastal towns and cities.

Victory Leisure Homes raises over £7,000 for its charity of the year, Downright Special

Victory Leisure Homes, luxury holiday home manufacturer, has raised over £7,000 for its charity of the year, Downright Special – an organisation close to the heart of one long serving member of staff.

Hull Theatre Company wins two Northern Enterprise Awards

by editor21 December 2022

The Hull company that brought ‘Turn and Face the Strange’ and ‘Turning the Tide’ to the stage has won two prestigious awards.

Enterprise

Ultralets collects keys to new office as Flemingate community continues to grow

by editor20 December 202220 December 2022

Leading East Yorkshire letting agency Ultralets has opened a new office at Beverley’s flourishing Flemingate centre after an impressive period of growth.

Enterprise

Rollits shares advice on knowing your rights this Christmas

We had a chat with Lucy Trynka and Abbie Bielby at Rollits about how to combine jolliness with professionalism this festive season.

Enterprise

Shortlist revealed for 2023 HullBID Awards

The cream of the Hull city centre business community will be aiming to get the new year off to a flying start as they challenge for the 2023 Hull Business Improvement District (HullBID) Awards.

Enterprise

KCOM scraps data caps for Christmas

KCOM has confirmed it is giving its customers an extra Christmas present by pausing its data caps.

Enterprise

Stretch Pizza gets a slice of Levelling Up Funding

A new pizza restaurant will bring two vacant city centre units back into use, thanks to a grant from Hull City Council.

Education

Primary pupils share their ideas for the future of Hull

Year six pupils at Wheeler Primary School have become the first in the city to be visited by the project team behind Lagoon Hull, with the aim of inspiring the next generation who could be living and working in the city when it is built.

Enterprise

Lost City Adventure Golf creates festive Christmas cocktails for Mission Christmas fundraiser

Lost City Adventure Golf, based in St Stephen’s Shopping Centre in Hull, is donating £1 from each sale of its festive cocktail menu to Viking […]

Extra Time without penalties – what could be better?

The BBC’s A Question of Sport tremendous trio Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell will reunite at Hull City Hall next autumn.

Enterprise

Free up your time by outsourcing to a Virtual PA

With a new year on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to analyse your current work setup and decide whether everything is as efficient as possible.

Society

Hull 4 Heroes open new food donation points

Hull 4 Heroes, part of the #Hulltogether group which is working to help people cope with the cost of living crisis, has become the logistical lead for five new food donation points across the city.

Society

Patient advice on how to stay well this winter

With winter just around the corner, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are advising their residents on the best ways to stay well during the cold weather.

Society

Messaging service reintroduced for hospital inpatients

Chaplains will deliver messages for patients whose relatives can’t be with them.

Society

New guide released to help you manage your mental health over the festive period

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind has launched a new ‘Coping with Christmas’ guide to support people across Hull and East Yorkshire to look after their mental health over the festive period.

Society

Could you support your local hospice this Christmas?

Dove House Hospice relies on community support to ensure every patient and their family at the hospice will have an extra special Christmas this year. Could you help and make a donation today?

The joy of SIX

Six queens, six tales, an eighth king, and 500 years of history celebrated in 80 rip-roaring minutes as SIX the Musical returns to Hull New Theatre next spring.

American Chip Spice sponsors Hull City A.F.C. and Hull Kingston Rovers for the 2022-23 season

These sponsorship announcements have been followed by a limited edition Chip Spice pot for both teams. Its first limited edition Hull City-themed Chip Spice pot sold out in record time – less than 24-hours – when it was launched in December 2021. These two pots join another limited edition currently on sale for The Deep’s 20th anniversary, which is on sale exclusively from the aquarium’s store and website.

Half-price tickets available for Humber Street Sesh 2023

Cut-price, early bird tickets will go on sale online for the region’s biggest music festival, Humber Street Sesh, which will celebrate its tenth anniversary on Hull Marina next year on Saturday 12 August.

Arco supports Ron Dearing UTC students in new mentor project to encourage the next generation of cyber security experts

by editor15 December 2022

The UK’s leading safety company, Arco, is donating IT equipment and sharing the expertise of its colleagues as part of a new employer-led project to mentor students at Ron Dearing UTC and offer them ‘hands on’ learning in cyber security.

New Hull dance film aims to turn the tide for women in renewable energy

A stunning new dance film set in Hull features in a new exhibition held at Hessle’s Aura Innovation Centre.

Enterprise

MS3 Networks backs three festive charity initiatives

Full fibre broadband infrastructure provider MS3 Networks demonstrates its support for the local community with a string of donations to help those struggling most this winter. The fibre broadband network operator based in Kingston-upon-Hull aims to offer the region with more choice over broadband provider, in order to help bring down the cost of internet bills for homes and businesses.

Enterprise

Shop local this Christmas

An East Yorkshire firm is urging households and businesses to consider shopping local this Christmas to support regional food and drink producers.

Enterprise

Local homebuilder reports significant contributions to Yorkshire communities in 2022

by editor15 December 2022

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has reported significant social, economic and environmental contributions to the Yorkshire […]

Enterprise

Christmas on track as Siemens Mobility brings festive cheer to families in Goole

Siemens Mobility has donated thousands of pounds worth of toys and treats and staff have volunteered their time to bring festive cheer to underprivileged children and families in Goole.

Grassroots project launches in Hull to help children access rugby for free during cost-of-living crisis

by editor13 December 202215 December 2022

As the cost of living continues to rise, a new project is being launched in Hull to encourage local children to try out rugby – while getting a hot meal and help with homework at the same time.

Lifestyle

Living a Cornish life

If you have ever visited Cornwall, you know it is one of the most peaceful and naturally beautiful places in the world. The people are […]

Theatre review: Jack, Mum and the Beanstalk

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Jack, Mum and the Beanstalk at Hull Truck Theatre.

Enterprise

Move to court-side location will drive next phase of expansion for fast-growing chambers

by editor11 December 2022

A barristers’ chambers which was only founded two years ago is on the move to new premises with the space to support its ambitious growth plans.

Society

Local charity Dyslexia Sparks to open new centre

Hull and East Yorkshire’s only registered charity for dyslexia, Dyslexia Sparks, will be opening a new centre in the region in the New Year.

Enterprise

Quickline shares festive cheer with ‘12 Days of Quickmas’

Rural broadband provider Quickline is celebrating the festive season by giving back to its community and customers.

Giacom gives Hull primary school children once-in-lifetime London experience

Leading Cloud services provider Giacom has given primary school children from Hull an unforgettable experience in London.

Society

Telephone befrienders required to chat to lonely and vulnerable people in the East Riding

by editor9 December 2022

CallER Collective was launched by HEY Smile Foundation during the pandemic, in 2020. Since then it has gone from strength to strength, offering hope to scores of people in the region.

Society

Hull homelessness charity Christmas appeal

Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is appealing for items to support vulnerable people this Christmas.

Society

Mobile charging stations at HRI’s Emergency Department

by editor9 December 2022

Patients and families attending Hull’s Emergency Department will now be able to keep in touch with relatives after the introduction of two new mobile charging stations.

Society

Local Leadership network secures further three years of funding to support voluntary sector across Hull & East Yorkshire

Two Ridings Community Foundation has secured a further three years of funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to continue the HEY Confident Futures leadership programme and network. The programme offers support within the local community creating a connected and collaborative network of generous leaders.

Society

Free health and wellbeing programme in Hull nominated for national health award

Hull FC Foundation and Hull KR Foundation recognised for their work with the local NHS.

Evie’s Christmas card design buzzes with creativity

The importance of bees to the wellbeing of our planet was the inspiration for hundreds of pupils in the University of Hull’s annual Christmas card competition for local schools.

The World’s Favourite Maestro presents: André Rieu In Dublin

Kick off 2023 in style with André Rieu in Dublin – André’s celebratory concert is exclusive to cinemas across the UK and is the only way to start the new year with your family and friends for one weekend only on 7 and 8 January.

Events

Free festive fun at Trinity Market

Hull families looking for some free festive fun can enjoy a host of events over the next two weekends.

Tis’ the season of goodwill as KCOM back a trio of local charities

KCOM is bringing Christmas cheer to three local charities this year as it focuses on helping those struggling with the cost of living crisis.

Enterprise

Hull construction firms scoops top national award

Hull-based construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has seen off fierce competition from some of the biggest names in the industry to scoop the prestigious ‘People Development’ accolade at the national and highly acclaimed Constructing Excellence Awards.

Society

Dozens of Christmas jumpers donated to help local families

Kind-hearted people in Hull have been donating Christmas jumpers to help local families after an appeal by Hull City Council.

Enterprise

Lovell Homes to treat house-hunters to £5k towards new dream home

by editor7 December 2022

House-hunters in the East Riding of Yorkshire are being offered the chance to make their new house a home with £5,000 towards a professional interior designer or landscape gardener.

Society

Commissioner invests £3.6m into Community Safety Partnerships

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, Jonathan Evison, has announced new funding arrangements for local partnerships to improve community safety, cut crime and anti- social behaviour and support victims of crime.

Enterprise

Hull investor puts final touches on first city centre apartment development as work begins on second project

by editor7 December 2022

A Hull businessman is putting the finishing touches to his first residential development in the city – and beginning work on his second – after completing his latest property purchase this week.

Q&A with writer Sam Caseley and director Tom Saunders on Jack, Mum & The Beanstalk

by editor6 December 2022

Hull Truck Theatre are excited to welcome families, schools and young audiences to continue celebrating their 50th Anniversary year, as they present Jack, Mum & The Beanstalk from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 24 December.

Enterprise

Key worker deposit scheme launched in Hull

Key workers in Hull can now receive a deposit contribution of up to £15,000 towards a new home thanks to Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ new Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme.

Applications open to apply for grassroots sports funding from 360 Foundation

The 360 Grassroots Foundation, set up to help children participate in grassroots sports in Hull, has today opened applications for funding for the first time since receiving charitable status.

Enterprise

Cloud services provider Giacom and CEO Mike Wardell triumph at industry awards

Fast-growing cloud services provider Giacom has been named Cloud Company of the Year, with CEO Mike Wardell also receiving a prestigious personal accolade.

Enterprise

Tech campus transformation continues with construction underway on final building

Seven years of transformational development at Hull’s game-changing tech campus is continuing with construction underway on the final office building.

Cupboard clear-out inspires young lawyers to launch food drive

A young lawyer’s cupboard clear-out has kickstarted a campaign to encourage colleagues and clients to support food banks in the run-up to the festive season.

Enterprise

Professionals press on with charity push-ups challenge

A team of local business professionals are pressing on with their part in a million pound plus nationwide charity push-ups campaign after each hitting their target by the deadline of the end of November.

Hull KR recruit leading businessman to chair dynamic new board as club prepares for lift-off

One of the biggest names in rugby league has announced the appointment of a high profile figure from the world of business to the role of Chair as it brings in new levels of expertise to prepare the club for “lift off”.

Ron Dearing sporting students shine on regional, national and international stage

by editor6 December 2022

Four students from Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) are excelling in their sporting fields, including two representing their country on the world stage.

Enterprise

Willerby builds on success by promoting homegrown talent to leadership roles

by editor6 December 202211 December 2022

UK holiday homes industry leader Willerby has invested in internal talent with a reorganisation of its senior team and a raft of promotions to drive the business further forward.

Theatre review: A Christmas Carol

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on A Christmas Carol at Hull Truck Theatre.

Enterprise

The Hull trio leading the way in STEM industries

by editor29 November 202230 November 2022

Three Hull women in engineering are celebrating after being recognised for their huge contribution to one of the city’s biggest employers.

Enterprise

Triple success for Considerate Constructor

Sewell Construction has won three awards at the recent Considerate Constructors Leading Lights Awards, the Mental Health, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Awards, as well as the overall Site Award Workforce Category.

Society

Help WISHH spread the festive cheer with Christmas WISHHes

Helping spread the festive cheer to hospital patients and staff across Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital couldn’t be easier this year.

Enterprise

New recruit as medical law firm continues expansion

A Yorkshire-based law firm which specialises in clinical negligence has added to its team with the recruitment of Legal 500 recognised solicitor, Lynsey Furley.

Arts

Concrete Youth announces new ASMR-integrated, sensory story programme, in partnership with Ferens Gallery

by editor29 November 2022

Concrete Youth is delighted to announce ASMaRt, a new ASMR-integrated, sensory story programme for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) in Hull.

Enterprise

Poorboy Boutique brings premium vintage clothing to Flemingate this Christmas

Vintage clothing brand Poorboy Boutique has opened a new pop-up store at Beverley’s thriving Flemingate Shopping Centre.

Cottingham’s Tiger Inn awarded Best Compliance Award

Cottingham’s Tiger Inn has won the award for Best Compliance at Craft Union Pub Company’s Operator Awards 2022.

Events

Comedian Dara O’Briain is coming to the Bonus Arena

by editor29 November 20227 December 2022

The comedian will visit the Bonus Arena in Hull on Saturday 6 May 2023.

Enterprise

MP visits Hull firm at the heart of heating decarbonisation

Dame Diana Johnson, the Hull North MP, visited one of the city’s biggest employers, Ideal Heating, last week to find out about how it is leading on the transformation of homes across the UK.

Education

Bishop Burton invites engineers to consider new career path in teaching