A team of intrepid staff from rural broadband specialists Quickline Communications has raised over £2,000 for the company’s chosen charity Hull4Heroes after tackling the infamous Tough Mudder challenge at the weekend.
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Local housebuilder supports Dove House Hospice with £1,000 donation
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has donated £1,000 as part of its Community Fund initiative to Dove House Hospice, a Hull-based charity that cares for people at the end of their lives, with life-limiting illnesses and local families who need bereavement support.
Continue readingHomelessness charity partners with Ukraine support group
Emmaus Hull & East Riding have recently partnered with local Ukraine action group, Hull 4 Ukraine, to help refugees who have settled in the city access wider support.
Continue readingWilly Wonka named for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical
Gareth Snook will play Willy Wonka in the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of the new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical, which comes to Hull New Theatre in September 2023.
Continue readingHull no-code app developer ‘February’ focused on R&D and growth after raising £250k in VC backing
Hull-based February has raised £250,000 in venture capital funding just a year into trading, having already proven itself as the leading no-code app developer in the UK.
Continue readingHull Trains re-launches Name that Train public vote
The people of Hull and East Yorkshire will get the decisive say on the naming of the fifth and final Paragon train, ending a process that began three years ago when the Paragon fleet launched.
Continue readingMusic maestro please! The Classics series returns to Hull City Hall alongside the Lunchtime Organ Showcase and a festive treat
World-class orchestral music makes a welcome return to Hull City Hall this autumn with the unveiling of the prestigious Classics Series alongside an outstanding organ season.
Continue readingHonorary degree for professor with a passion for physics and rock music
A passion for guitar is not the only thing Hull Hospitals’ Professor Andy Beavis has in common with Queen’s Brian May.
Continue readingSolar farm meets traditional farming
Castle Hill won’t let the grass grow as 51 sheep are welcomed onto a solar field.
Continue readingWork starts to transform Endeavour site
Hull City Council is determined that Hull children get the best possible start in life with the best education possible.
Continue readingHumber Street Sesh 2022 goes greener with bamboo wristbands
Environmentally friendly bamboo wristbands for Hull’s biggest festival for emerging music will go on sale on Monday.
Continue readingVIP Group of Companies partner with local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind have partnered with The VIP Group of Companies to help make change happen locally.
Continue readingCelebrating Palletways’ Yorkshire members on Yorkshire Day
This Yorkshire Day, Palletways, the UK’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network and part of Imperial Logistics, celebrates the members that serve the region from as far as Malton in the north to Sheffield in the south.
Continue readingFree to enter summer quiz returns to Hull for 2022
Following its popularity in 2021, the free-to-enter Hull Summer Quiz has returned for 2022.
Continue readingGold Award recognises council’s commitment to armed forces
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has named Hull City Council as a Gold Award winner in its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
Continue readingA royal thank you for neurosurgical staff
A local artist whose work rocketed to fame during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations has donated one of her works to hospital staff.
Continue readingNew look Scarborough HQ for McCain unveiled
The UK HQ of the world leader in frozen potato specialties and appetisers – McCain Foods – has been transformed to revolutionise hybrid working for its office staff and boost employee wellness.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC student flying high after securing pilot’s licence
A Ron Dearing UTC student has become one of the youngest people in the country to secure a pilot’s licence.
Continue readingBeverley-based Bartoline launches new fast action and heavy duty paint stripper products
Beverley-based decorating sundries manufacturer Bartoline is launching two new, highly effective, paint and varnish strippers onto the decorating trade and consumer DIY markets: Paint Predator Heavy Duty and Paint Predator Fast Action
Continue reading360 Accountants launch unique service for sports sector
Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants has launched a brand new service aimed specifically at the sporting sector.
Continue readingWestlife: Live from Wembley Stadium in cinemas nationwide
Pop icons Westlife have announced a huge cinema spectacular for summer 2022, with their massive sold-out concert at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London being broadcast live via satellite into cinemas across the UK on Saturday 6 August.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured is awarded £60,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Absolutely Cultured has been awarded £60,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to support arts and culture-led projects exploring local history in Gipsyville and Spring Bank, through to July 2023.
Continue readingHull City Ladies granted England Talent Pathway for Girls
Hull City Ladies are delighted to announce that they have been granted a three-year FA Emerging Talent Centre Licence.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Whispering Jungle
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Whispering Jungle by Concrete Youth.
Continue readingBest young riders to compete at Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College will open its doors to hundreds of talented young riders and spectators next week, as it hosts the British Eventing International Youth Championships.
Continue reading“The pandemic was make or break – but we’ve come out of it stronger than ever”
Little Wold Vineyard’s Alice Maltby reflects on four rollercoaster years since winning the 2018 Women of Achievement award.
Continue readingReduced timetables for Hull Trains
Reduced timetables will be introduced on Hull Trains services on Wednesday and Saturday due to industrial action.
Continue readingNoddle Hill Nature Reserve becomes a national example of how natural rewilding can bring new life
A research team has found that a major part of Hull’s Noddle Hill Nature Reserve has rewilded itself without intervention.
Continue readingEverything you need to know about Pride in Hull 2022
After two years on hold, the LGBTQ+ community has lots of celebrating to catch up on. Therefore, Pride in Hull has planned something extra special to celebrate 50 years of Pride in the UK and 21 years in Hull.
Continue reading360 Accountants announce Hull City sponsorship deal
360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to confirm its sponsorship of Hull City’s Head Coach for the 2022/23 season.
Continue readingHullBID heads to Fruit Market with double helping of Hull Street Food Nights and Yum! Festival
HullBID will deliver a double helping of sensational street food next week when two of the city centre’s most popular gastro events are presented back-to-back at an exciting new venue.
Continue readingChamber of Commerce to connect Daisy Appeal with regional businesses after visit to new Molecular Imaging Research Centre
The head of an organisation which represents more than 1,000 businesses across the Humber area has pledged to help raise awareness of the work of a regional charity which is transforming detection techniques for serious medical conditions.
Continue readingKCOM marks ten years of Lightstream by connecting to support Tech Week Humber
A business which has been pioneering the development of communications and IT services in Hull and East Yorkshire since 1904 is stepping up to play a major role in an event aimed at building the digital skills base for businesses and the wider community.
Continue readingMiddle Child reveal dates for rock’n’roll panto, Robin Hood: Prince of Thorngumbald
Panto fans in Hull should set their sights on Social this Christmas for Middle Child’s rock’n’roll take on the legend of Robin Hood.
Continue readingHull construction firm wins award for its approach to tackling skills shortages
Construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has been recognised for its people development practices at the annual Constructing Excellence in Yorkshire & Humberside (CEYH) awards, which are organised by the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University.
Continue readingSauce partners with blue chip companies to drive digital transformation
A growing smart tech company is working in close collaboration with a range of leading businesses as their long-term digital partner to make them more efficient and effective.
Continue readingNew service aims to keep cardiology patients well while they wait
Patients from Hull who are waiting to be treated for heart problems are being offered access to a unique service to support their wellbeing while they wait.
Continue readingSongwriter Andrew Thomas to release his new single ‘Out of Your Mind’
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.
Continue readingNLG 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.
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