Freedom Festival have this week announced a preview and dates of their upcoming festival programme.
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Police 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.
Continue readingNew shows on sale at Hull Theatres
Opulent operatics, beautiful ballet, and cracking comedy are all on the way to Hull Theatres.
Continue readingSenior management appointments as Hudgell Solicitors extends its executive team to lead further growth
Hudgell Solicitors has appointed two new members to its executive team to steer the firm into further growth.
Continue readingPure Block Management appointed to manage historic property in Hull’s Old Town
Hull-based property specialist Pure Block Management has been appointed to manage a residential development in the city’s Old Town with historic links to the fishing industry.
Continue readingAward-winning film about Yorkshireness to be screened at Beverley Cinema
A film exploring the characteristic of Yorkshire folk has won a series of International Film awards ahead of its regional launch in July.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire Health and care staff honoured in NHS Parliamentary Awards
Nurses, midwives, doctors, vaccination teams and domestic staff are among those celebrated in a prestigious competition to mark the NHS’s 74th birthday, as the NHS Parliamentary Awards shortlist is revealed.
Continue readingNHS CEO saddles up for charity challenge
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive Michele Moran is set to cycle an 84-mile virtual route to raise funds for Trust charity, Health Stars.
Continue readingInternational recognition for Thoracic Trauma Team
A team specialising in the care of seriously injured patients has received international accreditation for its work.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured to bring Luminarium by Architects of Air to Pearson Park
This summer, an inflatable structure will invite visitors to explore a labyrinth of light and colour.
Continue readingVisiting arrangements extended at HRI and Castle Hill
Patients being cared for in East Yorkshire hospitals are set to benefit from extended visiting arrangements from today.
Continue readingIconic playwright has learned his lines as an entrepreneur
One of Hull’s artistic icons told an audience at Humber Business Week about his unlikely journey from aspiring footballer to teacher and then from playwright to unwitting entrepreneur.
Continue readingUK Youth awarded £75,000 for youth mental health support
A not-for-profit organisation, National Initiative for Creative Education in Hull, has been awarded £45,000 to provide mental health support to children and young people in Hull and East Riding.
Continue readingTheatre library opens in Hull’s Old Town
A collection of over 2,000 play scripts and theatre reference books has opened its doors to the public in Hull.
Continue readingPublication of Roger Hyams’ wise, wonderfully-written debut
Wrecking Ball Press will publish the debut novel from Roger Hyams – The Lightman System – on Monday 27 June.
Continue readingYorkshire Coast Puffin Sculpture Trail going live
This summer, the puffins are flying south! Look out for them along the East Yorkshire coast and around the East Riding of Yorkshire, as they find new and often unlikely habitats. These are no ordinary puffins, but beautiful, artist decorated sculptures, standing proudly 1.5m tall, colourful beacons in the landscape.
Continue reading360 Accountants attracts London talent to Hull
360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Senior Corporate Portfolio Manager.
Continue readingSummer Sounds at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre is pleased to announce an exciting programme of musical experiences, inviting audiences to celebrate the joy of coming together.
Continue readingHull’s much-loved Big Malarkey Festival returns with a diverse and vibrant programme for 2022
Grab your family, friends and imagination, and get ready to gather once again in Malarkey Park to enter a world beyond the stories.
Continue readingWorld’s largest festival of British puppet theatre bringing classic fairy tales to wow families and kids
The world’s largest showcase of British puppetry in Beverley this July is bringing classic fairy tales to life to wow families and kids in popular venues around the East Yorkshire town.
Continue readingThousands cross the finish line at the Hull Running Festival
The streets of Hull came alive as thousands of fun-runners, fundraisers and club runners of all ages and abilities crossed the finish line at the Hull Running Festival, which featured the Hull Half Marathon and Hull 10K.
Continue readingNational recognition for Hull broadband provider
Hull broadband provider Pure Broadband has scooped a national award as customers continue to turn to it to supply their ultrafast connection.
Continue readingHumber Speculative Fiction returns to Beverley
An event celebrating speculative fiction in all its forms is to return to Beverley on Sunday 24th July.
Continue readingFestive films, the story of the Queen of Soul and a King of Comedy all at Hull City Hall
Stunning Christmas films, a ‘supreme’ story, and stand-up comedy are all set to light up the stage at Hull City Hall.
Continue readingSpencer Group and Slipform Engineering combine for cement silo project as construction boom drives demand
Leading design and build contractors Spencer Group and specialist contractor Slipform Engineering are delivering a huge new cement handling facility to meet soaring construction industry demand.
Continue readingLatest Lagoon Hull plans reveal how project will transform the city
A new vision for the Humber region has been revealed to give the public a glimpse into how Hull’s biggest regeneration proposal in a generation will turn the area into a must-visit destination and one where people love to live.
Continue readingCampbell launches Humber Business Week attack on government and challenges Labour to set out its strategy
A writer, communicator and strategist who guided the Labour party through three general election victories launched a withering attack on Boris Johnson and his government when he spoke at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingKCOM proud to support Pride as main sponsor
KCOM has restated its commitment to diversity and inclusion as it is announced as one of the main sponsors of this year’s Pride in Hull celebrations.
Continue readingNew health centre opens to acclaim and proves a model for best practice
A new health centre in East Yorkshire has opened its doors to a warm welcome by clinicians and patients of the surgeries it has replaced.
Continue readingFree CyberRisk Assessment launched to help organisations tackle cyber crime
From today, companies will be able to benefit from a free cyber risk assessment of their business following the launch of CyberRisk – a new product provided completely free of charge by cybersecurity specialists FoxTech.
Continue readingEntrepreneurs buoyant as Humber Business Week looks at succeeding in chaos
Entrepreneurs from across the region shared their experience of how to survive and thrive during the pandemic and beyond as they gathered at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingAll-singing, all-dancing Beverley theatre group supports local families with a brand new version of their hit show
Back by popular demand after sell-out runs in 2015 and 2018, She Productions returns to East Riding Theatre with Beverley Does Broadway. Think West End showbiz, delicious harmonies, and bags of talent in this brand new 2022 version running from 1-9 July.
Continue readingSchool’s cash boost for wellbeing room
A Hull primary school is creating a dedicated wellbeing room for its pupils.
Continue readingHull-based green cleaning company celebrates landmark year of sustainability achievements
Ethical cleaning company Bio-D has released its latest annual Sustainability Report following a year of significant progress towards its environmental and societal goals.
Continue readingSongwriter Andrew Thomas to release his new single ‘Until Tomorrow’ on Friday 17 June
Taken from the album “Backs Against the Wall”, ‘Until Tomorrow’ is the follow-up to Thomas’ last single, ‘Goodbye (to life on the inside)’.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire teams up with Age UK Hull and KCOM to fight loneliness with Chatty Bus
Local Hull-based bus company, East Yorkshire, is bringing back its Chatty Bus, a project that aims to raise awareness of loneliness and social isolation in society during Loneliness Awareness Week next week.
Continue readingLocal home care company is top 2.51% in the region
Home Instead Beverley and Hull has received a prestigious award by a national reviews website, having been named one of the top 20 home care companies in Yorkshire and The Humber and becoming part of the top 2.51% of home care companies in the region.
Continue readingBiz Week is back for 2022, as Marketing Humber reveals new recruitment resource
Marketing Humber welcomed Bondholders to launch Biz Week 2022 and reveal a new Bondholder resource – Your Time.
Continue readingHull homelessness community receives living room makeover from KCOM
Local homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has recently been supported by Hull broadband provider KCOM. The ongoing partnership has involved an initial donation, enabling the makeover of the communal area of the charity’s community building, The Orchard.
Continue readingLocal coastguard is Platinum Jubilee award winner
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, Hull Trains wanted to give back to the community and reward a local hero with a platinum experience.
Continue readingFamily Open Day at Hull Truck Theatre
This month Hull Truck Theatre and the Albemarle Music Centre will open their doors for a free event full of activities and fun for the whole family.
Continue reading3 racecourses to visit this summer
Sport is very important to so many people in Hull as the teams within the city represent them on the national stage.
Continue readingTreyBridge Accountants celebrates fifth anniversary
TreyBridge Accountants in Hull is celebrating its fifth anniversary, having launched on 1st June 2017 and seen multiple developments along the way. Practice owner, Aaron Gilmore, is very excited about this key milestone and attributes the company’s success to its dedicated team members and valued clients.
Continue readingL’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award success for Cottingham-based apprentice Amy Griffin
Amy, with fantastic support from the team at Hays Salon, has worked tirelessly over the last few months to not only keep up to date with her training and maintain a very busy column in the salon, but to also produce the award-winning look for the competition.
Continue readingMajor refurbishment gives historic Hull building new lease of life
Work has completed on the £2.45 million restoration of a landmark Grade II Listed building at the heart of Hull city centre’s Old Town, that had previously sat empty for more than a decade.
Continue readingBarratt Developments Yorkshire East announces Yorkshire Air Ambulance as its charity of the year
The chosen charity, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, is an independent organisation that provides a lifesaving rapid response emergency service to five million people across communities in Yorkshire and relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations to ensure the service can continue.
Continue readingLocal charity offers free support for students moving to secondary school
Local charity Dyslexia Sparks is offering free support to parents/carers and children with dyslexia in the region to help support with the move to secondary school this year.
Continue readingWoodsmoke to reissue their folk E.P. ‘Back to Nature’ on Friday 10 June
Woodsmoke are a folk duo from the East Riding of Yorkshire. Matt Foster (guitar, vocals) and James Noguera (vocals, percussion) have been on the Hull music scene for over 20 years.
Continue readingUniversity Centre Bishop Burton supports skills gap in Travel and Tourism industry with flexible study options
In response to a global skills shortage in the Travel and Tourism industry University Centre Bishop Burton are excited to announce an innovative approach to the programme delivery of their HNC/HND Travel and Tourism qualifications.
Continue reading360 announces Hull FC sponsorship
360 Chartered Accountants is excited to announce its sponsorship of Hull FC.
Continue readingPhotographer Tim Smith’s images to illustrate a fundraising talk at Hull Truck Theatre, in support of the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
When Ukraine became independent in 1991 it sealed the final collapse of the Soviet Union. Through photography taken at both sides of this pivotal moment, Tim Smith will explore how Ukraine’s history frames the current conflict, followed by a Q&A. Hosted by Hull Truck Theatre, ticket sales will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
Continue readingTales of Hull’s past to feature in new waterfront audio tour
A brand-new history tour telling stories dating back thousands of years has been installed on the banks of the Humber Estuary.
Continue readingYoung innovators in Yorkshire and the Humber given critical boost
Young Innovators Next Steps Awards recognises trailblazing young entrepreneurs, accelerating their business growth to deliver an even bigger impact
Continue readingSir James Reckitt Charity celebrates 100 years of giving in Hull & East Yorkshire
The historic Sir James Reckitt Charity has celebrated 100 years of supporting local good causes and Quaker charities with a significant fund to make a difference in Hull and East Yorkshire.
Continue readingCISS to celebrate Carers Week 2022
The Carers Information & Support Service (CISS) believes that unpaid carers and the challenges of caring should be recognised in all areas of life and caring should be valued by everyone.
Continue readingBusinesses in Hull and the East Riding urged to support aspiring young entrepreneurs by becoming business mentors
Hull City Council are launching a campaign to attract mentors to support aspiring young entrepreneurs in Hull during Humber Business Week, which takes place from Monday 6 – Friday 10 June.
Continue readingHull creative communications agency wins industry award
Hull-based creative communications agency, Pace Communications, has won a top industry award.
Continue readingUnion Flag to fly high from the top of the Humber Bridge as part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Organisers of a spectacular Platinum Jubilee flotilla and flypast have revealed plans to apply the finishing touch to the celebrations by flying the Union Flag from two of the highest points in the region.
Continue reading“Cultural commodity” John Godber to join Humber Business Week line-up
The business acumen behind a string of productions which provided a lifeline for Hull Truck Theatre will come under the spotlight as part of the Elevenses interviews at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingJudges impressed by ambition and resilience as they reveal shortlist for People in Business Awards
Judges and sponsors of a business awards event which is all about people praised the resilience and ambition of nominees and urged employers to commit to greater collaboration as a route to improving skills.
Continue readingRollits LLP announces five new partner promotions
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of five members of its team from the Hull and York offices from Associate to Partner.
Continue readingHull Street Food Nights to make a mouth-watering return
HullBID is counting down to the return of the hugely-popular Hull Street Food Nights with businesses banding together to offer everything from ribs to rib-tickling!
Continue readingHelping the homeless in a cashless society: DOPE Magazine and TiPJAR teamed up to empower vulnerable people across the UK
Across Britain, DOPE Magazine is distributed for homeless people to sell on the streets. People ranging from rough sleepers to asylum seekers can pick up the newspaper for free, collect donations and keep the proceeds.
Continue readingTom Kay has returned with new single ‘No Shame/No Rain’
The Hull singer-songwriter, whose last album ‘Night Tales’ came out in 2020, teased his new single last month. He announced the release alongside a few live performances, including a live session for BBC Introducing.
Continue readingTheatre review: Teechers Leavers ’22
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Teechers Leavers ’22 at Hull Truck Theatre.
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