The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Patient and Carer Experience (PACE) Team is launching their first training programme today, 1 March 2022, in collaboration with the Humber Recovery and Wellbeing College.
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Lovell Partnerships celebrates bumper year of fundraising
From litter picking in Wetherby through to planting trees in Doncaster, Lovell Partnerships has been giving back to local communities as part of its 50th birthday celebrations.
Continue readingHull city centre gets £19.5m regeneration boost
Hull city centre is receiving £19.5m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.
Continue readingHull’s Healthy Holidays Programme to continue to 2025
Hull City Council has been awarded funding from the Department for Education for delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for 2022 through to 2025.
Continue readingHullBID Awards kickstart confidence among city centre businesses
The Executive Director of HullBID vowed to help city centre businesses look to the future as they celebrated success and survival during two years of battling the pandemic.
Continue readingHull vehicle branding company to represent Yorkshire in national awards
Hull-based vehicle branding company Brandfixx has scooped a top prize at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Celebrating Small Business Awards.
Continue readingBingo fun comes in many forms for the people of Hull
Bingo has successfully bounced back from adversity in recent years and is well placed to continue as a beloved game in British culture. While the Metaverse and VR or AR are expected to have a huge impact on the games we play, right now there are several interesting ways to play the classic game of bingo.
Continue readingChameleon Business Interiors announces 11 new hires at East Yorkshire headquarters
As the commercial property industry bounces back after the pandemic, one Hull workspace interiors, fit-out and furnishing company is welcoming a collection of new starters to deliver on its projects planned across the UK this year.
Continue readingDebbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell to play Cher in The Cher Show
The producers of the brand-new production of The Cher Show are delighted to announce that the role of Cher will be played by Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell. The production features the actresses portraying Cher in three different ways throughout her iconic career, with Debbie as ‘Star’, Danielle as ‘Lady’ and Millie as ‘Babe’. Further casting is to be announced.
Continue readingEn pointe for sensational singers and perfect pirouettes
Hull Theatres has announced a quartet of spectacular shows stepping into the spotlight at its city centre venues.
Continue readingDreamboys set to return to Hull
The UK’s most famous male dance group will be sexing up the suburbs and charming UK cities with their record-breaking tour, featuring more than 100 dates nationwide!
Continue readingBusiness backing supports launch of new facility for male mental health charity
A charity which was set up to tackle the stigma around male mental health has received a double boost with a year-long commitment from its business neighbours and the opening of a new support centre.
Continue readingExercise for a healthy bump to birth
Exercise in pregnancy experts are helping women to prepare their bodies for pregnancy and birth.
Continue readingThree sporting events to look forward to in 2022
Here’s a look at three sporting events you may not be aware are taking place in the city in 2022 that you should look to add to your diaries.
Continue readingHETA submits plans for £4.8m engineering training centre
Plans have been submitted for a new £4.8m engineering training centre which is designed to boost skills and jobs by meeting the existing needs of employers and by building capacity to support inward investors.
Continue readingVocal Intrigue Concert for Sight Support HEY
A concert starring All for One Choir, G Choir Gospel Choir and Sam Atkinson on Saturday 2 April 2022.
Continue readingFestival of Green Innovation back for 2022 as Humber’s low-carbon innovation celebrated
The stage is set for the Humber region’s ‘Festival of Green Innovation’ to celebrate the estuary’s progress as a world-leader in low-carbon technology.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder reports significant contributions to East Yorkshire communities in 2021
Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has reported significant social, economic and environmental contributions across the communities in which it builds over the course of the last year, including within the Hull area.
Continue readingWorld Seniors Darts Matchplay to take place in Hull
Due to incredible demand for tickets, Bonus Arena has added an extra night of darts action, plus even more tickets for the other two days.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre to be honoured in 50th year with a Blue Plaque
Thursday 10 March 2022 celebrates 50 years since the first performance by Hull Truck Theatre. The Company was founded in 1971 by Mike Bradwell, when he and a group of fellow actors moved into 71 Coltman Street, Hull, to improvise and rehearse a new form of theatre that put real people and real stories centre stage.
Continue readingVictory Leisure Homes chooses a ‘downright special’ charity of the year
Victory Leisure Homes – the luxury holiday home manufacturer, with sites in Gilberdyke and Hull – has announced its chosen charity for 2022, which is an organisation particularly close to the heart of one long-serving member of staff.
Continue readingSewell Group ranked 7th Best Company to work for in Yorkshire and the Humber
Following the news that Sewell Group maintained its 3-star, ‘World Class’ accreditation for the ninth time in the UK Best Companies Survey last year, the Yorkshire-based company has now been ranked in three of the first quarterly league tables of 2022.
Continue readingFuture doctors get chance of extra funding and support with new mentoring programme launched by local GP Practice
Haxby Group GP Practice has launched a new GP Mentoring and Support Programme, offering bursaries to people wanting to become a GP.
Continue readingThe Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge is back for 2022
Students across the Humber are being urged to get their green thinking caps on to win £2,000 for their school or college eco projects.
Continue readingThree decades celebration marks new era of growth plans
An award-winning interpreting and translation company is celebrating 30 years in business after a period of phenomenal growth.
Continue readingWays to speed up a house sale
There are a lot of hoops to jump through when it comes to selling a house. Whether you’re selling for the first time with no idea what to expect or have been through the process before and know what slows things down, it is possible to speed up a house sale.
Continue readingHoH Food Hall: Mr Hugo’s Smokehouse
We had a chat with Lucas Billingham about what HoH Food Hall’s latest offering will bring to your taste buds.
Continue readingSix more groups win KCOM community grants
A sustainable community farm, a primary school and a girls’ rugby team are all among the latest recipients of a KCOM Community Grant.
Continue readingTake control of your health and wellbeing this Healthy Heart Month
February is National Healthy Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart diseases and encourage people to look after their hearts. The information that is being shared throughout this month helps people understand how to keep healthy and stay informed about the risks of heart-related conditions.
Continue readingFifty hospital staff raise £17,000 through Virtual London Marathon to support WISHH
Hull Hospital’s doctors, nurses and other NHS staff were part of history in the making, whilst supporting our ‘By Your Side’ Appeal, as they took part in the World’s Largest Marathon, involving 100,000 people globally.
Continue readingHull Philharmonic gives tickets to NHS for its film and classics concert
Iconic film music will reverberate around the City Hall when the Hull Philharmonic plays a programme of request music on Saturday 26 February.
Continue readingHundreds of people set for mental and physical health boost thanks to funding for outdoor activities
Twenty community projects offering nature and outdoor-based activities to support positive mental and physical wellbeing are benefiting from almost £150,000 of funding to continue their work and develop new projects.
Continue readingLovell Homes ‘turns over a new leaf’ at Kirk Ella show home launch
Local students have made their mark on the design of one of the newly opened show homes at five-star housebuilder Lovell Homes’ latest development, The Sycamores, in Kirk Ella.
Continue readingBio-D becomes Hull’s only B Corporation certified business
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has secured its status as the city’s only B Corporation (B Corp) certified business.
Continue readingEngineering training boss says “hands are tied” by lack of funding
The head of a leading engineering training business says his organisation is “fighting with one hand tied behind our back” because of a lack of funding to support its work with learners and employers.
Continue reading360 Accountants establishes board of directors
Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants has today announced its new Board of Directors, as part of the firm’s ongoing growth strategy.
Continue readingQuickline announces a UK first in ultrafast broadband technology
Leading internet provider Quickline Communications has announced it is the first company in the UK to offer standalone 5G technology, bringing superfast and ultrafast speeds to rural communities.
Continue readingChic boutique dresses to impress for Flemingate opening
An independent boutique offering stylish and affordable womenswear, jewellery and accessories has opened at Beverley’s Flemingate centre.
Continue readingStemettes, The Poetry Society and 59 Productions invite children on an exciting journey through poetry, science and technology, spanning 13.8 billion years
Stemettes and The Poetry Society, in collaboration with 59 Productions, are delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new poetry and Scratch animation competition for young people aged 4 to 18 years old in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Continue readingYorkshire entrepreneur unveils Acquisition Launch – a radical new approach to customer acquisition
Beverley-based entrepreneur Lewis Nightingale has unveiled his new product, Acquisition Launch, which helps service-based companies that are struggling to acquire new customers.
Continue readingBeverley-based Fabspot to launch hospitality app UK-wide
Beverley-based Fabspot hospitality app is to launch UK-wide, providing the whole UK hospitality industry ‘on one app in one place on your phone in your purse or in your back pocket’.
Continue readingArco supports apprentices to grow their skills and become future experts
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, took part in a series of events and community initiatives to mark National Apprenticeship Week and promote the work of its apprentices and highlight the opportunities that apprenticeships offer.
Continue readingPerformance marketing agency and Shopify Plus experts, Meta, rebrand to Herd
The Yorkshire agency, based in Hessle, works with brands including La Redoute, Face the Future and Butlin’s.
Continue readingHull City Council and Freedom Festival Arts Trust partner on a new event for Hull – The Awakening
Freedom Festival Arts Trust, creators of one of the UK’s leading international arts festival, Freedom Festival, with support from the Welcome Back Fund, England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020, the Arts Council and the Global Streets network, are delighted to be working in partnership with Hull City Council to bring a new event to Hull City Centre, The Awakening.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull bags bronze award for Hedgehog Friendly Campus scheme
The University of Hull has made the first significant step towards becoming a fully Hedgehog Friendly Campus by receiving a Bronze Award in the national initiative.
Continue readingFree school IT conference aims to inspire teaching and learning opportunities through the use of technology
On Friday 4 March, Primarytech will be hosting a free school IT conference: Reimagining The Role of Technology in Education, set to inspire educators across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, transforming the way they teach through the use of technology.
Continue readingUltrafast full fibre rollout for Lincolnshire village
Ultrafast broadband has arrived in a Lincolnshire village, thanks to a full fibre rollout by specialist rural internet provider Quickline Communications.
Continue readingIdeal Heating prepares next generation for the future of green energy with record number of new apprenticeship opportunities
Ideal Heating has announced it will be offering a series of new apprenticeship opportunities throughout 2022 as it prepares the next generation of talent with skills ready for a future in green energy.
Continue readingMattiel brings eclectic synergy to Hull Central Library
The Georgian duo take to the Loud in Libraries stage for a unique performance between the bookshelves this May.
Continue readingPuffins Galore! in plea to property sector to help store sculptures
The culture crew which was behind the release of dozens of decorative toads and moths onto the streets of Hull and East Yorkshire is appealing for help from commercial property owners and agents as it prepares to unleash a parade of puffins.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC tops national apprenticeships table
Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has been named as the country’s top performing school or college for the percentage of students moving on to apprenticeships following sixth form.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull PhD researcher to publish self-care handbook for mums
Helping mums is a top priority for Nicola Hanefeld, an expert in the Alexander Technique, who is hoping to publish a book to help women in the early months when they are caring for their babies.
Continue readingRollits offers a range of careers advice, work experience and training contracts
We had a chat with Caroline Neadley at Rollits about work experience, training contracts and career opportunities at the local law firm.
Continue readingFormer boxer pulls no punches with new health and wellbeing centre
Former boxing champion Tommy Coyle and leading developer Wykeland Group are working together to create a new health and wellbeing centre at a flagship business park.
Continue readingAdam Kay announces live comedy arena tour for 2022
Award-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay has announced This Is Going to Hurt…More. Kay’s biggest UK tour to date visits the Bonus Arena on Sunday 11 September and culminates at London SSE Arena Wembley.
Continue readingPlay about the Bronte sisters working in a hair salon to hit Hull this March
Modern day versions of the Bronte sisters work as hairdressers whilst pursuing their creative dreams in Jane Hair: The Brontes Restyled at Hull Truck Theatre this spring.
Continue reading360 Accountants announces new partnership
Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce its new partnership with Navigation Wealth Management.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull helps fish processing firm Copernus evolve through SparkFund grant
One of Hull’s fish processing companies is evolving and growing with the help of new technology and the University of Hull’s SparkFund programme.
Continue readingMajor expansion for business awards which put people first
Businesses across the Humber region have stepped up to give their backing to an awards scheme which focuses on recognising the efforts of employees and which this year will expand to present three events.
Continue readingHull’s hospitals shines the spotlight on its hugely successful apprenticeship programme
Meet just some of the people we’re supporting into fulfilling and rewarding careers with Hull’s hospitals.
Continue readingYorkshire-based ultrafast internet provider celebrates extraordinary expansion
A Yorkshire-based internet provider is continuing its extraordinary success by connecting 5,000 new customers in just 12 months.
Continue readingLocal singer-songwriter releases new EP
Beverley-based singer-songwriter Rachel Makena has kicked off 2022 with the release of her new EP ‘Indigo Violet’.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull invests £30,000 in new planetarium to boost STEM learning in local schools
The University of Hull has invested £30,000 in a new mobile planetarium which will improve STEM learning in local schools and colleges.
Continue readingAward-winning filmmakers return to Hull for hometown film screening
A film producer and a screenwriter from Hull will be among the special guests at a special screening of mysterious period drama LAPWING on Wednesday 9 February.
Continue readingExperience the magic of Neil Diamond’s music at Hull New Theatre
Audiences are invited to enjoy the World’s Greatest Celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond.
Continue readingFull service to resume at Hull Trains
A full timetable will return to Hull Trains with the last of the remaining reduced services going back on sale for passengers.
Continue readingConcrete Youth’s Winter Wonderland is a Finalist of the OFFiette Award
Concrete Youth has been announced as a finalist in OffWestEnd’s OFFiette Award for their production of Winter Wonderland, in partnership with Hull New Theatre.
Continue reading71 Coltman Street: Writer Richard Bean and Director Mark Babych in conversation
As Hull Truck Theatre prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a hilarious and irreverent new comedy, 71 Coltman Street, writer Richard Bean and director Mark Babych discuss the theatre’s roots and capturing the spirit of the iconic venue.
Continue readingLocal organisations come together to improve Breastfeeding Awareness in the East Riding
As part of the East Yorkshire Breastfeeding Promotion Initiative, a new breastfeeding support webpage, breastfeeding logo and a scheme to promote positive messages about breastfeeding in public are to be launched.
Continue readingTheatre review: Waitress
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Waitress at Hull New Theatre.
Continue readingCopywriting agency, children’s author and literacy charity combine forces
Hull-based copywriting agency sobananapenguin has teamed up with local author Andy Sanders to supply a children’s reading charity with over 100 signed copies of his most popular picture book.
Continue readingCalling all artists for Puffins Galore!
In 2022 the Puffins are flying south, as 40 artist decorated Puffin sculptures land at coastal towns and attractions from Flamborough to Spurn Point, as well as to inland towns and villages of East Yorkshire.
Continue readingHull City Council proud to support small businesses this Micro Biz Matters Day
The annual Micro Biz Matters Day is back for Friday 25 March and is set to feature a range of special guests like Bill Esterson MP, Liz Barclay, the Small Business Commissioner, and Adam Corbally, one of Hull’s Youth Enterprise Patrons.
Continue readingHoH Food Hall: East Yorkshire Bakehouse
We had a chat with Tony Bedford of East Yorkshire Bakehouse about brownies, tarts, cheesecakes and all things sweet.
Continue readingPR specialist celebrates being chosen as affiliate and partner for the Female Entrepreneur Association International
A female entrepreneur from East Yorkshire is celebrating becoming an affiliate and partner for the Female Entrepreneur Association International.
Continue readingLeeds Rhinos appoints Hull-based marketing agency to develop social media strategy and performance in 2023
Leeds Rhinos have appointed 43 Clicks North to head up their social media strategy for the upcoming season, with the aim to drive ticket sales after a troublesome couple of years due to government restrictions.
Continue readingNew Managing Director appointed at 360 Accountants
360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce Adrian Hunter as its Managing Director.
Continue readingThe first hospital able to treat 1 million patients a day
The future of health care and employee wellbeing is digital. With major advancements in VR technology and machine learning, a rapidly changing working landscape and the explosion of blockchain technology, healthcare of the future looks very different.
Continue readingConcrete Youth releases findings of the ASMR project research for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities
Hull-based charity, Concrete Youth has released the findings of their ground-breaking research project, The ASMR Project.
Continue readingHull-based provider is approved by the National Tutoring Partnership
Toranj Tuition, a community and education non-profit located on Beverley Road, has become the first Hull-based Approved Tuition Partner under the National Tutoring Partnership (NTP).
Continue readingSeventy-strong flotilla will lead Humber Platinum Jubilee celebrations
The Humber Estuary will provide the stage for a spectacular celebration and re-enactment to mark this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Continue readingDaisy Appeal takes big step towards £8.5m target with major donation by Wykeland Group
A charity which is working to improve the detection and treatment of cancer, heart disease and dementia has taken a big step towards its fundraising target with the help of leading property development company Wykeland Group.
Continue readingHEY LEP shares start-up stories to inspire new entrepreneurs
Stories of start-up firms have been compiled by Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) to help inform and inspire people tempted to take their first steps in business.
Continue readingFood bank hopes building society donation will trigger further support
Hull Food Bank is hoping for support from other businesses after receiving a £250 cash boost from the Skipton Building Society in Hull city centre.
Continue readingJoshua James partners with body confidence advocate to create exclusive jewellery designs
Joshua James Jewellery, the leading stockist of designer jewellery brands, launches exclusive engraved designs after partnering up with Jessica Megan, an award-winning advocate for body confidence in the hopes to fundraise for the charity Beat.
Continue readingHoH Food Hall: XL Yorkies to be served up at Provide Kitchen
HoH Food Hall is proving extremely popular with Hullensians and tourists alike. This time we had a chat with Dan Poole of Provide Kitchen about their “alternative to your Sunday scran”.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students given golden chance of success with new gym partnership
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has teamed up with a Hull fitness centre for a unique partnership to further improve its students’ wellbeing and life prospects.
Continue readingThe search for legends of mirth and music can be found at Hull City Hall
Kings of comedy, the Prince of Pop, a Desperado, and for the final time some Sweets For My Sweet will be delivered to Hull City Hall this autumn and into the new year.
Continue readingEnglish Schools’ Football Association announces participation numbers for Schools’ Football Week
Schools’ Football Week is an ongoing English Schools’ Football Association initiative designed as an opportunity for schools, teams, Associations, and clubs from across the country to embrace schools’ football and the wellbeing benefits it provides to pupils and players.
Continue readingThe muddiest challenge in East Yorkshire is back
Hull and East Yorkshire’s only hospice is bringing back the region’s muddiest event! Dove House Hospice is looking for hundreds of people to get caked in mud on Sunday 13th March at their five-mile muddy obstacle course – and you can sign up now for just £25.
Continue readingHull Philharmonic to play classic film scores and more
Iconic film music will reverberate around the City Hall when the Hull Philharmonic plays a programme of request music next month. The February 26 concert […]
Continue reading360 Accountants renew Hull KR sponsorship for 11th consecutive year
360 Chartered Accountants has announced its continued support of Hull KR by renewing its sponsorship for the 11th year running.
Continue readingHull Unleashed Comic-Con
Unleashed Events are proud to announce that they are bringing Comic-Con to Hull.
Continue readingHull City Council’s two-for-one tree policy means Hessle Road is getting greener
Hull City Council has reassured residents and businesses in Hessle Road that 12 new trees will be planted to replace six that need to be removed because of pavement damage.
Continue readingHalcyon saves energy and saves lives
A team of health scientists at Castle Hill Hospital is showing that better care for cancer patients doesn’t have to cost the earth.
Continue readingNeil Hudgell sets sights on more cases which ‘impact on society and make a real difference’ as his firm celebrates 25 years
Hudgell Solicitors’ founder and executive chairman Neil Hudgell has marked the firm’s 25th year in business by setting his sights on becoming involved in more cases where his firm can ‘make a difference’ in matters of national importance.
Continue readingIt’s checkmate for local schools in new chess competition
Five schools are to battle it out on the boards as part of a new competition to find the young kings and queens of chess.
Continue readingBeverley’s Winter Music Festival Stage4Beverley will soon be with us
This year’s Stage4Beverley festival is almost upon us and with restrictions being eased, and one event already sold out, it promises to be a week […]
Continue readingHull Trains supports local Rugby League giants
Hull Trains will be supporting both professional teams from our proud Rugby League city, having agreed exciting partnerships with Hull FC and Hull KR.
Continue readingRollits recruits highlight career path for local legal talent
A leading law firm is celebrating the talent on its own doorstep as it builds for the future by putting local people at the heart […]
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