Author: editor

Leading performance marketing agency Diony has completed an expansion into new premises after doubling its team during the last 12 months.

Enterprise

Experienced property specialist Helen Everritt takes leading role as new era begins at residential lettings management business

Experienced lettings property specialist Helen Everritt is to lead the residential management business into a new era following a recent rebrand and relaunch.

Enterprise

UK disruptive brand and digital PR agency moves to fully flexible, fully remote working as they look to expand globally

DA Creative Studio, who were formed in Hull eight years ago, before expanding to London late last year have announced that they have taken the bold step of closing their head office.

Step Up Hull launches with the aim of supporting social causes in Hull

Latus Health launched a new city-wide initiative, Step Up Hull, that aims to bring together local businesses and residents to achieve change across a range of social causes.

Enterprise

New Personal Tax Manager appointed for 360 Accountants

by editor19 April 202214 April 2022

360 Chartered Accountants is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Collings as its new Personal Tax Manager.

Enterprise

HoH Food Hall: Chinese Laundry

If you love vintage clothing, you definitely need to pay a visit to HoH Food Hall and check out the latest addition to its retail section, the much-loved Chinese Laundry.

Events

Keston Cobblers Club to perform at Social on Humber Street

On 22 April, UK-folk favourite Keston Cobblers Club return with their brand-new album, ‘Alchemy’ – the follow up to their critically acclaimed 2019 album, ‘Siren’ – after a two-year break.

Enterprise

Quickline’s new brand identity reflects an ultrafast future for rural communities

Quickline Communications has unveiled its new brand identity to reflect both the rural communities it champions as well as the company’s growth and evolution.

Enterprise

SupplyHaus joins Paragon Arcade community with vintage and military clothing

A young entrepreneur has escaped from his previous jobs as a food worker and painter and decorator by taking a lockdown leap of faith, setting up his own business and adding something new to the variety already on offer in a Hull city centre arcade.

Enterprise

Victory Leisure Homes transforms its marketing offering with significant expansion announcement

East Yorkshire-based national luxury holiday homes manufacturer, Victory Leisure Homes, continues to expand its marketing team with two new additions and incorporating its new product development division, in order to deliver on its vision.

Events

‘Egg-stra’ special Easter activities at Lost City

Lost City Adventure Golf is celebrating the Easter holidays with some ‘egg-stra’ fun activities for junior adventure golfers.

Events

A Night To Remember – An all-star tribute to Hull’s very own Joe Longthorne

A show celebrating the music and life of the legendary Joe Longthorne will take place at Hull New Theatre this month.

Environment

The best Woodland Trust bluebell woods in the north of England

Bluebell woods are a breathtaking sight and the Woodland Trust has compiled a selection of some of the best sites to visit in the north of England this spring.

Sport

Wanted: Your stories of playing and supporting Women’s International Rugby League

‘Life with the Lionesses’, a heritage project which aims to raise awareness of the incredible role models who pioneered Women’s International Rugby League, is appealing for your stories.

Little Land Rover doing BIG THINGS for Ukraine

Jaguar Land Rover dealership Hatfields recently teamed with a customer to help raise vital funds and supplies for the frontline in Ukraine. Hatfields customer Joe Kwaterski came up with a novel idea to raise funds by auctioning his pride and joy – Gertie, a 1971 Land Rover Defender.

Events

Stunning opera and sensational 60s at Hull Theatres

Next spring will be full of passion, drama, and magical music as Hull Theatres welcome back stunning shows from Opera North and the Sensational 60s Experience.

Volunteering opportunities now open for Beverley Puppet Festival as puppet workshop dates revealed

by editor11 April 202212 April 2022

The award-winning Beverley Puppet Festival has now opened its volunteer positions for this July’s festival, the first ‘in-puppet’ festival since 2018.

Transformative vehicle branding company give brain injury charity new look

The speed and flexibility of transformative vehicle branding specialist, Brandfixx, has been used to give a Hull charity a rapid rebrand after a recent competition.

Enterprise

Beal hires new Construction Director for next chapter of growth

Leading regional housebuilder Beal Homes has appointed a new Construction Director as it continues to drive growth in volumes and set the bar for build quality.

Enterprise

360 Accountants absorb increased costs for clients

360 Chartered Accountants says it will be absorbing increased costs to help their clients as businesses face soaring energy and fuel prices as well as other increases due to Brexit and the war in Ukraine.

Enterprise

Former Trainees progress to dispute resolution roles at Rollits

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has bolstered its dispute resolution team with the addition of two solicitors who began their careers as paralegals with the firm.

Gloria Hunniford OBE confirmed as guest speaker at Women of Achievement Awards

National treasure Gloria Hunniford OBE has been announced as the guest speaker at the launch of this year’s Women of Achievement Awards.

Enterprise

Rebrand can help dedicated residential lettings management business ‘Gro’ its own future as part of newly formed Garness Group

A successful Hull-based residential property management business is embarking on the start of a new era today having rebranded and relaunched under the newly formed Garness Group of companies.

Society

Hull celebrates ground-breaking research that transforms lives

by editor8 April 20227 April 2022

If you don’t work in the field, you may wonder what Hull has ever done to shape healthcare beyond the East Yorkshire boundary.

OWC2022 to focus on Humber gains and opportunity

by editor8 April 20226 April 2022

The offshore wind community is gearing up for a major Humber conference.

Events

Eggciting times ahead as Hull Theatre unveils panto competition

by editor7 April 20227 April 2022

Hull New Theatre has announced it is to hold an Easter Egg hunt with a difference over the coming weeks with a bag of cracking prizes up for grabs.

Hull Truck Theatre are looking for local people to perform in A Midsummer Night’s Dream

by editor7 April 20227 April 2022

This July, Hull Truck Theatre will present a community production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream where audiences will be transported to an enchanted forest near Athens for a night of magic and mayhem.

Bishop Burton College Football Academy reach National Cup Final

by editor7 April 20227 April 2022

Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce their hugely successful Football Academy have reached the final of the English Colleges Football Association (ECFA) Premier National Cup.

Theatre review: Private Peaceful

by editor6 April 2022

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Private Peaceful at Hull Truck Theatre.

Giacom gives local children glimpse of an exciting future in tech

Tech business Giacom has teamed up with Hull Children’s University to open the eyes of youngsters to exciting futures in their home city.

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East raises £50,000 for their 2021 charity of the year – SASH

Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, chose Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) as its charity of the year for 2021 and raised £50,000. Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, chose Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) as its charity of the year for 2021 and raised £50,000.

Offshore Wind Connections takes ‘theatrical’ approach to careers and innovation

Two ingredients vital to the future success of the Humber’s offshore wind and maritime sectors will be in the spotlight at OWC2022.

Six marathons…six days…the Sahara Desert – How University of Hull helped train athletes for Marathon Des Sables

The University of Hull helped three athletes prepare for the toughest foot race on the planet.

Hanami Hull – cherry blossom time

by editor5 April 20225 April 2022

‘In the cherry blossom’s shade there is no such thing as a stranger.’ — Kobayashi Issa Japanese poet.

Prepare for April showers as NAPA brings Singin’ in the Rain to Hull Truck Theatre

by editor5 April 20225 April 2022

After a difficult two years due to the temporary closures and restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) is now resuming its annual big production. This year’s show will be Singin’ in the Rain, which promises to make a splash on Hull Truck Theatre’s main stage this month.

Success for maritime training programme for young people

by editor5 April 20225 April 2022

A course aimed to give young people the qualifications they need to enter a career in the seafaring industry has achieved a 75 per cent success rate to date.

Society

Mental health charities re-launch Tea & Talk

by editor4 April 2022

Local mental health charities Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and North East Lincolnshire Mind are relaunching their ‘Tea & Talk’ campaign – running throughout Mental Health Awareness week during 9-15 May 2022.

Walker Modular and Hull College back launch of Staff Finders’ new ‘Career Starter’ scheme for young people

A leading Hull manufacturer has joined forces with recruitment specialists Staff Finders to support a new ‘Career Starter’ traineeship scheme focussed on helping young people ‘earn, learn and progress’.

Hull Independent Cinema announces new season of fantastic films

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar’s multi-award winning film PARALLEL MOTHERS, starring Penélope Cruz and Milena Smit, opens Hull Independent Cinema’s new season of film on Tuesday 5 April at Vue Cinema Hull Princes Quay.

Enterprise

Charities Pensions Club confirms partners and events for 2022

With the mission to help pension professionals in the charity sector share industry knowledge and best practice, Charities Pensions Club is resuming its wide-ranging events programme for 2022.

Enterprise

Marketing Humber welcomes Equinor as Principal Partner

Global energy company Equinor has become the latest company to join Marketing Humber as a Principal Partner. 

Enterprise

More than 200 staff celebrate 4,000 years of collective service to Willerby

Holiday homes market leader Willerby is celebrating the incredible loyalty of its workforce as more than 200 staff have clocked up 10 years’ service or more.

Hull College driving digital skills development as headline partner of Tech Week Humber

Hull College is to reinforce its vision for the development of young people and adults from across the region by taking a lead role in a festival of technology which brings together education and business from around the world.

Society

Daisy Appeal chair welcomes progress of £8.8m project after “long haul of Covid”

A charity which is working to offer UK-leading detection and personalised treatment facilities for patients with cancer, heart disease and dementia has unveiled the equipment inside the new £8.8m Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) which it will move into this summer after the disruption of Covid.

Heritage

Tributes paid to son of Viola skipper who “saw so much” in his 104 years

The son of a former skipper of the Viola trawler who missed out on his own nautical career after being sent by an orphanage to work on a farm has died at his home in Hull at the age of 104.

Enterprise

Combating chaos with a room full of entrepreneurs

Combating chaos will be the theme when three seasoned entrepreneurs set out to put the buzz in Humber Business Week from the outset.

Enterprise

Garness Group launches dedicated block management company

Yorkshire-based property firm Garness Group has today announced the launch of its block management subsidiary, Pure Block Management.

Student team helps to shape expansion of Ron Dearing UTC

Students at Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) are playing a key role in shaping the school’s exciting expansion.

HoH Food Hall: Northern Sole Fish Kitchen

by editor1 April 20221 April 2022

Fish fans and seafood enthusiasts will love the latest dining destination to open inside the stylish HoH Food Hall.

Le Navet Bete discuss The Three Musketeers: A Comedy Adventure

by editor30 March 202218 March 2022

A Q&A with the creators of The Three Musketeers: A Comedy Adventure, which visits Hull Truck Theatre this April.

Society

Helpline set up for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Hull and East Riding

by editor29 March 202229 March 2022

Help and advice to welcome people arriving in Hull and East Riding from war-torn Ukraine is now available via a dedicated telephone helpline and web pages.

Society

Celebrating amazing community projects in Bransholme

by editor29 March 202229 March 2022

Groups in Bransholme are being thanked for their contribution to community spirit.

Society

200 free training places available to create local Mental Health Champions across East Riding of Yorkshire

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind have up to 200 FREE places available on their Mental Health Awareness workshops, in a bid to help create local Mental Health Champions within communities and businesses across the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Society

Arco colleagues spring into action to ensure Pickering Park is ready for visitors

by editor28 March 2022

Colleagues from Hull-based safety company, Arco, have spent a day volunteering in the community to make sure Pickering Park is ready for the spring.

Barratt Developments donates to local infant school

Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, continues to support the communities in which it builds, by donating £1,000 as part of its Community Fund scheme to the Friends of Driffield C of E Infant School, a committee that works hard to organise events to raise funds to enhance the children’s learning experiences.

Ideal Heating fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support tops £200,000

Employees at Hull-based Ideal Heating and their colleagues across the Groupe Atlantic UK Division are celebrating after raising £47,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support during the past year.

Education

‘When tee become one’: Lost City offers a proposal you can’t refuse

Lost City Adventure Golf in Hull is giving budding brides and grooms-to-be the chance to win an exclusive hen or stag party ahead of this year’s wedding season worth up to £450.

Students supporting Ukraine with donations

Business School students have joined forces with a local charity to help staff and students donate items for Ukrainian refugees.

Pint-sized businesses boost Daisy Appeal

A village micro-pub and other pint-sized businesses are helping the Daisy Appeal pursue its fundraising target as it works towards opening a UK-first Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC).

Enterprise

Half of wills in the North of England are out of date

SFE accredited solicitor Emma Fawke calls for people to review their wills ahead of “Update Your Will Week”.

Fashion shows return to raise funds for Daisy Appeal

A family business which has been a leader in the region’s fashion scene for more than 50 years has announced a fundraiser for the Daisy Appeal after resuming its ever-popular charity fashion shows.

Beverley Puppet Festival is back this July – bigger and better!

Beverley Puppet Festival will be back bigger and better than ever this summer, Friday 15th July to Sunday 17th July, as giant, fantastical creatures roam Beverley’s historic streets, and tiny, magical worlds are revealed to unsuspecting audiences.

University of Hull awarded €2m to study impact of climate change on cold-blooded animals

The impact of climate change on cold-blooded animals such as frogs and fish is being explored at the University of Hull thanks to €2m of new funding.

Enterprise

Hull company calls on city’s businesses to support animals in need

Hull-based vehicle branding company, Brandfixx, is calling on Hull businesses to rally behind one of the city’s largest animal rehoming charities.

Enterprise

Sales treble for personalised gift firm as post-pandemic shoppers opt for a personal touch

by editor24 March 2022

Hull-based giftware firm, Always Personal, have seen their online sales more than treble in the last two years.

Enterprise

Beal does the double by retaining top customer satisfaction accolade

Beal Homes has been awarded a prestigious five star rating for customer satisfaction for a second year running.

Hip hop family musical to premiere at Stage @TheDock

Children in Hull are invited to dress up as unicorns and superheroes and head to Stage @TheDock for a new hip hop musical from Middle Child and Beats Bus in May.

Events

Free Easter holiday activities coming to Hull next month

The programme is provided by Hull Culture and Leisure, funded by Hull City Council and the Department for Education as part of the Holiday and Activities and Food Programme, and will run Monday 11 – Friday 22 April.

An interview with author Michael Morpurgo on the production Private Peaceful, coming to Hull Truck Theatre this April

by editor24 March 2022

Hull Truck Theatre will be welcoming The Nottingham Playhouse Production Private Peaceful, adapted by Simon Reade and presented by Jonathan Church Theatre Productions (Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 April).

Events

Fabulous turn out of over four thousand for Spring Live at Bishop Burton College

Thousands flocked to Bishop Burton College this weekend to celebrate Spring in style at Spring Live, the college’s new fun filled family day out.

Enterprise

“We are by nature a people business”

by editor23 March 202223 March 2022

We met up with Ralph Gilbert at Rollits to find out how the law firm supports the wellbeing of its employees.

Gallery gets back to work with cosmic collection of sculpture and printmaking

A cosmic interpretation of found objects from a chimney sweep’s brushes to the lid off a garden well have combined to create the first exhibition for nearly three years at the University of Hull Art Gallery.

Enterprise

Rollits partners with new consultancy to enhance education services

A leading law firm has sealed a partnership with a newly-launched education consultancy to enhance services to clients including schools and colleges in the public and private sectors.

Enterprise

Quickline showcasing latest achievements at national 5G event

Rural internet champions Quickline Communications will be joined by government ministers and other industry specialists at a national 5G event in Birmingham this week.

Enterprise

Siemens Gamesa – renewed investment for Hull companies

A £20m contract to deliver M&E design and build to the Siemens Gamesa blade factory in Hull, has been awarded to a Hull-based company.

Society

Hull charity gets new look after winning competition

A popular Hull charity transforming the lives of people with brain injuries has secured a transformative makeover thanks to vehicle branding specialists Brandfixx.

Kings of comedy Le Navet Bete reimagine a historical classic

by editor18 March 202218 March 2022

After their 2017 show Dracula: The Bloody Truth was published and licensed worldwide, with sell-out runs in the USA and Canada, the award-winning Le Navet Bete are at Hull Truck Theatre this April with their smash-hit show The Three Musketeers: A Comedy Adventure.

Arts

Concrete Youth announce Sea Sense and Sensory Storybook programmes

Concrete Youth has announced two new, monthly sensory story programmes for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, Sea Sense and Sensory Storybook, in partnership with The Deep and Hull Libraries.

We Move with Tamar & Jo at Unity

Following the hit success of dance and fitness workshops at Unity in Community, Hull-based dance company, Tamar & Jo will be hosting We Move, which includes 4 weekly sessions for anyone living in Hull.

Arts

Yorkshire-based duo emerge from isolation of remote recording sessions to launch second hurdy-gurdy album

A lockdown music collaboration made in Yorkshire is catching the ears of aficionados from international specialist magazines and bloggers to pop superstar and BBC Radio 6 presenter Tom Robinson with audiences doubly impressed by the fact that the pair behind the project didn’t meet at all during the recording process.

Education

New East Hull learning centre to create opportunities for thousands of young people

The prospect of studying at university will become much more likely for thousands of young people in Hull, thanks to the opening of a new education centre in the city this autumn.

Sport

East Riding has strong connection with Grand National

by editor14 March 202214 March 2022

The Grand National may be staged annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, but the race is enjoyed throughout the country, including here in East Riding. There is a connection in the county that dates back 183 years.

Society

Hull shows huge support for Ukraine aid effort

Hull’s appeal for humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine has seen such a huge response that organisers are opening new drop-off points and a […]

Spring exhibition at Studio Eleven

by editor10 March 2022

Since retiring from a career at Hull School of Art & Design, Malcolm and Mandy have started a new life in Devon, returning to the city to present this inspiring exhibition of ceramics and paintings at Studio Eleven on Humber Street.

Enterprise

Quickline doubles team in six months

Rural broadband specialists, Quickline Communications, has welcomed its 100th employee as the company enters a rapid growth period following its acquisition by Northleaf Capital last summer.

Enterprise

Victory Leisure Homes announces innovative partnership with world leaders in manufacturing technology

Leading holiday homes manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes – which operates from sites in Gilberdyke and Hull – has announced a unique new partnership with market-leading systems, software, services and manufacturing equipment specialists Hilti.

Society

East Riding Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaches offer support to reduce stress and anxiety during the Ukrainian crisis

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Your Health Lifestyle and Prevention service is pleased to offer support and guidance for residents of the East Riding, through their Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching sessions.

Enterprise

Spencer Group appoints experienced lead to enhance in-house rail design capabilities

Multi-disciplinary engineering business Spencer Group has appointed an experienced lead to drive forward the growth of its in-house rail design capabilities.

Society

Local health and care services come together to reduce infant deaths in Hull and the East Riding

by editor10 March 20229 March 2022

Safer Sleep Week is an annual awareness event ran by The Lullaby Trust, to raise awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and to equip parents with information on how they can reduce the risk.

Enterprise

Breaking bias: Herd’s Abi Nottingham on her web developer journey

by editor9 March 202210 March 2022

Abi Nottingham started working at Yorkshire-based agency Herd six months ago, the first female Shopify developer to join the team. Discover her journey from Project Manager to Web Developer.

HoH Food Hall: Hang Out Artisan Bakery

One of the latest traders to open inside the stylish HoH Food Hall is Hang Out Artisan Bakery, which presents freshly baked goods to eat inside the food hall or take home to enjoy. We spoke to owner Ana Dumitru to find out more.

Arts

TransPennine Express goes green with recycled art installation at Hull Paragon

TransPennine Express (TPE) and local artist Andy Pea have unveiled a sculpture made entirely of recycled materials at Hull Paragon Station ahead of Global Recycling Day.

Society

KCOM volunteers have tree-mendous day for community forest

KCOM volunteers have branched out from their day jobs to take part in a community project to plant more climate change combatting trees across the region.

Enterprise

The Deep receives major funding from the Biffa Award