This autumn Hull Truck Theatre presents a variety of exciting visiting work, from musicals and poetry to plays about power and knowledge. As the theatre collaborates with Freedom Festival, Hull Independent Cinema, NT Live and Heritage Open Day Tours, it welcomes new and returning partners to present quality theatre and talent this September.
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Huge variety of construction careers showcased at live event in Hull
Businesses, students and the general public are being encouraged to sign up to attend the biggest and best construction and engineering careers, trade and networking event in the North – Foundations Live.
Continue readingSuccessful Hull agencies join forces
Creative communications agency Pace Communications and marketing firm Blab have joined forces to create a single, larger agency offering a wider range of services.
Continue readingUltra and Transalpine runner Neil Rhodes supports Hull Hospitals Charity WISHH
This Saturday, Neil Rhodes will begin the 8-day run across three countries, on what will be his 13th run across the Alps, in aid of the WISHH Charity.
Continue readingSpencer Group to complete major refurbishment works on historic bridge ahead of 200th anniversary
Bridge works specialist Spencer Group has further strengthened its credentials after being selected to revitalise an historic crossing ahead of the structure’s 200th anniversary year.
Continue readingPlaywright Amanda Whittington talks about Ladies Unleashed at Hull Truck Theatre
This week Hull Truck Theatre caught up with playwright Amanda Whittington to find out more about the inspiration behind Ladies Unleashed, ahead of the start of rehearsals on Monday 5 September. Amanda shares what to expect from the story, the characters, and how she is proud to have Ladies Unleashed as part of the theatre’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Continue readingGreat Newsome Brewery celebrates 15th anniversary with limited-edition beer
East Yorkshire brewery toasts milestone after emerging from the coronavirus pandemic stronger than ever.
Continue readingFashion designer goes back to bridalwear with launch of new business in time for top independent wedding show
A bridalwear specialist who ditched making her own designer garments and instead moved into the world of PPE is back at her creative best after opening a new studio and will unveil her latest work at a major industry event.
Continue readingBarratt Developments hits goal of installing 4,000 swift nesting bricks
With swifts back in UK skies this summer, Barratt Developments, the UK’s largest housebuilder, has announced it has installed 4,000 swift nesting bricks into its homes since 2016, including at its Yorkshire East division.
Continue readingHull City signs digital performance marketing specialist to drive further growth in memberships and merchandise
The off-field team at Hull City are bidding to build on the club’s success following this year’s takeover by bringing a specialist local company to drive digital sales and profile.
Continue readingRollits and YoungPlus offer support to help navigate the changing education landscape
We had a chat with Caroline Hardcastle at Rollits and Sarah Young of Young Plus Ltd about a new partnership that benefits the regional education sector.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre introduce exciting new playwriting opportunities
Hull Truck Theatre is committed to supporting local artists and developing local talent through its Grow Artist Development programme, which includes workshops, performance opportunities, networking and project partnerships.
Continue readingArco awards £10,000 to Hull-based charity CatZero
Arco, the UK’s leading safety products and services company, has awarded £10,000 to Hull-based charity CatZero, an organisation which creates unique employability programmes for young people, families, single parents, and adults to help them move onto employment, education, or training.
Continue readingBishop Burton College celebrates 100% T-Level pass rate
T-Level Education and Childcare students at Bishop Burton College are celebrating after achieving a 100% pass rate.
Continue readingNew fund helps local bio-tech solutions company to grow
The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership are now welcoming grant applications from local SMEs as part of the newly launched Growing Places Fund.
Continue readingHymers students celebrate top GCSE results
There were lots of smiles this morning as Hymers students once again celebrated receiving top GCSE results.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured offer a variety of arts and culture experiences for all in their upcoming October to December season
Absolutely Cultured are excited to share the details of their upcoming season, kicking off in October and running through December. A variety of cultural events, exhibitions and projects will be taking place in their Humber Street Gallery venue, across Hull and its communities.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students celebrate outstanding GCSEs as school takes on record number of sixth formers
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) students are celebrating outstanding GCSE and Level 2 technical results as the school prepares to take on its highest ever number of sixth formers.
Continue readingBus service changes to take place from 4 September
Bus company East Yorkshire have announced that some bus services across its network will change from 4 September 2022 after a review earlier this year.
Continue readingBright future for Dove House Hospice with North Point relocation
Hull-based charity, Dove House Hospice, is set to strengthen its fundraising capabilities after signing a six-year lease on larger facilities at North Point Shopping Centre, a move that will enable the charity to ramp up its support for local people.
Continue readingStar of social media inspired by Hull Old Town as she plans next career move
A star of social media has moved into one of Hull’s oldest buildings dating back nearly 300 years with a business which is making a global impact in one of the newest and fastest moving sectors.
Continue readingWhitefriargate units to be given new frontages following Historic England funding
Units in Whitefriargate are to benefit from new frontages following over £95,000 funding from Historic England.
Continue readingChoose your Hull Trains seats when you book online
Travelling with Hull Trains is about to get even better with passengers able to choose their perfect seat in advance of getting on board.
Continue readingFreedom Festival Kicks off with a jam-packed opening weekend this bank holiday
With nine days of Freedom Festival in 2022, there is so much to explore and enjoy every day from 26 August to 4 September. For those eager to get the most out of the festival this year, it is a must to catch the launch weekend events.
Continue readingRecord sixth form numbers at Ron Dearing UTC after outstanding GCSE results
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) is celebrating outstanding GCSE and Level 2 technical results as the school prepares to take on its highest ever number of sixth form students.
Continue readingWykeland to deliver net zero building to complete @TheDock tech campus
Hull’s flourishing @TheDock tech campus will be completed with a net zero office building, bringing an additional 150 digital jobs to the city’s vibrant Fruit Market.
Continue readingHull Stands with Ukraine on Independence Day
Wednesday 24 August is Ukrainian Independence Day, marking 31 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union and this year, six months since the country was invaded by Russia.
Continue readingSome of the biggest names in foodservice and catering return to Hull for Turner Price Event 2022
Hull-based food service distributor Turner Price is set to stage a live trade show in the City this September – featuring some of the biggest names in foodservice and new, trending, and innovative products.
Continue readingHull-based green cleaning manufacturer introduces new Pick up Point for customers
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has introduced a new Pick up Point for customers, allowing orders to be collected within two hours of placing on the Bio-D website.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull works with Humber company to develop new online tool to help deliveries go green
The University of Hull’s Aura Innovation Centre has joined forces with Hull-based company iParcelBox to develop an online carbon footprint tool to help people make green choices when shopping online.
Continue readingThe Godber Theatre Foundation is open for new applicants
The Godber Theatre Foundation, which helps young people from Hull and East Yorkshire break into the theatre industry by offering them mentorship, exclusive masterclasses, workshops and invitations to events is now open for applicants for its 2022/23 year.
Continue readingHull Trains to keep passengers moving
Passengers will still be able to travel with Hull Trains this weekend despite industrial action.
Continue readingWhat has happened to British cycling’s dominance?
British cycling was the envy of the rest of the world through the 2010s as competitors from Great Britain dominated the Olympics, World Championships, European Championships, Commonwealth Games and of course the Tour de France.
Continue readingDedicated circus skills hub to open in Hull
The Late Night Circus and Aba Daba Circus present fun-filled classes for adults and children of all abilities.
Continue readingHymers pupils reach for the stars with bumper A-Level results
Once again Hymers students have posted a remarkable set of A-Level results. 89% of all grades achieved by the Class of 2022 were A*-C. This is an outstanding achievement for a year group so impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and a set of results significantly better than those achieved pre-pandemic.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students’ delight after overcoming Covid disruption to achieve record A-levels
Sixth form students at Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) have spoken of their delight after achieving record A-level and Level 3 technical results, despite the disruption caused to their education by Covid-19.
Continue readingAllenby Commercial driving regional regeneration with business park upgrade
A business site bought as part of a move to boost trade and jobs has regenerated an area of East Hull by welcoming 20 new tenants in 16 months with further investment planned by the owners.
Continue readingKCOM supports Hull’s flagship Freedom Festival
KCOM has been announced as a major partner for the region’s leading arts and culture festival.
Continue readingRefurbishment of Hull’s Guildhall takes another major step forward
The restoration of Hull’s historic Guildhall has taken another major step forward after 12 unique stone putties were lifted into position. They will play an integral part in the return of the building’s famous Timeball, which will take pride of place on the city’s skyline.
Continue readingStratstone Hull BMW and MINI retailer reopens following major refurbishment
Stratstone, a luxury car retailer who are part of the Pendragon PLC group, have announced their new BMW and MINI Hull showroom is now open following a major investment in refurbishment works.
Continue readingSiemens Mobility supports Goole Pride as team joins day of celebrations
Siemens Mobility has played a major role in Goole’s first ever Pride event, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to the local community where it is investing up to £200m in a rail manufacturing facility.
Continue readingHelp to leave a lasting legacy with Make a Will Fortnight
Registration is now open for Dove House Hospice’s Make a Will Fortnight, which runs from 10-21 October 2022. Now entering its 11th year, the appeal is helping to raise vital funds for Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingHull Maritime and Toronto Inuit Association ‘dive deeper’ into city’s museum collections
Hull Maritime has joined forces with Toronto Inuit Association in Canada to learn more about the Inuit culture and the artefacts within Hull’s Maritime Museum collection.
Continue readingThe Godber Theatre Foundation presents Don’t Just Sit There
On Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 October, The Godber Theatre Foundation will perform Don’t Just Sit There at Hull Truck Theatre in the Godber Studio.
Continue readingHull babies go for gold with Olympic legacy fun
It’s been 10 years since the London Olympics and its legacy is still being seen up and down the country including right here in Hull, with Becky Adlington’s BabyStars.
Continue readingQuickline opens new headquarters as part of ambitious growth plans
Rural broadband specialists Quickline Communications has opened its new headquarters in East Yorkshire, signalling a huge expansion for the company.
Continue readingHousebuilder helps local education workers save over £600,000 on homes across East Yorkshire
Local housebuilder Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has helped education workers across East Yorkshire save over £600,000, as they step onto, or further up, the property ladder thanks to the launch of its new Education Workers Scheme.
Continue readingNearly Famous: The rock music scene in Hull during the Swingin’ Sixties
‘Nearly Famous’ is the story of how the rock music scene in Hull developed during the Swingin’ Sixties. The new edition is a slimmed down, updated version of the popular book ‘Sounds of the Cities’, which was published nearly 20 years ago.
Continue reading10 marathons in 10 days for P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery
Matt Dass, Joint Managing Director of Springfield Solutions, is taking on an amazing challenge in aid of the charity.
Continue readingEmmaus launches new Outreach Pod
This week Emmaus Hull & East Riding unveiled their new Outreach Pod. The formerly used 20ft shipping container has been transformed into a new office for the organisation’s outreach team with the support of VIP Communications.
Continue readingEquinor’s H2H Saltend selected to proceed as one of the first large-scale hydrogen projects in the UK
Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced that Equinor’s Hydrogen to Humber Saltend (H2H Saltend) production facility has been successfully progressed through Phase-2 of the Government’s cluster sequencing process.
Continue readingMigration and movement of people at the heart of this October’s High Wolds Poetry Festival
The festival, in North Dalton, East Yorkshire on Saturday 22 October, is a free open mic, one-day festival for absolutely anyone of any age, to share their own or other people’s poetry.
Continue readingFestival of Remembrance and a brass band spectacular return to Hull City Hall
Hull City Hall welcomes the return of the musical tribute to the Armed Forces past and present to commemorate Remembrance Day 2022.
Continue readingSpectacular fire circus show to light up Stage @TheDock
An interactive fire circus theatre production is heading to Hull’s stunning outdoor performance venue for a five-day run.
Continue reading‘Check before travel’ message issued by Hull Trains
Passengers are reminded to check before travelling with Hull Trains this coming weekend as reduced timetables will be introduced due to industrial action.
Continue readingHull’s new ‘Royal Residences’ hit the market after £4m investment to transform city’s historic King’s Buildings
New apartments in Hull’s latest high-end residential development – marketed as the city’s ‘Royal Residences’ and promising ‘the pinnacle of luxury living’ – have been placed on the market to let.
Continue readingHull History Centre hosting free exhibition that will reveal Hull’s past
Hull History Centre is opening its first in-house exhibition for two and a half years.
Continue readingPure Block Management expands team following new client wins
Hull-based property specialist Pure Block Management has expanded its team to support its continued growth.
Continue reading‘Fancy’ fundraiser planned for unique Hull charity
The P.A.U.L. For Brain Recovery Glitz and Glam Charity Ball will raise funds and bring supporters together for an evening of entertainment, while raising awareness of the impact of brain injury and how the organisation can help.
Continue readingMajor investment at innovative East Yorkshire chemical business
Hundreds of millions of pounds is to be invested at Mitsubishi Chemical UK in Hull to create a new production line that will more than double capacity and create dozens of new jobs.
Continue readingExperienced chartered surveyor Chris Noble joins to ensure continued progression and growth of professional services team
Chartered surveyor Chris Noble has joined Garness Jones and will bring his broad breadth of commercial property expertise to the firm’s professional services arm.
Continue readingYour Hull: VIP Creative
Your Hull is a series of light-hearted interviews with local business owners. These sponsored Q&As help to cover the cost of running and maintaining this website, all while celebrating Hull as an amazing place to live, work and play.
Continue readingNew audio-visual installation Sirens brings modern day slavery into focus at Freedom Festival
The installation combines sculpture with digital technology and tells a story of women in global society through the lens of ancient mythology
Continue readingBritish country duo, The Arkut Brothers, to release new single ‘Underneath the Neon Moon’
Taken from their debut album to be released later this year, ‘Underneath the Neon Moon’ is The Arkut Brothers’ third single released from the album. It follows their debut single ‘Fine’, which was released back in May and followed by ‘I Believe in You’ in July.
Continue readingConstruction firm wins top award for health and safety achievements
Yorkshire-based construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has landed an internationally recognised award in recognition of its exceptional health and safety standards.
Continue readingBio blitz family fun day at Alderman Kneeshaw Park
On Friday 12 August, the Friends of Alderman Kneeshaw Park will welcome families onto the park grounds for a day of fun and fact finding.
Continue readingAward-winning East Yorkshire holiday park receives the highest five pennant AA rating
Burton Constable Holiday Park, East Yorkshire, is proud to announce its recent top-level AA Five Pennant rating and a high Merit Quality score of 88% from the AA Hotel and Hospitality Services, therefore retaining its AA Five Pennant accolade.
Continue readingAnd the winning names are…
Hull Trains is delighted to announce all five names for its Paragon fleet of trains, including the fifth chosen by members of the public. Over 2,500 people voted online, and the public has spoken.
Continue reading360 Accountants appoint second Senior Corporate Portfolio Manager
360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the appointment of its second Senior Corporate Portfolio Manager, as part of the firm’s strategic growth.
Continue readingNew Hull library exhibition shows how creativity makes neighbourhoods thrive
A free exhibition at Hull Central Library explores how shared creative processes, skills and values contribute to thriving commons neighbourhoods.
Continue readingSushi rolls in and music store turns up the volume as Paragon Arcade provides launchpad for independents
A Victorian arcade which makes dreams come true for independent traders has embarked on its latest round of recruitment and expansion.
Continue readingAndré Rieu 2022 Maastricht Concert in cinemas nationwide
Dust off those dancing shoes – after two long years, cinema’s biggest music event is back! Maestro André Rieu will present his brand-new summer concert, Happy […]
Continue readingReturn of Yum! Festival attracts huge crowds to boost city centre businesses
HullBID’s summer of sensational food celebrations brough thousands of people to the city’s Fruit Market area as the third of this year’s Hull Street Food Nights was followed by the return of the Yum! Festival of Food and Drink.
Continue readingDaisy Appeal tour for Humber Business Week winner
A key figure in the regional business community praised the innovation and creativity of the Daisy Appeal when he visited the site at Castle Hill Hospital for a tour of the facilities and to collect his prize from one of the big events at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingDove House North Point shop is moving to a bigger and better unit
Dove House Hospice are moving premises and will be at the front of the North Point shopping centre.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre partners with Freedom Festival 2022
There is so much to explore in 2022 as Freedom Festival makes a welcome return, with Hull Truck Theatre once again partnering to present a unique series of indoor theatre and performance events.
Continue readingTalented young riders gather for Opening Ceremony of British Eventing International Youth Championships at Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College has played host to hundreds of young riders and their families for a show-stopping Opening Ceremony, to mark the start of the 2022 British Eventing International Youth Championships.
Continue readingBrand new audio adventure Fast Food Megaverse to premier at Freedom Festival, created by local children and starring Lucy Beaumont
Critically acclaimed theatre company, The Herd, is launching a brand new interactive audio walk in their home city of Hull this summer. Fast Food Megaverse invites you to put on headphones, grab a map and join Mo on an adventure through the multiverse.
Continue readingKCOM in the hunt for a hat-trick of national awards
KCOM has been nominated for three prestigious national awards at the Oscars of the telecoms industry.
Continue readingNew menus make Lost City Adventure Golf the perfect destination for summer fun
Lost City Adventure Golf has summer fun teed up and ready to go with the launch of new children’s food options and a new drinks menu at its Tiki Bar.
Continue readingLocal artist Erin Ledsom begins first ever residency at the Ferens Art Gallery
A rising local artist has begun her residency at the Ferens Art Gallery as part of a commission by Hull City Council.
Continue readingRollits rallies clients and contacts to raise vital funds for charities
Two of East Yorkshire’s most high-profile charities have cheered the contributions in cash and kind of the region’s business community after the latest fundraising event by leading law firm Rollits LLP.
Continue readingQuickline in collaboration with Mavenir
Rural broadband specialists Quickline Communications, in collaboration with Mavenir, the Cloud-Native Network Software Provider, is the first internet service provider in the UK to commercially deliver a 5G standalone (SA), cloud-based, Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) solution for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Service in the Shared Access Spectrum licence.
Continue readingLovell profits up 15% in half year results
Partnership housing specialist Lovell has made a significant contribution to results for the half year, released today by parent company Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group. Lovell has made a £13.9m profit, a rise of 15% on last year’s half year figures.
Continue readingYour Hull: It’seeze Websites
Your Hull is a series of light-hearted interviews with local business owners.
Continue readingPeaky Blinders actor joins Rambert Dance production
One of the cast of hit TV series Peaky Blinders is set to feature in a new dance-theatre experience from ground-breaking company Ballet Rambert.
Continue readingDeadline extension for Women of Achievement Awards announced
The deadline for one of the most prestigious and long-running awards ceremonies in the region has been extended by two weeks.
Continue readingArtist supports Viola trawler campaign with exhibition at Burton Constable Hall
An art exhibition featuring the ships from Hull which sailed in the Falklands War Task Force is raising awareness and funds to help bring home the world’s oldest remaining steam trawler from its current resting place in the South Atlantic.
Continue readingState-of-the-art aviation fuel testing centre is ready for take off
Yorkshire-based construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has completed work on The University of Sheffield’s state-of-the-art Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), where new and sustainable aviation fuels will be tested before powering aircraft across the world.
Continue readingHumber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery partner up to bring Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 to Hull
Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery are proud to announce they will be hosting the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 exhibition across both venues this autumn.
Continue readingQuickline raises over £2k to support Hull veterans
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.
Continue readingLocal 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.
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