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East Yorkshire artist’s much-loved sculpture finds permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital
A much-loved sculpture created by a popular local artist is set to bring comfort to patients after finding a permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital.
Continue readingHelp for school students who are using or living in a household with alcohol and drug issues
A charity is shining a spotlight on the issue of alcohol and drug use amongst young people and/or when they are affected by others at home.
Continue readingSimon Cooper exhibition opens at Pocklington Arts Centre
Over 100 people including civic dignitaries, music fans and art lovers have gathered at Pocklington Arts Centre to celebrate the opening of the venue’s new exhibition by illustrator Simon Cooper.
Continue reading“Be kind, Be Helpful, Be Patient-Centred”: Hull’s Parkinson’s Hub wins grand prize award at national industry awards
A team of doctors, nurses, therapists and social care staff has been named the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network’s inaugural ‘winner of winners’ with the Excellence […]
Continue readingThe time for climate action is now
At COP26, a powerful, new climate change mural will be unveiled on the side of the Scottish Opera Production Studios, Edington Street thanks to the Hull-based art and activism program, The Shorelines Project.
Continue readingHessle Theatre Company panto characters all at sea when they visit Escape Hull
After spending 2020 on shore leave, Hessle Theatre Company are ready to set sail on the high seas with festive fun and frolics in their hilarious pantomime, ‘Robinson Crusoe’ at Hessle Town Hall this Christmas.
Continue reading£100,000 of grants handed out in first year of Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme
Hull City Council has provided almost £100,000 in grants in the first year of the Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme, which helps businesses in the city become more energy efficient and save money.
Continue readingFull cast announced as The Railway Children steams into Hull this Christmas
This Christmas, E Nesbit’s classic story The Railway Children will steam into Hull and onto the stage at Hull Truck Theatre from Friday 26 November 2021 – Sunday 2 January 2022.
Continue readingThe Hull Vigil reaches six-month mark in the year-long event
On Wednesday 3 November at sunset, The Hull Vigil reached the half-way point. Starting on 3 May 2021 and finishing on 3 May 2022, every day at sunrise and sunset a vigil keeps watch over Hull from a bespoke structure located on top of the Hull College building.
Continue readingCOP26 Global Day of Action event in Hull’s Trinity Square
Green groups in Hull will gather in Trinity Square between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 6 November, as tens of thousands march and rally in Glasgow and London.
Continue readingBarratt Developments Yorkshire East raises over £25k for SASH
Local housebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire East has raised an impressive £25,300 in support of its charity of the year for 2021, Safe and Sound Homes (SASH), with a donation also being made to Sepsis UK in honour of the division’s former Managing Director, Paul Newman.
Continue readingThousands of Squid Game-style recruitment cards found across Hull
Thousands of Squid Game-style recruitment cards have been mysteriously placed around Hull to hire people for in-demand warehouse, logistics and FCMG jobs.
Continue readingParagon fleet helping to cut carbon emissions
As well as boasting the most modern and innovative trains on the UK rail network, Hull Trains now has some of the most environmentally friendly.
Continue readingEYG says its many long-serving employees are the key to 50 years of continuous success
The managing director of Hull-based EYG Group says the secret to its success has been retaining many long-serving members of staff who ‘care deeply about […]
Continue readingHull Parkinson’s Hub scoops prestigious national awards
Doctors, nurses, therapists and social care staff working together to help people with Parkinson’s disease in Hull have won two major prizes for outstanding excellence […]
Continue readingLoudhailer Electric Company + Goodnight Vincent early bird tickets available until 5th November
Loudhailer Electric Company are delighted to announce their first hometown gig of the year. The band will showcase their original psychedelic sounds at O’Rileys on Friday 10 December.
Continue readingHoH Food Hall is a vibrant addition to the city
HoH Food Hall is an exciting new concept in the heart of the Hammonds building, which combines a vibrant collection of dining, organic grocery, retail, food, music and art offerings including artisanal food and beverage stations.
Continue readingTech skills start-up to broaden its reach with new training centre
A trio of tech businesses which were set up to drive the development of digital businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire have secured a prime city centre site as the home for a technology education and training centre.
Continue readingRollits team reinforces wills and probate expertise and steps up to raise funds for hospice
A leading law firm has reinforced the confidence of clients in its will and probate team with all five specialist solicitors now appointed to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Continue readingTech breakfast to focus on tourism sector
Technology and tourism will come together at a networking breakfast which will launch Tech Expo, the centrepiece of next week’s Tech Week Humber global technology festival.
Continue reading87 Gallery secures Art Fund Reimagine Grant
Art Fund, the national charity for art, has announced that it has awarded £658,331 in the first round of £2 million Reimagine grants for 2021. Artlink Hull ’87 Gallery’ is one of 22 museums, galleries, historic homes, trusts, and professional networks across Britain to receive support.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull launches Film&Media Saturday Club
The University of Hull, supported by the Ferens Education Trust, has launched a free Film&Media Saturday Club for 13–16-year-olds in the local community as part of the National Saturday Club’s nationwide network.
Continue readingHowden children’s creativity “set in stone” at Lovell development
Decorative stones designed by local children have taken pride of place at Lovell Homes’ development in Howden, as the countdown to the launch of its beautiful three- and four-bedroom show homes on 12 November begins.
Continue readingHull historians launch new project collecting stories of the past 80 years in the city
A team of Hull historians have launched a new project to collect stories and memories of Hull in the last 80 years – and they need your help.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull creates a new bike loaning system
A new bike hub has been made available at the University of Hull. The initiative was the result of a partnership between the University and the local vehicle livery and decal firm, Brandfixx.
Continue reading#WeMadeThis shortlisted for Creative Lives Award
#WeMadeThis and those who work with the organisation to make projects happen have been shortlisted for a Creative Lives Award 2021.
Continue readingSongwriter Andrew Thomas to release his new single “Goodbye (To Life on the Inside)”
Taken from the album Backs Against the Wall, “Goodbye (To Life on the Inside)” is the follow up to Andrew Thomas’s last single “South Padre […]
Continue readingGrowing East Yorkshire firm established as a UK leader in hi-tech horticulture launches apprenticeship programme to recruit ‘technically minded’ local graduates
A successful East Yorkshire business which has risen to prominence in the hi-tech horticultural sector through its work on multi-million pound projects has launched a new apprenticeship programme aimed at local graduates.
Continue readingAgencia enhances health and justice capabilities as it approaches milestone year
A company from East Yorkshire which delivers transformational health and justice projects is drawing on the lessons of its work during Covid to sharpen its offer to customers internationally as it approaches its 25th year.
Continue readingHull Independent Cinema returns with new film season
Hull Independent Cinema has announced its return with its first season of films since shutting down because of Covid in March 2019.
Continue readingHull’s employer-led school celebrates third year of positive destinations for sixth form students
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has recorded a clean sweep of positive destinations for its sixth form students for the third consecutive year.
Continue readingTech festival attracts global brands and big investors to the Humber
A festival of technology which was only launched two years ago is about to make a return as a global gathering with industry leaders jetting in from the United States and the Middle East to highlight Hull and Humber’s worldwide connections.
Continue readingHedon Museum celebrates 25th anniversary
Hedon Museum has been open 25 years and to celebrate the Society is holding competitions so everyone in the area can get involved.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Catch
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Catch at East Riding Theatre.
Continue reading“It’s so humbling and rewarding to be part of a family’s journey”
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with John Lane, who has seen the firm adapt and evolve enormously over the years.
Continue readingThe Shorelines Project heads to Glasgow for COP26 talks
Organisers of Hull’s Shorelines Project will speak at the UN Climate Change Conference and start conversations about taking action against flood risk.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre announces world premiere of origin story to launch 50th anniversary programme
Hull Truck Theatre has announced the world premiere of a specially commissioned new play, inspired by the real-life story of the theatre’s creation. Written by Richard Bean and directed by Mark Babych, the production will launch the theatre’s 50th anniversary programme in 2022.
Continue reading‘Dress to kill’ this Halloween at Lost City Adventure Golf
The best-dressed ghosts and ghouls in Hull will be rewarded with a free game of golf this weekend at Lost City Adventure Golf.
Continue readingEasy Bathrooms taps into The Trade Yard network for latest expansion
A bathroom supplier which has built a network of more than 90 branches in less than 10 years has made its first move into East Yorkshire as it pursues plans to become the UK leader in its sector.
Continue readingThe Humber unites to lead the drive to net zero
The Humber has come together to lead the global fight against climate change.
Continue readingHull Trains is back and stronger than ever
Timetables at Hull Trains will be back to pre-pandemic levels from December as public confidence in rail travel continues to grow.
Continue readingArco donates £50,000 worth of PPE to HEY Smile Foundation
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has donated over £50,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies to the HEY Smile Foundation, a leading local charity working with organisations in the health and community support sectors.
Continue reading£200m Yorkshire Energy Park announces University of Lincoln as principal education partner
The University of Lincoln, an award-winning institution with an international reputation for its quality of teaching and research, has been announced as the principal education partner of the £200m Yorkshire Energy Park.
Continue readingInvestment in estates consultancy strengthens Sewell Group portfolio
Sewell Group has today announced its investment in Community Ventures Partnerships Ltd as part of its strategic growth plans across the North of England, allowing it to expand its footprint in estates management consultancy.
Continue readingHull-based green cleaning company strikes gold at prestigious manufacturing awards
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has been announced as the winner of a prestigious award for energy and sustainability at a major regional manufacturing awards ceremony.
Continue readingJurassic Live is heading to the Bonus Arena
Jurassic Live is heading to the Bonus Arena on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May 2022 and tickets are now on sale.
Continue readingHome ownership prospect made much more accessible thanks to new low deposit mortgage scheme in Hull
Deposit Unlock is a new mortgage lending scheme offered by housebuilders Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes on properties in Hull, including Fleet Green and Hesslewood Park in Hessle, Poppy Fields and Harland Park in Cottingham, Queens Court and Minster View in Beverley, and Harrier Chase in Brough.
Continue readingHull’s own Barrie Rutter to make first public appearance following cancer treatment
Barrie Rutter’s last appearance in public was January 2020 at Hull Truck, sharing the stage with his friend and colleague Eliza Carthy. The audience was unaware that two days previously he had been diagnosed with throat cancer.
Continue readingMake a difference to the lives of local dyslexic children and adults this International Dyslexia Month
With dyslexia in the (red) spotlight this International Dyslexia Awareness Month, local charity Dyslexia Sparks is calling on people to help make a difference to the lives of dyslexic children and adults in Hull and East Yorkshire.
Continue readingManchester indie-pop band Rosellas head to Hull this December
In a year that has seen them perform on the same stages as Liam Gallagher and Blossoms as well as playing a blinding set at The Isle of Wight Festival, Manchester band Rosellas heads to Hull this December for a special headline show.
Continue readingTry something new with Unity in Community’s free craft, fitness and wellbeing classes
Unity in Community is offering free craft, fitness and wellbeing classes from now to December 2021.
Continue readingIt’s not all doom and gloom for first-time buyers
A local young professional has become the proud owner of an apartment at The Glass House in Hull.
Continue readingThree bingo and slots games that could have been invented just for Hull
Anyone who lives in Hull doesn’t need reminding about the city’s long, proud history of fishing. In the 19th century and well into the 20th, Hull was the country’s third-biggest fishing port, with hundreds of boats of every size setting out to harvest the riches of the North Sea.
Continue readingHornsea Ladies Hockey Club is looking for corporate sponsorship
Hornsea Ladies Hockey Club is a small but enthusiastic team of hockey players, consisting of one Ladies team ranging from 13yrs up to 50yrs.
Continue readingCyclotron delivery lifts Daisy Appeal into UK top tier for medical scanning and research
A charity which is working to develop “dose-on-demand” radiotracers with improved detection and personalised treatment for patients with cancer, heart disease and dementia has taken a big step towards its goal with the delivery to Castle Hill Hospital of a consignment of UK-leading PET-CT scanning and research equipment.
Continue readingIt’s a double as brothers build on family tradition to open a second bar
Two brothers who followed their father into the pub trade have overcome cynics and staff shortages to open a second bar in their home village […]
Continue readingTheatre review: Lone Flyer
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Lone Flyer at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue reading£37,300 funding distributed to six grassroots community groups by Yorkshire Dragons
Last week, business leaders and regional investors alongside an excited audience of friends and supporters of regional grant-maker Two Ridings Community Foundation, came together at Birdsall House, Malton to hear six small grassroots charities pitch at a Yorkshire version of Dragons’ Den.
Continue reading360 Accountants appoint new practice manager
Adrian Hunter joins the firm with over 25 years’ experience in senior and strategic management roles across the finance, leisure and hospitality industries.
Continue readingLagoon Hull responds to Environment Agency report
In response to the Environment Agency report that warns the UK is not ready for the impact of climate change, Paul Hatley, Lagoon Hull project director, said:
Continue readingHull hospitals staff support Covid effort overseas
The global Covid pandemic has been a frightening and uncertain time for us all. Personally and professionally, it has made us reflect and made us grateful for what we have.
Continue readingStudio Eleven presents Northern Lights
As winter creeps in, Studio Eleven Gallery has an explosion of colour to brighten those shorter days.
Continue readingNorth Point Shopping Centre unveils refurbished market hall as pub reopens
Bransholme’s favourite retail destination, North Point Shopping Centre, is celebrating a double milestone in its history as a refurbished and rebranded market hall is unveiled coinciding with transformed pub, The Sutton Arms, welcoming punters back after four years.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured presents a double bill of performance this November
Absolutely Cultured is proud to present an evening of physical performance in partnership with the University of Hull, taking place on 25 and 26 November.
Continue reading“Plant more trees and improve the state of our woods and trees or miss vital climate change targets”
With trees one of the Government’s top priorities at COP26, the UK risks failing to meet its carbon net zero ambitions unless more trees are planted, woodland restored and the condition of woods improved, warns the Woodland Trust.
Continue readingMiddle Child celebrate 10 years of making award-winning theatre in Hull
Hull-based Middle Child are celebrating their ten-year anniversary this month as one of the UK’s leading theatre companies.
Continue readingTV surprise teacher settles into retirement holiday home gifted by Willerby
A retired teacher is looking forward to many years of happy memories after settling into a new holiday home gifted to her by Hull-based market leader Willerby.
Continue readingVisionary film to show global leaders why the world needs the Humber to tackle climate change
A new cinematic film will reveal to world leaders the critical role the Humber has in the global fight against climate change.
Continue readingAn invitation from #WeMadeThis
#WeMadeThis sent us some info about their Christmas Wishes campaign.
Continue readingRollits uses video meetings to facilitate hybrid working
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with Caroline Neadley, a Partner in the Employment team.
Continue readingRugby club ladies’ day helps charity kick on towards fundraising target
A charity which is working to tackle cancer, heart disease and dementia received a fundraising boost from the annual ladies’ day at Beverley Rugby Union Club.
Continue readingRollits recruits three new trainee solicitors
Rollits LLP has announced the appointment of graduates Joshua Hobson, Olivia Keith and Emma Richards, who are all local to the firm’s offices in Hull and York and have now started their Period of Recognised Training.
Continue readingHEY Credit Union claims national award for putting fairness to customers first
An organisation which has been providing a loans and savings lifeline for families for more than 20 years has been rewarded with a top accolade in a nationwide awards scheme.
Continue reading10 years of supporting East Riding residents to go smokefree
Quitting success rates see increase from 14% to 23% as one million smokers #QuitForCovid.
Continue readingFirst International Nurses arrive in Hornsea for training
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust have welcomed their first cohort of internationally recruited Nurses, who are training locally within Hornsea Cottage Hospital for a period of 4 weeks.
Continue readingManaging Director vows to make Hull Trains a ‘beacon’ of East Yorkshire
New Managing Director of Hull Trains, David Gibson, has officially unveiled a commemorative 21st anniversary design on the fifth and final unit of the Paragon fleet.
Continue readingNeil Hudgell named Legal Personality of the Year and Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year
Hudgell Solicitors owner and executive chairman Neil Hudgell has collected two prestigious legal awards as the Legal Personality of the Year and Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year.
Continue readingThe Dyr Sister Presents Fairytales for the Modern Gentleman
Come and catch a rare sighting of The Dyr Sister as she wanders into town to sing her songs in magical surroundings. As the darkness of winter approaches, she invites you into her strange and surreal universe…
Continue readingUniversity welcomes Team GB BMX Star Kye Whyte for Black History Month
Team GB BMX rider and Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Kye Whyte was welcomed to the University of Hull’s campus this week to talk to students and staff as part of Black History Month.
Continue reading5* reviews for Genuine Gents as Beverley barbers celebrates first year
Genuine Gents on Beverley’s Butcher Row is marking its first full year of trading with increased business, more skilled staff and stellar five star reviews.
Continue readingCamping vehicle specialist turns to ‘Creo’ to execute Swift model launch
The UK’s largest maker of leisure vehicles is using the full design capabilities of PTC® to help it bring its latest model to an expectant market that is booming after lockdown eased.
Continue readingThe search is on to find Hull and East Riding’s dirtiest office
As offices across the region return to ‘business as usual’, Lightowler – one of Hull’s oldest commercial cleaning, painting and facilities management companies – is looking to reward one lucky workplace with an extra special cleaning service completely free of charge.
Continue readingVirtual awards celebrate selflessness of dedicated volunteers
Selfless volunteers across the Humber region have been recognised in a virtual awards ceremony dedicated to shining a light on their kindness.
Continue readingWalk For Freedom
On Saturday 16 October, abolitionists all over the world will come together to shine a spotlight on human trafficking for A21’s seventh annual Walk For […]
Continue readingThe bar steward is back
Instead of spades, forks and vegetables, the UK’s most popular pub landlord Al Murray will bring beer barrels, pints and a “glass of white wine/fruit-based drink for the lady” as he returns to Hull City Hall next year.
Continue readingWorld premieres and a celebration of jazz icons – Hull Jazz Festival returns in November
Hull Jazz Festival returns from 10-13 November, celebrating jazz icons from the past 100 years alongside a spotlight on new music, with a strong focus on Hull.
Continue readingWillerby hires over 30 apprentices as holiday homes boom opens up exciting opportunities
More than 30 young people are beginning exciting careers with holiday homes market leader Willerby following the biggest recruitment of apprentices in the company’s 75-year history.
Continue readingVanishing 55°N, 5°E
On the night of 21st October 1904, out in the Dogger Bank area of the North Sea, Russian warships mistook a fleet of British fishing trawlers for enemy Japanese warships and opened fire. One of the fishermen killed that night was George Henry Smith, great-grandfather of Gareth Smith, the lyricist and artist behind Vanishing.
Continue readingGiving nature a home: celebrating wildlife at Cottingham development
Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is celebrating receiving Gold Standard at its show home garden, located in Cottingham at David Wilson Homes’ Harland Park development, as […]
Continue readingMagical Santa Claus experience comes to the Fruit Market this Christmas
Santa Claus and his elves are coming to the Fruit Market – and you can join them for a unique Christmas experience.
Continue readingRollits ready to build on recognition in Legal 500
A local law firm has underlined the quality of its work for clients across the Yorkshire and Humber region with accolades for the excellence of its people, services and systems in the latest edition of the profession’s most prestigious directory.
Continue readingA poem for Whitefriargate
Hull’s Whitefriargate is the inspiration for a new poem that will be unveiled on the historic street on National Poetry Day on Thursday 7 October.
Continue readingHull vehicle branding firm teams up with University of Hull to kit out eco-friendly transport
A new bike hire hub ready to loan out more than 60 refurbished bikes to University of Hull students has opened on campus.
Continue readingStudents step up to climate change challenge with inspirational eco-projects
Students across the Humber have come forward with their own innovative ideas to help tackle the climate crisis as part of a campaign to unite the region in the drive to net zero.
Continue reading360 Accountants launch the Purple Sofa Podcast
It’s perhaps not what you’d expect from a bunch of boring accountants, but Hull and East Yorkshire-based 360 Chartered Accountants are far from the norm […]
Continue readingFamilies get cooking with free video series
A series of free videos helping Hull families to cook simple, healthy recipes together is now available online, released by Hull City Council. The videos […]
Continue readingAA Global steps up with funding to help Fitmums and Friends relaunch “In the Pink” support group
A scheme which was launched nearly 10 years ago to help women with post-natal depression is to embark on a post-Covid campaign to help a wider range of people after securing funding from a business in Hull.
Continue readingBeal takes Yorkshire’s best housebuilder title to continue award-winning run
Multi award-winning Beal Homes has been named as Yorkshire’s best housebuilder yet again.
Continue readingNick Harper will be back at the Back Room
Rich and Lou Duffy-Howard are delighted to announce that Nick Harper will be back at the Back Room, Cottingham as part of his Back in the Room Tour this autumn on Friday 15 October.
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