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Theatre review: The Three Musketeers
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Three Musketeers at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingGet involved in Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, which will take place during 9-15 May 2022.
Continue readingWillerby powers ahead in sustainability drive
Leading holiday homes manufacturer Willerby is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability by installing additional electric vehicle (EV) charging points as part of a range of green measures across the business.
Continue readingBonus Arena launches first Business Breakfast to welcome new General Manager
Local Hull and East Yorkshire businesses are invited to visit the Bonus Arena to meet new General Manager, Darren Moore.
Continue readingSecond in suite of luxury lodge transformations unveiled by Victory Leisure Homes
“Last year, we took the opportunity to pause and reflect on our range to really consider what the next phase of our luxury leisure home range could be,” said Shirin Kemp, director of marketing and PR at Victory Leisure Homes.
Continue readingMeet one of the new families settling in Hull
They were just about to board a flight to see their children for the first time in a year when The Philippines announced a national lockdown at the start of the pandemic.
Continue readingLaunch of new family-friendly trail to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
City centre businesses have teamed up for the launch of a new fun family trail linked to The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Continue readingEntrepreneurs step up to share stories of achievement in adversity as Humber Business Week promises immersive discussion on how to combat chaos
Some of the Humber’s most successful entrepreneurs are looking forward to coming together during Business Week to share ideas about how to survive and thrive in the face of the impact of a pandemic and a war.
Continue readingCast announced for John Godber’s Teechers Leavers ‘22
Hull Truck Theatre continues to raise the bar with its exciting 50th anniversary programme with a world premiere from playwright John Godber OBE, who has reimagined his critically acclaimed ‘Teechers’, originally performed in 1987, for the leavers of 2022.
Continue reading“Tree-mendous” news as Hull is announced as Tree City of the World
Hull has been recognised as one of only 138 Tree Cities of the World for its continued efforts to grow and maintain green spaces.
Continue readingCelebrate Everything About Us: coming to Hull from 30 April to 6 May
About Us, a spectacular, free open-air event that combines live performances and multimedia installations to celebrate the entire history of the universe from Big Bang to the present day arrives in Hull on 30 April 2022 for one week only as the finale of its five-stop UK tour.
Continue readingSchoolgirl striker Eden scores winner with Giacom to train with Hull City stars
A 10-year-old girl and her football team have enjoyed a dream training session with Hull City players after she won a competition run by club partner Giacom.
Continue readingSpencer Group to begin unique temporary walkway works on heritage bridge
Industry leading multi-disciplinary bridge works specialist Spencer Group has come up with a unique method to carry out essential works on an historic structure.
Continue readingCharity opens vintage and secondhand furniture hub in Hull
A local homelessness charity has opened a new shop with big ambitions to become a community hub in Hull city centre.
Continue readingHumber Marine and Renewables launches marking a new chapter for the region and supply chain
Team Humber Marine Alliance and Grimsby Renewables Partnership have officially merged at Offshore Wind Connections 2022.
Continue readingIndustry wind experts to focus on innovation, collaboration and exports
The development of offshore wind in the Humber, opportunities for the supply chain and the region’s global potential will be in the spotlight at a leading conference this week.
Continue readingGoing Dutch – could ‘Three in a Boat’ sail to victory?
Hull’s maritime living statues have been shortlisted to compete in an international competition.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre launches Grow Season 2022 with bold new theatre and artist development opportunities
Hull Truck Theatre is pleased to announce that its Grow Season makes a welcome live return, supporting artists and developing local talent with a packed programme of performances, sharing workshops and networking opportunities. New and contemporary theatre will inspire audiences and artists, with the final two events in August delivered in partnership with Freedom Festival.
Continue readingHull-based charity SEED thrown a lifeline by local counselling training centre ECPT
SEED Eating Disorder Support Service, a charity founded by Hull actor Gemma Oaten’s parents Marg and Dennis 22 years ago as they fought for her life amidst a 13-year eating disorder battle, have been thrown a lifeline by Ellesmere Counselling and Psychotherapy Training in their quest to find a new home for their growing support service.
Continue readingInside The Mind of a Serial Killer
If you’re a fan of the morbid and macabre, you’ll be delighted to know the increasingly popular serial killer talks are returning to Hull.
Continue readingArco colleagues spend time organising Hull Foodbank’s warehouse
Colleagues from Hull-based safety company, Arco, have spent time volunteering in the community by supporting the city’s food bank.
Continue readingA ‘new kind of garden’ brings imagination and innovation to Hull
Augment represents the best in collaboration, combining child-like investigation and digital world-building software to bring something really special to Princes Avenue.
Continue readingThe search is on for the musical stars of tomorrow
Hull City Hall will become the focus for a wealth of up-and-coming talent on Sunday 24 April, as award-winning musical Les Misérables holds auditions in the city.
Continue readingIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Supervet!
One of the world’s most renowned, and certainly the nation’s most loved orthopedic-neuro veterinary surgeon, Noel Fitzpatrick – The Supervet from the hit Channel 4 show – brings his unique ethos, incredible stories, and remarkable bionic innovations to Hull City Hall on 12 November 2022.
Continue readingRecruitment day offers insight into working life at one of Hull’s most vibrant venues
Lost City Adventure Golf is looking for new team members to join its Hull city centre site, as the business looks to further support the upskilling of the East Yorkshire region.
Continue readingSpencer Group commences construction of White Rose Railway Station
Hull-based rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group is underway with construction work to deliver a new £26.5 million station in south Leeds.
Continue readingBuilder’s brew? More like constructor’s coffee! Homebuilder reveals builders’ favourite break time beverages
Ahead of putting the kettle on for National Tea Day (Thursday 21 April), 5 star homebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire has revealed its Site Managers’ drinking preferences in a new survey.
Continue readingShows for all the family in the Back to Ours and Lost In Translation Bransholme Big Top during May half-term
Back to Ours are teaming up with circus partners Lost in Translation Circus to bring the Marybelle Big Top to Heartlands Park, Bransholme, over May half-term.
Continue readingThe Barcode Warehouse awarded spearhead RFID real-time locating solution project for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Barcode Warehouse, a leading UK-based B2B technology and RFID specialist solution provider has been appointed to deliver an asset management solution utilising real-time locating system (RTLS) technology for Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) NHS Trust.
Continue reading“Employee wellbeing is and always has been our top priority”
We met up with Linda Cook at Rollits to find out how the law firm looks after its staff.
Continue readingPerformance marketing agency reinforces platform for growth with move to new premises
Leading performance marketing agency Diony has completed an expansion into new premises after doubling its team during the last 12 months.
Continue readingExperienced 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.
Continue readingUK 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.
Continue readingStep 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.
Continue readingNew Personal Tax Manager appointed for 360 Accountants
360 Chartered Accountants is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Collings as its new Personal Tax Manager.
Continue readingHoH 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.
Continue readingKeston 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.
Continue readingQuickline’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.
Continue readingSupplyHaus 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.
Continue readingVictory 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.
Continue reading‘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.
Continue readingA 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.
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingWanted: 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.
Continue readingLittle 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.
Continue readingStunning 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.
Continue readingVolunteering opportunities now open for Beverley Puppet Festival as puppet workshop dates revealed
The award-winning Beverley Puppet Festival has now opened its volunteer positions for this July’s festival, the first ‘in-puppet’ festival since 2018.
Continue readingTransformative 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.
Continue readingBeal 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.
Continue reading360 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.
Continue readingFormer 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.
Continue readingGloria 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.
Continue readingRebrand 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.
Continue readingHull celebrates ground-breaking research that transforms lives
If you don’t work in the field, you may wonder what Hull has ever done to shape healthcare beyond the East Yorkshire boundary.
Continue readingOWC2022 to focus on Humber gains and opportunity
The offshore wind community is gearing up for a major Humber conference.
Continue readingEggciting times ahead as Hull Theatre unveils panto competition
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.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre are looking for local people to perform in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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.
Continue readingBishop Burton College Football Academy reach National Cup Final
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.
Continue readingTheatre review: Private Peaceful
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Private Peaceful at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingGiacom 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.
Continue readingBarratt 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.
Continue readingOffshore 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.
Continue readingSix 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.
Continue readingHanami Hull – cherry blossom time
‘In the cherry blossom’s shade there is no such thing as a stranger.’ — Kobayashi Issa Japanese poet.
Continue readingPrepare for April showers as NAPA brings Singin’ in the Rain to Hull Truck Theatre
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.
Continue readingSuccess for maritime training programme for young people
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.
Continue readingMental health charities re-launch Tea & Talk
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.
Continue readingWalker 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’.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingCharities 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.
Continue readingMarketing Humber welcomes Equinor as Principal Partner
Global energy company Equinor has become the latest company to join Marketing Humber as a Principal Partner.
Continue readingMore 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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingDaisy 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.
Continue readingTributes 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.
Continue readingCombating 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.
Continue readingGarness 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.
Continue readingStudent 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.
Continue readingHoH Food Hall: Northern Sole Fish Kitchen
Fish fans and seafood enthusiasts will love the latest dining destination to open inside the stylish HoH Food Hall.
Continue readingLe Navet Bete discuss The Three Musketeers: A Comedy Adventure
A Q&A with the creators of The Three Musketeers: A Comedy Adventure, which visits Hull Truck Theatre this April.
Continue readingHelpline set up for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Hull and East Riding
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.
Continue readingCelebrating amazing community projects in Bransholme
Groups in Bransholme are being thanked for their contribution to community spirit.
Continue reading200 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.
Continue readingArco colleagues spring into action to ensure Pickering Park is ready for visitors
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.
Continue readingBarratt 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.
Continue readingIdeal 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.
Continue reading‘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.
Continue readingStudents supporting Ukraine with donations
Business School students have joined forces with a local charity to help staff and students donate items for Ukrainian refugees.
Continue readingPint-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).
Continue readingHalf 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”.
Continue readingFashion 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.
Continue readingBeverley 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.
Continue readingUniversity 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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingSales treble for personalised gift firm as post-pandemic shoppers opt for a personal touch
Hull-based giftware firm, Always Personal, have seen their online sales more than treble in the last two years.
Continue readingBeal 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.
Continue readingHip 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.
Continue readingFree 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.
Continue readingAn interview with author Michael Morpurgo on the production Private Peaceful, coming to Hull Truck Theatre this April
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).
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