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We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary.

Enterprise

Hull and Scarborough bus drivers star in new video

by editor16 July 2021

Drivers from bus company East Yorkshire star in a new recruitment video, aimed at encouraging people to consider a career in bus driving.

Folk in Hull plans city centre day of music and fun

Folk in Hull, the charity behind the popular Hull Folk and Maritime Festival, has announced it is staging a day of free music and activities in and around Trinity Square this summer.

Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people

Amelia Franczak, aged 12, from St Mary’s College, was selected from 35 young people who applied.

Society

Hull surgeon who saves children’s faces presents his work to an international audience

A Hull surgeon saving children whose faces have been destroyed by an infection caused by extreme poverty and malnutrition is to showcase his work to a global audience.

Dr Josh Ahmed lands Leverhulme Fellowship for new University of Hull research on Amazon River

University of Hull researcher Dr Josh Ahmed has landed a prestigious Leverhulme Fellowship to study the impact and features of oxbow lakes along the Amazon River.

Events

Magic Mike The Arena Tour to visit Hull in 2022

Extra dates have been added to Magic Mike The Arena Tour following initial ticket demand.

Society

Covid-19 restrictions remain in force at Hull hospitals

All patients, visitors and staff must continue to wear face masks and maintain social distancing when they come to Hull’s hospitals from next week. Hull […]

Sport

Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers on schedule to deliver trailblazing tournament

by editor16 July 2021

With just 100 days to go until the opening match, Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers have confirmed that the trailblazing event will go ahead as scheduled in October and November.

Enterprise

Young traders celebrated at Trinity Market this weekend

Hull’s Young Traders Market returns on Saturday 17 July at Trinity Market in Hull. The Young Traders Market programme aims to encourage young entrepreneurs, aged […]

Society

Partners pledge to work together to tackle violence against women and girls

Over 40 representatives from various agencies attended a symposium this week aimed at building a shared approach to tackling Violence Against Women and Girls.

Aliens, acrobats and a giant tortoise bring family fun to the city centre

Hull city centre is set to come alive this weekend with an array of activities which promise to deliver family fun in a variety of socially-distanced settings.

Hull cleaning, painting and facilities management firm working with Hull 4 Heroes to secure jobs for local veterans

One of the city’s oldest commercial cleaning, painting and facilities management companies, Lightowler, is continuing its support for Hull 4 Heroes, working together on a new initiative aiming to provide employment for veterans looking for work.

KCOM seeks to connect communities with new Absolutely Cultured event

KCOM has joined forces with Absolutely Cultured to get people from across Hull talking this weekend.

Hull Truck Theatre: Q&A with Apphia Campbell

In conversation with Apphia Campbell ahead of Woke, Saturday 24 July as part of Hull Jazz Festival.

All hail 25 years of The Lord of the Dance

For a quarter of a century Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has been dazzling audiences across the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality.

Sport

Leading club makes key appointment to support rugby union development across the region

East Yorkshire’s leading rugby union club is stepping up to develop the game across the region with the appointment of a key figure who will combine duties as head coach with a programme designed to help young players at schools and other clubs.

Environment

Worcester Bosch launch initiative to aid local communities in the North East and Yorkshire

Worcester Bosch has launched a national initiative called Warming Your Community, which encourages local community champions to nominate themselves for the chance to win a boiler to benefit what they do in their area.

Enterprise

Expansion for Hull-based haulage, distribution and storage specialists

Continuing expansion of specialist haulage firm Lymer’s Assist Ltd has seen the acquisition of a new 150-ton tractor unit to join their fleet.

Local theatre supports stage dreams of Hull’s youngsters

An annual summer school run by two stars from stage and screen is taking place at a local theatre this year to help our youngsters […]

Society

Cottingham Open Gardens blossoms with huge fundraising total

Dove House Hospice thanks the local community for getting involved in its recent fundraising event. It was a delight to see this year’s Cottingham Open […]

Enterprise

Entrepreneur and author welcomes business award as “better than a BAFTA”

by editor12 July 2021

An entrepreneurial business consultant and author who picked up the lifetime achievement accolade in the region’s newest business awards declared the honour as “better than winning a BAFTA!”

Creative Briefs to launch #CreativeThinkersMonth campaign to inspire children who prefer sketching over spelling

Do you know a young person who prefers sketching over spelling? Would sooner be running than reading? Then they’re probably a Creative Thinker!

Society

New Mental Health Advice and Support Line for Hull and the East Riding

The Mental Health and Crisis Line for Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust will change on Monday 19th July, 2021. This will be called the Mental Health Advice and Support Line and will be accessible via phone call on 0800 138 0990.

Enterprise

Local Skills Report highlights green jobs skills needs and the next steps in the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic

A report commissioned by the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) has outlined plans to ensure local residents have the skills to get good jobs, both now and in the future.

Enterprise

Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Awards winners announced

The deserving winners of this year’s Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Awards (HEYPIBA) were announced on Friday 9 July at a virtual awards ceremony for the exceptional teams and individuals working across the Hull and East Yorkshire Business community.

Society

Motorists reminded to use bus lanes when allowing emergency vehicles to pass

Motorists in Hull are being reminded to let emergency service vehicles pass, to avoid serious delays which can result in life-threatening consequences.

Concrete Youth announces new project to develop ASMR for audiences with PMLD

by editor10 July 20219 July 2021

Concrete Youth is delighted to announce The ASMR Project – a ground-breaking new project, taking place in August, to explore the benefits and effects of autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) on audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

Major milestone celebrated at new Broadacre Primary School development

The new £8.2m Broadacre Primary School building reached its half-way point this month.

Re-use shop reopens for residents to shop and donate for a good cause

High-quality hospice care including family bereavement support, therapy sessions and music therapy are just some of the ways in which donations to the Electricals Re-use Shop has helped local families.

Society

Children receiving free school meals to be given £15 a week vouchers over summer

Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week throughout the summer holidays.

Arts

Feral Art School sets up first home as former bank becomes creative hub

An art school led by a group of professional creatives has set up its own home for the first time in Hull’s historic Old Town, with support from one of the city’s leading companies.

The Humber and Teesside join forces to form the East Coast Cluster and decarbonise almost half of UK industrial cluster emissions

The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has today submitted a bid supported by major energy and industrial companies to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Cluster sequencing for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) deployment process.

Back to Ours announces Concrete Youth as Associate Theatre Company

by editor9 July 20218 July 2021

Back to Ours is excited to announce a new partnership today, with Hull’s Concrete Youth joining them as an Associate Theatre Company.

It’s coming (leisure) home! Victory team given option to take Monday off

With England reaching the Euro 2020 final on Sunday, local holiday home manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has given its team the option to take Monday morning off, despite being at peak demand.

Enterprise

Unveiled and open for business – the stunning makeover project that makes caravans cool

A unique caravan revival project launched by three interior designers to promote the great British staycation to new markets has been unveiled and is open […]

Enterprise

Allenby Commercial expands The Trade Yard concept with new acquisition as other sites hit capacity

Hull-based developer Allenby Commercial is working on the expansion of its Trade Yard concept after buying a new site in the face of rising demand […]

Students urged to take up the climate change challenge with sustainable solutions

Students across the region are being urged to play their part in helping save the planet by getting involved in a new competition to find sustainable climate change solutions.

Enterprise

Building begins on Beal’s own new home at Wykeland’s Bridgehead business park

Construction has begun on Beal Homes’ own new home – the latest showpiece building at developer Wykeland Group’s Bridgehead business park.

Society

£5k boost for community groups up for grabs

Community Groups are invited to pitch at the High Sheriffs’ Yorkshire Dragons’ Den event to gain up to £5k of unrestricted funding for their project

Attracting wildlife pollinators to Kingswood offices

As part of an ongoing environmental project to reduce carbon emissions, a local business has planted a wildlife area, transforming an unused spot of land at their head office premises.

Enterprise

NEC brings global brand and world-class expertise to Hull

NEC Corporation, one of the world’s most advanced and innovative technology businesses, has arrived in Hull.

Hull star Lucy Beaumont backs city’s ambitious young entrepreneurs

A famously funny Hull-born star is the latest to back a trailblazing initiative that supports enterprising young people in Hull.

Middle Child return to the stage with a cabaret in Queen’s Gardens, as part of Creative Hull

by editor8 July 2021

Eighteen months after their last live performance, Middle Child will return to the stage this month with a brand-new cabaret, performed outdoors in Queen’s Gardens.

Former subpostmasters speak of lives ruined in powerful and poignant new documentary on Post Office Horizon Scandal

A ‘powerful and poignant’ documentary on the Post Office Horizon Scandal is to be broadcast telling the full ‘shocking’ impact on the lives of former subpostmasters wrongfully convicted of crimes they didn’t commit.

Enterprise

The Business Day at Bridlington Spa brings Humber Business Week to a close

Last month, Bridlington Spa played host to The Business Day, an annual networking event for local businesses to come together and gain insight at the final event of Humber Business Week.

Students honoured at first virtual awards

East Riding College’s annual awards ceremony has gone virtual in 2021 because of the restrictions on public events. Filmed and broadcast as a YouTube Premiere on 1 July, the awards saw 37 recipients recognised for their achievements, dedication and hard work.

Arts

Hull venues reaffirm commitment to put the city’s music scene on the map

Some of Hull’s biggest and most prestigious venues have met for the first time in almost 18 months to reaffirm their commitment to promote the area as a City of Music.

Kip McGrath Education Centre workshops

Kip McGrath Education Centre Hull East is running a number of free and low-cost workshops over the summer months.

Society

Have your say on transport issues in Hull

by editor6 July 20218 July 2021

Transport and travel in Hull is a hot topic and everyone has an opinion on it.

Preserving vital village halls in East Yorkshire

An East Yorkshire based firm of Chartered Building Surveyors is helping to preserve village halls for communities across the East Riding, to ensure these vital community hubs remain standing.

Little Monkeys joins SEND groups to hold SEND Inclusive Day

Little Monkeys, the indoor soft play centre which is part of Hull’s Active+ sports and leisure facility has partnered with Evoke Technologies, FootyTots and Aim Higher to provide a fun-filled day for SEND children and their families.

Collabro to perform with Hull choir when they perform at the Bonus Arena

Collabro – The World’s Most Successful Musical Theatre Group – have today announced local choirs from each town and city will be joining them on their massive 23-date Greatest Hits tour this autumn.

A new art school and studios for Hull city centre

A new art school and studios for the city of Hull has just opened its doors in a city centre location. It is perhaps appropriate that the new home for the Feral Art School was, until recently, the Co-operative Bank and is located right in the heart of the city’s regeneration zone.

Enterprise

Agencia appoints former PCC to justice, policing and security role

The former Police and Crime Commissioner who led the improvement of the Humberside force from one of the worst in the country into one of the best has been appointed to a senior role by a business which specialises in transforming lives and communities.

The car is the star as AA Global underlines its carbon-neutral commitment

A business in Hull has embarked on a drive to become the UK’s first zero-emission company in its sector and to encourage other small firms to promote a greener business agenda.

Society

Fundraising is in the family for Daisy Appeal skydivers

The family of a man who died after a long battle with cancer have again stepped up to raise money for the charity which helped prolong his life.

Asda launches vegan ‘milk’ chocolate crème egg from Mummy Meagz

Chocolate fans will now be able to purchase vegan crème eggs all year-round at Asda – proving that vegan confectionery is just as decadent as dairy-based alternatives.

The Waterline Summit to return bigger than ever with ‘eyes of the world on the Humber’

The Waterline Summit is returning as an even bigger and more ambitious event, linking the Humber to the globally critical COP26 climate change conference.

Enterprise

Top tips for launching a new business

by editor5 July 20217 July 2021

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a lot of hardship and uncertainty, it also inspired huge volumes of people to take the leap into self-employment.

Theatre review: Hull & High Water

by editor5 July 20215 July 2021

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Hull & High Water at Hull Truck Theatre.

Agencia increases reach and relevance by setting up community interest company

by editor1 July 20211 July 2021

A business which has been transforming lives and communities internationally for nearly 25 years is planning to expand its work in the UK after setting up a Community Interest Company (CIC).

University of Hull geoscientists helping accelerate Kenya’s sustainability goals

by editor1 July 20211 July 2021

Geoscientists at the University of Hull are involved in a new global research project which aims to help tackle sustainability challenges in Kenya.

In conversation with John Middleton ahead of Hull & High Water

by editor1 July 20211 July 2021

In conversation with John Middleton ahead of Hull & High Water at Hull Truck Theatre, which runs until Saturday 10 July.

Wellbeing

Why workplace kindness matters

by editor1 July 202110 June 2021 1 comment

Local company Merlin Office Equipment shares some thoughts on how being kind can make an enormous difference to workplace wellbeing.

Society

Nine groups in the running to win £1,000 KCOM Community Grants

KCOM has announced the nine community groups to be shortlisted for its latest round of community grants. The nine, which come from across Hull, East […]

There’s still time to join WISHH in a national outpouring of love to raise funds for your local NHS heroes

WISHH Charity, the official charity of Hull Hospitals, is encouraging people across Hull and East Yorkshire to join the nation’s biggest tea break.

Enterprise

Rollits announces Partner promotion in employment team

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of one of its specialist employment lawyers to Partner.

Society

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted for HSJ Patient Safety Award in Maternity and Midwifery Initiative of the Year

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that the East Riding Partnership Addictions Service has been shortlisted for the Maternity and Midwifery Initiative of the Year award at this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

Education

More Hull pupils to benefit from access to a laptop and Council calls on local businesses to help

Many more school pupils in Hull will reap the benefits of having access to their own laptops, as Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today agreed to fund an additional 1,000 laptops through £250,000 from the Outbreak Management Fund.

Enterprise

Willerby to invest in largest ever intake of apprentice talent

Holiday homes market leader Willerby has launched its biggest ever apprenticeship recruitment drive.

Enterprise

Hull marketing agency expands workforce after strong period of growth

Hull-based agency, Slice Marketing, has increased its workforce following a strong period of growth and new contract wins.

Enterprise

Barratt Developments site managers in Hull named as best in the country for quality

Two site managers from Barratt Developments Yorkshire East have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building in Hull. […]

Hull-based photographer takes exhibition to London barber shop

by editor27 June 202127 June 2021

Sophie Hunter’s Hull, But Not As You Know It celebrates an intense love of our city.

Enterprise

BSW Timber Solutions acquires Bayram Timber

by editor27 June 202127 June 2021

BSW Timber Solutions operates from four locations, with its production and distribution facilities being based in Melton.

How a French masterpiece is inspiring young artists in Hull

The Monet in Mind exhibition is on at Ferens Art Gallery until Sunday 4 July.

University of Hull scientist explores how climate change may have shaped humanity’s migration across Earth

University of Hull scientist Dr Jonathan Dean has joined a team of international experts to explore how climate change may have impacted humanity’s migration across Earth.

British Superbike rider signs significant new sponsorship deal with Hull-based vehicle branding service

As the highly-anticipated 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship kicks off today, Hull-based vehicle branding service Brandfixx is backing one young rider all the way, after announcing an exciting new sponsorship deal.

Giant birds, Victorian stilt-walkers and booming brass bands heading to Hull’s streets

Street theatre, performances and live music will take place in Hull next week as part of an exciting programme celebrating the city’s rich history.

Hello world, ready to Malarkey about?

City welcomes return of festival season as The Big Malarkey Festival returns to Hull this weekend.

Monster Extraction: Love Remains

Female carers create music and films about the monsters in their lives.

Local ambassador plans warm reception for Hull and East Yorkshire businesses

A Hull-based web design company has been selected to be part of a nationwide roll-out of events across the UK designed to give the UK economy a major boost as we exit the pandemic.

Murder and forgiveness – 7 short films unveil the Sanctuary story

Seven short films commissioned by Beverley Minster’s Sanctuary Project form the main feature of a night of local films at Humber Film Community in Hull’s Old Town on Wednesday 30 June and Wednesday 7 July.

Reckitt CEO and CBI Director General visit Hull’s Ron Dearing UTC

The CEO of Reckitt, the world’s leading consumer health, hygiene and nutrition business, has visited Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region and its partnership with the pioneering school.

It’s all Greek to Stratos as he steps up from street food to running his own restaurant

by editor23 June 202123 June 2021

The new owner of a Greek restaurant in Hull is aiming to literally smash it with a promise of bringing the traditions of his homeland to the city centre dining scene.

Businesses leading the way to promote literacy by backing the Big Malarkey

by editor23 June 202123 June 2021

Children and their families from across the region are celebrating the return of a festival which encourages curiosity, learning and creativity by promoting reading for pleasure.

Society

Plans to improve public transport across Hull revealed

by editor23 June 2021

Hull City Council and its partners including bus companies Stagecoach and East Yorkshire have agreed to commit to developing a bus service improvement plan for the whole city.

50 For Fifty Scheme encourages businesses to help socially isolated residents attend Seniors Snooker tournament

by editor23 June 202125 June 2021

The UK Seniors Snooker Championship returns to the Bonus Arena, Hull in August and together with the Lord Mayor and World Seniors Snooker they are launching a new initiative called 50 FOR FIFTY.

Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green for St John Ambulance

by editor23 June 2021

Hull’s best-loved buildings will be lit up in green in support of national healthcare and first aid charity St John Ambulance this Thursday for St John’s Day.Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green for St John Ambulanc

Studio Eleven Gallery presents TIDAL

by editor23 June 202123 June 2021

TIDAL (1 July – 21 August) features new paintings of the River Hull by Susan Beaulau and Ceramic Moon Jars by Miray Mehmet Fontanelli.

Absolutely Cultured announces Creative Hull programme

Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured announces programme for Creative Hull, a weekend-long celebration of Hull’s creativity, taking place from 16-18 July.

Freedom Festival announces its return for 2021

by editor22 June 202125 June 2021

Freedom Festival is back for its 14th year in 2021 with an extended programme spanning sixteen days.

Society

Bus company unveils new flexible tickets for summer travellers

Hull-based bus company East Yorkshire have launched a new ticket that’s ideal for part-time workers or those mixing home and office working.

Society

Daisy Appeal hopes for fundraising boost after starring role in Humber Business Week film

The charity behind a campaign to raise £8.5 million to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital is hoping for a big response from corporate and community supporters after taking a starring role in the recent Humber Business Week.

Wellbeing

20 seconds of mindfulness in a most unlikely place