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As the crisis in Ukraine continues, the Barratt Foundation has donated £50,000 to support The Sun’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal with the Red Cross.

Enterprise

Pure Broadband welcomes first customer to Hull’s brand new full fibre network

The first customers have been connected to Hull’s new alternative full fibre broadband network, thanks to a partnership between Hessle-based provider, Pure Broadband, and fibre network operator, MS3.

Enterprise

Tag Retail Systems solves supermarket giants’ woes

Their newest app, StoreConnect, is set to supercharge employee productivity.

Enterprise

Some free advice for employers from the Head of Employment at Rollits

We had a chat with Ed Jenneson, Head of Employment at Rollits, to gather some useful information for small businesses as the UK leaves the pandemic.

Education

Bishop Burton College opens its doors to celebrate Spring in style

by editor7 March 20227 March 2022

Bishop Burton College are thrilled to announce they are hosting an exciting new family friendly day out on Sunday 20 March.

Events

Chaotic comedy drama returns to Hull – What could go wrong? – Everything!

It’s going to be chaos at Hull New Theatre when the multi-award winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong makes a blundering return to the stage this July.

Young people elected to represent Hull as Members of Youth Parliament announced

The Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull, Councillor Lynn Petrini, has announced who will represent Hull in the UK Youth Parliament.

Society

Hull unites to support humanitarian aid effort for Ukraine

by editor5 March 2022

Hull’s communities are coming together to collect and deliver humanitarian aid for Ukraine under the Hull 4 Ukraine collective. This is being led by Hull’s community and voluntary organisations who have done so much through the pandemic. The Council has agreed to partner with Hull 4 Ukraine and Hull 4 Heroes to support a local coordinated aid response to the crisis.

Enterprise

Charity staff ‘blown away’ by enthusiasm

Language is Everything has named P.A.U.L. For Brain Recovery its 30th anniversary charity of the year.

Creative Coffee Mornings at Hull Truck Theatre

This March Hull Truck Theatre is hosting a series of Creative Coffee Mornings to welcome communities back to the theatre who may have been most isolated during the pandemic.

University of Hull’s top rugby talent start 2022 with professional club debuts

Five of the University of Hull’s top rugby talents have kicked off 2022 by making debuts for professional clubs and moving to England Students.

Society

Royal Engineers dubbed the ‘Salty Sappers’ row the Atlantic to raise funds for veterans and service men and women

Four serving Royal Engineers, dubbed the Salty Sappers, have just rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for The Royal Engineers Association and the Royal British Legion Industries.

Enterprise

Marketing Humber marks 50 years of Hull Truck Theatre at first Bondholder Breakfast since 2020

by editor5 March 2022

Marketing Humber welcomed back its dedicated network of Bondholders, representing a broad-cross section of businesses in the region, to the first fully in-person Bondholder Breakfast since 2020.

Six more leading businesses join forces with Hull’s employer-led school

Leading businesses aiming to shape their future workforces have partnered with Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) to equip students with highly sought-after industry skills.

Enterprise

Final sponsorship opportunities available for Women of Achievement Awards

by editor5 March 2022

Just a few opportunities remain to sponsor the region’s biggest event celebrating the success of women in the local business community.

Enterprise

New structure announced as ‘Garness Group’ established to oversee continued growth of three dedicated Hull-based property businesses

Garness Jones is delighted to announce that our specialist property services will be delivered by three dedicated companies from April 4 2022 – all overseen and managed by the newly formed ‘Garness Group’.

Events

Jeremy Edwards to star in world premiere UK tour of Hilary Bonner’s debut play Dead Lies

Billed as ‘The Most Scandalous Thriller Of The Year’, Red Entertainment’s Dead Lies, written by No.1 Best Selling Crime Novelist Hilary Bonner, comes to Hull New Theatre from 13-14 May 2022.

Events

Kevin Bridges adds third show in Hull

by editor3 March 20222 March 2022

Kevin Bridges has added a third show at the Bonus Arena in Hull due to unprecedented demand for tickets.

Enterprise

Skills and connectivity boost for East Yorkshire and the Humber as region is named UK’s fastest growing region for digital jobs

by editor3 March 20222 March 2022

A new drive to improve the digital skills of thousands of people across the Humber is being launched today following match-funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It comes as new figures reveal Hull and East Yorkshire’s tech sector is one of the fastest growing in the UK.

Society

Double your donation to Hull Women’s Aid in the Big Give’s Women and Girls Match Fund 2022

by editor2 March 2022

Hull Women’s Aid are taking part in the Women and Girls Match Fund 2022 to raise £25,000 in just one week. These funds will be used for supporting teenage girls experiencing domestic abuse.

Society

Yorkshire-based investigation and intelligence specialists offer crime prevention expertise to protect private sector

A business which has worked under the radar guiding governments in the fight against corruption and terrorism is now helping to protect businesses by applying high level crime prevention techniques which have been tried and tested internationally.

Enterprise

Pioneering virtual reality business becomes latest to join Hull’s thriving tech community

A pioneering business leading the way in virtual reality radiation training systems is relocating to the heart of Hull’s tech community as it continues to grow its team.

Enterprise

Families to enjoy cheaper train travel this Easter

To celebrate the return of full timetabled services, Hull Trains is launching a special ticket promotion to encourage families to travel together this Easter.

John Bede Valentine (1941 – 2020) Hull Theatre Photographs

An exhibition of photos of Hull Arts Centre, Humberside Theatre and Hull Truck Theatre productions from the early 70s now on display at Hull Truck Theatre.

Society

Victoria Fountain group celebrates success

Victoria Fountain, the community group and charity raising funds to replace the missing fountain in Victoria Avenue, is celebrating meeting its crowdfunding target of £150,000 and on track for installing the fountain by the summer.

Future You campaign will look to inspire Hull’s next generation of entrepreneurs

Hull City Council and the Hull and East Riding Youth Enterprise Partnership have commissioned two young entrepreneurs in Lab Rascals and Engaging Education to raise the profile of enterprise skills and entrepreneurship within Hull amongst young people aged 29 and under.

Society

Make a difference as part of your local NHS

by editor1 March 20221 March 2022

The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Patient and Carer Experience (PACE) Team is launching their first training programme today, 1 March 2022, in collaboration with the Humber Recovery and Wellbeing College.

Enterprise

Lovell Partnerships celebrates bumper year of fundraising

From litter picking in Wetherby through to planting trees in Doncaster, Lovell Partnerships has been giving back to local communities as part of its 50th birthday celebrations.

Enterprise

Hull city centre gets £19.5m regeneration boost

by editor1 March 20221 March 2022

Hull city centre is receiving £19.5m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

Society

Hull’s Healthy Holidays Programme to continue to 2025

Hull City Council has been awarded funding from the Department for Education for delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for 2022 through to 2025.

Enterprise

HullBID Awards kickstart confidence among city centre businesses

by editor28 February 202228 February 2022

The Executive Director of HullBID vowed to help city centre businesses look to the future as they celebrated success and survival during two years of battling the pandemic.

Enterprise

Hull vehicle branding company to represent Yorkshire in national awards

by editor1 March 20221 March 2022

Hull-based vehicle branding company Brandfixx has scooped a top prize at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Celebrating Small Business Awards.

Events

Bingo fun comes in many forms for the people of Hull

Bingo has successfully bounced back from adversity in recent years and is well placed to continue as a beloved game in British culture. While the Metaverse and VR or AR are expected to have a huge impact on the games we play, right now there are several interesting ways to play the classic game of bingo.

Enterprise

Chameleon Business Interiors announces 11 new hires at East Yorkshire headquarters

As the commercial property industry bounces back after the pandemic, one Hull workspace interiors, fit-out and furnishing company is welcoming a collection of new starters to deliver on its projects planned across the UK this year.

Events

Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell to play Cher in The Cher Show

The producers of the brand-new production of The Cher Show are delighted to announce that the role of Cher will be played by Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell. The production features the actresses portraying Cher in three different ways throughout her iconic career, with Debbie as ‘Star’, Danielle as ‘Lady’ and Millie as ‘Babe’. Further casting is to be announced.

Events

En pointe for sensational singers and perfect pirouettes

Hull Theatres has announced a quartet of spectacular shows stepping into the spotlight at its city centre venues.

Events

Dreamboys set to return to Hull

The UK’s most famous male dance group will be sexing up the suburbs and charming UK cities with their record-breaking tour, featuring more than 100 dates nationwide!

Business backing supports launch of new facility for male mental health charity

A charity which was set up to tackle the stigma around male mental health has received a double boost with a year-long commitment from its business neighbours and the opening of a new support centre.

Exercise for a healthy bump to birth

Exercise in pregnancy experts are helping women to prepare their bodies for pregnancy and birth.

Sport

Three sporting events to look forward to in 2022

by editor23 February 202225 February 2022

Here’s a look at three sporting events you may not be aware are taking place in the city in 2022 that you should look to add to your diaries.

HETA submits plans for £4.8m engineering training centre

Plans have been submitted for a new £4.8m engineering training centre which is designed to boost skills and jobs by meeting the existing needs of employers and by building capacity to support inward investors.

Vocal Intrigue Concert for Sight Support HEY

by editor23 February 202223 February 2022

A concert starring All for One Choir, G Choir Gospel Choir and Sam Atkinson on Saturday 2 April 2022.

Festival of Green Innovation back for 2022 as Humber’s low-carbon innovation celebrated

by editor23 February 202225 February 2022

The stage is set for the Humber region’s ‘Festival of Green Innovation’ to celebrate the estuary’s progress as a world-leader in low-carbon technology.

Enterprise

Local housebuilder reports significant contributions to East Yorkshire communities in 2021

by editor23 February 202223 February 2022

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has reported significant social, economic and environmental contributions across the communities in which it builds over the course of the last year, including within the Hull area.

World Seniors Darts Matchplay to take place in Hull

by editor23 February 202222 February 2022

Due to incredible demand for tickets, Bonus Arena has added an extra night of darts action, plus even more tickets for the other two days.

Hull Truck Theatre to be honoured in 50th year with a Blue Plaque

by editor22 February 202222 February 2022

Thursday 10 March 2022 celebrates 50 years since the first performance by Hull Truck Theatre. The Company was founded in 1971 by Mike Bradwell, when he and a group of fellow actors moved into 71 Coltman Street, Hull, to improvise and rehearse a new form of theatre that put real people and real stories centre stage.

Enterprise

Victory Leisure Homes chooses a ‘downright special’ charity of the year

by editor22 February 2022

Victory Leisure Homes – the luxury holiday home manufacturer, with sites in Gilberdyke and Hull – has announced its chosen charity for 2022, which is an organisation particularly close to the heart of one long-serving member of staff.

Enterprise

Sewell Group ranked 7th Best Company to work for in Yorkshire and the Humber

by editor22 February 202222 February 2022

Following the news that Sewell Group maintained its 3-star, ‘World Class’ accreditation for the ninth time in the UK Best Companies Survey last year, the Yorkshire-based company has now been ranked in three of the first quarterly league tables of 2022.

Society

Future doctors get chance of extra funding and support with new mentoring programme launched by local GP Practice

by editor21 February 2022

Haxby Group GP Practice has launched a new GP Mentoring and Support Programme, offering bursaries to people wanting to become a GP.

The Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge is back for 2022

by editor21 February 2022

Students across the Humber are being urged to get their green thinking caps on to win £2,000 for their school or college eco projects.

Enterprise

Three decades celebration marks new era of growth plans

by editor21 February 202222 February 2022

An award-winning interpreting and translation company is celebrating 30 years in business after a period of phenomenal growth.

Ways to speed up a house sale

by editor21 February 202221 February 2022

There are a lot of hoops to jump through when it comes to selling a house. Whether you’re selling for the first time with no idea what to expect or have been through the process before and know what slows things down, it is possible to speed up a house sale.

HoH Food Hall: Mr Hugo’s Smokehouse

by editor17 February 202216 February 2022

We had a chat with Lucas Billingham about what HoH Food Hall’s latest offering will bring to your taste buds.

Society

Six more groups win KCOM community grants

A sustainable community farm, a primary school and a girls’ rugby team are all among the latest recipients of a KCOM Community Grant.

Society

Take control of your health and wellbeing this Healthy Heart Month

February is National Healthy Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart diseases and encourage people to look after their hearts. The information that is being shared throughout this month helps people understand how to keep healthy and stay informed about the risks of heart-related conditions.

Society

Fifty hospital staff raise £17,000 through Virtual London Marathon to support WISHH

Hull Hospital’s doctors, nurses and other NHS staff were part of history in the making, whilst supporting our ‘By Your Side’ Appeal, as they took part in the World’s Largest Marathon, involving 100,000 people globally.

Hull Philharmonic gives tickets to NHS for its film and classics concert

Iconic film music will reverberate around the City Hall when the Hull Philharmonic plays a programme of request music on Saturday 26 February.

Society

Hundreds of people set for mental and physical health boost thanks to funding for outdoor activities

Twenty community projects offering nature and outdoor-based activities to support positive mental and physical wellbeing are benefiting from almost £150,000 of funding to continue their work and develop new projects.

Lovell Homes ‘turns over a new leaf’ at Kirk Ella show home launch

Local students have made their mark on the design of one of the newly opened show homes at five-star housebuilder Lovell Homes’ latest development, The Sycamores, in Kirk Ella.

Enterprise

Bio-D becomes Hull’s only B Corporation certified business

Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has secured its status as the city’s only B Corporation (B Corp) certified business.

Education

Engineering training boss says “hands are tied” by lack of funding

The head of a leading engineering training business says his organisation is “fighting with one hand tied behind our back” because of a lack of funding to support its work with learners and employers.

Enterprise

360 Accountants establishes board of directors

Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants has today announced its new Board of Directors, as part of the firm’s ongoing growth strategy.

Enterprise

Quickline announces a UK first in ultrafast broadband technology

Leading internet provider Quickline Communications has announced it is the first company in the UK to offer standalone 5G technology, bringing superfast and ultrafast speeds to rural communities.

Enterprise

Chic boutique dresses to impress for Flemingate opening

An independent boutique offering stylish and affordable womenswear, jewellery and accessories has opened at Beverley’s Flemingate centre.

Education

Stemettes, The Poetry Society and 59 Productions invite children on an exciting journey through poetry, science and technology, spanning 13.8 billion years

Stemettes and The Poetry Society, in collaboration with 59 Productions, are delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new poetry and Scratch animation competition for young people aged 4 to 18 years old in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Enterprise

Yorkshire entrepreneur unveils Acquisition Launch – a radical new approach to customer acquisition

Beverley-based entrepreneur Lewis Nightingale has unveiled his new product, Acquisition Launch, which helps service-based companies that are struggling to acquire new customers.

Enterprise

Beverley-based Fabspot to launch hospitality app UK-wide

Beverley-based Fabspot hospitality app is to launch UK-wide, providing the whole UK hospitality industry ‘on one app in one place on your phone in your purse or in your back pocket’.

Arco supports apprentices to grow their skills and become future experts

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, took part in a series of events and community initiatives to mark National Apprenticeship Week and promote the work of its apprentices and highlight the opportunities that apprenticeships offer.

Enterprise

Performance marketing agency and Shopify Plus experts, Meta, rebrand to Herd

The Yorkshire agency, based in Hessle, works with brands including La Redoute, Face the Future and Butlin’s.

Hull City Council and Freedom Festival Arts Trust partner on a new event for Hull – The Awakening

by editor10 February 2022

Freedom Festival Arts Trust, creators of one of the UK’s leading international arts festival, Freedom Festival, with support from the Welcome Back Fund, England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020, the Arts Council and the Global Streets network, are delighted to be working in partnership with Hull City Council to bring a new event to Hull City Centre, The Awakening.

University of Hull bags bronze award for Hedgehog Friendly Campus scheme

The University of Hull has made the first significant step towards becoming a fully Hedgehog Friendly Campus by receiving a Bronze Award in the national initiative.

Free school IT conference aims to inspire teaching and learning opportunities through the use of technology

On Friday 4 March, Primarytech will be hosting a free school IT conference: Reimagining The Role of Technology in Education, set to inspire educators across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, transforming the way they teach through the use of technology.

Education

Ultrafast full fibre rollout for Lincolnshire village

Ultrafast broadband has arrived in a Lincolnshire village, thanks to a full fibre rollout by specialist rural internet provider Quickline Communications.

Ideal Heating prepares next generation for the future of green energy with record number of new apprenticeship opportunities

Ideal Heating has announced it will be offering a series of new apprenticeship opportunities throughout 2022 as it prepares the next generation of talent with skills ready for a future in green energy.

Mattiel brings eclectic synergy to Hull Central Library

The Georgian duo take to the Loud in Libraries stage for a unique performance between the bookshelves this May.

Puffins Galore! in plea to property sector to help store sculptures

The culture crew which was behind the release of dozens of decorative toads and moths onto the streets of Hull and East Yorkshire is appealing for help from commercial property owners and agents as it prepares to unleash a parade of puffins.

Ron Dearing UTC tops national apprenticeships table

Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has been named as the country’s top performing school or college for the percentage of students moving on to apprenticeships following sixth form.

University of Hull PhD researcher to publish self-care handbook for mums

Helping mums is a top priority for Nicola Hanefeld, an expert in the Alexander Technique, who is hoping to publish a book to help women in the early months when they are caring for their babies.

Rollits offers a range of careers advice, work experience and training contracts

We had a chat with Caroline Neadley at Rollits about work experience, training contracts and career opportunities at the local law firm.

Former boxer pulls no punches with new health and wellbeing centre

Former boxing champion Tommy Coyle and leading developer Wykeland Group are working together to create a new health and wellbeing centre at a flagship business park.

Events

Adam Kay announces live comedy arena tour for 2022

Award-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay has announced This Is Going to Hurt…More. Kay’s biggest UK tour to date visits the Bonus Arena on Sunday 11 September and culminates at London SSE Arena Wembley.

Play about the Bronte sisters working in a hair salon to hit Hull this March

Modern day versions of the Bronte sisters work as hairdressers whilst pursuing their creative dreams in Jane Hair: The Brontes Restyled at Hull Truck Theatre this spring.

Enterprise

360 Accountants announces new partnership

Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce its new partnership with Navigation Wealth Management.

University of Hull helps fish processing firm Copernus evolve through SparkFund grant

One of Hull’s fish processing companies is evolving and growing with the help of new technology and the University of Hull’s SparkFund programme.

Enterprise

Major expansion for business awards which put people first

Businesses across the Humber region have stepped up to give their backing to an awards scheme which focuses on recognising the efforts of employees and which this year will expand to present three events.

Society

Hull’s hospitals shines the spotlight on its hugely successful apprenticeship programme

Meet just some of the people we’re supporting into fulfilling and rewarding careers with Hull’s hospitals.

Enterprise

Yorkshire-based ultrafast internet provider celebrates extraordinary expansion

A Yorkshire-based internet provider is continuing its extraordinary success by connecting 5,000 new customers in just 12 months.

Arts

Local singer-songwriter releases new EP

Beverley-based singer-songwriter Rachel Makena has kicked off 2022 with the release of her new EP ‘Indigo Violet’.

Education

University of Hull invests £30,000 in new planetarium to boost STEM learning in local schools

The University of Hull has invested £30,000 in a new mobile planetarium which will improve STEM learning in local schools and colleges.

Award-winning filmmakers return to Hull for hometown film screening

by editor5 February 2022

A film producer and a screenwriter from Hull will be among the special guests at a special screening of mysterious period drama LAPWING on Wednesday 9 February.

Events

Experience the magic of Neil Diamond’s music at Hull New Theatre

Audiences are invited to enjoy the World’s Greatest Celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond.

Enterprise

Full service to resume at Hull Trains

A full timetable will return to Hull Trains with the last of the remaining reduced services going back on sale for passengers.

Concrete Youth’s Winter Wonderland is a Finalist of the OFFiette Award