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 Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations.
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For Entrepreneurs Only give the gift of theatre to Butterflies Memory Loss Support Group
Local business group For Entrepreneurs Only have supported members of the Butterflies Memory Loss Support Group to attend The Railway Children, through Hull Truck Theatre’s Give The Gift of Theatre Scheme.
Continue readingNHS Recovery College to offer courses online
As the new year takes hold, the NHS Recovery College has a wide range of courses, podcasts and sessions available.
Continue readingChampionship snooker returns to the Bonus Arena next week
The Ways Facilities Management UK Seniors Snooker Championship takes place 4-7 January 2022 and will see the likes of Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry, Ken Doherty, Cliff Thorburn, John Parrott and tournament champion Michael Judge battle for the title.
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Thinking of starting to save up to buy your first home? Put off by rising house prices and daunted by how much you need to save? You’re not alone.
Continue readingWhy the new year is the perfect time to outsource your payroll
With the new year approaching and resolution-making high on our list, a Hull and East Yorkshire Payroll specialist says it’s the perfect opportunity for businesses to streamline their day-to-day tasks and outsource their payroll.
Continue readingBrand agency embraces the metaverse to create next-gen apprenticeships
DA Creative Studio is a disruptive brand agency that hasn’t allowed the pandemic to decelerate its ambitious plans for ongoing growth. Over the last two years, CEO and Creative Director, Calvin Innes, has adopted the latest technologies and ways of working to enable the agency to expand into other cities in 2022.
Continue readingLatus Health gives employees five paid ‘Give Back’ days per year
Hull-based Latus Health has implemented a new initiative encouraging employees to give back to their local communities, friends and colleagues by offering paid volunteer time off. Latus Health’s mission seeks to improve lives, whether that’s the lives of their employees or those of the wider community.
Continue readingRollits 180: For some local charities, Rollits is “a lifeboat during turbulent times”
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 representatives from two of its chosen charities.
Continue readingTemporary Hull Trains timetable to be introduced from 27 December
Hull Trains will introduce a reduced timetable as customer demand changes because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull Christmas card competition highlights importance of pets during pandemic
The importance of pets to boost our wellbeing during the pandemic has been highlighted in the University of Hull’s annual Christmas card competition for local schools.
Continue readingShining a light on reflective vehicle branding
With the shortest – and darkest – day of the year finally here, and Christmas just around the corner, Yorkshire vehicle branding company Brandfixx has the solution to ensure fleets travelling the UK’s roads and motorways get maximum brand exposure, despite the reduced daylight hours.
Continue readingSanta to deliver magical Christmas Eve message to region’s children
Children excitedly awaiting the arrival of Father Christmas will be able to hear from the big man himself this Friday. Santa Claus will be taking […]
Continue reading“I can’t wait to hear the orchestra again”: Guest artists look forward to Opera North’s New Year celebrations in Hull
Celebrating Opera North’s return to full-scale live performance and seeing out a difficult year with high hopes for the next, the company’s award-winning Orchestra will be joined by Italian-Turkish conductor Nil Venditti and Irish soprano Máire Flavin for a Viennese Whirl concert at Hull City Hall on Friday 31 December.
Continue readingICC garden to bloom in memory of Jean Bishop
Citycare was recently joined by Environmental & Management Solutions Yorkshire (EMS) to create a memorial garden in memory of Hull’s iconic Bee Lady at the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre (ICC).
Continue readingDunelm superstore to open with festive fanfare at Flemingate
The new Dunelm superstore at Beverley’s Flemingate centre will open this week with music, free food and drink, competitions and giveaways, and a visit from Father Christmas.
Continue readingThree more leading businesses partner with Ron Dearing UTC to open up exciting opportunities for students
Three more leading businesses have teamed up with Hull’s employer-led school to open up further exciting opportunities for students and help shape their potential future employees.
Continue readingMessaging service will reassure patients their loved ones are thinking of them
Hospital chaplains will be taking Christmas messages out to patients over the next few weeks as visiting restrictions continue.
Continue readingTheatre review: Rapunz’ull
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Rapunz’ull at Social on Humber Street.
Continue readingTheatre review: Frost Hollow Hall
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Frost Hollow Hall at East Riding Theatre.
Continue readingBrandfixx is delivering Christmas cheer with festive van design
Brandfixx, a vehicle branding firm based in Hull, is delivering the gift of unique seasonal cheer by transforming one of its vans into Santa’s sleigh using their revolutionary vehicle branding product.
Continue readingNo chimney? No problem!
Local housebuilder gives ‘magic keys’ to children so that Santa can visit this Christmas.
Continue reading“Unit symbolises the future of critical care”
The award-winning local start-up behind Hull’s new £8m Intensive Care Unit.
Continue readingHull New Theatre receives defibrillator donation
Hull New Theatre is the latest venue in the City to benefit from the donation of life saving equipment in memory of a father of four who tragically died.
Continue readingImages reveal how iconic murals will feature as part of £96m Albion Square development
New images have revealed how two historic murals could be preserved and exhibited as part of the £96m Albion Square development.
Continue readingLost City Adventure Golf creates Christmas cocktails for Mission Christmas fundraiser
Lost City Adventure Golf, based in St Stephen’s Shopping Centre in Hull, is set to donate £1 from each sale of its special Christmas cocktail menu to the nationwide Cash for Kids Mission Christmas campaign.
Continue readingLotus Sanctuary launches campaign to give back to those facing homelessness in Hull this Christmas
Lotus Sanctuary CIC, the community interest company specialising in housing and empowering those who are facing homelessness, is looking for gift donations in Hull for their Giving Back at Christmas campaign.
Continue readingFormer drug user says social prescribing has improved her life
A former drug user recognises her troubled past, but now says she’s in a good place and wants others to benefit from what’s on offer at an Orchard Park community hub.
Continue readingSauce develops unique health and wellbeing app for a fighting fit workforce
Smart tech specialist Sauce has teamed up with former boxing champion Tommy Coyle to develop a unique app to improve health, wellbeing and workplace performance.
Continue readingUniversity bike hire hub to boost exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction
A new bike hire hub at the University of Hull will provide “exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction” benefits to students and the city.
Continue readingCadent and Equinor announce plans to develop a hydrogen town concept in Lincolnshire
The Humber could be the location for one of the world’s first low carbon Hydrogen Towns within the decade, after Cadent and Equinor joined forces to realise this ambition.
Continue readingPCC launches Christmas campaign to prevent domestic abuse
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Humberside has launched a media campaign, running across Christmas and New Year, aimed at preventing domestic abuse.
Continue readingSurprise the Springsteen fan in your life this Christmas
Springsteen fans are in for a treat when Pocklington Arts Centre kick starts the New Year with a live show by Bootleg Boss.
Continue readingHoliday home manufacturer achieves recertification against renowned health and safety standard
East Yorkshire holiday home manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has successfully achieved recertification against one of the world’s most recognised health and safety management standards.
Continue readingLife in the Grotto: An analysis of working conditions at Santa’s Workshop
December is a particularly hectic month for all kinds of businesses. Whilst retailers work around the clock to keep on top of consumer demand, most offices are filling their sales funnels so that they can hit the ground running when the new year arrives.
Continue readingLittle Monkeys (of Active+) to hold SEN Exclusive Christmas Party
Little Monkeys, the indoor soft play centre, which is part of Hull’s Active+ sports and leisure facility, is holding a SEN Exclusive Christmas Breakfast with Santa’s Little Helper on Wednesday 22 December, 9am–11am.
Continue readingSt Mary’s View takes shape as prime location draws buyers to beautiful Beverley
Beverley’s most desirable current development is taking shape amid growing interest from househunters.
Continue readingHGV training company wins contract to train 1,400 people as part of the Government’s HGV Skills Bootcamp project to tackle the lorry driver shortage
Mainstream Training, based in Leconfield, Hull, has won a multi-million pound Government contract to deliver free HGV driver training to those looking to become HGV lorry drivers.
Continue readingLocal landmarks and fantasy themes bring a new look to empty units
King Billy has joined King Edward and the creatures of the deep have surfaced in Whitefriargate as part of a new trail designed to entice more people into Hull city centre.
Continue readingQuickline announces two senior appointments to further strengthen executive team
Ultrafast broadband provider Quickline is pleased to announce the appointment of two leading broadband specialists to its executive team.
Continue readingGenuine Gents customers raise £178 for Movember cancer charity
Customers at Genuine Gents, the Beverley men’s hairdressers, have raised £178 for its Movember charity raffle fundraising campaign towards cancer research.
Continue readingRecognition for Hull Mental Health Support Teams at the Hull Live Golden Apples Awards
Hull Mental Health Support Teams has been recognised at the Hull Live Golden Apple awards for its work to provide mental health and wellbeing support to children, young people, parents and education staff in schools and colleges across Hull.
Continue readingHull hospitals security team earn prestigious ‘Team of the Year’ title
A hospital-based security team from Hull has received one of the profession’s highest accolades.
Continue readingIs there a doctor in the house for the boy with the big nose?
Two classic children’s stories featuring a wooden toy who dreams of becoming a boy and a dragon who doubles as an air ambulance are set to delight little ones at Hull Theatres.
Continue readingLocal trio qualify as solicitors at Rollits
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the achievements of three members of its team in qualifying as solicitors.
Continue readingFood for fines: Get library fines waived and support local communities this Christmas
Hull Libraries is using a fines amnesty to support local food banks and charities this Christmas.
Continue readingCrafting project sees care home residents across Hull gifted handmade Christmas cards
People in residential homes and supporting housing facilities across Hull have been treated to a gift of some handcrafted Christmas cards and decorations this festive season.
Continue readingFeral Art School launches first exhibition at new premises
Hull’s Feral Art School is set to open its first art exhibition at its new City centre premises. The show opens on the ground floor of the former Co-operative bank. It showcases recent work in painting and mixed media created by seven artists who work in their first floor studios as part of a new initiative.
Continue readingLocal family share why they are supporting Dove House’s Light up a Life
Light up a Life is a wonderful opportunity for hospice supporters and the wider community to remember a loved one this Christmas. Dove House Hospice welcomes everyone, regardless of how long ago your loved one died and whether or not they received hospice care, to take part in this unique appeal.
Continue readingStill foxy at fifty
Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett will mark the 50th anniversary of the band’s legendary record Foxtrot with a stunning live performance of the whole album at Hull City Hall.
Continue readingLocal holiday homes manufacturer donates Christmas presents to families in need
Victory Leisure Homes, the East Yorkshire holiday homes manufacturer, has donated various Christmas treats to local family crisis intervention charity Bundles of Joy to support vulnerable families over the festive period.
Continue readingLocal company is crowned ‘5 Star Employer’
For the second year in row Home Instead Beverley and Hull has been declared a ‘5 star’ employer, showing that care is a worthwhile career path to take. The home care company’s employees have commended the company for factors such as top quality training opportunities and supportive leadership.
Continue readingGrowing college moves into restored Flemingate House
An historic building in Beverley has undergone major refurbishment and restoration work to enable a growing college to expand its operations in the town.
Continue readingComedian Kevin Bridges has added a second show in Hull to his 2022 UK tour
With the original show on Saturday 13 August 2022 almost sold out already, Kevin will also visit Hull on Friday 12 August 2022.
Continue readingFormer smokers get behind positive campaign to help people with long-term health conditions
A campaign has been created with health professionals and former smokers in Hull living with long term health conditions to emphasise the positives of quitting smoking and how it can help you enjoy the things that are most important to you.
Continue readingRUN, WALK, MOVE for better mental health with ‘Step into January 2022’
Local mental health charities Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and North East Lincolnshire Mind have re-launched a campaign to encourage people across Hull, East Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire to run, walk or move every day in January 2022, in a bid to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Continue readingTransformative Hull vehicle livery firm shortlisted for prestigious national awards
The revolutionary vehicle branding and livery firm, Brandfixx, has been shortlisted in the most prestigious, independent light commercial vehicle industry awards in the UK.
Continue readingArco colleagues create an area for wellbeing and wildlife next to National Distribution Centre
Colleagues from Acro’s Hose Division have created a space for wellbeing and wildlife on an area of disused land next to the family business’ National Distribution Centre (NDC) at Priory Park, in Hessle.
Continue readingGive the Gift of Theatre this Christmas at Hull Truck Theatre
Throughout the year, donations to the Give the Gift of Theatre supports Hull Truck Theatre’s engagement work with local communities, particularly those experiencing disadvantage who might not otherwise be able to enjoy a transformative visit to the theatre or an opportunity to take part in the arts.
Continue readingHull residential property developer wins national accolade
Hull-based firm is crowned Residential Developer of the Year at the National Building and Construction Awards.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull unveils new law court in honour of Dame Eleanor King
The University of Hull has officially unveiled its new campus law court, named in honour of its most prestigious legal alumnus.
Continue readingFirst look at new images for £96m Albion Square development
New images have been revealed of Hull’s exciting and transformative £96m Albion Square development.
Continue readingCharity issues urgent plea for volunteers as COVID precautions ramp up
A charity playing a major role in the Covid-19 volunteer effort across Hull and the East Riding has issued a critical call for more support as restrictions tighten during the winter months.
Continue readingCouncillors counting down to completion after behind the scenes tour of long-awaited health centre
A new health centre which waited 15 years to secure funding has now hosted a visit by local councillors as it enters the final stage of construction.
Continue readingBillboards and brochure put small businesses in the shop window
From pocket-size pictures to big, bright billboards HullBID is helping local independent traders promote their Christmas specials to shoppers at home and on the move.
Continue readingLocal businesses step up to help Hull children
Local businesses have stepped forward with donations to help ensure every Hull pupil, aged eight to 16, has access to a laptop.
Continue readingEnjoy festive fun in the jungle this Christmas party season
Hull-based Lost City Adventure Golf has introduced a range of new party packages for those who are looking for some adventure this Christmas season.
Continue readingYorkshire-based Sewell Construction promotes from within following strong year
Yorkshire-based construction company, Sewell Construction, is growing its team after a successful year of contract wins, with 20% of its team achieving promotions.
Continue reading‘World class’ recognition for Sewell Group
Yorkshire-based Sewell Group has maintained its 3-Star accreditation in the UK Best Companies survey, which sees it classified as a ‘World Class’ company to work for.
Continue readingBoulevard Academy pupils get innovative to mark major milestone on new school extension
Year nine students at The Boulevard Academy had a creative morning to celebrate the commencement of steelworks to their new school extension.
Continue readingHoH Food Hall: An interview with music producer Jake Gosling
We had a chat with Jake Gosling of Sticky Studios and Goldun Egg Records about HoH Food Hall’s exciting music programme.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Railway Children
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Railway Children at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingHoH Food Hall: An interview with Kathryn Shillito of HullBID
As HoH Food Hall celebrates its launch weekend, we had a chat with Kathryn Shillito, Executive Director of HullBID, to find out how the organisation is supporting the rejuvenation of the historic building.
Continue readingRollits 180: “I love my job and the people I work with”
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 Kerry Horton, who has been with the firm since 1993.
Continue readingIntroducing CATCH Apprenticeships – Your route to success
Award-winning skills provider CATCH have announced that they are set to boost the prospects of young people across the Yorkshire and Humber region by offering a suite of apprenticeship standards under their new brand CATCH Apprenticeships.
Continue readingJohn Barrowman to perform in Hull in 2022
John Barrowman is to visit Hull’s Bonus Arena next year as part of his UK tour.
Continue readingParagon Arcade bringing a festive vibe as customers shun online shopping
Sweet treats, magical music and delightful decorations all under one roof are being offered as traders in a city centre arcade pull together to make it a cracking Christmas.
Continue readingNew free parenting guide offered to separating families in Hull and East Yorkshire
The Family team at Rollits are pleased to be supporting Good Divorce Week (29 Nov -3 Dec), a campaign run each year by Resolution, the family justice organisation, to raise awareness of how families can separate constructively. This year the focus of Good Divorce Week is parenting through separation.
Continue readingLatus Health to grow workforce fivefold by 2024
A Hull-based healthcare business has said that the release of its new Connected Healthcare Platform in January will create over 100 new local jobs in 2022, with expectations for its workforce to increase to over 400 by 2024.
Continue readingViola Trust launches Hull Task Force calendar to commemorate 40 years since the Falklands War
Trustees behind a drive to bring the world’s oldest remaining steam trawler back to its home in Hull are commemorating another episode in the city’s proud nautical heritage as part of their campaign.
Continue readingBrailsford backs fast-growing consultancy Trans2 Performance to support bid for 2022 Tour success
One of the biggest names in cycling who inspired unprecedented international success in Olympic velodromes and across road cycling’s biggest races has turned to a performance and management consultancy based in Hull to help his athletes stay at the front in the sport’s headline races of 2022.
Continue readingEon Visual Media celebrates record year of expansion
Despite the many trials and tribulations caused by the global pandemic, Eon Visual Media has managed to achieve significant growth throughout the first half of the 2021-2022 financial year.
Continue readingFitmums & Friends founder wins a regional BBC Unsung Hero 2021 Award
Athletics club and charity, Fitmums & Friends is proud to announce that its founder and chief officer, Sam Barlow BEM, is a regional winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year’s Unsung Hero 2021 Award.
Continue readingHull care home worker wins prestigious regional award
A Hull care home worker is celebrating after winning a regional award at The Great British Care Awards.
Continue readingYoung children can join a new festive adventure to save Christmas at Hull Truck Theatre
A Great Christmas Adventure gets underway at Hull Truck Theatre between 18 – 24 December, where children aged 3 – 6 and their families join a quest to save Christmas.
Continue readingHull’s Bee Lady added to Yorkshire bus art
Bus company East Yorkshire has updated its Hull Heritage Bus to include another famous face and building.
Continue readingReading with Stanley receives support through local bursary
Young podcasters Stanley and Shaan Singh from Hull have received funding from the Unity in Community Bursary Fund, to help produce and promote Reading with Stanley. […]
Continue readingKCOM launches Christmas Wishlist to help local communities
Do you know someone who could do with a helping hand to make this Christmas one to remember?
Continue readingKaizen expands team to widen portfolio of client services
Kaizen Consulting, a proactive group of management accountants and business advisers in Hull, now offers project management support as a result of two new key appointments.
Continue readingWillerby sets ‘gold standard’ to take Manufacturer of the Year crown
Holiday homes market leader Willerby has been named Manufacturer of the Year in a prestigious awards ceremony.
Continue readingHo! Ho! Ho! Head to Humber Street for festive fun
Christmas is coming to the Fruit Market with a packed day of festive fun for all the family.
Continue readingNew multi-million pound ICU unveiled at Hull Royal Infirmary
A new £8m Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been unveiled at Hull Royal Infirmary to treat critically ill and injured patients from all over Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
Continue readingThe staycation is here to stay
The current spike in popularity of the staycation is here to stay, holiday homes market leader Willerby has confidently declared.
Continue readingHoH Food Hall: An interview with Giuseppe Pantalone
With less than a week to go before HoH Food Hall officially opens, we spoke to the man entrusted with the mighty task of making it a genuine foodie destination.
Continue readingDirty Dancing In Concert is heading to the Bonus Arena
One of the most iconic 80s films of all time is coming to Hull next year.
Continue readingSupport Dove House Hospice with a Letter to Santa
This Christmas the children you love could receive a personalised letter from none other than Santa Claus himself.
Continue readingVal Wood launches new novel, Children of Fortune
Award-winning author Val Wood is set to release her latest novel on 25 November with a special launch event to be held at Waterstones, Jameson Street in Hull.
Continue readingHumber LEP’s legacy to be celebrated at event next week
A special one-off event will take place next week celebrating everything the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership achieved in its 10 years supporting the private sector and economic growth in East Yorkshire, Hull, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
Continue readingArtlink Hull to receive £67,213 from third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Artlink is among 925 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the Culture Recovery Fund.
Continue readingArco supports Ready, Steady, Read – helping children in Hull improve reading skills
Arco, the UK’s leading safety products and services company, is providing £5,000 of funding to the children’s reading charity Ready, Steady, Read to restart activities following the COVID-19 pandemic AND is also encouraging its colleagues to volunteer their time and support the charity as reading mentors, helping to improve the reading skills of children in the Hull area.
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