Turn and Face the Strange returns to Hull Truck Theatre with a 2021 Special Edition featuring new songs and stories along with all the stunning multi-media elements that have wowed audiences over the past few years.
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Regeneration partners receive Game Changer Award for Treadmills transformation
Leading Hull-based developer Wykeland Group and Hambleton District Council have won a major property industry award for the spectacular transformation of the former Northallerton Prison in North Yorkshire.
Continue readingStick ‘em up! There’s a new gangsta in town
Black masks and bulging bags of swag will be all the rage when the award-winning stage adaptation of David Walliams’ bestselling book Gangsta Granny comes to Hull New Theatre from 26 to 29 January 2022.
Continue readingJames Arthur to bring 2022 UK tour to Hull
After wowing crowds at a sold out gig at the Bonus Arena in 2019, X-Factor winner James Arthur will return to Hull next year.
Continue readingRevolutionary Hull decal firm launches charity appeal
Hull-based vehicle branding service Brandfixx is appealing for nominations to support a local charity in need. Inspired by a wide range of amazing charities in Hull and […]
Continue readingLocal businesses claim millions in furlough payments
As the end of September looms and with it, the end of furlough, 360 Chartered Accountants say they have helped local businesses claim nearly £10 million in payments since the pandemic began.
Continue readingStarlight Stride – Who are you striding for?
Dove House Hospice’s annual Starlight Stride is back for 2021 and registration is now open. Stride to remember, stride to say thanks, stride for Dove […]
Continue readingAward-winning Middle Child seek new chair to join Board of Trustees
An award-winning theatre company from Hull is looking to appoint a new chair to its Board of Trustees, as Martin Green CBE turns his focus to the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Continue readingMonstrous maritime mystery draws people back into Hull following pandemic lockdown
Hull Kraken brought the streets and buildings of Hull to life this summer, driving more than 2.4 million visitors to the city. The tentacle takeover, […]
Continue readingPassagers – Please have your tickets ready, your journey is about to begin
The trip of a lifetime full of death-defying feats, awe-inspiring acrobatics and breath-taking physical theatre awaits when The 7 Fingers circus stars take over Hull New Theatre later this month.
Continue readingHullBID secures funding to step up fight against city centre graffiti
Residents, workers and visitors are set to benefit from further investment in keeping Hull city centre free of graffiti as part of a joint commitment by HullBID and the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
Continue readingShare your views and help shape local mental health services near you
Local mental health charities Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and North East Lincolnshire Mind are marking World Suicide Prevention Day on Friday 10 September by launching a community research survey.
Continue readingDoes living near cows make us happy?
From gatecrashing picnics to grazing in the gardens of Beverley residents, the free-roaming cattle on the town’s Westwood pastureland are hard to ignore.
Continue readingSewell’s Summer Internship programme helps participants set sail into employment
Following announcements of its latest initiative in partnership with Cat Zero back in June, Sewell Group’s Summer Internship programme comes to an end with huge success.
Continue reading‘Great live music, tasty food and welcoming crowds’ – Trinity Live set to return this Thursday
The hugely successful Trinity Live is returning to Hull’s Trinity Market.
Continue readingSwayble makes meeting spaces dynamic in multiple ways
Local entrepreneurs and design specialists create innovative furniture that uses motion to calm, inspire and motivate.
Continue readingHull to host large UK conference this week
The UK’s congress and convention sector will meet in Hull this week to discuss ‘Moving Forwards – Dare to be Different’ .
Continue readingRollits is dedicated to supporting the local education sector
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with Caroline Hardcastle, a Partner at Rollits who heads up the Education team.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre in search for business people to join board of trustees
One of the region’s leading independent theatres is aiming to boost the business expertise among its cast of trustees as it prepares for a programme of 50th anniversary celebrations.
Continue readingThe National Lottery and Music Venue Trust announce ground-breaking partnership to help revive grassroots live music
The National Lottery has partnered with leading UK charity Music Venue Trust in a unique initiative to help revive the UK’s grassroots live music sector.
Continue readingFounding members to share stories from 25 years ago as Women in Business celebrates silver jubilee
A group which was formed more than 25 years ago to bring together women holding senior roles in the Hull and East Yorkshire business community will turn back the clock next week for a belated silver jubilee celebration.
Continue readingOh baby, let’s have another night!
Due to popular demand an extra performance of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage has been added to the dazzling show’s run at Hull New Theatre.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire bus journeys to cost just £1 in September
Bus company East Yorkshire has revealed that Hull and East Yorkshire residents will be able to travel after 7pm for just £1 in September.
Continue readingTime Ball reclaims its home on Hull’s skyline
Hull’s Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball will today reclaim its position on the city’s skyline as part of a £452,000 makeover.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds food and Sewerby Hall ‘a sauce of inspiration’ for this year’s High Wolds Poetry Festival’s Poetry Kitchen
Call for people to send in poems inspired by food of the Wolds and the culinary history of Sewerby Hall & Gardens.
Continue readingHumber SMEs offered free training to protect against cyber attacks
Hackers targeting SMEs are exploiting those who lack cyber awareness, says Jupiter IT.
Continue readingAuthor and former Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, in conversation with Hull Noir co-founder Nick Triplow
Celebrated crime fiction festival Hull Noir is joining forces with the city’s Waterstones book shop in the first of the festival’s autumn events.
Continue readingResearch shows big difference charities, social enterprises and community organisations make across region
Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership (WY&H HCP), West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Yorkshire Sport Foundation, and Community First Yorkshire have published a joint report to celebrate the work of charities, social enterprises, and community organisations ahead of International Charity Day on Sunday 5 September.
Continue readingReview: Find Your Flow
Our arts reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Find Your Flow by Grim Visions.
Continue readingMP and Police and Crime Commissioner join forces to back HullBID in ballot
Hull Business Improvement District received a resounding endorsement from its constituency MP and its Police and Crime Commissioner as it set out its stall for […]
Continue readingNew tech company to partner with Google for launch event to drive training and jobs in digital sector
A tech start-up will announce its arrival next month with an online event designed to drive the development of digital skills in Hull and East Yorkshire by working hand in hand with industry household names worldwide.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder spreads paw-sitivity with hamper gifting to mark International Dog Day
A local housebuilder has marked International Dog Day by treating a number of the four legged friends living on its developments in Hessle to a special hamper designed to help them settle into their new home.
Continue readingMajor Hull bus network revamp to give more cross-city connections
Bus company East Yorkshire has announced that from 5 September bus services in Hull will be improved to give more connections between the two sides of the city.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull launches Jeremy Round Scholarship for LGBTQ+ community
Ten new scholarships to support the LGBTQ+ community have been announced by the University of Hull.
Continue readingHull launches ambitious new economic strategy for the city
City leaders from the public and private sector joined together today in launching a confident, new and ambitious economic strategy for Hull.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull graduate’s film success
Promising young University of Hull graduate, Marjorie A. Thomas, joins the ranks of Kickstarter’s few success stories by smashing her film’s goal this month.
Continue readingFigFlex launches at Hull’s Cherry Tree Court
The rebranded serviced office provider will offer Hull’s businesses a friendlier, convenient and more flexible approach to office-based working.
Continue readingInner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September
One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queens Gardens next month. Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, […]
Continue readingNew Covid Recovery Grant for businesses launched
New funding to support businesses that continue to be impacted by the pandemic is launched by Hull City Council today.
Continue readingHull’s new Employment Hub now open for business
A new specialist employment service for Hull – The Employment Hub – has been officially opened today to support residents with securing work and training.
Continue readingArco supports Hull’s future talent with new Ron Dearing UTC apprentices
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, opens its doors to new apprentices as four Ron Dearing UTC students join the team.
Continue readingYorkshire Energy Park welcomes new investors as work to bring scheme to fruition begins
The joint venture behind the £200m Yorkshire Energy Park has welcomed a new investor to its Board.
Continue readingFootball tournament taking place across Humber, Coast and Vale to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
A football tournament is to take place to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2021.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull returns as Waterline Summit partner as “eyes of the world on the Humber”
The University of Hull is back as a founding partner of the Waterline Summit as the “eyes of the world” turn to the Humber region’s low-carbon and renewable energy sector.
Continue readingExperience a taste of super-stylish city living in the Fruit Market
Three super-stylish show homes have opened in the Fruit Market urban village, presenting the very best of city living in Hull’s most fashionable community.
Continue readingTommy Coyle to help hard-pressed families with school uniform give-away
Hard-pressed families across the Hull area will this week receive a back-to-school boost with the offer of free uniforms.
Continue readingInspire Mental Health Unit in Hull wins two Design Awards
The Inspire mental health inpatient unit located on Walker Street in Hull has won two awards at this year’s Design in Mental Health Awards.
Continue readingBack to Ours co-commissions the Dean Wilson Cinema Shack and DeanWorld Premiere Gala
It’s a bumper Dean Wilson month, with Back to Ours co-commissioning two new events from the self-confessed fourth best poet in Hull alongside Freedom Festival Arts Trust.
Continue readingNo-Dig Community Allotment Family Day
The No-Dig Community Allotment on Clough Road is inviting local residents to its Family Day on Saturday 28 August from 10am to 2pm.
Continue readingNorthern Ballet’s Merlin comes to Hull New Theatre this autumn
This autumn, Northern Ballet’s Merlin – an epic adventure of heartache, hope and spellbinding magic – will take to the stage at Hull New Theatre.
Continue readingYorkshire marketing agency welcomes growing team to unique custom-designed office
One of Yorkshire’s longest-established marketing agencies, Sowden + Sowden, have recently begun a fresh chapter in their 40-year history after moving into their first completely bespoke office space.
Continue readingEmbrace your inner Elf
Get the trees up early, don the floppy hat and shoes, and let the festivities begin as Elf The Musical rides into Hull New Theatre with a sleigh full of magic and merriment later this year.
Continue readingMiddle Child seek budding playwrights for return of Writers’ Group
Budding playwrights in Hull are being invited to apply for this year’s Middle Child Writers’ Group, which returns in October.
Continue readingCCG recognised for dedication to veterans
NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been awarded a Silver Award in the Armed Forces Covenant employer recognition scheme.
Continue readingConcrete Youth’s CEO and Co-artistic Director is awarded a fellowship by the Royal Society of Arts
Concrete Youth is delighted to announce that its CEO and Co-Artistic Director, Daniel Swift, has been awarded a Fellowship by the Royal Society of Arts.
Continue readingMezzo soprano to play Maria as charity brings hidden chapel alive with The Sound of Music
An international opera singer is heading home to East Yorkshire to perform for a life-saving charity in an exclusive, hidden gem of a venue.
Continue readingBert’s expansion brings small plate pasta and gelato dining to the Fruit Market
A popular restaurant in Hull’s Fruit Market is expanding its offer into new premises, bringing irresistible small plate pasta dishes and mouth-watering gelato to the bustling independent community.
Continue readingMoving to Hull has made me feel younger
A couple who retired and relocated from Lancashire to be closer to their grown up children in Hull say they have made a positive move into Hull City Centre.
Continue readingL.O.L. Surprise brings first live tour to Hull
L.O.L. Surprise is launching its first ever live national show, L.O.L. Surprise! LIVE VIP Party in collaboration with Visit Malta.
Continue readingTokyo 2020 Olympians inspire families to 5k success at University of Hull Team GB event
Over 300 people ran, skipped, danced and even roller-bladed their way around the University of Hull campus on Saturday as part of the ‘I am Team GB’ ‘5k your way’ event.
Continue readingThe Union JACK Radio Comedy Club launches at Social in Hull
Union JACK Radio has partnered with Hull-based comedy promoter Giggles Live to bring a number of the events to the city, where they will be hosted by popular entertainment venue Social (opened in 2010 as Fruit, and reborn in 2020 as Social).
Continue readingNew Pure Broadband MD is aiming to double growth in the next three years
New Pure Broadband managing director Tony Jopling has revealed that he’s hoping the company will double its growth over the next three years under his lead.
Continue readingHEY LEP appoints members with a wealth of knowledge and experience to three key sub-Boards
The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) has made a number of appointments to its newly formed Business Support, Employment and Skills and Infrastructure Boards.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre launches autumn/winter programme which puts Hull’s stories at its heart
Hull Truck Theatre has announced an autumn/winter programme packed with drama, comedy, music and more, with a season of shows which celebrate the people and stories of Hull.
Continue readingLibrary Link brings bedside poems and stories to ease the pain for hospital patients
A hospital in Yorkshire has become the first in the country to support patient care by bringing poetry, stories and chat to the bedside in a partnership which has its roots in the UK City of Culture programme.
Continue readingCity centre promises fun for all with street entertainers, market and beer festival
A beer festival, a bustling market and an assortment of street entertainment from monsters of the deep to crackpot comedy shows will add up to […]
Continue readingWrecking Ball performance space sets stage for Whitefriargate revival
A shop which combined two separate businesses selling music and books is now bringing its wares to life with the addition of a live performance venue.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students celebrate GCSE success as demand for places soars
Students at Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) have once again achieved exemplary GCSE and Level 2 technical qualification results, excelling in their studies despite unprecedented challenging times.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull’s £14.5m SparkFund programme extended to boost region’s business innovation
The University of Hull’s £14.5m SparkFund has extended its grants programme to help more SMEs across Yorkshire and the Humber succeed and thrive.
Continue readingFrank Turner moves Hull show to the Bonus Arena
Frank Turner is to perform at Hull’s Bonus Arena on Friday 3 September.
Continue readingMirror, mirror on the wall, with Faye Brookes announced Hull New Theatre’s panto has the finest cast of them all
Oh Yes It Has! Hull New Theatre’s beloved panto is set to return with a stellar cast lined-up for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring Faye Brookes and Neil Hurst along with legendary panto Dame Nigel Ellacott.
Continue readingUnity Headscarf Exhibition for social prescribing
A special exhibition will take place on Tuesday 31 August at 501 Endike Lane from 10am-2pm to promote Unity in Community’s social prescribing network.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students’ delight at outstanding A-level and technical results
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) students have spoken of their delight after hitting new heights in A-level and Level 3 technical results, paving the way for bright futures in their chosen paths.
Continue readingHull duo return to dance on your doorstep
Hull Dance Company Tamar & Jo return with a brand new set of dances to delight audiences on their doorsteps, this time completely free of charge.
Continue readingTop chefs appointed as independent city restaurant grows team
An award-winning independent neighbourhood restaurant in Hull has invested in two new highly experienced chefs to grow the business and build on its popular offering.
Continue readingNow then, let’s hear your good old short stories!
Everybody has a story in them and author Val Wood and Hull Libraries want to hear yours.
Continue readingNew exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery will celebrate Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities
A new exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history opens at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (14 August).
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa to double size of Hull offshore wind turbine blade factory
Siemens Gamesa, the world’s leader in the offshore wind industry, will invest £186 million to upgrade and expand its offshore wind turbine blade factory in Hull.
Continue readingHull Minster to host celebration of local beer
On Friday 13 and Saturday 14 August, Hull Minster will host a celebration of our region’s favourite breweries.
Continue reading“I started University at 35 to pursue my dream of becoming a barrister”
After almost 20 years of working in retail, Lee Tilling reached a crossroads in his career.
Continue readingOngoing support for those in receipt of critical care
It can feel like we’re surrounded at times by Covid-19 statistics, from infection rates and hospital admissions to the number of people who have sadly died with the disease.
Continue readingThe benefits of cloud accounting for small businesses
To help you better understand why cloud accounting is so beneficial, TreyBridge Accountants has rounded up the top advantages that you’ll enjoy on a daily basis.
Continue readingQueen Victoria Square fountains set for return
The popular Queen Victoria Square fountains will return on Monday 9 August.
Continue readingHull-based Bio-D announced as one of ‘UK’s Best Workplaces for Women’
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has been announced as one of the UK’s ‘Best Small Workplaces for Women’ in this year’s Best Workplaces list, published by Great Place to Work UK®.
Continue readingHull City Hall Classics series returns to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee and bid farewell to a Hull maestro
Anniversary celebrations and the career of one of Hull’s most accomplished conductors will be honoured during the triumphant return of the Hull City Hall Classics series.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull engineering graduate Konstantin Long wins coveted IMechE award
University of Hull engineering graduate Konstantin Long has won a prestigious award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Continue readingNew free virtual walking trail tells the story of Thomas Ferens
Visitors to East Park can now learn more about Hull philanthropist Thomas Ferens in a new virtual walking trail.
Continue readingFood and drink brochure will boost city centre hospitality sector
Food and drink businesses in Hull city centre have welcomed the launch of a new guide designed to help the sector bounce back after the ravages of Covid-19.
Continue reading£15K London Marathon Challenge is back on to create sensory areas for young eye hospital patients
Back in October 2019, a time before any of us heard of coronavirus, Hull Hospitals’ official charity WISHH launched a fundraising campaign to create sensory areas in the city’s Eye Hospital.
Continue readingThere’s still time to sign up to JUST ONE Tree Day
There is still time for schools to join hundreds of others and sign-up to the highly popular JUST ONE Tree Day, taking place on Friday 15 October (England) and Friday 1 October (Scotland).
Continue readingMake the most of the summer with fantastic free programme of activities and events from Hull Museums
The summer holidays have arrived and there is a whole host of free activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy across the city’s fantastic museums and galleries.
Continue readingA new and exciting commission for Hull Maritime project escapes!
As part of a major transformational project, this is the first of a series major events in the build up to the delivery of the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project.
Continue readingExpansion of Hull secondary school to create 150 additional places
Work is about to begin on a £4.4 million expansion of a Hull secondary school following an increase in demand for places.
Continue readingHudgell Solicitors appoints 43 Clicks North to manage their multi-channel digital marketing activities
The Hull-based agency will handle the law firm’s digital strategy across SEO, PPC, Paid Social, and Display, whilst also providing support across both Creative and Web Development.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre welcomes an eclectic trio of shows ahead of its autumn programme
A trio of shows including a rescheduled performance by singer songwriter Eliza Carthy MBE have been announced by Hull Truck Theatre ahead of its autumn programme, kicking off on Friday 27 August.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull lecturer Dr Nick Evans recognised by Royal Historical Society for inspirational teaching
University of Hull lecturer Dr Nick Evans has been recognised by the Royal Historical Society for his innovative teaching at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
Continue readingHull Brickfest builds on success to bring two days of LEGO family fun
Some of the UK’s legends of LEGO will be in Hull this weekend to showcase their amazing skills with an array of everything from landscapes, palaces and castles to cars, planes, boats and trains.
Continue readingSafety expert Arco keeps Yorkshire Air Ambulance flying high with £75k pledge
Hull-based safety expert Arco has renewed its long-standing commitment to Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) with £75,000 worth of support pledged over the next three years.
Continue readingHull Jazz Festival’s Kickstart Commissions look forward to a brighter tomorrow
Hull Jazz Festival is delighted to introduce the artists, composers and producers commissioned to create new work as part of the Festival’s Kickstart Commissions series.
Continue readingRefurbished Medieval Gallery to be unveiled by TV star as part of Festival of Archaeology
Time Team’s Professor Carenza Lewis will open a newly refurbished Medieval Gallery at The Hull and East Riding Museum this weekend.
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