Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has donated over £50,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies to the HEY Smile Foundation, a leading local charity working with organisations in the health and community support sectors.
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£200m Yorkshire Energy Park announces University of Lincoln as principal education partner
The University of Lincoln, an award-winning institution with an international reputation for its quality of teaching and research, has been announced as the principal education partner of the £200m Yorkshire Energy Park.
Continue readingInvestment in estates consultancy strengthens Sewell Group portfolio
Sewell Group has today announced its investment in Community Ventures Partnerships Ltd as part of its strategic growth plans across the North of England, allowing it to expand its footprint in estates management consultancy.
Continue readingHull-based green cleaning company strikes gold at prestigious manufacturing awards
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has been announced as the winner of a prestigious award for energy and sustainability at a major regional manufacturing awards ceremony.
Continue readingJurassic Live is heading to the Bonus Arena
Jurassic Live is heading to the Bonus Arena on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May 2022 and tickets are now on sale.
Continue readingHome ownership prospect made much more accessible thanks to new low deposit mortgage scheme in Hull
Deposit Unlock is a new mortgage lending scheme offered by housebuilders Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes on properties in Hull, including Fleet Green and Hesslewood Park in Hessle, Poppy Fields and Harland Park in Cottingham, Queens Court and Minster View in Beverley, and Harrier Chase in Brough.
Continue readingHull’s own Barrie Rutter to make first public appearance following cancer treatment
Barrie Rutter’s last appearance in public was January 2020 at Hull Truck, sharing the stage with his friend and colleague Eliza Carthy. The audience was unaware that two days previously he had been diagnosed with throat cancer.
Continue readingMake a difference to the lives of local dyslexic children and adults this International Dyslexia Month
With dyslexia in the (red) spotlight this International Dyslexia Awareness Month, local charity Dyslexia Sparks is calling on people to help make a difference to the lives of dyslexic children and adults in Hull and East Yorkshire.
Continue readingManchester indie-pop band Rosellas head to Hull this December
In a year that has seen them perform on the same stages as Liam Gallagher and Blossoms as well as playing a blinding set at The Isle of Wight Festival, Manchester band Rosellas heads to Hull this December for a special headline show.
Continue readingTry something new with Unity in Community’s free craft, fitness and wellbeing classes
Unity in Community is offering free craft, fitness and wellbeing classes from now to December 2021.
Continue readingIt’s not all doom and gloom for first-time buyers
A local young professional has become the proud owner of an apartment at The Glass House in Hull.
Continue readingThree bingo and slots games that could have been invented just for Hull
Anyone who lives in Hull doesn’t need reminding about the city’s long, proud history of fishing. In the 19th century and well into the 20th, Hull was the country’s third-biggest fishing port, with hundreds of boats of every size setting out to harvest the riches of the North Sea.
Continue readingHornsea Ladies Hockey Club is looking for corporate sponsorship
Hornsea Ladies Hockey Club is a small but enthusiastic team of hockey players, consisting of one Ladies team ranging from 13yrs up to 50yrs.
Continue readingCyclotron delivery lifts Daisy Appeal into UK top tier for medical scanning and research
A charity which is working to develop “dose-on-demand” radiotracers with improved detection and personalised treatment for patients with cancer, heart disease and dementia has taken a big step towards its goal with the delivery to Castle Hill Hospital of a consignment of UK-leading PET-CT scanning and research equipment.
Continue readingIt’s a double as brothers build on family tradition to open a second bar
Two brothers who followed their father into the pub trade have overcome cynics and staff shortages to open a second bar in their home village […]
Continue readingTheatre review: Lone Flyer
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Lone Flyer at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue reading£37,300 funding distributed to six grassroots community groups by Yorkshire Dragons
Last week, business leaders and regional investors alongside an excited audience of friends and supporters of regional grant-maker Two Ridings Community Foundation, came together at Birdsall House, Malton to hear six small grassroots charities pitch at a Yorkshire version of Dragons’ Den.
Continue reading360 Accountants appoint new practice manager
Adrian Hunter joins the firm with over 25 years’ experience in senior and strategic management roles across the finance, leisure and hospitality industries.
Continue readingLagoon Hull responds to Environment Agency report
In response to the Environment Agency report that warns the UK is not ready for the impact of climate change, Paul Hatley, Lagoon Hull project director, said:
Continue readingHull hospitals staff support Covid effort overseas
The global Covid pandemic has been a frightening and uncertain time for us all. Personally and professionally, it has made us reflect and made us grateful for what we have.
Continue readingStudio Eleven presents Northern Lights
As winter creeps in, Studio Eleven Gallery has an explosion of colour to brighten those shorter days.
Continue readingNorth Point Shopping Centre unveils refurbished market hall as pub reopens
Bransholme’s favourite retail destination, North Point Shopping Centre, is celebrating a double milestone in its history as a refurbished and rebranded market hall is unveiled coinciding with transformed pub, The Sutton Arms, welcoming punters back after four years.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured presents a double bill of performance this November
Absolutely Cultured is proud to present an evening of physical performance in partnership with the University of Hull, taking place on 25 and 26 November.
Continue reading“Plant more trees and improve the state of our woods and trees or miss vital climate change targets”
With trees one of the Government’s top priorities at COP26, the UK risks failing to meet its carbon net zero ambitions unless more trees are planted, woodland restored and the condition of woods improved, warns the Woodland Trust.
Continue readingMiddle Child celebrate 10 years of making award-winning theatre in Hull
Hull-based Middle Child are celebrating their ten-year anniversary this month as one of the UK’s leading theatre companies.
Continue readingTV surprise teacher settles into retirement holiday home gifted by Willerby
A retired teacher is looking forward to many years of happy memories after settling into a new holiday home gifted to her by Hull-based market leader Willerby.
Continue readingVisionary film to show global leaders why the world needs the Humber to tackle climate change
A new cinematic film will reveal to world leaders the critical role the Humber has in the global fight against climate change.
Continue readingAn invitation from #WeMadeThis
#WeMadeThis sent us some info about their Christmas Wishes campaign.
Continue readingRollits uses video meetings to facilitate hybrid working
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 Neadley, a Partner in the Employment team.
Continue readingRugby club ladies’ day helps charity kick on towards fundraising target
A charity which is working to tackle cancer, heart disease and dementia received a fundraising boost from the annual ladies’ day at Beverley Rugby Union Club.
Continue readingRollits recruits three new trainee solicitors
Rollits LLP has announced the appointment of graduates Joshua Hobson, Olivia Keith and Emma Richards, who are all local to the firm’s offices in Hull and York and have now started their Period of Recognised Training.
Continue readingHEY Credit Union claims national award for putting fairness to customers first
An organisation which has been providing a loans and savings lifeline for families for more than 20 years has been rewarded with a top accolade in a nationwide awards scheme.
Continue reading10 years of supporting East Riding residents to go smokefree
Quitting success rates see increase from 14% to 23% as one million smokers #QuitForCovid.
Continue readingFirst International Nurses arrive in Hornsea for training
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust have welcomed their first cohort of internationally recruited Nurses, who are training locally within Hornsea Cottage Hospital for a period of 4 weeks.
Continue readingManaging Director vows to make Hull Trains a ‘beacon’ of East Yorkshire
New Managing Director of Hull Trains, David Gibson, has officially unveiled a commemorative 21st anniversary design on the fifth and final unit of the Paragon fleet.
Continue readingNeil Hudgell named Legal Personality of the Year and Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year
Hudgell Solicitors owner and executive chairman Neil Hudgell has collected two prestigious legal awards as the Legal Personality of the Year and Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year.
Continue readingThe Dyr Sister Presents Fairytales for the Modern Gentleman
Come and catch a rare sighting of The Dyr Sister as she wanders into town to sing her songs in magical surroundings. As the darkness of winter approaches, she invites you into her strange and surreal universe…
Continue readingUniversity welcomes Team GB BMX Star Kye Whyte for Black History Month
Team GB BMX rider and Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Kye Whyte was welcomed to the University of Hull’s campus this week to talk to students and staff as part of Black History Month.
Continue reading5* reviews for Genuine Gents as Beverley barbers celebrates first year
Genuine Gents on Beverley’s Butcher Row is marking its first full year of trading with increased business, more skilled staff and stellar five star reviews.
Continue readingCamping vehicle specialist turns to ‘Creo’ to execute Swift model launch
The UK’s largest maker of leisure vehicles is using the full design capabilities of PTC® to help it bring its latest model to an expectant market that is booming after lockdown eased.
Continue readingThe search is on to find Hull and East Riding’s dirtiest office
As offices across the region return to ‘business as usual’, Lightowler – one of Hull’s oldest commercial cleaning, painting and facilities management companies – is looking to reward one lucky workplace with an extra special cleaning service completely free of charge.
Continue readingVirtual awards celebrate selflessness of dedicated volunteers
Selfless volunteers across the Humber region have been recognised in a virtual awards ceremony dedicated to shining a light on their kindness.
Continue readingWalk For Freedom
On Saturday 16 October, abolitionists all over the world will come together to shine a spotlight on human trafficking for A21’s seventh annual Walk For […]
Continue readingThe bar steward is back
Instead of spades, forks and vegetables, the UK’s most popular pub landlord Al Murray will bring beer barrels, pints and a “glass of white wine/fruit-based drink for the lady” as he returns to Hull City Hall next year.
Continue readingWorld premieres and a celebration of jazz icons – Hull Jazz Festival returns in November
Hull Jazz Festival returns from 10-13 November, celebrating jazz icons from the past 100 years alongside a spotlight on new music, with a strong focus on Hull.
Continue readingWillerby hires over 30 apprentices as holiday homes boom opens up exciting opportunities
More than 30 young people are beginning exciting careers with holiday homes market leader Willerby following the biggest recruitment of apprentices in the company’s 75-year history.
Continue readingVanishing 55°N, 5°E
On the night of 21st October 1904, out in the Dogger Bank area of the North Sea, Russian warships mistook a fleet of British fishing trawlers for enemy Japanese warships and opened fire. One of the fishermen killed that night was George Henry Smith, great-grandfather of Gareth Smith, the lyricist and artist behind Vanishing.
Continue readingGiving nature a home: celebrating wildlife at Cottingham development
Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is celebrating receiving Gold Standard at its show home garden, located in Cottingham at David Wilson Homes’ Harland Park development, as […]
Continue readingMagical Santa Claus experience comes to the Fruit Market this Christmas
Santa Claus and his elves are coming to the Fruit Market – and you can join them for a unique Christmas experience.
Continue readingRollits ready to build on recognition in Legal 500
A local law firm has underlined the quality of its work for clients across the Yorkshire and Humber region with accolades for the excellence of its people, services and systems in the latest edition of the profession’s most prestigious directory.
Continue readingA poem for Whitefriargate
Hull’s Whitefriargate is the inspiration for a new poem that will be unveiled on the historic street on National Poetry Day on Thursday 7 October.
Continue readingHull vehicle branding firm teams up with University of Hull to kit out eco-friendly transport
A new bike hire hub ready to loan out more than 60 refurbished bikes to University of Hull students has opened on campus.
Continue readingStudents step up to climate change challenge with inspirational eco-projects
Students across the Humber have come forward with their own innovative ideas to help tackle the climate crisis as part of a campaign to unite the region in the drive to net zero.
Continue reading360 Accountants launch the Purple Sofa Podcast
It’s perhaps not what you’d expect from a bunch of boring accountants, but Hull and East Yorkshire-based 360 Chartered Accountants are far from the norm […]
Continue readingFamilies get cooking with free video series
A series of free videos helping Hull families to cook simple, healthy recipes together is now available online, released by Hull City Council. The videos […]
Continue readingAA Global steps up with funding to help Fitmums and Friends relaunch “In the Pink” support group
A scheme which was launched nearly 10 years ago to help women with post-natal depression is to embark on a post-Covid campaign to help a wider range of people after securing funding from a business in Hull.
Continue readingBeal takes Yorkshire’s best housebuilder title to continue award-winning run
Multi award-winning Beal Homes has been named as Yorkshire’s best housebuilder yet again.
Continue readingNick Harper will be back at the Back Room
Rich and Lou Duffy-Howard are delighted to announce that Nick Harper will be back at the Back Room, Cottingham as part of his Back in the Room Tour this autumn on Friday 15 October.
Continue readingSound of success as musical masterpiece raises funds for Daisy Appeal
An international opera singer and an acclaimed East Yorkshire choir hit the high notes to help a leading charity bring in six grand going on seven grand by presenting songs from an all-time favourite musical in an exclusive setting.
Continue readingNation’s best in town as University of Hull hosts British Chess Championships
Britain’s leading chess players are in action at the University of Hull this month, as they compete in the prestigious British Chess Championships.
Continue readingCouncil and businesses unite to host local employment events
Hull City Council’s Employment Hub is set to run two employment events, which will see top employers attend in a bid to recruit new staff locally.
Continue readingHETA plans further expansion after record recruitment of young engineers
A training business which has been supplying engineering apprentices to industry for more than 50 years has broken all records with its 2021 intake.
Continue readingHEY LEP’s independent project to improve digital skills capability in the Humber has now been officially adopted by the Government
Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (HEY LEP) Humber Local Digital Skills Partnership (LDSP) has today been officially recognised by the Government for its ongoing work – and will now be incorporated into an official pilot scheme for digital skills partnerships.
Continue readingKCOM to giveaway free office furniture to local charities
KCOM is set to become part of the furniture for local charities event as it hosts an open day to give away its old office equipment.
Continue readingMiddle Child celebrate 10 years of panto with a return to Humber Street
The award-winning Hull theatre company celebrates its tenth panto anniversary this Christmas with a return to its spiritual home on Humber Street.
Continue readingAn adult evening with Billy and an afternoon of ballet at Hull New Theatre
There will be plenty of gags and bags of ballet as two very different shows head to Hull New Theatre.
Continue readingLatus Health appoints DA Creative Studio as new marketing partner
Creative marketing and PR agency Drunk Animal Creative Studio, which has offices in Hull and London, will provide wrap-around brand development and strategic marketing support for customer-focused occupational health specialist Latus Health.
Continue readingThe Herd and Back To Ours present The Last Dinosaur
The Herd’s brand new show brings together immersive prehistoric design, hilarious silent comedy and audience play for a highly original theatre experience for young audiences.
Continue readingHumber Museums Partnership announce £18,300 in grants for local organisations
Local heritage organisations have benefited from £18,300 in grants from the Humber Museums Partnership.
Continue readingHull student in Team GB ice hockey squad for 2022 Winter Olympic qualifiers
Hull medical student Kathryn Marsden will take to the rink for Team GB next month, as she joins the ice hockey team in its qualification bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull Professor Mark Lorch crowdfunds new science anthology
University of Hull Professor Mark Lorch is crowdfunding a new science anthology, featuring both the best-established and emerging writers in the field.
Continue readingHalloween at the Hall
The historic gates of Burton Constable Hall & Grounds will be creaking wide open this October half-term for a week of horrifying Halloween events and […]
Continue readingHull Trains and Hull Truck Theatre are full steam ahead with The Railway Children this Christmas
Hull Truck Theatre is delighted to announce Hull Trains as sponsors of their family Christmas show, The Railway Children. The partnership reunites two award-winning, nationally recognised Hull companies, who are welcoming back audiences and passengers to share and enjoy experiences together this Christmas.
Continue readingHousehunters reserve their dream homes at Beal’s new Beverley development
Eager househunters have become the first to reserve their dream homes in Beverley following the launch of Beal Homes’ latest development.
Continue readingIntegra Buildings named Contractor of the Year at industry Oscars
Integra Buildings has been named Contractor of the Year at the Oscars of the UK’s offsite construction industry.
Continue readingHull and East Riding flood resilience work showcased at new community hub
People living in Hull and East Riding can find out more about the area’s flood risk and the work being done to protect the region from flooding at a new facility which opens this week.
Continue readingHull Trains appoints new Managing Director
David Gibson has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Hull Trains. David joins the business on 1 October 2021 to lead Hull Trains on its continued journey to recovery after the challenges of the global pandemic.
Continue readingEnd of furlough will identify Covid’s impact on the job market
Furlough comes to an end on 30 September and with it brings an uncertain future for many businesses. But, as 360 Director Andy Steele discusses, this will be the first time we’ll have a clear picture of how Covid has affected the job market.
Continue readingPhotography exhibition has a ‘new look’
The Viewfinder Photographic Society’s (VPS) annual exhibition gets underway once again in October in a newly refurbished Skidby Village Hall after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the event back in 2020.
Continue readingSessions with sports ‘royalty’ and fancy shoes to boost Hull charity’s funds
Three British Olympians will join Hull’s business community next month for a major fundraising event.
Continue readingRudolph Run – Dove House needs your school and nursery
Dove House is excited to announce the launch of this year’s Rudolph Run in nursery and primary schools across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Continue readingPanto stars ‘dig, dig, dig’ for brighter future
An apple tree, in a Hull park, is set to become a focal point for future generations of panto lovers in the city. The tree, […]
Continue readingCritics are loving Passagers – are you on board?
Dance Consortium, Hull New Theatre and Freedom Festival Arts Trust are proud to co-present the UK premiere of Passagers from one of Canada’s leading circus companies, The 7 Fingers.
Continue reading£14.8 million boost to breathe new life into the Northern Forest with over a million new trees to be planted in the next year
Almost £15 million of funding will be pumped into the Northern Forest in the next year with just over one million new trees (at least 670 hectares) established.
Continue readingHullBID promises five more years of positive support for businesses after ballot success
HullBID will continue its work for another five years after securing an emphatic win in its latest renewal ballot.
Continue readingHull City Hall lands ‘The Frank Turner Prize’
Punk/folk star Frank Turner is set to deliver his anthemic rock masterpieces at Hull City Hall after more than a year of disruption caused by the global pandemic.
Continue readingHumberside Police Concert Band is recruiting new members
The Humberside Police Concert Band is celebrating its 160th anniversary and currently recruiting new members.
Continue reading21 years on the tracks for Hull Trains
Hull Trains has been making direct rail travel to London from East Yorkshire easier for 21 years, with the operator now celebrating the milestone anniversary.
Continue readingLocal NHS Wins Patient Safety Award for Improving Care for Children and Young People
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is proud to announce a successful HSJ Patient Safety Awards ceremony, which was held in Manchester on the evening of Monday 20 September.
Continue reading“There are lots of lonely people who look forward to their regular phone call – you might be the only person they’ve spoken to that day”
A service that was setup during the coronavirus pandemic to offer a friendly voice to elderly and vulnerable people brought together volunteers and those they have supported for a special lunch.
Continue readingClinical Commissioning Group to hold final Annual General Meeting
NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) next week, Tuesday 28 September, with an invitation extended to patients and the public to join them online for what will be the organisations last AGM.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured to present brand new projections and soundscapes in Hull city centre this autumn
This autumn, Absolutely Cultured presents FloodLights, a newly-commissioned public project featuring captivating projections and soundscapes, brand new for Hull in 2021.
Continue readingFifty hospital staff support WISHH’s By Your Side Appeal
Hull Hospital’s doctors, nurses and other NHS staff are going to be part of history in the making, whilst supporting the new By Your Side […]
Continue readingJLS’ comeback tour, featuring vocal powerhouse Cassa Jackson
Vocal powerhouse Cassa Jackson is gearing up to release I Don’t Like It When You Talk About Her, an EP detailing her tumultuous love life – due for release on the eve of her spectacular support slot with pop royalty JLS later in the month.
Continue readingFast track your way to start-up success with HEY Start-Ups
Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (HEY LEP) HEY Growth Hub is launching a Start-Up Fast Track aimed at helping individuals to discover what is involved in starting and running a business.
Continue readingVictory Leisure Homes announces significant ‘homecoming’ senior appointment
Hull-based luxury holiday homes manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes continues to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of Jamie Kirk as its commercial director.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingAn interview with Drew McOnie, choreographer of Northern Ballet’s Merlin
Adopted by his blacksmith mother as a baby, Merlin has spent years wondering where his powers came from and what he should do with them. With a great battle between warring kingdoms about to cause untold devastation, only Merlin can end the conflict.
Continue readingThree cheers for Inner City Sesh!
Last Saturday, Queen’s Gardens saw Inner City Sesh host some incredible line-ups of musicians from the region across four stages.
Continue readingBusiness Centre boss says changing workspace trends can breathe life back into high streets
One of the region’s leading business centres is ticking all the boxes for people seeking work, rest and play solutions on their doorstep in a post-Covid world.
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