Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is celebrating the success of its Apprenticeship Scheme as seven new apprentices begin their careers with the housebuilder.
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New occupiers move into landmark Beverley building following £550,000 transformation
A landmark office building in Beverley is now a bustling hub of business and learning following a successful restoration, remodelling and refurbishment programme.
Continue readingPuffins Galore for East Yorkshire businesses
Sir John Lawton, President of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, will be launching the sponsorship drive to recruit East Yorkshire businesses to get involved with Puffins Galore!
Continue readingWhy does Harry Maguire get so much stick from fans and pundits?
Football can change in an instant. Harry Maguire knows all about it because his journey typifies the rollercoaster ride of professional sports. The former Hull City man established himself on the east coast before being snapped up by Leicester. After a miracle Premier League campaign in 2016, Maguire’s career went from strength to strength.
Continue readingHull hosts UK public film premiere of ‘One Summer When You Went Away’
Hull is to host the UK public film premiere of the internationally-award winning feature One Summer When You Went Away in the city’s Old Town next Friday evening, 19 November.
Continue readingDirector of Royal Museums Greenwich visits Hull to see transformational maritime project
A high-profile leader in the UK museum world has visited the city, following a request to find out more about the Hull Maritime project and the ambitious plans to bring the city’s maritime heritage to life.
Continue readingThe prince of pooches makes an offer you can’t refuse
The ‘Don of Dogs’ Graeme Hall will lead the way as he brings his wisdom, charm and puppy prowess to Hull City Hall next spring.
Continue readingHull Philharmonic brings classics back to City Hall in concert of glorious favourites
A collection of concert favourites chosen by audience and players will mark the return of live classical music to Hull City Hall this month.
Continue readingTesco food helps to support 100 Hull locals each week
Residents across Hull are being supported with a community Swap Shop thanks to its local Tesco Community Food Connection Scheme.
Continue readingHospital team completing £60m of projects to improve patient care
They are the heroes in hard hats, playing a vital role in improving health care for patients across East Yorkshire.
Continue readingBritish Science Association announces research funding for 12 Hull community projects
The British Science Association has announced that it will be funding 12 community projects in Hull as part of its new Ideas Fund programme.
Continue readingMembers of the public invited back to hear latest updates on Yorkshire Energy Park
Following a series of Public Information events in September, members of the public are being invited to see more detailed plans for the Yorkshire Energy Park site ahead of planning submissions in December.
Continue readingExtra show added to PAC panto
Tickets for Pocklington Arts Centre’s Cracking Christmas panto Mother Goose have been flying out the door so the award winning venue has added an extra show.
Continue readingThe Culture Train tour rolls into St Mary’s on Saturday 27th November
The Culture Train Tour 2021 is once again bringing a taste of the Hull music scene to communities in East Yorkshire after being derailed by the pandemic in 2020.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull’s racing car ‘going green’ with electric conversion
A racing car team run by students at the University of Hull is to convert its vehicle to run from electricity.
Continue readingBeal comes home to Holderness for latest luxury development
Bespoke housebuilder Beal Homes is returning to its roots for its latest exclusive development.
Continue readingDepartment for Education grant gives green light to Ron Dearing UTC expansion
Hull’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), is delighted to have received approval and funding for exciting expansion plans.
Continue readingFitmums & Friends begins project to help children and young people cope with bereavement
Local charity, Fitmums & Friends, has teamed up with the Humber Forest School and the University of Hull to develop an innovative programme of support for children and young people who are experiencing bereavement.
Continue readingDid you know you don’t need a permit to shop at Dove House’s Re-Use shop?
The Re-Use Shop is located next to the Humberfield Household Waste Recycling Centre Site in Hessle and is open to the general public seven days a week. Despite permits being introduced for East Riding to be able to use local Waste Recycling Centre’s, you don’t need one to shop at Dove House’s Re-Use shop.
Continue readingDA Creative Studio appoints new management team to drive further growth
DA Creative Studio has enjoyed continuous growth over the last year, as the disruptive marketing and PR agency’s reputation for delivering high-impact campaigns has seen them attract the attention of several new high-profile clients.
Continue readingAn interview with HoH Food Hall’s Head Chef
We had a chat with Arron Edwards of HoH Food Hall to find out what his teams have in store for our tastebuds.
Continue readingSessions Spa welcomes new owners, following sale from Georgina and Jimi Parkinson
Sessions, the North East’s premier spa for beauty and hair, based in New Walk Beverley, has been sold by Georgina and Jimi Parkinson to Rhona McLeod and Ian Richardson for an undisclosed sum.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students equipped with cutting-edge robotics skills to increase career opportunities
Student engineers of the future are learning crucial robotics skills to give them the edge for exciting career opportunities and fill an increasing national industry skills gap.
Continue readingHull sporting charity delivers almost £4m in social benefits over past two years
A report by social value specialists at Loop into the social benefits of the sporting programmes run by the Tigers Sport and Education Trust has revealed that the charity has created more than £3.5m worth of benefits for the local community.
Continue readingHull royalty and a cast of Queenz head to Hull Theatres
The music and life of a Hull legend and tunes from the very best pop princesses will be celebrated in two very different shows at Hull Theatres next year.
Continue readingWomen at the top in global technology to tackle “dismal” diversity figures
Women at the top of the global technology industry will seize the opportunities presented by an event in Hull to tackle the “dismal” figures for diversity in the sector.
Continue readingWorld premieres and a celebration of jazz icons – Hull Jazz Festival returns to Hull Truck Theatre in November
Hull Jazz Festival returns to Hull Truck Theatre from 10-13 November, celebrating jazz icons from the past 100 years alongside a spotlight on new music, with a strong focus on its home city.
Continue readingCelebrate and remember your loved one this Christmas with Dove House Hospice
Light up a Life is a wonderful opportunity for hospice supporters and the wider community to gather together to share stories and fond memories.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire artist’s much-loved sculpture finds permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital
A much-loved sculpture created by a popular local artist is set to bring comfort to patients after finding a permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital.
Continue readingHelp for school students who are using or living in a household with alcohol and drug issues
A charity is shining a spotlight on the issue of alcohol and drug use amongst young people and/or when they are affected by others at home.
Continue readingSimon Cooper exhibition opens at Pocklington Arts Centre
Over 100 people including civic dignitaries, music fans and art lovers have gathered at Pocklington Arts Centre to celebrate the opening of the venue’s new exhibition by illustrator Simon Cooper.
Continue reading“Be kind, Be Helpful, Be Patient-Centred”: Hull’s Parkinson’s Hub wins grand prize award at national industry awards
A team of doctors, nurses, therapists and social care staff has been named the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network’s inaugural ‘winner of winners’ with the Excellence […]
Continue readingThe time for climate action is now
At COP26, a powerful, new climate change mural will be unveiled on the side of the Scottish Opera Production Studios, Edington Street thanks to the Hull-based art and activism program, The Shorelines Project.
Continue readingHessle Theatre Company panto characters all at sea when they visit Escape Hull
After spending 2020 on shore leave, Hessle Theatre Company are ready to set sail on the high seas with festive fun and frolics in their hilarious pantomime, ‘Robinson Crusoe’ at Hessle Town Hall this Christmas.
Continue reading£100,000 of grants handed out in first year of Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme
Hull City Council has provided almost £100,000 in grants in the first year of the Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme, which helps businesses in the city become more energy efficient and save money.
Continue readingFull cast announced as The Railway Children steams into Hull this Christmas
This Christmas, E Nesbit’s classic story The Railway Children will steam into Hull and onto the stage at Hull Truck Theatre from Friday 26 November 2021 – Sunday 2 January 2022.
Continue readingThe Hull Vigil reaches six-month mark in the year-long event
On Wednesday 3 November at sunset, The Hull Vigil reached the half-way point. Starting on 3 May 2021 and finishing on 3 May 2022, every day at sunrise and sunset a vigil keeps watch over Hull from a bespoke structure located on top of the Hull College building.
Continue readingCOP26 Global Day of Action event in Hull’s Trinity Square
Green groups in Hull will gather in Trinity Square between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 6 November, as tens of thousands march and rally in Glasgow and London.
Continue readingBarratt Developments Yorkshire East raises over £25k for SASH
Local housebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire East has raised an impressive £25,300 in support of its charity of the year for 2021, Safe and Sound Homes (SASH), with a donation also being made to Sepsis UK in honour of the division’s former Managing Director, Paul Newman.
Continue readingThousands of Squid Game-style recruitment cards found across Hull
Thousands of Squid Game-style recruitment cards have been mysteriously placed around Hull to hire people for in-demand warehouse, logistics and FCMG jobs.
Continue readingParagon fleet helping to cut carbon emissions
As well as boasting the most modern and innovative trains on the UK rail network, Hull Trains now has some of the most environmentally friendly.
Continue readingEYG says its many long-serving employees are the key to 50 years of continuous success
The managing director of Hull-based EYG Group says the secret to its success has been retaining many long-serving members of staff who ‘care deeply about […]
Continue readingHull Parkinson’s Hub scoops prestigious national awards
Doctors, nurses, therapists and social care staff working together to help people with Parkinson’s disease in Hull have won two major prizes for outstanding excellence […]
Continue readingLoudhailer Electric Company + Goodnight Vincent early bird tickets available until 5th November
Loudhailer Electric Company are delighted to announce their first hometown gig of the year. The band will showcase their original psychedelic sounds at O’Rileys on Friday 10 December.
Continue readingHoH Food Hall is a vibrant addition to the city
HoH Food Hall is an exciting new concept in the heart of the Hammonds building, which combines a vibrant collection of dining, organic grocery, retail, food, music and art offerings including artisanal food and beverage stations.
Continue readingTech skills start-up to broaden its reach with new training centre
A trio of tech businesses which were set up to drive the development of digital businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire have secured a prime city centre site as the home for a technology education and training centre.
Continue readingRollits team reinforces wills and probate expertise and steps up to raise funds for hospice
A leading law firm has reinforced the confidence of clients in its will and probate team with all five specialist solicitors now appointed to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Continue readingTech breakfast to focus on tourism sector
Technology and tourism will come together at a networking breakfast which will launch Tech Expo, the centrepiece of next week’s Tech Week Humber global technology festival.
Continue reading87 Gallery secures Art Fund Reimagine Grant
Art Fund, the national charity for art, has announced that it has awarded £658,331 in the first round of £2 million Reimagine grants for 2021. Artlink Hull ’87 Gallery’ is one of 22 museums, galleries, historic homes, trusts, and professional networks across Britain to receive support.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull launches Film&Media Saturday Club
The University of Hull, supported by the Ferens Education Trust, has launched a free Film&Media Saturday Club for 13–16-year-olds in the local community as part of the National Saturday Club’s nationwide network.
Continue readingHowden children’s creativity “set in stone” at Lovell development
Decorative stones designed by local children have taken pride of place at Lovell Homes’ development in Howden, as the countdown to the launch of its beautiful three- and four-bedroom show homes on 12 November begins.
Continue readingHull historians launch new project collecting stories of the past 80 years in the city
A team of Hull historians have launched a new project to collect stories and memories of Hull in the last 80 years – and they need your help.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull creates a new bike loaning system
A new bike hub has been made available at the University of Hull. The initiative was the result of a partnership between the University and the local vehicle livery and decal firm, Brandfixx.
Continue reading#WeMadeThis shortlisted for Creative Lives Award
#WeMadeThis and those who work with the organisation to make projects happen have been shortlisted for a Creative Lives Award 2021.
Continue readingSongwriter Andrew Thomas to release his new single “Goodbye (To Life on the Inside)”
Taken from the album Backs Against the Wall, “Goodbye (To Life on the Inside)” is the follow up to Andrew Thomas’s last single “South Padre […]
Continue readingGrowing East Yorkshire firm established as a UK leader in hi-tech horticulture launches apprenticeship programme to recruit ‘technically minded’ local graduates
A successful East Yorkshire business which has risen to prominence in the hi-tech horticultural sector through its work on multi-million pound projects has launched a new apprenticeship programme aimed at local graduates.
Continue readingAgencia enhances health and justice capabilities as it approaches milestone year
A company from East Yorkshire which delivers transformational health and justice projects is drawing on the lessons of its work during Covid to sharpen its offer to customers internationally as it approaches its 25th year.
Continue readingHull Independent Cinema returns with new film season
Hull Independent Cinema has announced its return with its first season of films since shutting down because of Covid in March 2019.
Continue readingHull’s employer-led school celebrates third year of positive destinations for sixth form students
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has recorded a clean sweep of positive destinations for its sixth form students for the third consecutive year.
Continue readingTech festival attracts global brands and big investors to the Humber
A festival of technology which was only launched two years ago is about to make a return as a global gathering with industry leaders jetting in from the United States and the Middle East to highlight Hull and Humber’s worldwide connections.
Continue readingHedon Museum celebrates 25th anniversary
Hedon Museum has been open 25 years and to celebrate the Society is holding competitions so everyone in the area can get involved.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Catch
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Catch at East Riding Theatre.
Continue reading“It’s so humbling and rewarding to be part of a family’s journey”
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 John Lane, who has seen the firm adapt and evolve enormously over the years.
Continue readingThe Shorelines Project heads to Glasgow for COP26 talks
Organisers of Hull’s Shorelines Project will speak at the UN Climate Change Conference and start conversations about taking action against flood risk.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre announces world premiere of origin story to launch 50th anniversary programme
Hull Truck Theatre has announced the world premiere of a specially commissioned new play, inspired by the real-life story of the theatre’s creation. Written by Richard Bean and directed by Mark Babych, the production will launch the theatre’s 50th anniversary programme in 2022.
Continue reading‘Dress to kill’ this Halloween at Lost City Adventure Golf
The best-dressed ghosts and ghouls in Hull will be rewarded with a free game of golf this weekend at Lost City Adventure Golf.
Continue readingEasy Bathrooms taps into The Trade Yard network for latest expansion
A bathroom supplier which has built a network of more than 90 branches in less than 10 years has made its first move into East Yorkshire as it pursues plans to become the UK leader in its sector.
Continue readingThe Humber unites to lead the drive to net zero
The Humber has come together to lead the global fight against climate change.
Continue readingHull Trains is back and stronger than ever
Timetables at Hull Trains will be back to pre-pandemic levels from December as public confidence in rail travel continues to grow.
Continue readingArco donates £50,000 worth of PPE to HEY Smile Foundation
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.
Continue reading£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.
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