Kip McGrath Education Centre Hull East is running a number of free and low-cost workshops over the summer months.
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Have your say on transport issues in Hull
Transport and travel in Hull is a hot topic and everyone has an opinion on it.
Continue readingPreserving vital village halls in East Yorkshire
An East Yorkshire based firm of Chartered Building Surveyors is helping to preserve village halls for communities across the East Riding, to ensure these vital community hubs remain standing.
Continue readingLittle Monkeys joins SEND groups to hold SEND Inclusive Day
Little Monkeys, the indoor soft play centre which is part of Hull’s Active+ sports and leisure facility has partnered with Evoke Technologies, FootyTots and Aim Higher to provide a fun-filled day for SEND children and their families.
Continue readingCollabro to perform with Hull choir when they perform at the Bonus Arena
Collabro – The World’s Most Successful Musical Theatre Group – have today announced local choirs from each town and city will be joining them on their massive 23-date Greatest Hits tour this autumn.
Continue readingA new art school and studios for Hull city centre
A new art school and studios for the city of Hull has just opened its doors in a city centre location. It is perhaps appropriate that the new home for the Feral Art School was, until recently, the Co-operative Bank and is located right in the heart of the city’s regeneration zone.
Continue readingAgencia appoints former PCC to justice, policing and security role
The former Police and Crime Commissioner who led the improvement of the Humberside force from one of the worst in the country into one of the best has been appointed to a senior role by a business which specialises in transforming lives and communities.
Continue readingThe car is the star as AA Global underlines its carbon-neutral commitment
A business in Hull has embarked on a drive to become the UK’s first zero-emission company in its sector and to encourage other small firms to promote a greener business agenda.
Continue readingFundraising is in the family for Daisy Appeal skydivers
The family of a man who died after a long battle with cancer have again stepped up to raise money for the charity which helped prolong his life.
Continue readingAsda launches vegan ‘milk’ chocolate crème egg from Mummy Meagz
Chocolate fans will now be able to purchase vegan crème eggs all year-round at Asda – proving that vegan confectionery is just as decadent as dairy-based alternatives.
Continue readingThe Waterline Summit to return bigger than ever with ‘eyes of the world on the Humber’
The Waterline Summit is returning as an even bigger and more ambitious event, linking the Humber to the globally critical COP26 climate change conference.
Continue readingTop tips for launching a new business
Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a lot of hardship and uncertainty, it also inspired huge volumes of people to take the leap into self-employment.
Continue readingTheatre review: Hull & High Water
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Hull & High Water at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingAgencia increases reach and relevance by setting up community interest company
A business which has been transforming lives and communities internationally for nearly 25 years is planning to expand its work in the UK after setting up a Community Interest Company (CIC).
Continue readingUniversity of Hull geoscientists helping accelerate Kenya’s sustainability goals
Geoscientists at the University of Hull are involved in a new global research project which aims to help tackle sustainability challenges in Kenya.
Continue readingIn conversation with John Middleton ahead of Hull & High Water
In conversation with John Middleton ahead of Hull & High Water at Hull Truck Theatre, which runs until Saturday 10 July.
Continue readingWhy workplace kindness matters
Local company Merlin Office Equipment shares some thoughts on how being kind can make an enormous difference to workplace wellbeing.
Continue readingNine groups in the running to win £1,000 KCOM Community Grants
KCOM has announced the nine community groups to be shortlisted for its latest round of community grants. The nine, which come from across Hull, East […]
Continue readingThere’s still time to join WISHH in a national outpouring of love to raise funds for your local NHS heroes
WISHH Charity, the official charity of Hull Hospitals, is encouraging people across Hull and East Yorkshire to join the nation’s biggest tea break.
Continue readingRollits announces Partner promotion in employment team
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of one of its specialist employment lawyers to Partner.
Continue readingHumber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted for HSJ Patient Safety Award in Maternity and Midwifery Initiative of the Year
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that the East Riding Partnership Addictions Service has been shortlisted for the Maternity and Midwifery Initiative of the Year award at this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards.
Continue readingMore Hull pupils to benefit from access to a laptop and Council calls on local businesses to help
Many more school pupils in Hull will reap the benefits of having access to their own laptops, as Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today agreed to fund an additional 1,000 laptops through £250,000 from the Outbreak Management Fund.
Continue readingWillerby to invest in largest ever intake of apprentice talent
Holiday homes market leader Willerby has launched its biggest ever apprenticeship recruitment drive.
Continue readingHull marketing agency expands workforce after strong period of growth
Hull-based agency, Slice Marketing, has increased its workforce following a strong period of growth and new contract wins.
Continue readingBarratt Developments site managers in Hull named as best in the country for quality
Two site managers from Barratt Developments Yorkshire East have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building in Hull. […]
Continue readingHull-based photographer takes exhibition to London barber shop
Sophie Hunter’s Hull, But Not As You Know It celebrates an intense love of our city.
Continue readingBSW Timber Solutions acquires Bayram Timber
BSW Timber Solutions operates from four locations, with its production and distribution facilities being based in Melton.
Continue readingHow a French masterpiece is inspiring young artists in Hull
The Monet in Mind exhibition is on at Ferens Art Gallery until Sunday 4 July.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull scientist explores how climate change may have shaped humanity’s migration across Earth
University of Hull scientist Dr Jonathan Dean has joined a team of international experts to explore how climate change may have impacted humanity’s migration across Earth.
Continue readingBritish Superbike rider signs significant new sponsorship deal with Hull-based vehicle branding service
As the highly-anticipated 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship kicks off today, Hull-based vehicle branding service Brandfixx is backing one young rider all the way, after announcing an exciting new sponsorship deal.
Continue readingGiant birds, Victorian stilt-walkers and booming brass bands heading to Hull’s streets
Street theatre, performances and live music will take place in Hull next week as part of an exciting programme celebrating the city’s rich history.
Continue readingHello world, ready to Malarkey about?
City welcomes return of festival season as The Big Malarkey Festival returns to Hull this weekend.
Continue readingMonster Extraction: Love Remains
Female carers create music and films about the monsters in their lives.
Continue readingLocal ambassador plans warm reception for Hull and East Yorkshire businesses
A Hull-based web design company has been selected to be part of a nationwide roll-out of events across the UK designed to give the UK economy a major boost as we exit the pandemic.
Continue readingMurder and forgiveness – 7 short films unveil the Sanctuary story
Seven short films commissioned by Beverley Minster’s Sanctuary Project form the main feature of a night of local films at Humber Film Community in Hull’s Old Town on Wednesday 30 June and Wednesday 7 July.
Continue readingReckitt CEO and CBI Director General visit Hull’s Ron Dearing UTC
The CEO of Reckitt, the world’s leading consumer health, hygiene and nutrition business, has visited Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region and its partnership with the pioneering school.
Continue readingIt’s all Greek to Stratos as he steps up from street food to running his own restaurant
The new owner of a Greek restaurant in Hull is aiming to literally smash it with a promise of bringing the traditions of his homeland to the city centre dining scene.
Continue readingBusinesses leading the way to promote literacy by backing the Big Malarkey
Children and their families from across the region are celebrating the return of a festival which encourages curiosity, learning and creativity by promoting reading for pleasure.
Continue readingPlans to improve public transport across Hull revealed
Hull City Council and its partners including bus companies Stagecoach and East Yorkshire have agreed to commit to developing a bus service improvement plan for the whole city.
Continue reading50 For Fifty Scheme encourages businesses to help socially isolated residents attend Seniors Snooker tournament
The UK Seniors Snooker Championship returns to the Bonus Arena, Hull in August and together with the Lord Mayor and World Seniors Snooker they are launching a new initiative called 50 FOR FIFTY.
Continue readingHull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green for St John Ambulance
Hull’s best-loved buildings will be lit up in green in support of national healthcare and first aid charity St John Ambulance this Thursday for St John’s Day.Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green for St John Ambulanc
Continue readingStudio Eleven Gallery presents TIDAL
TIDAL (1 July – 21 August) features new paintings of the River Hull by Susan Beaulau and Ceramic Moon Jars by Miray Mehmet Fontanelli.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured announces Creative Hull programme
Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured announces programme for Creative Hull, a weekend-long celebration of Hull’s creativity, taking place from 16-18 July.
Continue readingFreedom Festival announces its return for 2021
Freedom Festival is back for its 14th year in 2021 with an extended programme spanning sixteen days.
Continue readingBus company unveils new flexible tickets for summer travellers
Hull-based bus company East Yorkshire have launched a new ticket that’s ideal for part-time workers or those mixing home and office working.
Continue readingDaisy Appeal hopes for fundraising boost after starring role in Humber Business Week film
The charity behind a campaign to raise £8.5 million to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital is hoping for a big response from corporate and community supporters after taking a starring role in the recent Humber Business Week.
Continue reading20 seconds of mindfulness in a most unlikely place
Green cleaning company Bio-D has created a simple guide for ‘20 seconds of mindfulness’ in a most unlikely place to help ease the nation back into normality.
Continue readingLocal Charity offers free support for students moving to secondary school
Dyslexia Sparks is offering free guidance to parents in the region to help support children with their move to secondary school this year.
Continue readingProject 21 is Springfield’s largest investment to date
Global brand management and digital printer expands print capacity, space and team.
Continue readingLet’s talk about sex(uality)
New podcast series – Kooth’s Booths – explores the connections between sexuality, gender identity and mental health with young people in Hull.
Continue readingGrey Matter – an exhibition of paintings by Christopher Tansey
Running until Sunday 27 June at 66-68 Humber Street, Grey Matter focuses on concepts of “isness” and “whyness”.
Continue readingTheatre review: Everything I Own
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Everything I Own at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingSewell Group pledge support to Men’s Mental Health 365 days a year
Sewell Group continues its drive to raise awareness about mental health and employee wellbeing, by encouraging staff to wear blue for Wear BLUE Day 2021.
Continue readingThe interval is almost over and the second half is finally in sight…
Pocklington Arts Centre (PAC) has announced it will reopen to the public on Tuesday 20 July, with film screenings recommencing on Friday 23 July – a total of 491 days since the venue’s last performance.
Continue readingCarlson Gracie now offers coaching in schools
After building a successful club in Bransholme for children and Adults, Carlson Gracie Hull has decided to make its sport even more accessible to children by providing coaching services in schools.
Continue readingQueen’s Honours for University of Hull Master’s student Sue Turner OBE
University of Hull Master’s student Sue Turner has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her Services to Social Justice.
Continue readingSub-Board Chairs appointed to lead on key aspects of HEY LEP’s priority areas
Four members of the HEY LEP Board are set to steer the newly-formed sub-Boards of the LEP, focusing on different aspects of the Hull and East Yorkshire economy.
Continue readingJoin the Mind Walk and help to change lives in Hull and East Yorkshire
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is asking people to join the fight for mental health with its Mind Walk initiative.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre: Q&A with Gabriel Paul and Amanda Huxtable
In conversation with Gabriel Paul and Amanda Huxtable ahead of Everything I Own, opening Thursday 17th June.
Continue readingCottingham Open Gardens celebrates its return
The gardeners of Cottingham are trimming their hedges and pruning their lawns for the return of Cottingham Open Gardens on Sunday 27th June. The Open […]
Continue readingWe Are Bransholme – a new exhibition from renowned documentary photographer Jason Shipley
Documentary photographer Jason Shipley has been commissioned by Back to Ours to capture the pictures and stories of people local to Bransholme in stunning new exhibition We Are Bransholme, opening this week.
Continue readingMediMusic goes global thanks to a team of C4DI members
C4DI member MediMusic received global coverage for their launch, thanks to a team of companies working under the same roof.
Continue readingWaste and recycling centres planned to open seven days a week
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres could open seven days week from September 2021.
Continue readingSewell’s journey with Cat Zero continues as Summer Internship programme is launched
As part of Humber Business Week, Sewell Group announced their latest initiative in partnership with Cat Zero to provide paid work placements for young people aged 18 – 24 throughout the month of August.
Continue readingDress to impress for The Frenzy Brunch
The Frenzy Brunch is a sophisticated blend of great vibes, the freshest sounds and the hottest fashion. Hull’s very own DJ DLi and SUZIE alongside […]
Continue readingThe first UK ‘CCG of Sanctuary’ launched in Hull
NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is celebrating achieving the status of ‘CCG of Sanctuary’ during Refugee Week 2021.
Continue readingTrinity Laughs – A night of comedy, craft beer and local food at Hull Trinity Market
After a successful first night in March 2020, Trinity Market will once again host some of our region’s finest comedians.
Continue readingLaunch of e-learning platform to raise awareness of child exploitation
Today marks the launch of Not In Our Community Interact, a comprehensive e-learning platform dedicated to education about grooming leading to sexual and criminal exploitation.
Continue readingYorkshire vaping documentary garners global influence
A film produced for Yorkshire Cancer Research that explores whether misconceptions about vaping as a tool to quit smoking are harming our chances of reducing preventable forms of cancer has been viewed over 100,000 times and is being used to lobby policymakers in several countries.
Continue readingHull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage
Hull artist Lydia Caprani, who helped transform the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs, has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021.
Continue reading87 Gallery presents SWELL, an exhibition by artist Camilla Bliss
Curator Becky Gee says: “Camilla is the first artist we have commissioned for 87 Gallery, and we’re really excited to bring her new body of work to Hull.”
Continue readingPhotographers invited to get snapping as East Yorkshire competition returns
Photographers from around the region are invited to submit their best photos as bus company East Yorkshire launches its popular photographic competition.
Continue readingLateral flow testing introduced for antenatal care
People attending antenatal appointments and scans are being asked to start self-screening for Covid-19.
Continue readingAward-winning employer closes the book on Humber Business Week with tips on how to win the war for talent
The founder of Humber Business Week brought down the curtain on this year’s programme with advice for employers on how to win the intensifying “war for talent”.
Continue readingBrothers target former bank as safe bet for second bistro venture
A family which revived its long-term links with the licensed trade to open a café bar in Cottingham, East Yorkshire has literally broken the bank for its latest project.
Continue readingBaroness briefs Humber Business Week on standing up for diversity, home owners, better politics – and comedy!
The first Muslim to serve in a British Cabinet told of her concerns about extremism at the Batley and Spen by-election and about discrimination in both Houses of Parliament when she spoke at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingDigital agency Soshell launches after huge business success
With a growing demand for businesses to have an online presence, especially after a year that altered buying behaviours immensely, a new and fresh digital […]
Continue readingSpencer Group project on historic suspension bridge wins coveted industry award
A high-profile project delivered by bridges maintenance and refurbishment specialist Spencer Group on one of the world’s most historic crossings has claimed a prestigious award.
Continue readingHull earns surgical training accolade
Our city is set to play a key role in training surgeons of the future.
Continue readingHull’s Business & IP Centre joins forces with British Library to turbocharge the local and regional economy
The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) to more than 100 regional and local libraries across England.
Continue readingTopping out milestone marked at West Hull Health Hub
A major milestone has been reached at the new state-of-the-art West Hull Health Hub, which is due for completion in November this year.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder reveals the top design features for Hull’s new homes in 2021 and beyond
With the last 12 months having a huge impact on the way we live, work and play, Britain’s largest housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has revealed the top design considerations that are likely to be brought into new homes built in Hull in 2021 and beyond.
Continue readingTreyBridge Accountants celebrates 4th anniversary
Based in Hull and working with clients across the UK, the team at TreyBridge Accountants is very excited to celebrate the company turning four years old.
Continue readingHow to incorporate hybrid working into your business
Local company Merlin Office Equipment shares some insight into how to to adapt your business model to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Continue readingDiscover the art of puppetry with Youth Theatre workshops
Following the success of its first two courses, Thunk-It Theatre, in partnership with Pocklington Arts Centre (PAC), have announced a third term of youth theatre workshops.
Continue readingFEO360 is recruiting SME owners
FEO360 is back! This peer-led FREE programme is designed and presented by entrepreneurs, giving you the practical support you need to develop your business, and most importantly, yourself.
Continue readingJourney of an entrepreneur from plumber to professor
Maxims from the mouth of David Hall brought a new dimension to the Elevenses series of interviews at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingMcGovern at Humber Business Week: level up, be sustainable and don’t leave it to the politicians!
A woman who rose to fame as a business journalist with the BBC urged business leaders to step up and make a difference instead of relying on politicians to find the answers to Covid-19 and other crises.
Continue readingFree tree packs scheme now open for schools and communities
Whether planting for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, to help tackle climate change, or to improve local areas around the country, the Woodland Trust’s popular free tree pack scheme is now open for applications.
Continue readingMake a splash this summer in Hull
Families will be able to take advantage of the sunshine this summer as free paddling pools and water play areas open across Hull’s parks.
Continue readingMove to new HQ will fuel growth plans for historic Hull glass merchants
Two historic Hull businesses are planning to double in size and create 11 new jobs after PPH Commercial helped them acquire a new headquarters to fuel their future growth ambitions.
Continue readingFree NHS lung health check service available to thousands of people in Hull
Past and current smokers in Hull are being invited to a free NHS lung health check that is helping to improve earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and save more lives.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre present open-air production of Romeo & Juliet with local actors in title roles
Hull Truck Theatre are thrilled to announce their exciting open-air staging of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, running from 15 July – 7 August 2021 at Stage @TheDock.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Greatest Play in the History of the World
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Greatest Play in the History of the World at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingFerens Art Gallery announces new exhibition exploring Hull’s LGBTQ+ history
Ferens Art Gallery will host a new exhibition this summer celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and documenting people’s experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ communities in the city.
Continue readingCurry cooking classes on the menu as new Indian restaurant launches to complement spice import business
A new Indian restaurant will open in Hull this week and launch a first for the region with ingredients sourced direct from India and cookery tuition from award-winning chefs.
Continue readingSporting leaders go head to head in a highlight of Humber Business Week
Two men who oversee one of sport’s greatest rivalries also displayed a deep friendship when they came together at Humber Business Week.
Continue reading£370k cycle lane upgrade to start as local firm wins contract
Major new cycle lane upgrade work is set to begin as Hull City Council works to fulfil a vision of getting 10,000 people active by creating a cycling network that connects the city.
Continue readingThe Humber’s fantastic freeports opportunity highlighted at launch of Humber Business Week 2021
Business leaders from across the Humber heard how the region has a “fantastic opportunity” to deliver growth and jobs for local people, as an event exploring the subject kicked off Humber Business Week.
Continue readingGolf Day to launch 360 Foundation for grassroots sports
360 Chartered Accountants is inviting teams of four to dust off their golf clubs and sign up for a Golf Day to raise funds to launch its new charity, the 360 Foundation.
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