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The countdown is on for businesses to nominate exceptional teams or individuals in this year’s Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Awards.

Hull museums announce plans for reopening

by editor8 May 2021

Three of Hull’s most-treasured museums and galleries plan to reopen on Monday 17 May, subject to government guidance.

Wellbeing

Connect with nature and the environment this Mental Health Awareness Week

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind will be using Mental Health Awareness Week to encourage local people to connect with nature.

Enterprise

‘Pontins meets Palm Springs’ – Willerby backs upcycling venture making caravans cool

Imagine a pre-loved static caravan upcycled into a modern holiday home, complete with a seventies vintage twist and a large dose of retro.

Enterprise

Local small jewellery business launches new collection

Eternal Craft channels a daughter’s grief to bring joy as it expands with its own website and a brand new floral collection.

Team GB and University of Hull ‘get set’ to inspire schools

by editor7 May 20216 May 2021

With less than 90 days until the Olympic Games, the University of Hull and Team GB have created a programme to inspire young people to achieve their own extraordinary dreams.

Enterprise

New Director set to bring fresh thinking to local insurance broker

by editor7 May 20216 May 2021

Hedon Insurance has appointed a long-standing employee to the Directors team.

NHS campaign asks Hull and East Riding to ‘check in’ with their feelings this Mental Health Awareness Week

by editor7 May 20216 May 2021

The campaign aims to raise awareness of how you can access support for your mental health and wellbeing – whether that’s by contacting your GP or by using one of the self-referral options offered locally, which do not require a GP appointment.

Revolutionary new app dispenses music as medicine to reduce anxiety and pain in patients and NHS staff

New trial starts today of 40 NHS staff working in critical care to help combat work stress.

Hull Jazz Festival is back!

Hull Jazz Festival is delighted to be back with a series of live shows at Hull Truck Theatre from 22nd – 24th July, the festival’s first live events since November 2019.

Enterprise

Digital agency adds to the demand for a taste of history in Old Town of Hull

A new office development in the heart of Hull’s Old Town has delivered on the high-tech tenant’s simple brief to create a home to be proud of after they heeded lessons from lockdown.

University of Hull launches three new PhD projects with Team GB

The University of Hull has announced it will deliver a new PhD cluster of research as part of its official partnership with Team GB.

Has your pooch got what it takes to be Dove House’s Next Top Dog-el?

Dove House are on the lookout for a delightful Doggo who will be the face of the hospice’s newest fundraising campaign.

Young professionals networking, socialising and house sharing

by editor5 May 20216 May 2021

A networking group grew during lockdown and now has more than 400 members.

Enterprise

Hull agency increases the pace with a series of account wins and new starters

Award-winning creative communications agency, Pace Communications continues to transform its client landscape with several new account wins and the expansion of the team.

Arts

Studio Eleven presents GATHER!

Studio Eleven is excited to re-open and present its latest exhibition, which concerns an artist’s engagement with landscape and place.

Society

97 per cent of households respond to Census 2021

The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count.

Enterprise

Smart city screens set to transform Hull’s Paragon Interchange

The new smart city digital screens in Hull’s Paragon Interchange are now live following a period of testing.

Society

Organisations invited to apply for a KCOM Community Grant