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Jennifer Gilmour is a local author and advocate for women in abusive relationships, she suffered several years of a controlling partner and now raises awareness to help others.

Arts

Absolutely Cultured launches new development opportunity for local creatives

Absolutely Cultured launches free 12-month support programme for 15 creatives living in Hull and surrounding areas.

University of Hull graduate tackling plastics pollution with silicone straw business

University of Hull alumnus Charlotte Walsh is leading the charge against single-use plastics through her innovative silicone straw business.

Enterprise

East Yorkshire specialist builds glasshouse to become country’s first medical cannabis production farm

Standing in the stunning surroundings of the Scottish borders hills, this new multi-million pound glasshouse has been built by a successful East Yorkshire business to house Scotland’s first legal medical cannabis farm.

Spray the Whale at Burton Constable

Last year, Burton Constable Hall & Grounds were one of the first heritage sites in the region to reopen their facilities, recognising that the wide open spaces could be of great benefit to the local community.

Enterprise

Huge array of business support on offer from the new-look HEY Business Growth Hub

The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) is calling on businesses and those thinking about starting businesses across our region to engage with the new-look HEY Business Growth Hub.

Events

Hull New Theatre First In Line To Stick It To The Man

Hull’s ‘in the band’! This September the first ever UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s critically acclaimed School of Rock kicks off at Hull New Theatre.

Hang Out Bakery – Charity Bake Sale

by editor11 May 2021

This Saturday (15th May), Hang Out Artisan Bakehouse will be going vegan for the day. And all for a good cause.

Hull’s Lost City Adventure Golf confirms long-awaited opening

Lost City Adventure Golf, located in St Stephen’s Shopping Centre, has announced its much-anticipated opening for 17th May, in line with the latest round of lifting Covid-19 restrictions.

Pint-sized beer garden pulls in the punters during lockdown

Pint-sized beer garden pulls in the punters during lockdown

Hull Truck Theatre: Q&A with Julie Hesmondhalgh

by editor11 May 202110 May 2021

A universal love story that celebrates the human race in all its glorious messiness, confusion and joy.

Give your views on Hull’s Economic Strategy for the next five years

by editor11 May 202110 May 2021

Hull City Council is developing an Economic Strategy for the city and asking businesses and residents for their views.

Hull and East Yorkshire Mind joins forces with Hull City Ladies to help raise awareness of mental health

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind has joined forces with Hull City Ladies to raise awareness of mental health.

Education

Ron Dearing UTC students secure dream jobs with amazing employers

Three Ron Dearing UTC students have secured incredible jobs travelling the world on a cruise liner, working on space missions, and helping develop new models for one of the country’s biggest luxury car companies.

Maritime outreach activities for people with dementia

Local people who have dementia and their families are to be offered a new maritime themed activity pack.

Pocklington Arts Centre takes live music into the great outdoors

Two outdoor live music events will be staged at twilight in a beautiful woodland setting in Pocklington this summer as PAC launches Primrose Wood Acoustics.

Society

Hull Royal Infirmary introduces new system to get patients back home more quickly

Patients are to be discharged home or to a community facility as soon as they are well enough to stop them spending too long in hospital.

Society

New Chair Appointed to Trust Board

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rt Hon Caroline Flint as Chair of the Board.

Society

Hull Fostering invites people to explore Foster Care Fortnight

by editor9 May 20219 May 2021

Foster Care Fortnight is the UK’s largest foster carer awareness and recruitment campaign. This year it takes place from Monday 10th to Sunday 23rd May.

Sport

Carlson Gracie Martial Arts Club relocates to Bransholme

by editor9 May 202110 May 2021

Carlson Gracie is a Martial Arts club that offers classes for adults and children, with the aim to positively impact as many people as possible within the local community and beyond.

Education

University of Hull unveils new £200k Emergent Technology Lab

by editor9 May 20218 May 2021

A new Emergent Technology Lab at the University of Hull will offer students state-of-the-art equipment in Virtual and Augmented Reality.

Last chance to enter the Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Awards

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