On 6th September 2025, a brave group of staff from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust will be swapping terra firma for blue skies as they take on a daring sky dive to raise funds for Health Stars, the Trust’s official charity.
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Hull artists claim top three spots in Yorkshire art award
In a remarkable achievement for the city’s creative community, three Hull-based artists have claimed the top honours in this year’s SCAF Emerging Artist Award, taking home first, second, and third place in the highly competitive regional competition.
Continue readingHull operator delivers largest year-on-year leap in Customer Satisfaction Index’s bus and coach rankings
Stagecoach, the parent of Hull bus operator Stagecoach East Midlands, has surged ahead in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) results, showcasing the most significant year-on-year (YoY) improvement across the bus and coach sector, and earning its spot as the top-performing bus operator in key customer experience metrics.
Continue readingHull Trains unveils ‘Speed of Sound’ service to celebrate free travel offer for Coldplay fans
Fans travelling to Hull to watch Coldplay perform in the city next week will be able to take advantage of free travel with the renowned open-access rail operator Hull Trains.
Continue readingSowden & Sowden celebrate 10-year partnership with Ron Dearing UTC
Award-winning creative and digital marketing agency Sowden & Sowden is proud to mark 10 years of partnership with Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) – a decade of driving student recruitment through standout education marketing campaigns and cutting-edge digital strategy.
Continue readingCity centre hub launched to help young entrepreneurs build their businesses
A new pop-up shop in Hull is giving young entrepreneurs a central hub to showcase their products and services and learn the skills to build their own business.
Continue readingCo-founders of Yorkshire firm both up for top UK financial adviser award
It’s a double celebration for Yorkshire Financial Planning, as both of its co-founders have been named finalists at one of the UK’s most prestigious industry awards.
Continue readingWrite a play for Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2026
Middle Child are inviting playwrights with “a meaningful connection to Hull” to apply for one of seven paid commissions for Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2026.
Continue readingPups in the Park returns to Hull this weekend
Following the success of its inaugural event in Hessle last year, Pups in the Park will return this Sunday, 17th August, in a new location – East Park, Hull. Organised by local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, the event will commence at 10:30am and run until 1:30pm.
Continue readingEYG Commercial continues to enhance reputation in supply to ‘high-end’ housebuilders with completion of latest projects for Mulgrave Properties
East Yorkshire glazing specialist EYG Commercial continues to enhance its reputation for the supply and installation of high-quality windows and doors to the housebuilding industry with the completion of its latest contracts for Mulgrave Properties.
Continue readingThe John Godber Company announces autumn/winter season
Nationally touring theatre company The John Godber Company is set to light up the stage this autumn and winter with a vibrant season of theatrical work, combining bold new writing with beloved classics.
Continue readingHumber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted in three categories at HSJ Awards 2025
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust have been shortlisted within 3 categories of the exceptionally highly regarded Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2025. Three of the Trust’s most prominent initiatives have been identified as finalists in the awards, covering a broad range of work including neurodiversity, sustainability and mental health support.
Continue readingDino Day draws huge crowds and delights city centre businesses
A crowd of thousands filled the air with screams of excitement and delight as Dino Day delivered another roar-some performance on its return to Hull city centre.
Continue readingTaylor Fever is coming to Connexin Live
Get ready to Shake it Off with Taylor Fever – a spectacular, music packed production celebrating pop sensation Taylor Swift, which is coming to Connexin Live, Hull.
Continue readingQ&A with Ryan Simons – Actor (Blair), Writer and Director at Thunder Road
We caught up with Writer, Director and Actor, Ryan Simons, about Thunder Road’s chilling new sci-fi horror, The Void.
Continue readingThunder Road reveals cast and creatives for sci-fi horror, The Void
Thunder Road Theatre, in association with Watford Palace Theatre, proudly announce the cast and creative team for its hotly anticipated new production The Void – a thrilling sci-fi horror story created for the stage, touring across the UK from autumn 2025.
Continue readingLumo and Hull Trains welcome 90-year-old on ‘work experience’ to fulfil lifelong railway dream
Two of the UK’s leading open access train operators Lumo and Hull Trains have made dreams come true for 90-year-old Charlie Barker who recently became the oldest “work experience student” to join the teams for a day of immersive insight on the railway.
Continue readingLove Your Street: Community garden blossoms on Melbourne Street
A once-neglected patch of land on Melbourne Street has been transformed into a vibrant community garden, thanks to the dedication of local resident Maria Pearce and a team of volunteers.
Continue readingHull’s UNTHINKABLE film festival announces celebrated director and screening of Yorkshire classic in October line-up
A screening of Brassed Off, starring Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite and Tara Fitzgerald, and a Q&A with director Mark Herman has been announced as one of the highlights of Hull’s UNTHINKABLE festival.
Continue readingHull translation firm backs Yorkshire children’s charity
A translation company from Hull is the latest business to pledge support to the region’s families by backing a Yorkshire children’s charity.
Continue readingResults of eco-cleaning product brand’s closed loop initiative skyrocket
In just one year, eco-cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D has more than doubled the number of 20-litre product refill containers returned as part of its ‘No Brainer Container’ closed loop laundering initiative.
Continue readingTax director joins growing Hull accountancy practice
Tax specialist Robert Wilson – who started his career with one of the ‘big four’ – has joined Beverley-based Northern Accountants, as the growing practice advances its journey to becoming a top 100 firm.
Continue readingRock spectacle comes to cinemas across the UK this Halloween
This Halloween, witness the world premiere cinema event of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, starring the explosive cast of the West End production.
Continue readingAndrew Lloyd Webber’s enchanting sequel to Phantom of the Opera hits cinema screens this autumn
The spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, comes to UK cinemas from Sunday 21st September.
Continue readingHull tops the table for cycle training for children in England
Hull has been unveiled as the country’s top location for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust.
Continue readingYorkshire headquartered social care group appoints new Head of Finance
Leading not-for-profit care provider HICA Group has announced the promotion of Alan Hutty to Head of Finance. Previously Head of Financial Reporting, Alan steps into the new role with nearly four decades of experience.
Continue readingHEY Confident Futures celebrates five incredible years of nurturing connected, collaborative, generous leaders across Hull and East Yorkshire
HEY Confident Futures is proudly celebrating five years of nurturing a new kind of leadership network in the region. One that is rooted in connection, collaboration, with a belief that generous leadership transforms communities.
Continue readingNew partnership pioneering innovative flood protection for businesses
The University of Hull is partnering with RSA Insurance to innovate new flood resilience solutions to help protect businesses from rising flood risk.
Continue readingBusiness leaders take the stage to urge colleagues to support city music festival as platform for UNESCO bid
A partnership which was formed to build corporate support for Hull’s UK City of Culture campaign is now rallying the region’s business community to back the bid for UNESCO City of Music status.
Continue readingAugust bus fare discount for families and groups travelling in Hull
The Hull Bus Alliance is encouraging families and groups of friends to travel by bus this August and save money with the launch of a discounted fare.
Continue readingSue Ryding brings ‘Funny Stuff’ to Pocklington
Sue Ryding, one half of the award-winning LipService comedy duo, is returning to the stage with her solo show, Funny Stuff, coming to Pocklington Arts Centre on Thursday 2nd October.
Continue readingFrom delays to donations: Hull Trains initiative backs Humber-based charity
Hull Trains has launched a new option where customers can choose to donate their Delay Repay funds to charity.
Continue readingHull cyclists gear up for 320-mile fundraiser
A pair of kind-hearted cyclists from Hull and Hessle are taking on a 320-mile fundraising challenge in support of two local charities.
Continue readingNHS staff go the extra mile for mental health recovery
A committed team from the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Miranda House in Hull, part of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, have launched a series of fundraising challenges this summer.
Continue readingIt’s the way they make us feel: Full casting announced for new Steps musical Here & Now
The producers of new musical Here & Now, presented by UK pop sensations, Steps, have today announced the full cast for the UK & Ireland tour which comes to Hull New Theatre from 21- 26 April 2026.
Continue readingCultural champion Wykeland extends Freedom Festival partnership through to 20th year
Regeneration leader Wykeland Group has extended its support for Hull’s cultural showpiece, Freedom Festival, through to its milestone 20th year.
Continue readingCampaign encourages people to ‘share the road’ this summer
People across the city are being urged to look out for one another over the busy summer months as part of a safety campaign to encourage motorists, people cycling, pedestrians and members of the travelling public to share the road responsibly.
Continue readingUnfiltered and unmissable: Helen Lederer Heads to Pocklington this October
Comedy legend Helen Lederer is taking her highly regarded, hilariously honest memoir, Not That I’m Bitter, on the road this Autumn, including a stop at Pocklington Arts Centre on Fri 3 Oct.
Continue readingYorkshire Day 2025: Hull sends love to London in a heartfelt invitation to visit the region
This Yorkshire Day, Hull is spreading the love with the launch of a new video titled From Hull, With Love x – a heartfelt message from the people of Hull and East Yorkshire to the rest of the UK.
Continue readingNew shows on sale at Hull City Hall
Music, comedy and children’s entertainment are all on the cards in a host of new Hull City Hall shows on sale this week.
Continue readingBanking professionals rising to pedal power challenge to support Dove House Hospice
One of the region’s favourite charities has launched a new fundraising challenge which will see staff from seven banks and building societies set out to cycle hundreds of miles without leaving Hull city centre.
Continue readingThe Deep opens new habitat, The Wreck
Hull’s iconic aquarium and conservation charity, The Deep, has just unveiled a brand-new habitat for visitors to experience this summer.
Continue readingExciting opportunity to become a Non-Executive Director for NHS Trust
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, an award-winning provider of health and social care services, is inviting applications for two Non-Executive Director positions, one of which will serve as Audit Chair.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire poultry business wins three Great Taste Awards
The team at a Middleton on the Wolds-based chicken business is celebrating after winning three prestigious awards for the taste of its chicken.
Continue readingMonocle opens: Hull’s new hub for modern business and coffee culture launches with style
Hull’s newest landmark development, Monocle, has officially launched – welcoming its first tenants and the public into a bold, contemporary workspace and hospitality hub in the heart of the city.
Continue readingThe Void, a new sci-fi horror, is coming to Hull Truck Theatre
Following their spine-tingling production of Shock Horror: A Ghost Story, Thunder Road are back – this time in association with Watford Palace Theatre – for a UK Tour of The Void, a new sci-fi horror created for the stage. The production opens at Hull Truck Theatre on Saturday 6th September ahead of its UK Tour.
Continue readingPopular Lincolnshire National Trust estate secures Hull Trains support for miniature railway fundraising drive
An iconic National Trust estate in Lincolnshire has secured the support of Hull Trains for a fundraising campaign to raise funds for a new miniature railway.
Continue readingHull community pub relaunches following over £260,000 makeover
The Crows Nest on Douglas Road in Hull officially relaunched on Thursday 24th July following a significant investment of more than £260,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.
Continue readingBlood Brothers returns to Hull New Theatre
Is blood thicker than water? Hull New Theatre finds out when legendary musical Blood Brothers returns next March.
Continue readingHumber Street Sesh 2025 – All you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Humber Street Sesh.
Continue readingRealise helps boost East Yorkshire bus driver numbers
Bus services in East Yorkshire are returning to full capacity after a leading training provider stepped in to help bolster the number of drivers in the area through accelerated qualifications.
Continue readingPub to Pub Walk aims to fizz with success for local causes
This summer will see hundreds of walkers dig out their walking boots to tackle 10.5 miles of East Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, historic market areas, former rail trails and medieval villages as part of the annual Pub to Pub Walk hosted by Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingConstruction firm awarded second phase of works at National Holocaust Museum
Following the successful completion of the first phase of renovation works at the National Holocaust Museum earlier this year, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm Hobson & Porter has been awarded a significant second phase of development at the historic site in Laxton, Nottinghamshire.
Continue readingA Day to Make a Difference: Taz’s volunteering journey
When Taz Sheikh from Good Travel’s London team took her volunteering day earlier this year, it offered just a small glimpse into a much bigger commitment.
Continue readingBelters Only to headline Hull’s biggest summer event – T.O.S.H: The Street Party
Hull’s ultimate summer celebration is here. On Saturday 2nd August, T.O.S.H: The Street Party takes over The Old School House & Courtyard for a full day of outdoor and indoor music, energy, and unforgettable vibes — all delivered across three unique stages.
Continue readingClubland Classix returns to Hull for an explosive night to kick off the T.O.S.H Street Party Weekend
One of the UK’s most iconic dance brands is coming back to Hull in full force – Clubland Classix will launch this summer’s T.O.S.H Street Party weekend with a massive open-air celebration on Friday 1st August.
Continue readingLaw firm sets a course for schools to visit offshore wind farm
The first commercial boat trip to RWE Humber Gateway raised funds for schools to repeat the journey.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire holiday park celebrates £4.1m Country Club transformation after devastating fire
An award-winning East Yorkshire holiday park has unveiled a £4.1 million transformation of its Country Club, following a devastating fire that destroyed its leisure and hospitality facilities.
Continue readingDino Day set for roaring return to Hull city centre
A family-friendly event packed with fun and frights will pull the crowds into Hull city centre next week for the return of Dino Day.
Continue readingCharities cheer ongoing commitment as Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues fundraising golf day
A golf day which has been running for 38 years and has raised more than £160,000 for charities across the region is aiming to build bigger and better under the stewardship of a merged law firm which is the largest operating out of both Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.
Continue readingAn evening with David Walliams at Connexin Live
Join bestselling author, comedian and television favourite David Walliams for an unforgettable evening of laughter, storytelling and surprises at Connexin Live, Hull on Wednesday 5 November 2025.
Continue readingEducational charity appoints first Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator amid record demand
The Run With It educational charity has appointed its first ever Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator as it continues to grow and expand its services across the Humber region.
Continue readingFrom apprentice to manager – 360 Accountants announce latest promotion
360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the promotion of Olivia Sutton from assistant manager to manager.
Continue readingIt’s circus but not as you know it
Experience a dance-circus phenomenon like no other as Cirque Éloize bring their breath-taking new show iD Reloaded to Hull New Theatre this October.
Continue readingHelp RSPCA Hull & East Riding bring Petwise to life
RSPCA Hull & East Riding is excited to announce that it has reached the Public Voting Stage of the Almo Nature: Companion for Life Grant – and your vote could help secure £11,000 to launch its Petwise Project.
Continue readingLaunchpad to host music industry support
Launchpad has announced Music Industry Support: Hull, a free evening of music industry panel discussions and live music curated in collaboration with the Polar Bear Music Club and Sesh Events on Tuesday 29th July from 7:30pm until late.
Continue readingStagecoach East Midlands set to be part of major regional Pride event
Stagecoach East Midlands is getting ready to play a part in Hull Pride, one of the largest Pride events in the region.
Continue readingOver 200 organisations join Humber-wide initiative to transform the region’s future
More than 200 organisations across the region have joined forces with a strategic initiative that’s redefining the Humber and raising its profile to create a powerful future for the area.
Continue readingRecord rise in number of smokers using Stop Smoking Services in Humber and North Yorkshire
New figures published today (24th July) have shown that the number of people trying to quit smoking with the help of Stop Smoking Services across Humber and North Yorkshire over the last year has increased by nearly a third.
Continue readingHull bus operator aims to start conversations with support for key men’s charity
Local bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has wrapped two of its vehicles, in Hull, in the branding of men’s mental health charity, Andy’s Man Club, in the hope that more men will realise that it is #ITSOKAYTOTALK.
Continue readingFunded “street first aid” training available for young people
A new initiative to teach life-saving “street first aid” to young people has been launched in the Humber region.
Continue readingA technicolor dream awaits at Hull New Theatre
Hessle Theatre Company returns to Hull New Theatre with a spectacular production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Continue readingHull-based decarbonisation specialist doubles turnover and invests in new EV fleet
A Hull-based building services engineering company that is at the forefront of the renewables industry has doubled its turnover to £12million and invested in a new fleet of electric vehicles, as part of its ambition to become a net-zero business.
Continue readingClassic cars at Hesslewood returns for fifth year, benefiting Humber Rescue
Hesslewood Charitable Causes Fund is thrilled to announce the return of its annual event, ‘Classic Cars at Hesslewood,’ on Sunday 17th August from 10am to 3pm.
Continue readingNew ILM accredited Level 5 Leadership Bootcamp launches to support Hull businesses with staff development
Hull-based SMEs can now access 90% UK government-funded training to grow their own leaders and plug key skills gaps, thanks to a new ILM-accredited Skills Bootcamp delivered by Enterprise4All.
Continue readingInaugural ‘Waves of Influence’ event raises £50,000 to support seafaring families and celebrate women in maritime
The first-ever Waves of Influence event has raised an incredible £50,000 to support families from seafaring backgrounds facing crisis, thanks to the combined efforts of Sailors’ Children’s Society and The Seafarers’ Charity.
Continue readingExceptional open access services recognised as Lumo and Hull Trains gain accreditation to the Institute of Customer Service
The UK’s leading open access operators Lumo and Hull Trains have received national recognition for their commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC celebrates 10 years of partnership with region’s leading employers
Hull’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), is celebrating a decade of working closely with many of the region’s leading businesses.
Continue readingHullBID launches family photography trail to sharpen focus on city centre events
HullBID is sharpening the focus on the excitement of a summer of events across the city centre by urging people to capture the action on camera in a family friendly photography trail.
Continue readingNew photography exhibition launches in HU5
A new photography exhibition, Inspired in Prague, launches on Thursday 24th July at HOi bar on Princes Avenue, curated by local photographer Victoria Smith.
Continue readingMarston’s reveals punters from Yorkshire can ‘win a wedge’ in nationwide game of Trivial Pursuit
Marston’s has announced a national promotion, ‘Win A Wedge’, with Hasbro’s iconic Trivial Pursuit brand, giving locals the chance to win thousands of exciting prizes by answering general knowledge trivia questions correctly when they visit one of over 1,000 pubs, including 118 in Yorkshire.
Continue readingThe best security measures you can have for your business property in Hull
Business owners in Hull understand the importance of protecting their property, employees, and assets.
Continue readingHull community pub set to relaunch following over £260,000 makeover
The Crows Nest on Douglas Road in Hull is set to relaunch on Thursday 24th July following a significant investment of more than £260,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.
Continue readingNew base for Lymers Assist as they expand operations
Lymers Assist Ltd are on the move – to a larger site to house their expanding Hull-based operations.
Continue readingBritish Steel announces new partnership with leading training provider CATCH
British Steel today announced a new partnership with leading training provider CATCH as it prepares to welcome dozens of new apprentices into its business.
Continue readingPocklington pupils’ rat designs brought to life at local housing development
Local housebuilder David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East is proud to unveil its brand new art installations, designed by pupils from local schools and held in celebration of East Yorkshire’s public art initiative, the ‘A Mischief of Rats’ trail.
Continue readingNeurodiverse charity, Aim Higher, receives £1,500 donation from housebuilder
Aim Higher, a charity based in Hull, has received a £1,500 donation from local housebuilder, David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, which has its Hawk View development in the area. The donation will go towards supporting the charity’s free children and parents group for 0 – 5 years.
Continue readingGroundbreaking native oyster reintroduction experiment launched in Humber Estuary
Wilder Humber – a major seascape restoration initiative delivered in partnership by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, and Ørsted – has entered the next stage of its ambition to restore the native European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) to the Humber Estuary.
Continue readingFresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival returns this weekend
Two days of bold new plays, writing masterclasses and theatre-making talks come to Hull’s Fruit Market this weekend.
Continue readingHull and Fengtai celebrate 20 years of strategic partnership
A landmark dinner held this week in Hull has marked the 20th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Fengtai District in Beijing and the city of Hull. The relationship, first formalised in 2016 through a civic twinning ceremony, continues to offer powerful opportunities across education, culture and international investment.
Continue readingFantasy and fun awaits as Hull Theatres launches a new season
Hull Theatres raises the curtain on a new autumn/winter season with a plethora of musical theatre, comedy, orchestral splendour, intimate performances, drama, dance, and family fun.
Continue reading“You’re Welcome”: Pride in Hull returns for 2025 with resilience and unity
Pride in Hull returns in 2025 for what promises to be a vibrant celebration, all under the welcoming banner of this year’s theme: “You’re Welcome.” Marking its continuation as one of the nation’s standout LGBTQIA+ events, the festival remains deeply rooted in local spirit and shared purpose.
Continue readingMy Bus Pass Portal – the easy way to apply or renew your bus pass
Hull City Council has launched a new way for residents to apply or renew bus passes, making the process quicker and more convenient.
Continue readingOutstanding comedy coming to Connexin Live
Celebrity comedians heading to Connexin Live Hull this autumn include Jimmy Carr, Russell Kane, and Dara O’Briain.
Continue readingIdeal Heating apprentices go the extra mile to inspire young people
Leading Hull-based business Ideal Heating is celebrating a major milestone in its commitment to inspiring the next generation, thanks to the outstanding fundraising efforts of its apprentices.
Continue readingHull climate education programme expanded to primary schools to inspire next generation
A successful climate education programme is being expanded to primary schools so more Hull students can become sustainability changemakers.
Continue readingHull Trains backs Humber Street Sesh 2025 with free festival travel
Popular open access rail operator Hull Trains has announced its continued support for one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events, Humber Street Sesh 2025. As a customer focused company, the firm is encouraging festivalgoers to visit Hull by offering free rail travel on Saturday 2nd August and Sunday 3rd August.
Continue readingBishop Burton College joins prestigious Chartered Institution for Further Education
Bishop Burton College has announced its formal membership of The Chartered Institution for Further Education, recognising the college’s long-standing commitment to excellence in vocational and technical education.
Continue readingSowden & Sowden and CHCP renew longstanding marketing partnership for a further three years
Award-winning marketing, creative and digital agency Sowden & Sowden has renewed its contract with City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP), marking the continuation of a trusted and collaborative relationship that has already spanned six impactful years.
Continue readingTwo Ridings Community Foundation celebrates 25 years of impact
Two Ridings Community Foundation is celebrating 25 years of funding local charities and community groups across North and East Yorkshire, York and Hull.
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