Featuring classic Christmas carols, this live, multi-sensory musical experience will light up Hull Minster for an unforgettable evening.
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£20k solar install for Lonsdale Centre as Hull group challenges Big Energy
Local voluntary group Power Hull has won a £20,000 grant from the Northern Power Grid Foundation to install solar panels at Lonsdale Community Centre, transforming […]
Continue readingConstruction sector looks to the future as skills and training partners tour digital academy
A partnership of employers and training providers from across Hull and East Yorkshire took colleagues behind the scenes to see the latest developments in digital construction tuition at a business which began as a jobbing builder nearly 150 years ago.
Continue readingRecord-breaking Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch raises £105,000 for seafaring families in crisis
The Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch 2025 has raised a record-breaking £105,000 after costs, making it the charity’s biggest fundraising event of the year and its largest total to date.
Continue readingHull City Council welcomes Young People’s Parliament
Hull City Council hosted the annual Hull Young People’s Parliament event at the Guildhall on 23 October, bringing together more than 100 young people aged between 11 and 18 from across the city. The event offered a dynamic platform for young voices to be heard on the issues that matter most to them.
Continue readingShuttle service makes Iit easy to get to Beverley Racecourse for Country Roadshow and Oktoberfest
This autumn, two major events are heading to Beverley Racecourse and your journey there just got easier. East Yorkshire Buses is proud to announce a dedicated shuttle service (Service 721) to and from Beverley Racecourse for the Country Roadshow on 31st October 2025 and Oktoberfest on 1st November 2025.
Continue readingCouncil urges residents to dispose of Halloween pumpkins responsibly
With Halloween just around the corner, Hull City Council is reminding residents how to dispose of their Halloween pumpkins responsibly.
Continue readingBilocca earns prestigious AA College Rosette Accreditation as Hull College Catering and Hospitality team celebrates double success
Students and staff at Hull College’s Bilocca training restaurant are celebrating after being awarded the prestigious AA College Rosette Accreditation – a nationally recognised mark of excellence for food and service.
Continue readingHull residents encouraged to “see things differently” to make the most of their commute
Major Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has encouraged local residents to “see things differently” and take advantage of the free time offered by commuting by bus.
Continue readingPizza Express takes a slice of Hull’s historic Burton House as restaurant group prepares to move in
Commercial property developer Wykeland Group has secured Pizza Express for the ground floor of Hull’s historic Burton House.
Continue readingLaw firm’s podcasts provide platform to promote best practice for charities
Leading law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has stepped up its support for the region’s charity sector by launching a series of podcasts featuring chief officers and trustees.
Continue readingAnlaby charity shop’s longest serving volunteer celebrates 40 years of giving in the community
“You get so much back from volunteering, I’d definitely recommend it to everyone.”
Continue readingHistoric Renters’ Rights Act adds urgency to Hull Property Trade Show as landlord exodus accelerates
With the Renters’ Rights Act now officially law and sweeping changes to tenant protections about to reshape the UK rental landscape, organisers of Hull’s first ever Property Trade Show say the event couldn’t have come at a better time to help the region’s property professionals, investors and aspiring landlords.
Continue readingPost-punk icon John Robb to perform at Pocklington Arts Centre
Louder Than War founder and post-punk icon John Robb is set to appear at Pocklington Arts Centre on 28th May 2026.
Continue readingPeaco Marketing named Most Innovative SEO Marketing Agency 2025 at the SME Visionary Leadership Awards
Peaco Marketing is proud to announce that it has been named one of the winners of the 2025 SME Visionary Leadership Awards, earning the title of “Most Innovative SEO Marketing Agency 2025.”
Continue reading£200,000 in Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Grants being given away
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and their charity Health Stars are bringing back their Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants to Hull and East Yorkshire.
Continue readingDiscover how you can become more flood resilient
Greater awareness of Hull’s current and future flood risk will be on the way for everyone after Hull City Council appointed a team to update Hull’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA).
Continue readingHull City Psychological Service hosts training day for children support assistants
Hull City Psychological Service recently hosted its first Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) Continued Professional Development (CPD) Day.
Continue readingAsda chooses Hull as second city for new George concept store
Grocery retailer Asda is bringing its new George concept store to Hull to offer customers the best of George clothing and homeware all under one roof.
Continue readingPortrait of Two Heads: A photographic exhibition by Steve Morantz at Burton Constable Hall
The exhibition focuses on the distinctive landscapes of Flamborough Head and Spurn Head. These headlands are treasures of the Yorkshire Coast.
Continue readingDevil’s Kitchen is back – Local businesses spark its return after five-year break
After a five-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the much-loved charity fundraising event, Devil’s Kitchen, has returned triumphantly to Hull, driven by strong support from local businesses eager to revive this unique dining challenge.
Continue readingHull Trains supports England fans heading to Wembley with ‘Ashes Train’
Pioneering open access operator Hull Trains supported fans heading to Wembley in London for the England vs Australia Rugby League Ashes Series opener.
Continue readingLocal architecture firm showcases the Humber region at Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo 2025 in San Diego
Alessandro Caruso Architecture & Interiors Ltd (ACA) has unveiled Quantum Architecture, a pioneering design philosophy that redefines the relationship between the built environment and human wellbeing.
Continue readingThe return of the WISHH National Elf Service Appeal
A message from the team behind the WISHH National Elf Service Appeal, who are spreading Christmas cheer and bringing smiles to patients across Hull Hospitals.
Continue readingEmployees at a Driffield poultry business are rewarded for long service
Two employees at a Middleton on the Wolds poultry business were recently rewarded for their long service.
Continue readingHull bus operator offers free travel to veterans this Remembrance Day
Stagecoach, parent of Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has announced that free travel will be available on all its bus services for serving military, cadets, and veterans on Remembrance Sunday 9th November, and Armistice Day, Tuesday 11th November.
Continue readingMoney advice week comes to Hull
A week dedicated to helping people talk about their finances and find support will take place in Hull in November.
Continue readingComedy legend Harry Enfield heads to Hull City Hall
From Saturday Night Live to a Thursday night at Hull City Hall comedian Harry Enfield brings his new show to the venue on 12th November 2026.
Continue readingBeal submits £37m plans to extend residential community in popular Hessle area
Leading local housebuilder Beal Homes has submitted plans to extend its successful Pilgrims Walk development in the popular Hessle area.
Continue reading“Let’s make it the biggest one yet!” – Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival returns
Businesses, community organisations and schools across Hull and the surrounding area are being invited to help make the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival the biggest and best one yet.
Continue readingAudience and exhibitors team up to share key messages about managing the menopause journey
An organisation which helps women deal with their menopause journey is sharing its expertise across the north and across the age groups after the success of its latest Menopause Hull event.
Continue readingThe launch of “Come Out!” – A new era led by queer and allied voices
Hull-based theatre company, Silent Uproar, launches a new initiative, working title ‘Come Out!’, a steering group of queer and allied voices who help shape the company’s programmes, projects and audience approach, starting in 2026.
Continue readingNew maritime visitor centre achieves prestigious Passivhaus accreditation
The new visitor centre at North End Shipyard has officially achieved Passivhaus certification, making it one of the most energy-efficient cultural buildings in the UK.
Continue readingFree activities for parents and children as National Baby Week returns to Hull
Hull City Council, as part of Hull’s Early Help Partnership, is proud to be taking part in the second year of Baby Week. A whole host of free events and activities across the city will be taking place.
Continue readingHull creative company awarded contract for new 2026 event
Local cultural organisation ‘Back to Ours’ will deliver a brand-new event in 2026, following a contract award from Hull City Council.
Continue readingBeyond Broadband: Quickline champions rural communities with far-reaching social impact
Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications is doing more than connecting homes – it’s transforming communities.
Continue readingBrother’s £1,500 Alzheimer’s fundraiser inspired by sister’s care in Bridlington
A Yorkshire man has raised more than £1,500 for Alzheimer’s Research UK after completing the Yorkshire Marathon in honour of his sister, who is living with a rare inherited form of dementia and is cared for at Beechwood Care Centre in the town.
Continue readingBlue Diamond Awards return as National Care Leavers Week expands to a month
Hull City Council hosts its annual Blue Diamond Awards on Thursday 13th November, celebrating the successes and achievements of the city’s young people.
Continue readingEvans Halshaw Ford Hull raised thousands for local charity through community initiative
Evans Halshaw Ford Hull has raised just under £4,000 for local charity, Chasing Rainbows. The local dealership participated in Ford’s Drive 4 UR Community event, which saw £30 donated to the store’s charity of choice by Ford for every test drive completed during the fundraising day.
Continue readingKids eat free at Zizzi restaurants this October half term
This half term, Zizzi is treating Zillionaires, loyalty club members, to a free three-course Bambini kids’ meal with every adult main meal purchased at one of their restaurants across England and Wales.
Continue readingWinter Wellness Hub pops up at North Point Shopping Centre this half term
A new pop-up Winter Wellness Hub is launching at North Point Shopping Centre from 27 to 29 October, offering free childhood flu vaccines, interactive health education, and winter wellness giveaways to help the local community stay healthy this winter.
Continue readingHull bus operator shortlisted as Finalist for an outstanding six prestigious awards
Stagecoach East Midlands is celebrating after being shortlisted in an amazing six categories at a prestigious, national awards scheme. These nominations underscore both the local operator’s outstanding contribution to the bus industry and the talent within its team.
Continue readingHull MP tours showpiece UK Technology Centre as Ideal Heating prepares for R&D facility opening
Hull MP Dame Diana Johnson has visited Ideal Heating’s UK Technology Centre (UKTC) as development of the industry-leading facility enters its final stages.
Continue readingParagon Arcade reaches full capacity as four more independents join Hull’s creative community
Four more independent businesses have moved into Hull’s historic Paragon Arcade – taking it to full capacity and adding to its reputation as a thriving hub of local creativity, food and leisure.
Continue readingExpect a long wait at Hull’s A&E if you’re not in need of emergency care
People are being warned of long waits at Hull’s Emergency Department (ED) unless they are a genuine medical emergency as Hull Royal Infirmary comes under pressure.
Continue readingCast announcement for Hull Truck Theatre’s Christmas production of Oliver Twist
Hull Truck Theatre are excited to announce their cast line up for their family-friendly festive adaptation of the classic Dicken’s novel, Oliver Twist. The production is proudly supported by Hull Trains and on stage from Friday 28th November 2025 -Sunday 4th January 2026.
Continue readingHull’s first Feral Cat Summit brings local charities and community together
RSPCA Hull & East Riding hosted its first Feral Cat Summit last night, bringing together local charities, community groups, and independent volunteers with a shared commitment to improving the welfare of feral and community cats across the region.
Continue readingTrinity Market Hull to host Spooktacular free family event for Halloween
With spooky storytelling, Zombie Walk, mini-disco, crafts and face painting Trinity Market will be the spookiest place in Hull on Friday 31st October.
Continue readingThe Deep Shortlisted for National Award
The Deep has been shortlisted for the Great British Wildlife Restoration competition, a prestigious scheme that recognises the incredible work being done to restore native species in the country.
Continue readingAndré Rieu’s Christmas Concert comes to over 500 cinemas across the UK from 6th December
This December, the spirit of Christmas shines brighter than ever as André Rieu brings his brand-new spectacular Merry Christmas to the big screen. For two unforgettable days […]
Continue readingTransformation ahead for The Apollo
The Apollo has now closed its doors and will reopen on Wednesday 12th November with a brand-new look.
Continue readingLife-saving equipment installed at Priory Woods Cemetery
Priory Woods Cemetery has become the latest Hull City Council site to have a life-saving defibrillator installed.
Continue readingHull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative
Hull’s Family Hubs successfully passed Stage One of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, on the first attempt.
Continue readingJust Listen: Learner-led stammer awareness project becomes national education package backed by leading UK charities
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Speech and Language Therapy team have announced a new collaboration between their services and The Consortium Academy Trust (TCAT) to raise awareness of stammering across schools.
Continue readingRapid growth of Yorkshire business recognised as its named a double finalist at The Property Management Awards 2025
The success, growth and expansion of Yorkshire-based Pure Block Management has brought national recognition with the business being named a double finalist in the prestigious Property Management Awards 2025.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire turn purple to champion accessibility and inclusion
Businesses and organisations across Hull and East Yorkshire are being encouraged to show their support for accessibility and inclusion by taking part in Purple Tuesday.
Continue readingDriffield poultry business reaches the final in two categories of a regional business award
The team at a Middleton on the Wolds poultry business is celebrating after reaching the final in two categories of the Yorkshire Post Business Awards.
Continue readingSiemens Mobility donates former train carriage to enhance Humberside Fire Service emergency training
Siemens Mobility has donated a former train carriage to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, to enhance training capabilities for major incidents and civil emergencies.
Continue readingHull school secures national travel plan award
A Hull primary school is celebrating after being presented with a national certificate in recognition of its efforts to promote active and sustainable journeys to students and their families and encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling for the school commute.
Continue reading60 tonnes of waste removed from Hull Fair
Hull City Council has confirmed that a total of 60.6 tonnes of waste was successfully removed from Hull Fair this year.
Continue reading60s + 70s night to boost Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund
A fantastic night of 60s + 70s music in Hull will raise money for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities.
Continue readingLearn to write a play with Middle Child
Aspiring playwrights from Hull and East Yorkshire are invited to apply for one of three new writing programmes with local theatre company, Middle Child.
Continue readingEyeweb raises £1,900 for NHS Health Stars with charity marathon
The team at Eyeweb, a Hessle-based web design and digital marketing agency, have successfully completed a 26.2-mile charity walk, raising £1,909.87 (including Gift Aid) for NHS […]
Continue readingHull teenager is one of 11 inspirational young winners at star‑studded Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards 2025
Eleven extraordinary young people and a children’s charity have been celebrated for their remarkable bravery and resilience at the prestigious Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards 2025 (YCCA).
Continue readingSpotlighting sawfish: A day dedicated to a critically endangered species
Today, Friday 17th October, marks International Sawfish Day, a global initiative dedicated to spotlighting sawfish, a fascinating species known for their huge size and named after their long-toothed rostrums (otherwise called ‘saws’).
Continue readingAnimal therapy brings smiles to newly refurbished Bridlington care home
Residents at Red House care home in Bridlington were all smiles this week as they enjoyed a special animal therapy visit from The Purple Pig Farm, a Yorkshire-based organisation that brings friendly animals into care homes, schools and community groups to support wellbeing and social interaction.
Continue readingCouncil’s Streetscene services recognised for delivering high standards across Hull
Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been formally recognised for meeting high standards of quality and performance.
Continue readingAlfie Boe sets sights on Hull City Hall
One of Britain’s most celebrated and best-loved tenors Alfie Boe, OBE, comes to Hull City Hall on Friday 24th April 2026, as part of a brand-new UK tour celebrating his most iconic hits, fan-favourite classics, and powerful new material from his highly anticipated upcoming album, Facing Myself.
Continue readingA New Day Has Begun – Cats the Musical comes to Hull
A brand-new production of the global sensation, Cats, leaps into Hull New Theatre from 20 – 24 October 2026.
Continue readingBounce into spooktacular fun this October half-term at Inflata Nation Hull
Families looking for frightfully good fun this October half-term can head to Inflata Nation Hull, where kids – and grown-ups – can bounce, slide and laugh their way through the Halloween holidays.
Continue readingOriginator of Afrobeat celebrated at Hull Museums
A new exhibition exploring the influence of Nigerian music legend, activist, and originator of Afrobeat, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, has opened at the Wilberforce House Museum.
Continue readingYou don’t need a stand to stand out
Yorkshire-based digital marketing agency Sowden & Sowden showed that you don’t need a glossy exhibition stand to make a splash.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds poultry business reaches final of local business awards
The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business has reached the final in two categories of a regional business award that celebrates excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievements in the business community.
Continue readingWestlife 25 – Live at the Royal Albert Hall to be shown in 400+ cinemas across the UK from 29th November
CinemaLive will bring Westlife’s landmark 25th Anniversary concert to the big screen, in what promises to be one of the music cinema events of the year.
Continue readingChoosing the right wheelchair accessible vehicle for everyday life in Hull
Finding the right vehicle can transform daily life for anyone who uses a wheelchair or supports someone who does. For many families in Hull, reliable and comfortable transport is essential for staying independent, visiting loved ones, or attending appointments.
Continue readingKWL celebrates new apprentice cohort and the remarkable milestone of 200 apprentices
In a proud celebration of talent, dedication, and community spirit, KWL, a leading Hull construction and maintenance firm, welcomed 14 new apprentices at this year’s inspiring apprenticeship presentation evening.
Continue readingLeaving Care Hull team manager nominated for Lifetime Achiever Award
A team manager at Leaving Care Hull has been nominated for a Lifetime Achiever Award at the National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum’s (NLCBF) Personal Advisor Celebration Awards, held on Thursday 13th November in Birmingham.
Continue reading‘Recycle Me a City’ project empowers Clifton Primary schoolchildren to tackle waste
Pupils from Clifton Primary School recently joined Hull City Council’s recycling officers to ‘Recycle Me a City’, a hands-on session designed to raise awareness about waste, recycling, and environmental responsibility.
Continue readingLeoni Jane Kennedy announces November 2025 Hull date
Multi-award-winning musician and songwriter / Freddie Mercury Scholarship Winner / PRS Guitars artist Leoni Jane Kennedy performs an acoustic tribute to Rush with special guest Eóin de Paor from Moving Pictures (Rush tribute UK).
Continue readingKeeping Music Live: WaterBear and Music Venue Trust to begin grassroots music campaign in Hull
WaterBear the College of Music, in collaboration with the Music Venue Trust (MVT), has announced that its Keeping Music Live tour will kick off in Hull this October as part of a national campaign supporting grassroots music venues.
Continue readingCareers advice comes to life through augmented reality
As part of its drive to boost skills in the construction industry, Sewell Group has launched a series of new augmented reality career ambassador portraits to inspire young people to think about the careers available to them.
Continue readingCelebrating extraordinary people and community spirit at the Time2Volunteer Awards 2025
The Time2Volunteer Awards 2025, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, proudly honoured outstanding volunteers from across the region, celebrating dedication, compassion, and community impact.
Continue readingHull College, Smith + Nephew, Think Cloud, and Think Mental Health Set New GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title
Hull has once again shown the power of community and collaboration on a global stage, as Hull College, Smith + Nephew, Think Mental Health, and Think Cloud came together to officially set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most users in a mental health awareness video lesson on World Mental Health Day (Friday 10th October).
Continue readingHedon Mixed Voice Choir calling for new members as they celebrate local performances
The Hedon Mixed Voice Choir, originally formed in Christmas 2008 as the Holderness Grange Choir, has been a much-loved part of the local community for over 15 years.
Continue readingCATCH announces delivery of three Skills Bootcamps alongside Maersk Training and Renewable Power Academy
The Department for Education Skills Bootcamps initiative provide candidates with the opportunity to develop new skills that employers are looking for, whether it be retraining for a new career or progression within their current role.
Continue readingRugby team mates kicking on with expansion of mortgage consultancy
A former Super League player who made the switch from prop to property has marked five years of running his own mortgage consultancy by moving into a new office to house his expanding squad.
Continue reading45 schools benefit from rail safety resources supported by Lumo and Hull Trains
The UK’s leading open access rail operators, Lumo and Hull Trains, are celebrating supporting the delivery of vital rail safety resources to 45 schools across the UK over the past year.
Continue readingDive into all things jellyfish at The Deep this half-term
Hull’s iconic aquarium and conservation charity, The Deep, is inviting all visitors to enjoy an unforgettable day out with their new event, ‘Drifters of The Deep’, running from 18th October to 2nd November.
Continue readingLocal businesses raise over £2,500 after conquering Yorkshire Three Peaks for Run With It Charity
A determined group of Humber business and charity leaders have raised over £2500 for educational charity Run With It, by completing the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge despite facing some of the worst weather imaginable.
Continue readingMore than half of Brits feel overworked in their jobs, new data reveals
New statistics released this week show that millions of Brits feel overworked in their job, struggling to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Continue readingHow to evaluate your family’s car needs
Are you looking to invest in a new car? One that’s suited to the needs of your growing family? Whether you’re looking for a large, fully-featured vehicle that will be able to cope with mud-blighted wildernesses (and the school run), or something more compact and economical, it makes sense to consider your family’s circumstances, and to weigh your options carefully.
Continue readingOver a quarter of a million pounds funding secured for Hull Museums
Hull Museums and Gallery are delighted to have secured up to £272,095 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), via Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund.
Continue readingHull students face winter travel dilemma amid rising cost of living
A Hull operator has urged local students to consider the bus was a way to travel to lectures, and explore the city, as new research shows how the cost-of-living crisis is hitting young people at university.
Continue readingCivic visit signals council’s growing support for city’s rail engineering sector
Hull City Council has shown its support for growing a sector with ‘considerable potential’ for the local economy.
Continue readingMagical Musicals on the way to Hull New Theatre
Hull New Theatre is delighted to announce two smash-hit musicals heading to Hull New Theatre next year.
Continue readingHull Fostering joins premiere of new film highlighting urgent need for foster carers
Hull Fostering has joined forces with more than 90 local authorities for the simultaneous release of a new short film that highlights an urgent need for more foster carers.
Continue readingBeats Bus youngsters take centre stage in dance-circus workshop at Hull New Theatre
A group of young people from Hull’s renowned Beats Bus project will take part in a groundbreaking dance-circus skills workshop at Hull New Theatre on Saturday 18th October.
Continue readingNew shows on sale at Hull City Hall
There’s KPop and cracking comedy heading to Hull City Hall next year.
Continue readingHull community space is supported as Stagecoach makes ‘neighbourly’ grants
Stagecoach, the parent of major local bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has supported a local community organisation, in Hull, as part of a scheme that has seen it announce a total of £4,500 in community grants distributed to nine organisations across the UK.
Continue readingEYG Commercial proves top of the class with summer installations of hundreds of new windows and doors at seven Yorkshire schools
Hull-based glazing specialists EYG Commercial proved to be top of the class over the recent summer holidays as its teams fitted hundreds of new windows and doors in schools across Yorkshire.
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