Category: Society

A team of dedicated Hull Trains colleagues have successfully completed an extraordinary fundraising challenge, raising nearly £6,000 by walking the rail operator’s entire route from Hull to […]

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Humber Wellbeing Hub is here for everyone

Humber Wellbeing Hub provides community-based mental health and wellbeing support for adults, young people aged 11+, and families throughout Hull and the East Riding.

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New animation created by families of children with additional needs who require Postural Care

Postural Care is the term used to describe protecting and supporting the posture and spine of people with physical disabilities, movement difficulties or neurological conditions. It uses specialised positioning and equipment across the day and night to prevent physical distortion, pain and reduce secondary health complications.

Willerby team members and suppliers tee off together for charity golf day

Leading holiday home manufacturer Willerby has brought colleagues and suppliers together for a charity golf day to raise funds for two vital charities.

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Local contractor to undertake next phase of Freetown Way Scheme

Hull City Council has appointed PBS Construction Limited to undertake the next phase of a major scheme that will restore two lanes of traffic in each direction on Freetown Way as well as providing improved off-road cycling facilities.

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Robotic surgery team at Castle Hill Hospital mark 5,000th patient milestone

Hull University Teaching Hospitals is celebrating a major milestone after its 5,000th patient underwent innovative robotic surgery.

Construction firm donates thousands to East Riding community projects

by Editor20 August 202620 August 2026

A Hull-based construction firm has invested over £28,000 into community projects across Hull and the East Riding, delivering a trio of schemes designed to enhance local facilities and support grassroots organisations.

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Pocklington man, 100, five years on from TAVI heart procedure at Castle Hill Hospital

by Editor18 August 202618 August 2026

A 100-year-old man is still walking a mile most days and is planning his next week-long fishing trips five years after undergoing a heart procedure at Castle Hill Hospital.

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Local charity seeks experienced finance professional to join their Board

by Editor13 August 202613 August 2026

Emmaus Hull & East Riding is looking for a new trustee with experience in finance and accounting to join its Board and help support the charity’s continued development and long-term sustainability.

Hull stays top of national rankings for children’s cycle training in England

by Editor13 August 202613 August 2026

Hull has again been confirmed as the top place in the country for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust.

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New website unites research into young people’s perspectives on safety and violence across Humberside

by Editor12 August 202612 August 2026

‘Youth Connect,’ an online hub showcasing youth voice activity in the Humber area, officially launches on International Youth Day.

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Funds raised to support Bridlington RNLI’s lifesaving work as community enjoys dog show in the sunshine

by Editor12 August 202612 August 2026

Hundreds of local residents and holidaymakers turned out to support a community charity dog show hosted by the RNLI and Aldgate Vets, raising money to support the Bridlington RNLI’s lifesaving work.

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‘Trust of the Year’: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted at HSJ Awards 2026

by Editor12 August 202612 August 2026

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted in the category of Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2026. This award category considers every aspect of the organisation and recognises excellence across the board.

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Foxglove Bespoke Care & Support celebrates first anniversary of community hub supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism

by Editor11 August 202612 August 2026

A community hub that is giving adults with learning disabilities and autism more choice, more independence and a genuine voice in the activities they take […]

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Patient with COPD first for ‘biologic therapy’

by Editor11 August 202611 August 2026

A woman with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) has become the first in East Yorkshire to benefit from a new injection to prevent frequent hospital admissions.

KCOM goes Platinum for HEY Children’s University to mark charity’s 30th year

by Editor7 August 20267 August 2026

Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University is delighted to announce that KCOM has become an official Platinum Partner, marking a new chapter in a partnership that has helped inspire local children and young people for over a decade.

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Free summer bus travel for kids + discount journeys for 16-19-year-olds in Hull and the East Riding

by Editor30 July 202630 July 2026

Families travelling across Hull and the East Riding this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children, with the region’s two bus operators both signing up to the Government’s ‘Great British Summer Savings Scheme’.

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Paragon Square war memorials transformed after specialist conservation clean

by Editor30 July 202630 July 2026

A specialist cleaning programme to restore Hull’s war memorials has been completed, with a second phase of improvement works now underway on the surrounding pavements. Contracted by Hull […]

The Alec Gill and Giroscope International Photography Competition launches with a call to explore ‘HOME’

by Editor14 July 202614 July 2026

Giroscope is launching The Alec Gill and Giroscope International Photography Competition, a new global photography award and exhibition programme created as part of Giroscope’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

Girls of Achievement event inspires more than 80 hull schoolgirls to dream big

by Editor14 July 202614 July 2026

Local charity Hull & East Yorkshire Children’s University joined forces with networking organisation Women in Business to deliver an inspiring Girls of Achievement event, encouraging more than 80 Year 6 girls from across Hull to explore a world of future career opportunities.

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Patient fundraising for Health Stars Charity to thank NHS Trust for his care

by Editor2 July 20262 July 2026

A patient from Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is taking on two running challenges to ‘give back’ to the Trust that’s supported his mental health recovery and fundraising for their Trust Charity Health Stars.

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Children’s Neurodiversity project shortlisted for three prestigious Nursing Times Awards

by Editor2 July 20262 July 2026

The project known as ‘Core Needs’ was developed by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Neurodiversity team and has now been shortlisted in three categories of the Nursing Times Awards 2026, on top of a recent shortlisting in the HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

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Royal recognition for partners, families and supporters of Sailors’ Children’s Society

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of Sailors’ Children’s Society since 2003, joined the charity, its partners, supporters and families at Hotham Hall on 19th June for a special celebration recognising those who help transform the lives of children and families from seafaring backgrounds.

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Hull set to become regional hub for advanced diagnostic molecular imaging

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Novartis have entered into a collaborative partnership to support diagnostic molecular imaging services and the newly launched Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) in Hull.

Nominations open for Time2Volunteer Awards 2026

Communities across Hull and East Yorkshire are being invited to shine a light on the incredible contributions of local volunteers through the Time2Volunteer Awards 2026. The annual awards celebrate the individuals, groups and organisations who go above and beyond to make a difference, often without recognition, by giving their time, skills and energy to support others and strengthen communities.

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Football legend Stuart Pearce backs Hearing Dogs’ appeal for volunteer puppy trainers in Hull

Football legend Stuart Pearce has teamed up with Yorkshire-based charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, which trains life-changing hearing assistance dogs, to launch a new campaign encouraging people to volunteer as a hearing dog puppy trainer.

Hull military, veterans and cadets offered free travel to events this Armed Forces Weekend

Serving military, veterans, and cadets, in Hull, are set to get free travel this Armed Forces Day weekend, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June, under an agreement announced by a major local bus operator.

Lord Mayor’s Civic Service to take place

The annual Lord Mayor’s Civic Service will take place at Hull Minster later this week.

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Hull hospitals offer new treatment to patients with severe nasal condition

Patients with a severe nasal condition causing a persistent blocked nose, loss of smell and taste and disrupted sleep are among the first in the country to be offered a revolutionary new treatment.

Scene but not Heard — Revealing Hull’s working class Drag and LGBTQIA+ performance histories

Did you know that in the 70s, 80s and 90s, pubs and working men’s clubs in the HU3 docklands area of Hull had a drag and queer performance scene that held a top spot in the north of England, alongside Manchester?

Armed Forces Day to be celebrated in Hull

Hull will turn red, white and blue next weekend as Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the city centre.

The Ecology of Books: Why We Keep Collecting Worlds

An article by Holly Stark, North Lincolnshire writer and MA Creative Writing graduate, University of Hull.

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Gig Buddies Hull & East Yorkshire wins the Local Music Cities Impact Award 2026

Music Cities awards celebrate the world’s most inspiring music cities projects using music to create stronger, safer and more connected cities.

Law firm expands 38-year charity golf day with south bank launch

A charity golf day that has raised more than £150,000 over almost 40 years is set to raise even more with its first event on the south bank of the Humber.

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Former patient reflects on changes in mental health care in new NHS podcast

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is launching a new podcast series that shares the real stories and experiences behind people’s health and care journeys.

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Humber NHS Trust shortlisted for two national Patient Safety Awards

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for two projects at the 2026 HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

Hull Truck Theatre celebrates first year as Theatre of Sanctuary

by Editor17 June 202617 June 2026

Hull Truck Theatre are celebrating one year since they announced their coveted ‘Theatre of Sanctuary’ status during Refugee Week 2025. As the only theatre in the East Yorkshire and Humber area to achieve this prestigious accreditation, the theatre has prioritised embedding learnings into all areas of their organisation – from programming, audience development, participation and partnerships.

“I don’t know why other kids can ignore that stuff, I just know that I can’t” – Children bring sensory differences to life through new school animation

by Editor16 June 202616 June 2026

A new animation co-produced and voiced by local young people is helping schools better understand sensory differences and create more inclusive learning environments in Hull and East Riding.

Sellout Yorkshire Wolds sportive attracts 320 riders

by Editor16 June 202616 June 2026

320 cyclists from all over the country took part in the 10th Sundown 60 sportive at Wold Top Brewery recently.

Hull charity receives key funding boost from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation

by Editor12 June 202612 June 2026

A local charity, which offers a safe space for local women and their children, has received a funding boost after being nominated by colleagues of the Yorkshire Building Society branch in Hull.

Hull Trains team to walk the rail operator’s 250-mile route to raise money for vital local charity

by Editor12 June 202612 June 2026

A group of adventurous Hull Trains colleagues are taking on a unique challenge to raise money for the rail operator’s charity of the year, P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery. Team members will be walking the rail […]

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Foxglove Supported Living celebrates 10 years of bespoke specialist care and support across Hull and the East Riding

Foxglove Supported Living is proudly celebrating 10 years of delivering specialist supported living homes to people across Hull and the East Riding.

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Yorkshire Cancer Research thanks volunteers for vital contributions to life-saving cancer research in Yorkshire

To mark Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June 2026), Yorkshire Cancer Research celebrated the hundreds of volunteers who play a vital role in making ground-breaking discoveries and progress in cancer research in Yorkshire possible.

Rugby World Cup winner Matt Dawson MBE announced as Headline Speaker for Sports Lunch Hull

Sailors’ Children’s Society is delighted to announce that Rugby World Cup winner, broadcaster and entrepreneur Matt Dawson MBE will be the headline speaker at this year’s sold-out Sports Lunch Hull.

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£100k upgrade for Hull Maternity Triage Unit

Hull’s Maternity Triage Unit is to undergo a £100,000 upgrade to offer advice and assessment of concerns during pregnancy and early labour.

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Big Charity Giveaway delivers £36,750 to support Hull communities

by Editor4 June 20264 June 2026

Communities across Hull are set to benefit from a £36,750 boost through the Jane Tomlinson Appeal’s ‘Big Charity Giveaway’, bringing much-needed support to some of the city’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

Pride Month in Hull: The Queer Future is Already Here

An article by Holly Stark, North Lincolnshire writer and MA Creative Writing graduate, University of Hull.

Help make Winterton a first aid town

Residents across Winterton are being invited to take part in a new community initiative that could help save lives.

Celebrate Pride season 2026 with Hull Truck Theatre

June marks the start of Pride Month in the UK and this year’s Pride Season at Hull Truck Theatre will celebrate the work of LGBTQ+ people with a variety of new writing, comedy, drag, puppetry, musical numbers and burlesque.

Provocative Pots: New ceramics by Chris Turrell and Simon Dredge

To celebrate 25 Years of Gay Pride in Hull 2026, at a time when identity, memory, and cultural history remain fiercely contested, Studio Eleven Gallery presents Provocative Pots — a bold new exhibition of ceramic works by Liverpool-based artists Chris Turrell and Simon Dredge. Through clay, porcelain, glaze, image, and narrative, the exhibition confronts the enduring overlap of queerness, visibility, politics, and survival.

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Give your time in Hull: Local charity shop welcomes new volunteers

Emmaus Hull & East Riding is inviting local people to volunteer in its charity shops and support the organisation’s work helping individuals who have experienced homelessness rebuild their lives.

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Hull and East Yorkshire Mind launches new counselling service

by Editor1 June 20261 June 2026

A new counselling and therapy service has launched across Hull and East Yorkshire, aiming to help people access professional mental health support quicker and avoid the long waits often associated with traditional pathways.

Little Owls Nursery celebrates 10 years and is looking for passionate staff to join the team

by Editor29 May 202629 May 2026

Little Owls day nursery, which is owned and run by Dove House Hospice to raise funds for the charity, is celebrating 10 years since it first started looking after children at the original Chamberlain Road site.

Free fish and chips served up for charity in Hull

by Editor29 May 202629 May 2026

Smales and Sailors’ Children’s Society are bringing a taste of the seaside back to Hull city centre this National Fish and Chip Day, with a huge fundraising celebration planned for Friday 5th June in Queen’s Gardens.

Pocklington Together: A Celebration of Volunteers

by Editor29 May 202629 May 2026

Pocklington Arts Centre is set to unveil a new photography exhibition celebrating the many individuals who generously give their time to support the local community.

Refugee Week 2026 events in Hull

by Editor28 May 202628 May 2026

Taking place from 15th to 21st June, this year’s Refugee Week theme is courage.

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Queen’s Gardens transformation complete as city centre green space fully reopens

by Editor28 May 202628 May 2026

Queen’s Gardens will fully reopen to the public from Friday 28th May, marking the completion of a £21m investment to repair, transform and futureproof Hull city centre’s most important green space.

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Caremark Hull & East Riding powers greener home care with new eBike fleet

by Editor27 May 202627 May 2026

Caremark Hull & East Riding is rethinking the way home care is delivered locally after expanding its fleet of eBikes to help reduce emissions and make journeys between customer visits more efficient.

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HEY Charity Awards shine a spotlight on ‘everyday local heroes’ across Hull and East Yorkshire

by Editor27 May 202627 May 2026

Charities, grassroots community groups and volunteers from across Hull and East Yorkshire were celebrated at the inaugural HEY Charity Awards, an evening dedicated to recognising the people and organisations quietly transforming local lives every day.

Supporting healthier workplaces across Hull and East Yorkshire

by Editor26 May 202626 May 2026

Local NHS charity Health Stars is inviting employers, managers and staff from across the region to attend a new Workforce Wellbeing Exchange event as part of Humber Business Week.

Hull Trains partners with Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire

by Editor26 May 202626 May 2026

Hull Trains partners with Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire to surprise long standing members with a special day out

Historic first Open Gardens event comes to Garden Village

by Editor21 May 202621 May 2026

Garden Village will come alive this summer as it hosts its very first Open Gardens event on Saturday 13th June 2026, a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and the beauty of one of the area’s most charming historic neighbourhoods.

Julia Lee receives MBE from Prince William recognising decades of service to rugby league

by Editor21 May 202621 May 2026

Rugby league pioneer Julia Lee described accepting her MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle as “an absolute honour.” Lee – who was born and […]

‘Stagecoach Strollers’ get ready to tackle ‘one last’ extreme walking challenge for charity

by Editor21 May 202621 May 2026

Two remarkable members of the team at major Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, are getting ready to take on one last charity challenge, as they prepare to tackle a walk of 100 kilometres in 24 hours.

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Interweave win at HSJ Digital Awards for Digital Platform

by Editor20 May 202620 May 2026

The Interweave Digital Platform has won in the Driving Interoperability and Standards Through Digital category at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2026.

Veterans and civilians set off on 306 km coast-to-coast run for mental health

by Editor20 May 202620 May 2026

A team of military veterans and civilians has set off from Easington, near Hull, on a 306km non-stop coast-to-coast endurance challenge to raise awareness of veteran mental health.

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New therapy space to help children at Hull Royal Infirmary

by Editor20 May 202620 May 2026

It’s all change on the second floor of Hull Royal Infirmary to enable hospital teams to deliver a better staff and patient experience.

Mum transforms heartbreak of losing daughter into support for grieving families

A mum whose baby was stillborn is helping others through grief after setting up a business in her daughter’s memory.

Building healthier and happier workforces locally with NHS-led event

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and their Trust charity, Health Stars, are preparing to hold a unique wellbeing event designed to support local businesses and their workforces to lead happier and healthier lives.

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New £100,000 bereavement suite at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital

Grieving parents will deliver babies who have died in pregnancy in a new, tranquil setting at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.

Selby man starts mammoth 1,200 mile walk to raise money for mental health charity that saved his life

A Selby man is taking on an extraordinary challenge to raise money for a local mental health charity that he credits with saving his life – The Big Communitea.

Hull & East Yorkshire Mind launches ‘Mindful Makers Market’ to celebrate creativity, community and wellbeing

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is inviting local people to come together this summer for the launch of the Mindful Makers Market – a brand-new event celebrating creativity, community connection and mental wellbeing.

Springboard to Midwifery careers event in Hull

by Editor14 May 202619 May 2026

Hull’s midwifery team are inviting students to learn about life as a midwife following the success of an inaugural careers event.

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Interweave announce new suppliers for services

Interweave, part of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, have announced the outcome of their recent procurement of suppliers to deliver products and services.

I swear it’s Robert Aramayo in that phone box!

Rising Hull star Robert Aramayo is the latest KCOM Hometown Hero to unveil a classic cream phone box named in his honour.

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HTAE apprentice earns Senior Team GB hockey call-up

Teenage electrical apprentice Ethan Daintith is celebrating a huge sporting milestone after being called up to the Senior Men’s Great Britain Ball Hockey squad.

East Yorkshire village gardens open for charity

Four gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiponthorpe will open to the public to raise money for charity on the 6th and 7th of June.

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Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC nominated for regional award

by Editor13 May 202613 May 2026

Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC have been nominated for the Partnership of the Year Award at the 2026 HEY Smile Awards. The nomination comes for their partnership programme, Tree Babies and Tots.

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Hull charity marks 10 years of making a difference for brain injury survivors

Hull-based charity P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery is celebrating 10 years of supporting people affected by Acquired Brain Injury in the Humber region to rediscover their potential.

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SSAFA East Yorkshire volunteers honoured for exceptional dedication at AGM

Dedicated volunteers who have gone above and beyond to support the armed forces community were honoured at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity’s East Yorkshire Annual General Meeting.

SeaFit brings Dentaid Charity and health and wellbeing to Bridlington

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s YOURhealth Service, The Fishermen’s Mission, and the Seafarers Hospital Society Charity have come together once again, through the award-winning SeaFit initiative, to bring a health and wellbeing event to Bridlington Harbour this May.

Community planting event at Drypool pocket park with more proposed sites welcome

A planting event demonstrating community ownership of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme has taken place in Drypool.

Football icon Robbie Fowler delights audience at first Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool