Category: Society

Clearance of the former Debenhams building has commenced and construction will soon be underway at the building in Hull, transforming the former store into 178 […]

Patients in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are to benefit from a formulation of a drug that is used in the treatment of 14 different types of cancer.

A new character appraisal has been adopted for St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area.

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved a multi‑million‑pound highways capital programme designed to maintain and improve the city’s roads and footpaths over the next three years.

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today (Monday 27th April) approved how it will spend the city’s Local Authority Bus Grant (LABG) for 2026/27, which will see Government funding of over £7.8million, allocated from the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA), spent on a variety of enhancements to make bus travel in the city more convenient and more reliable.

Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund – a new nationwide initiative designed to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Hull City Council’s Shared Lives scheme is supporting more people across the city following grant funding via the Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF).

Aldgate Vets is urging dog owners to take extra care when walking their pets near cliffs.

Hull Red are a small charity making a big impact. They use music and arts to increase social opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.

Sailors’ Children’s Society has launched two national BookTrust programmes, Story Explorers and Letterbox Club, to support younger children on its scheme, helping to build literacy, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. 

A student from Hull has persuaded her mum to take on a daunting challenge with her next month, in honour of family members who have served in the armed forces – including her 24-year-old brother.

Potty training has become one of the most common reasons parents seek support for their children.

Plans have been submitted for phase one of East Bank Urban Village – one of Hull’s largest ever regeneration projects – which is set to breathe life back into the East Bank of the River Hull through the creation of a sustainable new neighbourhood.

HIV-related stigma remains a significant issue for people living with HIV who can face discrimination, harassment, and internalised shame. This can affect people’s mental health and acts as a barrier to accessing vital services.

On 4th April 2026, an event held at Hull History Centre brought together members of the local community to celebrate the life and legacy of Sewa Singh Gola, a key figure in the early development of Hull’s Sikh community. Approximately 60 people attended the gathering, which combined remembrance with cultural education and coincided with the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi.

A new £20,000 Hull Feral Cats Legacy Fund has been established to support organisations responding to feral and community cat welfare across Hull and the East Riding.

Work to enhance Princes Dock Street and transform it into a more welcoming space is now complete.

East Riding Council has unanimously supported a motion to review and strengthen trauma-informed practice across its services.

Thursday 2nd April marks World Autism Awareness Day 2026.

Hull City Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Jackson, founder of The New Adelphi Club, at the age of 71.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has received funding from NHS England to introduce new features that will let patients manage their appointments and visits directly through the NHS App in future.

Members of Hull City Council have paid tribute to the late Lord Christopher Haskins, whose death was announced on Monday 30th March.

A hospital team is celebrating 10 years of protecting the independence of older people, helping them to stay out of hospital and in their own homes.

The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a discounted fare for young people to help them access the city’s Healthy Holidays programme during the Easter break.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has made the patient-centred decision to remodel their learning disability inpatient facilities at Townend Court and the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Hull.

WISHH, the official charity of Hull Hospitals, is proud to announce the successful completion of its Baby Loss Appeal, which has raised £100,000 to enhance bereavement facilities within Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Mental Health Liaison Service team members Grace and Claire recently visited the Humber Rescue team to deliver an informative and engaging session on mental health services available across the Trust. Their visit provided a valuable opportunity to support the brave individuals working in the Humber Rescue team with the mental health of the people they rescue.

It’s a devastating diagnosis which can rob people of their independence.

More than 350 professionals, youth workers, educators and healthcare leaders gathered in Hull on Thursday 19 March for the Thrive Hull Conference 2026: Thriving Minds – Supporting Mental Health for Children and Young People in Hull.

The National Oversight Framework results are produced by NHS England to provide a national view of how Trusts are performing across a range of measures.

Work to create a more vibrant, accessible waterfront at Hull Marina has now been completed, transforming a key area along Humber Dock Street and strengthening its connection with the neighbouring Fruit Market.

The latest organisations and communities across Hull that have successfully applied for grants from the Crime Prevention Fund (CPF) have been announced.

Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor spend has topped £1 billion, a new independent economic report for the national tourism agency has revealed.

Senior councillors in Hull are to be asked to consider a recommendation that would continue the provision of free school meals during holiday periods for eligible children.

Hundreds of school children across Hull received free cycle safety equipment over the winter months alongside their cycle training as part of an annual initiative.

March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, spotlighting the UK’s most common cancer affecting over 4,000 Yorkshire men yearly. The Daisy Appeal is proud to announce a game-changing step forward in Hull and East Riding.

Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund – a new nationwide initiative designed to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Hull, seen by many as a sporting city, will take steps next week to promote sport in the city up a league.

Hull City Council has officially launched a new waste and recycling web app, so you never miss a bin day again! 

Hull City Council’s Neighbourhoods and Housing team has been awarded gold accreditation from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA).

Hull City Council’s Visit Hull team and Hull Trains have unveiled a new advertising campaign across London Kings Cross underground and overground stations, encouraging Londoners and commuters to choose Hull for their next short break.

Hull City Council is asking residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape the future of Hull’s much-loved Victoria Pier.  

Patients with frailty are avoiding unnecessary stays in hospital, thanks to a specialist unit at Hull Royal Infirmary.

Thanks to players, including those in Yorkshire and the Humber, 478,968 children now receive nutritious school meals.

HEY! Volunteering is growing its work across Hull’s neighbourhoods, bringing creative support into local venues.

Processions, open-air performance and low-noise fireworks finale to transform Queen Victoria Square on Saturday 14th March.

HEY Confident Futures has secured three more years of funding, safeguarding and expanding vital leadership support for charities, community groups and cultural organisations across Hull and East Yorkshire.

Residents from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds came together in Hull during the month of Ramadan at the city’s second large-scale, open community Iftar.

Hull Best Start Family Hubs have officially achieved Stage 2 accreditation from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, marking an important milestone in the city’s work to support families and provide high-quality infant feeding and parent-infant relationship care.

A gathering of 160 youth sector professionals took place at the University of Hull on Wednesday 25 February to discuss the challenges facing young people in the region and what the government’s new National Youth Strategy means for local services.

Almost £200,000 is being invested in revamping staff facilities across Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in one of WISHH’s biggest ever projects.

“We want women to know more, expect better and feel confident seeking regulated, expert support during menopause.” 

Hull City Council will stand in solidarity with Ukraine as the country marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Retiring often has a lot of connotations that go with it. People may imagine that it’s time to slow down, get their slippers out and age quietly. However, that cannot be farther from the truth.

Local fundraiser, Liam Foster, is due to take on his toughest challenge to date for the MND Association.

A festive fundraising campaign involving thousands of children across Hull and East Yorkshire has raised a record-breaking sum for Dove House Hospice.