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Teenage Cancer Unit sets up new wig service for young people
Hospital staff caring for young people with cancer are launching a new service to help them when they lose their hair.
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New campaign to support mental health for the Armed Forces community
A new regional campaign to support the mental health of Armed Forces personnel and their families in Hull and East Yorkshire begins today.
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East Yorkshire families give the gift of life to others
Twenty-one husbands, wives, sons and daughters in East Yorkshire have been given a second chance of life thanks to the courage of bereaved families.
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East Riding of Yorkshire COVID-19 vaccination bus a success
The vaccine roll-out throughout East Riding of Yorkshire has been very successful, with 90% of people receiving their first and 84% their second.
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WISHH Charity launches £40,000 By Your Side Appeal
Hull Hospitals are here, by your side when you need them, from the delivery of exceptional care, to supporting families and loved ones.
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Campaign shows the consequences of abuse in Primary Care
A campaign has been launched to help tackle a rise in abusive behaviour towards healthcare workers in primary care across the Humber area.
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Volunteers across Hull and East Riding praised for their invaluable contribution to the vaccination rollout
HEY Smile Foundation volunteers across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire are being praised for their invaluable contribution to the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out.
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Motor group backs Daisy Appeal drive to fund cutting-edge research
The charity behind a campaign to raise £8.5 million to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital has received a £3,000 boost from the UK’s largest independent car retailer.
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Innovative 3D teaching tool to help educate students about organ donation
School children are to benefit from the latest design innovation to learn about the importance of organ donation in saving lives.
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Humber Job Hub CIC
Humber Job Hub CIC was established in 2018 by Angela Harraway Cert REC FIRP and Fellow Member of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals, who has over 20 years’ experience working in the recruitment sector supporting employers and job hunters across all industries.
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First cohort of Paramedic Science students graduate from University of Hull
The University of Hull’s first ever cohort of Paramedic Science students, who have celebrated their success this week at graduation, are set to provide a boost to local NHS and healthcare services.
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Professor embarks on coast to coast walk to support “world leading” Daisy Appeal
A professor who played a key role in the progress of the Daisy Appeal is now backing the charity as a fundraiser with a coast to coast walk across the north of England.
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Housebuilder supports local communities with donation to Beverley Minster’s secret garden
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has donated £1,000 to an important organisation in Beverley which aims to create an accessible space for the community […]
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Music artists Bacary Mundoba and Chiedu Oraka discuss racism in UK football – when does patriotism cross over into racism?
A documentary film series by Bacary Mundoba and Chiedu Oraka, commissioned by Back to Ours.
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Revolutionary Hull decal firm launches charity appeal
Hull-based vehicle branding service Brandfixx is appealing for nominations to support a local charity in need. Inspired by a wide range of amazing charities in Hull and […]
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Starlight Stride – Who are you striding for?
Dove House Hospice’s annual Starlight Stride is back for 2021 and registration is now open. Stride to remember, stride to say thanks, stride for Dove […]
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HullBID secures funding to step up fight against city centre graffiti
Residents, workers and visitors are set to benefit from further investment in keeping Hull city centre free of graffiti as part of a joint commitment by HullBID and the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
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Share your views and help shape local mental health services near you
Local mental health charities Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and North East Lincolnshire Mind are marking World Suicide Prevention Day on Friday 10 September by launching a community research survey.
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Hull and East Yorkshire bus journeys to cost just £1 in September
Bus company East Yorkshire has revealed that Hull and East Yorkshire residents will be able to travel after 7pm for just £1 in September.
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Research shows big difference charities, social enterprises and community organisations make across region
Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership (WY&H HCP), West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Yorkshire Sport Foundation, and Community First Yorkshire have published a joint report to celebrate the work of charities, social enterprises, and community organisations ahead of International Charity Day on Sunday 5 September.
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University of Hull launches Jeremy Round Scholarship for LGBTQ+ community
Ten new scholarships to support the LGBTQ+ community have been announced by the University of Hull.
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Football tournament taking place across Humber, Coast and Vale to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
A football tournament is to take place to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2021.
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Experience a taste of super-stylish city living in the Fruit Market
Three super-stylish show homes have opened in the Fruit Market urban village, presenting the very best of city living in Hull’s most fashionable community.
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Tommy Coyle to help hard-pressed families with school uniform give-away
Hard-pressed families across the Hull area will this week receive a back-to-school boost with the offer of free uniforms.
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Inspire Mental Health Unit in Hull wins two Design Awards
The Inspire mental health inpatient unit located on Walker Street in Hull has won two awards at this year’s Design in Mental Health Awards.
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No-Dig Community Allotment Family Day
The No-Dig Community Allotment on Clough Road is inviting local residents to its Family Day on Saturday 28 August from 10am to 2pm.
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CCG recognised for dedication to veterans
NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been awarded a Silver Award in the Armed Forces Covenant employer recognition scheme.
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Moving to Hull has made me feel younger
A couple who retired and relocated from Lancashire to be closer to their grown up children in Hull say they have made a positive move into Hull City Centre.
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Library Link brings bedside poems and stories to ease the pain for hospital patients
A hospital in Yorkshire has become the first in the country to support patient care by bringing poetry, stories and chat to the bedside in a partnership which has its roots in the UK City of Culture programme.
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Unity Headscarf Exhibition for social prescribing
A special exhibition will take place on Tuesday 31 August at 501 Endike Lane from 10am-2pm to promote Unity in Community’s social prescribing network.
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Ongoing support for those in receipt of critical care
It can feel like we’re surrounded at times by Covid-19 statistics, from infection rates and hospital admissions to the number of people who have sadly died with the disease.
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Queen Victoria Square fountains set for return
The popular Queen Victoria Square fountains will return on Monday 9 August.
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£15K London Marathon Challenge is back on to create sensory areas for young eye hospital patients
Back in October 2019, a time before any of us heard of coronavirus, Hull Hospitals’ official charity WISHH launched a fundraising campaign to create sensory areas in the city’s Eye Hospital.
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Cheer for charities as Rollits resumes annual golf day
Two of the region’s major charities breathed a sigh of relief as businesses provided a fundraising boost by taking to the golf course for the first time in nearly two years.
Continue readingInspire Mental Health Unit in Hull nominated for three design awards
The Inspire mental health inpatient unit located on Walker Street in Hull has been nominated for three awards at this year’s Design in Mental Health Awards.
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Get involved in World Breastfeeding Week in the East Riding this August
World Breastfeeding Week takes place annually, and this year falls on 1-7 August. This year’s theme is Protecting Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility. To celebrate and […]
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Charities transforming East Riding communities offered free fundraising support
Local charities and groups are being given a unique chance to access free training and support to bolster their fundraising skills and knowledge as they continue to help others across the East Riding.
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Hull hospitals launch Zero Thirty plan to lead UK hospitals on climate change
Hull’s hospitals have declared their intention to be a UK leader in tackling the NHS’s impact on climate change.
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Nurse leads CrossFit Team in bridge-based burpee challenge
An A&E nurse from Hull is leading a team of 16 people in a fundraising challenge set to get anyone’s heart thumping.
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Four-hour visiting slots introduced at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital
Partners can now visit pregnant women and mothers and their newborn babies in hospital for up to four hours.
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Hull Hospitals staff take on the Gauntlet Relay Triathlon for WISHH
A group of seven Hull-based hospital staff made up of anaesthetists, a GP trainee, an operating department practitioner and an emergency medicine consultant, plus their two spouses, are undertaking The Gauntlet Relay Triathlon at Castle Howard this Sunday to raise funds for Hull Hospitals’ official charity WISHH.
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Tesco donation takes Daisy Appeal closer to fundraising target
A charity which is campaigning to raise £8.5m to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital is thanking Tesco and its customers after receiving a donation from the supermarket’s in-store fundraising initiative.
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Willerby opens up bright future for jobless young people
Leading holiday homes manufacturer Willerby is offering unemployed young people who have faced challenges in their lives sought-after career and training opportunities.
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Major recruitment drive hailed a success by Hull hospitals
Hull’s hospitals are bucking a national trend after attracting 2,000 new members of staff to work at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.
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It’s A Knockout is back – secure your team today
During the pandemic annual events like It’s A Knockout had to be cancelled, which put a huge dint in Dove House’s opportunity to be able to raise vital funds. The hospice relies heavily on fundraising and this hugely popular event is a big part of the hospices event calendar.
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Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people
Amelia Franczak, aged 12, from St Mary’s College, was selected from 35 young people who applied.
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Hull surgeon who saves children’s faces presents his work to an international audience
A Hull surgeon saving children whose faces have been destroyed by an infection caused by extreme poverty and malnutrition is to showcase his work to a global audience.
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Covid-19 restrictions remain in force at Hull hospitals
All patients, visitors and staff must continue to wear face masks and maintain social distancing when they come to Hull’s hospitals from next week. Hull […]
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Partners pledge to work together to tackle violence against women and girls
Over 40 representatives from various agencies attended a symposium this week aimed at building a shared approach to tackling Violence Against Women and Girls.
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Hull cleaning, painting and facilities management firm working with Hull 4 Heroes to secure jobs for local veterans
One of the city’s oldest commercial cleaning, painting and facilities management companies, Lightowler, is continuing its support for Hull 4 Heroes, working together on a new initiative aiming to provide employment for veterans looking for work.
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Cottingham Open Gardens blossoms with huge fundraising total
Dove House Hospice thanks the local community for getting involved in its recent fundraising event. It was a delight to see this year’s Cottingham Open […]
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New Mental Health Advice and Support Line for Hull and the East Riding
The Mental Health and Crisis Line for Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust will change on Monday 19th July, 2021. This will be called the Mental Health Advice and Support Line and will be accessible via phone call on 0800 138 0990.
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Motorists reminded to use bus lanes when allowing emergency vehicles to pass
Motorists in Hull are being reminded to let emergency service vehicles pass, to avoid serious delays which can result in life-threatening consequences.
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Re-use shop reopens for residents to shop and donate for a good cause
High-quality hospice care including family bereavement support, therapy sessions and music therapy are just some of the ways in which donations to the Electricals Re-use Shop has helped local families.
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Children receiving free school meals to be given £15 a week vouchers over summer
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week throughout the summer holidays.
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£5k boost for community groups up for grabs
Community Groups are invited to pitch at the High Sheriffs’ Yorkshire Dragons’ Den event to gain up to £5k of unrestricted funding for their project
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Former subpostmasters speak of lives ruined in powerful and poignant new documentary on Post Office Horizon Scandal
A ‘powerful and poignant’ documentary on the Post Office Horizon Scandal is to be broadcast telling the full ‘shocking’ impact on the lives of former subpostmasters wrongfully convicted of crimes they didn’t commit.
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Have your say on transport issues in Hull
Transport and travel in Hull is a hot topic and everyone has an opinion on it.
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Fundraising is in the family for Daisy Appeal skydivers
The family of a man who died after a long battle with cancer have again stepped up to raise money for the charity which helped prolong his life.
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Nine groups in the running to win £1,000 KCOM Community Grants
KCOM has announced the nine community groups to be shortlisted for its latest round of community grants. The nine, which come from across Hull, East […]
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There’s still time to join WISHH in a national outpouring of love to raise funds for your local NHS heroes
WISHH Charity, the official charity of Hull Hospitals, is encouraging people across Hull and East Yorkshire to join the nation’s biggest tea break.
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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted for HSJ Patient Safety Award in Maternity and Midwifery Initiative of the Year
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that the East Riding Partnership Addictions Service has been shortlisted for the Maternity and Midwifery Initiative of the Year award at this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards.
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Monster Extraction: Love Remains
Female carers create music and films about the monsters in their lives.
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Murder and forgiveness – 7 short films unveil the Sanctuary story
Seven short films commissioned by Beverley Minster’s Sanctuary Project form the main feature of a night of local films at Humber Film Community in Hull’s Old Town on Wednesday 30 June and Wednesday 7 July.
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Plans to improve public transport across Hull revealed
Hull City Council and its partners including bus companies Stagecoach and East Yorkshire have agreed to commit to developing a bus service improvement plan for the whole city.
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Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green for St John Ambulance
Hull’s best-loved buildings will be lit up in green in support of national healthcare and first aid charity St John Ambulance this Thursday for St John’s Day.Hull buildings and landmarks to be lit up green for St John Ambulanc
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Bus company unveils new flexible tickets for summer travellers
Hull-based bus company East Yorkshire have launched a new ticket that’s ideal for part-time workers or those mixing home and office working.
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Daisy Appeal hopes for fundraising boost after starring role in Humber Business Week film
The charity behind a campaign to raise £8.5 million to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital is hoping for a big response from corporate and community supporters after taking a starring role in the recent Humber Business Week.
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Local Charity offers free support for students moving to secondary school
Dyslexia Sparks is offering free guidance to parents in the region to help support children with their move to secondary school this year.
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Join the Mind Walk and help to change lives in Hull and East Yorkshire
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is asking people to join the fight for mental health with its Mind Walk initiative.
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The first UK ‘CCG of Sanctuary’ launched in Hull
NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is celebrating achieving the status of ‘CCG of Sanctuary’ during Refugee Week 2021.
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Launch of e-learning platform to raise awareness of child exploitation
Today marks the launch of Not In Our Community Interact, a comprehensive e-learning platform dedicated to education about grooming leading to sexual and criminal exploitation.
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Yorkshire vaping documentary garners global influence
A film produced for Yorkshire Cancer Research that explores whether misconceptions about vaping as a tool to quit smoking are harming our chances of reducing preventable forms of cancer has been viewed over 100,000 times and is being used to lobby policymakers in several countries.
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Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage
Hull artist Lydia Caprani, who helped transform the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs, has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021.
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Lateral flow testing introduced for antenatal care
People attending antenatal appointments and scans are being asked to start self-screening for Covid-19.
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Hull earns surgical training accolade
Our city is set to play a key role in training surgeons of the future.
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Make a splash this summer in Hull
Families will be able to take advantage of the sunshine this summer as free paddling pools and water play areas open across Hull’s parks.
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Ferens Art Gallery announces new exhibition exploring Hull’s LGBTQ+ history
Ferens Art Gallery will host a new exhibition this summer celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and documenting people’s experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ communities in the city.
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£370k cycle lane upgrade to start as local firm wins contract
Major new cycle lane upgrade work is set to begin as Hull City Council works to fulfil a vision of getting 10,000 people active by creating a cycling network that connects the city.
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Daisy Appeal supporters can dress to impress
A charity which is working to improve accuracy and detection rates for cancer, heart disease and dementia across the Hull and Humber region is encouraging its supporters to dress to impress with a new range of fundraising merchandise.
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Community pulls together to support Dove House’s first event after lockdown
Local charity thanks everyone who took part in its recent fundraising event.
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Plans to improve sustainable travel links between Hull and the East Riding revealed
Residents are being encouraged to share their views on plans to further improve cycle lanes in key parts of the city.
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Hull filmmakers receive awards 6 months in the making
eskimosoup is celebrating the arrival of two major international awards for its work on a film series that raises awareness of how young people are groomed and exploited by criminal gangs.
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Property developer lets you try before you buy
Iguana Developments is taking an innovative approach to help buyers choose a new home in Hull City Centre.
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Little Monkeys join Bundles of Joy to help disadvantaged families
Little Monkeys, the indoor soft play centre which is part of Hull’s Active+ sports and leisure facility, has partnered with family crisis intervention charity Bundles of Joy to help disadvantaged families enjoy some fun and normality, following what has been a very challenging year.
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Dove House’s Your Charity Lottery turns 25
Launched by Dove House Hospice in 1996, Your Charity Lottery has raised a staggering £8.6 million to date – money that goes directly back into patient care.
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Little Owls Nursery celebrates its 5th birthday
Dove House Hospice wants to express thanks to everyone who has supported Little Owls nursery as it reaches its fifth birthday.
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COVID spot checks on businesses in Hull continue as lockdown measures ease
As we continue the roadmap out of lockdown and more businesses re-open, Hull City Council is continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses.
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Launch of (No More) County Lines music video
A new music video, aimed to raise awareness of child exploitation and specifically County Lines, launched at 7pm this evening at the Albemarle Music Centre.
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Isaac tackles the Three Peaks Challenge to support WISHH
A local seven-year-old has taken on the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.
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Plans for solar panel field to power Castle Hill Hospital
Hospital bosses have unveiled plans to create a solar panel field to power Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham and reinvest savings in health care for future generations.
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HEY Credit Union helping thousands of families on the way to becoming the multi-million-pound bank you can trust
An organisation which has been providing a loans and savings lifeline for families for 21 years has marked the milestone by publishing its first social impact report.
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Wife backs organ donation in husband’s memory after accident
A primary school teacher has told how she was certain her husband wanted to donate his organs to save other people’s lives after he suffered a fatal brain injury.
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Beal backs appeal to bring the joy of reading to children in hospital
Family-owned Beal Homes is supporting a drive to donate books to brighten up the days of children who have to spend time in hospital.
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BBC drama brings substance misuse into the spotlight
Drug and alcohol recovery charity pleased as Line of Duty brings common misuse of painkillers into public awareness.
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Biz Week event explores how to elevate your business with Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
Research shows that the most successful businesses are those who have a purpose beyond profit.
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Hull City Council installing more charging points to support carbon neutral ambition
Hull City Council is continuing its drive towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030 by installing a number of new electric vehicle charging points at depots across the city to serve its increasing number of fully electric fleet vehicles.
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Hull and East Yorkshire Mind runners to be part of world’s first 100,000-person marathon
Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is excited to announce that it has four free charity places available for the virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon.
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Whitefriargate awarded £100,000 for cultural programme
Hull City Council has been awarded a £100,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Whitefriargate High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) to create and deliver community-led cultural activities on the high street over the next three years.
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