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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.
Continue readingDove 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.
Continue readingLittle 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.
Continue readingCOVID 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.
Continue readingLaunch 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.
Continue readingIsaac 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.
Continue readingPlans 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.
Continue readingHEY 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.
Continue readingWife 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.
Continue readingBeal 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.
Continue readingBBC 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.
Continue readingBiz 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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingWhitefriargate 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.
Continue readingRollits raises thousands for Dove House and sets sights on return of golf day
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has handed over thousands of pounds to a regional hospice after revamping its regular fundraising events to offer Covid-safe alternatives.
Continue readingHelp the NHS help you to be prepared for the bank holiday weekend
Hull and East Riding residents are encouraged to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming bank holiday, Monday 31 May 2021, and reminded which NHS services will be available.
Continue readingExplore the Yorkshire Wolds with Dove House’s Wine Dash
Dove House Hospice is ecstatic to have the go ahead to ramp up events. Second on the lineup is the extremely popular Wine Dash, which explores the Yorkshire Wolds with a walk or run through the picturesque Little Wold Vineyard, tasting wines from different regions along the route.
Continue readingMulti-million pound investment in new Intensive Care Unit for Hull
A multi-million pound ICU is to open at Hull Royal Infirmary this summer for critically ill and injured patients from all over Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
Continue readingFollow the White Rabbit and discover Hull’s Old Town wonderland
The history of Hull’s magical Whitefriargate and Old Town area will be celebrated with a new trail inspired by the White Rabbit from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Continue readingHull City Council seeks the next Young Mayor
Young people in Hull are being invited to apply to become the city’s next Young Mayor.
Continue readingNHS leaders say thank you to staff with the ShinyMind app this Mental Health Awareness Week
The ShinyMind app is a uniquely interactive mindset resource that improves wellbeing, resilience and teamwork.
Continue readingCafe welcoming customers back in Unity
Unity Cafe on North Hull Estate is delighted to be reopening its doors on Monday 17th May.
Continue reading“One day I can be helping to remove a brain tumour, the next it’s delivering a baby by Caesarean”
National ODP Day highlights the incredible work of some of the NHS’s true unsung heroes.
Continue readingSmart tech to improve safety as part of Stoneferry Corridor project
As part of the multi-million-pound Stoneferry Corridor project, smart technology will be installed at the road entries in Maxwell Street, Woodhall Street and Morley Street to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Continue readingBuses return to normal timetables in East Yorkshire
Bus company East Yorkshire has announced that nearly all routes will return to normal timetables from 16 May.
Continue reading“Learning about cancer saved my life”
Sharon Hornsby, a Contact Officer with Humberside Police, received treatment for early stage breast cancer after a free awareness session prompted her to book an appointment with her GP.
Continue readingGive your views on Hull’s Economic Strategy for the next five years
Hull City Council is developing an Economic Strategy for the city and asking businesses and residents for their views.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire Mind joins forces with Hull City Ladies to help raise awareness of mental health
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind has joined forces with Hull City Ladies to raise awareness of mental health.
Continue readingMaritime outreach activities for people with dementia
Local people who have dementia and their families are to be offered a new maritime themed activity pack.
Continue readingHull Royal Infirmary introduces new system to get patients back home more quickly
Patients are to be discharged home or to a community facility as soon as they are well enough to stop them spending too long in hospital.
Continue readingNew Chair Appointed to Trust Board
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rt Hon Caroline Flint as Chair of the Board.
Continue readingHull Fostering invites people to explore Foster Care Fortnight
Foster Care Fortnight is the UK’s largest foster carer awareness and recruitment campaign. This year it takes place from Monday 10th to Sunday 23rd May.
Continue readingNHS campaign asks Hull and East Riding to ‘check in’ with their feelings this Mental Health Awareness Week
The campaign aims to raise awareness of how you can access support for your mental health and wellbeing – whether that’s by contacting your GP or by using one of the self-referral options offered locally, which do not require a GP appointment.
Continue readingRevolutionary new app dispenses music as medicine to reduce anxiety and pain in patients and NHS staff
New trial starts today of 40 NHS staff working in critical care to help combat work stress.
Continue readingHas your pooch got what it takes to be Dove House’s Next Top Dog-el?
Dove House are on the lookout for a delightful Doggo who will be the face of the hospice’s newest fundraising campaign.
Continue reading97 per cent of households respond to Census 2021
The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count.
Continue readingOrganisations invited to apply for a KCOM Community Grant
The latest round of the KCOM’s quarterly Community Grant scheme is now open and waiting for applications from charities, community groups, sports organisations and schools across our region.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured is awarded £198,000 by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
The cultural sector in Hull, has received a boost as Absolutely Cultured is awarded £198,000 from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. The funding will support the organisation’s plans […]
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