‘It was time for a change’ – how this Hull extra care resident turned his life around 10th June 2019 A 73-year-old man has told how he turned his life around after years spent living on the streets and battling alcohol issues. Four months ago, Colin moved into Redwood Glades, an extra care facility in Hull that provides different levels of support to its residents. “It was time for a change, I’d had enough. I […] Read more News Carers Week
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 7th June 2019 If you still haven’t made Friday night plans by now, we are here to help. Two classics – one a screening of a silent comedy and another a famous opera – are taking place in the city tonight. Then Don’t miss Lord Mayor’s Hanse Day, a visit from your favourite men in tights and one […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull Truck TheatreLord Mayor
Hull firm Tevalis grows from two-man team to global client base with support 7th June 2019 For more than 10 years, a Hull company has been providing hospitality services across the world, thanks to support from Hull City Council. Tevalis, a hospitality-focused point of sale and management technology, opened in 2005 with just two employees. Based in Alfred Gelder Street, the company later opened a second office in the K2 building […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
Emeli Sande to perform at Bonus Arena 7th June 2019 Singer-songwriter Emeli Sande is to visit Hull’s Bonus Arena in December as part of her UK tour. The vocalist will visit Hull on the last night of her 16 date UK tour, which starts in November after the star releases her third album, Real Life, in September. The Hull concert takes place on Friday 13 […] Read more News What's on Bonus Arena
How therapy service is using ICT funding to grow business 7th June 2019 A Hull therapy provider is urging other SMEs to see if they can access funding for game-changing tech improvements. Focus Counselling Services has huge ambitions to grow its operation beyond Hull after purchasing new premises in Beverley. But before setting its expansion into motion, the company identified a need to transform its ICT systems – […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
British modern art greats to feature in stunning Ferens Art Gallery exhibition 6th June 2019 An exhibition featuring some of the most famous names of modern British art is coming to Ferens Art Gallery this summer. Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change explores over a century of creative achievement by a diverse body of artists whose loves and fears, doubts and dreams mirror our own. Featuring more than […] Read more News What's on
Hull firms responding to evolving city centre 6th June 2019 Hull city centre is reacting well to the changing needs of its companies, according to the developer of one of the city’s most ambitious recent office developments. Tradepark Ltd is the developer behind the K2 building in Albion Street. And during Humber Business Week, director Mark Butters said: “K2 responds to the growing and changing needs […] Read more Business News Regeneration Humber Business Week
Women encouraged into manufacturing and engineering careers 6th June 2019 Women across the region are being encouraged to find out more about career opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering sectors at an event this month. Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WIME) is a project designed to encourage businesses to recruit a diverse workforce and employ more women in manufacturing and engineering roles. Organisers also hope […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
Plans for 150-bed hotel in Hull city centre approved 5th June 2019 Plans for a 150-bed hotel in the city centre have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee. The £20m development is to be built on land next to the £36m Bonus Arena, between Castle Street and Princes Quay shopping centre. It would also see the protection of two of the city’s listed buildings, with the […] Read more News Planning Regeneration
Hull City Council makes climate change pledge 5th June 2019 Hull City Council has identified climate change as a core challenge, setting ambitious targets to reverse its impact. The local authority declared a climate emergency in March this year and has set a target for the city to become carbon-neutral by 2030. It comes as World Environment Day, the United Nations initiative dedicated to promoting […] Read more Environment News Climate changeCouncillor Mike ThompsonHull City CouncilWorld Environment Day
How Hull is ‘setting the benchmark’ in support for young entrepreneurs 5th June 2019 Future young entrepreneurs are being urged to take advantage of financial support and mentoring from a growing partnership scheme The Youth Enterprise Bank has so far offered support to 500 young people – and it is hoped that number will soon soar. The project, which is operated alongside Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers […] Read more Business News Humber Business Week
A month of imagination and storytelling at Hull Libraries 5th June 2019 Hull libraries are inviting children to enter a world of stories, characters and imagination this month. The Big Malarkey Festival returns from Wednesday 26 to Sunday 30 June in East Park. Before then, a series of free children’s reading sessions will celebrate the magic of the bedtime story. Families are invited to visit their local […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Hull LibrariesThe Big Malarkey Festival
