It’s been a tough year, particularly for families with new babies who are vulnerable and struggling financially.
Little Monkeys, no stranger to helping the local community and charities, has started supporting Bundles of Joy to help disadvantaged families enjoy some “normality”.
From the bestselling author of the much-loved classic, Madame Doubtfire, to discovering the joys of new authors, Hull’s much-loved family festival, The Big Malarkey Festival returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June 2021 with a programme centred around playfulness, discovery and simple joys of connecting with nature.
A baroness, a broadcaster and a brace of owners of Super League clubs will share stories of achievement and adversity in a series of interviews which promises to be a highlight of Humber Business Week.
A young Hull entrepreneur is aiming to transform his fast-growing business with the Kickstart scheme – taking his company from just four to 35 employees overnight.
Entertainment news business unCrazed is working with Hull City Council to recruit 31 young people through Kickstart as it embarks on an ambitious expansion strategy.
The Blue and Golds backed up from last weekend’s momentous victory to make it 2 from 2 in NCL Group G beating the Myton Warriors 22-10.
Having set the bar very high they were under pressure to maintain it and the warmest day of the year so far saw another large crowd soak up the sun.
Outstanding employees from businesses across the region have been named as finalists in the 2021 Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Awards.
Taking place on Friday 9 July, the awards recognise and celebrate talented individuals and teams who are making a real difference in their workplace and contributing to their employers’ success.
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposed plans for housing and employment targets that will shape the future of the East Riding for years to come.
The council is asking for people’s views and comments on the East Riding Draft Local Plan update, which sets out revised housing and employment targets for the East Riding.
A property developer is taking an innovative approach to help buyers choose a new home in Hull City Centre.
Iguana Developments is allowing buyers to try their apartment out before committing to a purchase, with a weekend sleepover for two.
Staff at Beverley Art Gallery are dedicated to using art to promote wellbeing and encourage good mental health for the gallery’s visitors.
Last year, the gallery worked with mindfulness instructor Sally Edward from Kindmind.co.uk, and together they produced five mindfulness videos based around paintings from the gallery’s permanent collection.
Food banks in Beverley and Holderness have shared their concerns and experiences of the pandemic in a recent meeting with their local MP, Graham Stuart.
Food banks, including representatives from Withernsea’s SHoRes Centre, the Cherry Tree Centre in Beverley and Hedon Food Bank, as well as East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS), took the opportunity to outline how demand for their services had increased since March 2020.
Hull Maritime Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting the Hull Maritime project has been awarded £50,000 to contribute to the conservation of two of Hull’s historic ships.
Organisers of The Business Day have announced that internationally renowned Horsemaster, Mark Atkinson will be the keynote speaker for the event at Bridlington Spa on Friday 11 June.
Mark will join host Gyles Brandreth in person at the venue, which will be a free-to-watch, live-streamed show.
A family firm, which has been building and renovating landmark properties in Hull and East Yorkshire for more than 140 years is streamlining its business in readiness for embarking on new projects worth more than £20m.
An East Yorkshire house-building firm has stepped in to help Little Weighton Primary School restore and weatherproof its damaged playground.
As a result, they have now doubled the size of the area the children have to play in.
Little Owls day nursery is turning five at the end of this month and with lots of exciting things planned to celebrate.
Dove House wants to take this opportunity to express thanks to everyone who has supported Little Owls over the past five years.
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 (HSE) to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses.
Yorkshire-based best-selling author Wendy Mitchell has just announced details of her latest fundraising venture for Dementia support group Minds and Voices.
Active Coast is back for the May half term, with free activities and self-led exploration.
Now is the time to reconnect with the outdoors and rediscover the coast. The mini programme of activities is aimed at people of all ages, with fun for families, adults and the young at heart.