Read more about the article Hull to host UK Youth Parliament annual conference
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Hull to host UK Youth Parliament annual conference

Hull is to host this year’s UK Youth Parliament annual conference. Members of Youth Parliament, aged 11 to 18, from all over the UK will visit the city between 22 and 24 July for the conference being held at Hull University. Youth representatives will together debate the issues affecting young people, and vote on which top issues should make it onto the Make Your Mark ballot. UK Youth Parliament will then decide which of the issues should…

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Read more about the article Hull Maritime to tender for Spurn Lightship’s new berth
Spurn Lightship will return to Hull Marina

Hull Maritime to tender for Spurn Lightship’s new berth

Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will allow the council to open a tender process to construct a permanent wet dock for the Spurn Lightship. To berth the Spurn Lightship in Hull Marina for many visitors to enjoy, we require the services of a specialist contractor to deliver a wet berth on the northwest corner of Hull Marina, close to the Holiday Inn and Murdoch’s Connection. A successful funding bid from…

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Read more about the article Puffins Galore
Hull-based artist Sarah Dalton (front) with her painted puffin at the RSPB centre at Bempton. Also pictured (from left) are Scott Davidson-Smith, visitor operations manager at the centre, and Glynis Charlton, Rick Welton and Clare Huby of Puffins Galore!

Puffins Galore

A public art event which makes puffins the stars of stories of conservation, global warming and green energy has taken off with the installation of the first sculptures in a trail stretching along the coast of East Yorkshire. Organisers of Puffins Galore! placed the first sculpture at the RSPB Centre at Bempton, home to almost half a million seabirds which cram onto the cliffs every year. The second puffin was installed at North Landing, Flamborough,…

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University of Hull graduates to played Glastonbury

University of Hull music graduates played Glastonbury Festival this year as part of Hull-based band, Pavey Ark. Pavey Ark are a fast-rising Alternative Folk band and part of the line up at the major music festival, they played the Acoustic Stage on Friday (24 June). Formed in 2016, the band expanded with University of Hull Music students joining when founding band member, singer-songwriter Neil Thomas, wanted to add violinists to Pavey Ark’s first live gig.…

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Colour Run is back – sign up to support local charities today!

The Colour Run is the perfect family event to be part of this summer! Brought to you by Dove House the unique event promises a rainbow of fun for all and is open to everyone of all ages, no matter their fitness ability.  Don’t worry about official winners or times, it’s just all about having fun and raising vital funds for local charities that are close to your heart. You will be blasted with colour from…

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Read more about the article Good causes urged to apply for historic charity’s £2m Centenary Grants
The Sir James Reckitt Charity trustees in the historic boardroom at Reckitt’s Hull site with an array of items reflecting the company’s history and heritage. The portrait above them is of Sir Isaac Reckitt, founder of the company and Sir James’ father.

Good causes urged to apply for historic charity’s £2m Centenary Grants

Charitable causes across Hull and East Yorkshire are being reminded to apply for special Centenary Grants launched by the historic Sir James Reckitt Charity to celebrate its 100-year legacy. The Sir James Reckitt Charity was founded in 1921 by Quaker Sir James, using shares in Reckitt & Sons Ltd, now global health, hygiene and nutrition giant Reckitt. The charity has become a fitting legacy for Hull’s great philanthropist, having donated over £30m to help good…

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Read more about the article Giacom introduces children to the exciting world of tech with ‘Day in the Clouds’ visits
Giacom, Hull, welcome HEY Chil;drens University children

Giacom introduces children to the exciting world of tech with ‘Day in the Clouds’ visits

Leading tech business Giacom has introduced almost 100 young children in Hull to exciting futures available to them with two special business experience days. Giacom has been working with Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University to open the eyes of primary school children in the city to the rewarding careers in tech they could pursue when they are older. Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University aims to build the confidence, self-esteem and aspirations of youngsters…

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Hull’s historic Rose Bowl Fountain given new lease of life

Work to give the Rose Bowl Fountain a new lease of life is complete. The fountain, built in 1935 when the dock basin was filled in, has been sympathetically restored as part of the wider Queens Gardens redevelopment. The fountain, which is a key feature at the entrance to Queens Gardens, was drained to allow for a comprehensive refurbishment which includes the replacement of the water treatment, pump and fountain system to secure its long-term…

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Read more about the article Ron Dearing UTC welcomes more business partners to further boost opportunities for students
Ron Dearing UTC, Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom, 12 July, 2022. Pictured: New Partners, LtoR James McIntosh, Rob Moulds, Glenn Jensen, Cathryn Harper, Sally Evans, Dave Hardacre, Liam Beardshaw

Ron Dearing UTC welcomes more business partners to further boost opportunities for students

Several of the region’s leading businesses have partnered with Hull’s employer-led school to provide students with industry standard skills and help create their potential future workforces. Advanced Plastics Ltd and Shipham Valves have become Major Partners of Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), while CATCH, Northern Powergrid, Ridings Consulting Engineers and Spectrum have become Partners. In addition to its Founding Partners, the UTC in Kingston Square, Hull city centre, has many other successful businesses working…

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Read more about the article Enjoying water safely as hotter weather hits out region
The Humber Swim Team Photo by Sarah Lewis

Enjoying water safely as hotter weather hits out region

Heading on a family trip out this weekend? Driving to the coast or a nearby beauty spot in the Yorkshire area? Whilst we really want each one of you to make the most of the British summer, we are urging you to make sure you enjoy the sun safely, especially when around water. Superintendent Lee Edwards said: “Across the Yorkshire region we have some fantastic rivers, lakes, ponds and beaches which many families with children…

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Keeping ourselves, our community and our NHS protected in extreme heat

The Met Office has issued extreme heat weather warnings (Red and Amber) for our region on Monday and Tuesday next week, developing from Sunday. This means that a hot or exceptional hot spell is expected, leading to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure. What to expect (Taken from Met Office Red and Amber Guidance) Adverse health effects experienced, which may lead to serious illness or danger to life. Government advice is that 999 services should be used…

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Hull Maritime to tender for Spurn Lightship’s new berth

Hull City Council has today published a decision record that will allow the council to open a tender process to construct a permanent wet dock for the Spurn Lightship. To berth the Spurn Lightship in Hull Marina for many visitors to enjoy, we require the services of a specialist contractor to deliver a wet berth on the northwest corner of Hull Marina, close to the Holiday Inn and Murdoch’s Connection. A successful funding bid from…

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Hull City Council to invest in life-saving bleed control cabinets

Hull City Council will be offering £1,000 in funding to help purchase two Emergency Bleed Control Cabinets for the city centre, which are designed to prevent catastrophic blood loss before paramedics have time to arrive. This follows an application for funding from the family of the late 23-year-old Corey Dobbe, who was tragically stabbed to death in East Hull last year. Hull City Council Leader Mike Ross is allocating £1,000 from his contingency fund to…

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Congratulations to all our students who are graduating at the University of Hull

Thousands of students from the University of Hull will graduate this month at the Bonus Arena bringing more than 24,000 guests to the city as they celebrate all their achievements and hard work of the past few years. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the University’s staff and students, and indeed the wider community, has been challenging but the entire University community has demonstrated remarkable determination and resilience. There is much excitement on campus…

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University of Hull healthcare graduates boost local NHS

The University of Hull’s largest ever cohort of healthcare graduates, who will be celebrating their graduation this month, are set to provide a boost to the NHS – and the majority will be working for local health services and hospitals. The boost to the NHS comes at a critical time for the health service that is struggling to manage the backlog of care resulting from the pandemic. More than 1800 nurses, and other allied health students such…

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Paragon Arcade moving quickly to welcome more “innovative indies”

A Victorian arcade in Hull city centre has welcomed two new businesses with more on the way. Paragon Tattoo has been opened in Paragon Arcade by Lee Humphries, who took up the profession seriously about nine years ago after impressing family and friends with his work. Coming soon is Oishii Ne, an Asian street food business which is taking its own premises after owner Tom Would built up a customer base by operating as a…

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Read more about the article Local legal talent shines as Rollits announces promotions
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Local legal talent shines as Rollits announces promotions

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of five members of the team at its office in Hull, including four who graduated from the University of Hull. Donna Ashbridge and Emma Fawke step up from senior solicitor to associate. Their colleagues John Ashworth, Leanne Hatch and Harriet Wheeldon have all been promoted from solicitor to senior solicitor. Donna graduated from the University of Hull in 2011 and joined Rollits as a trainee solicitor…

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One Off Productions present EVITA

Hull’s own One Off Productions return to Hull Truck for the first time since June 2019 with Lloyd Webber’s “Evita” One Off Productions present EVITA July 19th - 22nd: 7:30pm and July 23rd: 2pm & 7:30pm Hull Truck Theatre Hull’s very own One Off Productions return to Hull Truck Theatre in “some style”, this July, with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s self-proclaimed opera - “Evita”. Jonathan Parker, director, known locally for his BBC Radio…

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Police and Crime Commissioner commits funding to HullBID cleaning programme

HullBID has been handed a major boost to its comprehensive street cleaning programme with significant funding from the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner. Jonathan Evison, who underlined his support for HullBID soon after he took up his role during 2021, has provided a grant to cover the cost of a new van and jet-washing equipment. Jonathan said: “An important part of living and working in any town or city, and for those who visit it,…

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Read more about the article Summer Holiday Activities at Hull Truck Theatre
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Summer Holiday Activities at Hull Truck Theatre

This Summer Hull Truck Theatre are presenting an exciting programme of holiday activities for allages. Each week-long creative project offers participants the opportunity to develop their skills as atheatre maker, through performing, writing and taking part in an interactive adventure. Everyone iswelcome, regardless of previous experience and the activities are a great way to make friends, buildconfidence, develop creativity and most importantly, have fun! Secret Agent Academy (Monday 1st – Friday 5th August, 9am –…

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