Brailsford backs fast-growing consultancy Trans2 Performance to support bid for 2022 Tour success

One of the biggest names in cycling who inspired unprecedented international success in Olympic velodromes and across road cycling’s biggest races has turned to a Hull-based performance and management consultancy to help his athletes stay at the front in the sport’s headline races of 2022. Sir Dave Brailsford has recruited Trans2 Performance to develop key members of the superstar INEOS...

Sound of success as musical masterpiece raises funds for Daisy Appeal

An international opera singer and an acclaimed East Yorkshire choir hit the high notes to help a leading charity bring in six grand going on seven grand by presenting songs from an all-time favourite musical in an exclusive setting. Mezzo soprano Katie Marriott, who has returned to Beverley following a career singing across Europe, was joined by the Wedding Belles singers, some volunteer nuns...

Hull Truck Theatre in search for business people to join board of trustees

One of the region’s leading independent theatres is aiming to boost the business expertise among its cast of trustees as it prepares for a programme of 50th anniversary celebrations. Hull Truck Theatre is putting out a call to people with excellent local or regional business networks for volunteers who can bring diverse voices and skills to an organisation which is working to raise awareness of...

Humber Street Sesh organisers to bring 15,000-capacity music festival to Hull’s Queen’s Gardens

One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queen’s Gardens next month. Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, will be brought to Hull city centre by the organisers of Humber Street Sesh, in partnership with Hull City Council on September 18. Following the disappointing cancellation of the hugely popular music and art festival, Humber Street Sesh, this year, chiefly...

Mezzo soprano to play Maria as charity brings hidden chapel alive with The Sound of Music

An international opera singer is heading home to East Yorkshire to perform for a life-saving charity in an exclusive, hidden gem of a venue. Mezzo soprano Katy Marriott, who has returned to Beverley following a career singing across Europe, will be joined by the Wedding Belles choir presenting songs from The Sound of Music at The Chapel of Saint Mary and Everilda at Everingham Park. Among the...