Nordic lunch date for East Riding author

A writer, English teacher and musician from East Yorkshire will tell tales from his travels in Denmark when he speaks at a Nordic cultural centre in Hull later this month. Chris Speck will also talk about the follow-up to his latest a gangland thriller, his plans for a seafaring novel and his sideline playing washboard in skiffle group Black Kes. After graduating in philosophy Chris spent his...

Beal Homes backs booming girls’ football club inspired by Lionesses

Family-owned housebuilder Beal Homes is backing a new girls’ football club founded to give opportunities to young players inspired by England’s Lionesses. Chanterlands Girls Football Club has grown from six to 60 players in just six months and the club is entering six teams into the East Riding Girls Football League from the start of the season next month. The girls, aged between four and 11,...

Pride in Hull announces platinum sponsors

Pride in Hull, the largest LGBTQ+ event in Yorkshire, has announced two platinum sponsors for the forthcoming festival. KCOM and Reckitt, two prominent local employers, are dedicated to fostering an environment of acceptance and equality, and organisers say their support will be instrumental in creating a vibrant celebration. Jamie Lewis, chairman of Pride in Hull, said: “While the cause still...

Hull City Ladies celebrate historic first sportswomen’s dinner

Yorkshire’s first sportswomen’s event was hosted by Hull City Ladies Football Club at Sewell Group Craven Park on Saturday, June 24. The evening celebrated women in sport and included guest speakers former England player Carol Thomas and former rugby league star Danika Priim. The inaugural sportswomen's dinner brought together athletes, business leaders and sports enthusiasts to honour the...

Emmerdale’s Ash Palmisciano to co-host Pride in Hull

The team at Pride in Hull has announced that Ash Palmisciano will co-host and meet and greet guests at Pride in Hull 2023. Pride in Hull, which this year is taking place on July 29, is the Humber region’s leading advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. Actor, speaker, and presenter Ash Palmisciano has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry through his groundbreaking portrayal...