Pride in Hull appoints new board member with eye on mental health

Pride In Hull has made a new appointment to its board of trustees to serve a two-year period in support of the continued growth of the pride event in the city. Stefan Harsley, who is the group finance manager for leading Hull business The 55 Group, will join the board to focus on expanding the work the charitable organisation is doing to support the local LGBT+ community. Having played an active...

Exciting line-up of events unveiled for a spectacular summer at Stage @TheDock

Hull’s stunning open-air amphitheatre, Stage @TheDock, will be the setting for an exciting line-up of family-friendly events set to wow audiences throughout the summer. Stage @TheDock has become a leading destination for touring theatre and performance companies, cementing its position as a premier waterfront venue through its compelling line-up of shows and events. Located in the vibrant Fruit...

Hull KR recruit leading businessman to chair dynamic new board as club prepares for lift-off

One of the biggest names in rugby league has announced the appointment of a high-profile figure from the world of business to the role of chairman as it brings in new levels of expertise to prepare the club for “lift-off”. Hull Kingston Rovers have recruited Dr Paul Sewell, chairman of award-winning east Hull company Sewell Group, to lead a new board that will work alongside the club’s chief...

City centre bars ready for World Cup fever

Bar operators throughout Hull city centre are braced for a bout of football fever and hoping a first winter World Cup will boost business and pave the way to a cracking Christmas. Most pubs in the city centre will be showing all 64 matches live on TV during the tournament, which kicks off at 4pm on Sunday, November 20, with hosts Qatar playing Ecuador. It will conclude at 3pm on Sunday, December...

Festive fare and football at Scandinavian Christmas Market

A Danish Christmas celebration that has been a fixture in the region’s festive calendar for nearly 50 years will embrace a football theme this year as it clashes for the first time with the football World Cup. Organisers of the Scandinavian Christmas Market on Saturday, November 26, have extended their schedule to include a live TV screening of the big match between Denmark and France. Charlotte...