Hull-based Bio-D were presented with the accolade by the Lord-Lieutenant for the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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Students learn life lessons about railway safety with Hull Trains
Pioneering open access operator Hull Trains hosted an important rail safety event in Hull with partners Network Rail, Northern, TransPennine Express and British Transport Police.
Continue readingRSPCA Hull & East Riding awarded Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award
RSPCA Hull & East Riding is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award. This recognition highlights the charity’s ongoing commitment to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, and their families.
Continue readingShoezone reopens Hull store with a fresh new look
Footwear retailer Shoezone reopened its store in Hull last week.
Continue readingChanges to tips in the hospitality industry
We had a chat with Lucy Trynka, Senior Solicitor in Employment Law at Rollits, about the new Allocation of Tips Act.
Continue readingConnexin launches fastest broadband speeds in Hull
Premium 5Gbps broadband solution is a game-changer for heavy internet users.
Continue readingStyleTech Solutions is celebrating 25 years of innovation
StyleTech Solutions is thrilled to announce its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of delivering bespoke software solutions that drive innovation and growth for organisations across diverse industries.
Continue readingCouncils fund new ‘freedom pass’ to provide free bus travel for care leavers
Hundreds of young people in Hull and the East Riding are to receive six months of free bus travel to support them as they leave care.
Continue readingHow businesses are boosting employee wellbeing in 2024
Employee wellbeing is a modern priority. Key players across multiple sectors now recognise that the mental, physical, and financial health of their workforce is crucial to maintaining productivity, morale, and job satisfaction. In turn, this promotes high retention.
Continue readingBusinesses sign up to learn the lessons of Rovers’ return to the top
A “power board” which has supported the transformation of Hull Kingston Rovers from Super League stragglers to table-toppers is offering to share its expertise to help other businesses thrive.
Continue readingLeather Repair Company hits new heights with Concorde restoration
A family firm which has built a reputation internationally for breathing new life into prized possessions from classic cars to swanky sofas is reaching for the sky after being appointed to clean up Concorde.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery reaches final of regional business and food and drink awards
The team at Wold Top Brewery is celebrating two of its beers being shortlisted in the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards and reaching the final of the York Press Business Awards.
Continue readingHull homelessness charity treated to B&Q garden makeover
People supported by homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding are enjoying a revamped garden thanks to B&Q St Andrews Quay donating staff time and products to the project.
Continue readingArco celebrates success at East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards
Arco’s Chelsea Baxter has been named Advanced Apprentice of the Year at the inaugural East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards, with Arco runner-up in the Large Employer of the Year category.
Continue readingMike prepares for 30 marathons in 30 days to raise awareness of MND – a cause close to his heart
For the vast majority of people the idea of completing just one marathon in their lifetime is challenge enough.
Continue readingIntegra Buildings hits £50m turnover as modular construction firm celebrates best ever year
Modular construction business Integra Buildings has celebrated a record year as a string of major contracts underpinned impressive growth.
Continue readingArco launches inclusion committee to champion diversity and equity
Arco has launched a new inclusion committee focused on driving equity and diversity in the business.
Continue readingDiscover your options at a Hull College Open Event
Hull College has confirmed the schedule for its Open Events throughout the 2024/25 academic year.
Continue readingIdeal Heating opens doors to students to celebrate National Manufacturing Day
Ideal Heating has given students a glimpse at the breadth of careers available at the company as it celebrates National Manufacturing Day 2024.
Continue readingCompendium Living collects over 100 items for Hull food banks with local contractors donating generously
Compendium Living is proud to announce the success of its recent community food drive, collecting over 100 essential food items for local Hull food banks. In addition to the food donations, local contractors working alongside Compendium Living have generously contributed financial support to further aid the city’s vulnerable residents.
Continue readingDove House launches Make a Will Fortnight 2024 initiative to support families and secure futures
Dove House Hospice’s annual Make a Will Fortnight returns for its 13th year, running from 7 to 18 October 2024, which encourages individuals to take the important step of creating or updating their will.
Continue readingHull home to pioneering project which reduces disgusting “fatbergs” in sewers and turns waste into biodiesel
Trial of the cutting-edge technology at Yorkshire Water’s Hull treatment site one of two major partnerships launched by Future Humber members Eco Clarity.
Continue readingBeal apprentices honoured in the inaugural East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards
Two Beal Homes apprentices have been recognised for the invaluable contribution they make in the inaugural East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards.
Continue readingDriffield business wins Yorkshire poultry award
The team at an East Yorkshire poultry rearing business is celebrating after winning a regional award.
Continue readingThe Deep hits major milestone in native biodiversity recordings
The Deep has recently hit an incredible 1,000 observations on iNaturalist, an app which encourages its users to upload and share findings from the natural world. This significant milestone has been accomplished thanks to involvement from members of the public alongside The Deep’s Crew in this worldwide citizen science project.
Continue readingGeorge Staines: OKTAGON lightweight division on notice after Brno win
George Staines celebrated his 24th birthday weekend with a dominant victory over two-time title challenger Jakub Tichota in Brno on Saturday night at OKTAGON 61.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds poultry business reaches final of regional taste award
The team at a Middleton on the Wolds poultry business is celebrating after its chicken was shortlisted in the 20th annual Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.
Continue readingHull care homes recognised with Veteran Friendly status
The Hollies, a residential care home in Hessle and Overton House, which provides specialist dementia care and is based in Cottingham, have been awarded the prestigious Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status.
Continue readingFrankenstein at Hull Truck Theatre
Seán Aydon’s acclaimed adaption of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein will begin a second major UK theatre tour this autumn, playing at Hull Truck Theatre from Tue 22 – Sat 26 October.
Continue readingCelebrating the University of Hull’s place at the heart of economic growth and regeneration
The University of Hull is incredibly proud of its continued contribution to economic growth and regeneration in our region – and is celebrating this being recognised in the latest national Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Continue readingJohn Good Group extends sponsorship of the WFA Cup for two more seasons
Hull-based John Good Group, a purpose-led family business with a rich 191-year history, is thrilled to announce the extension of its sponsorship of The WFA Cup for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons.
Continue readingLocal business ditches the desks to walk 1,000 miles in support of Hull Animal Welfare Trust
The team at Eyeweb has dubbed the challenge ‘Walkies for Welfare’, which requires the seven members to walk the total distance in just thirty-one days.
Continue readingHull Trains and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust join forces for big Bridlington beach clean
An army of volunteers from the pioneering open access operator Hull Trains have taken part in a beach clean in the beautiful Yorkshire seaside town of Bridlington.
Continue readingGreen social prescribing programme transforms mental health in Humber and North Yorkshire
The prescribing of nature-based interventions reduced anxiety and depression to tackle mental ill health whilst yielding £2.42 return for every £1 invested.
Continue readingExperienced engineer swaps tools for training to become Ideal Heating’s first female trainer
Ideal Heating has strengthened its experienced Expert Academy training team with the appointment of a new Technical Training Manager.
Continue readingBoston Energy marks exciting new chapter with office move as wind power business targets further growth
Leading wind power specialist Boston Energy has moved to a showpiece new head office as the company sets its sights on accelerated growth.
Continue readingSpencer Group cyclists saddle up for Teenage Cancer Trust
Spencer Group has achieved a major milestone in its fundraising efforts for its charity of the year, Teenage Cancer Trust, after reaching the £8,000 mark.
Continue readingStudent experiences life in the fast lane with dream Formula 1 work placement
A budding motorsport engineer has completed a dream work placement with one of the world’s leading Formula 1 teams.
Continue readingHull property specialists appointed to ‘breathe new life’ into apartments at former Georgian hotel in Whitby
A growing Hull-based property management company which specialises in running residential developments on behalf of owners and leaseholders has been appointed to manage a landmark former Georgian hotel in Whitby which has been converted into apartments.
Continue readingVal Wood Trail – A literary journey through Beverley’s historic heart
Beverley, a town steeped in history, now offers a new way to explore its storied streets through the lens of beloved author, Val Wood. The recently launched Val Wood Trail, inspired by her novel Four Sisters, invites fans of historical fiction and curious visitors alike to embark on a unique literary journey.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire Business Park proves perfect base as warehousing and distribution centre for company importing through Humber docks
One of East Yorkshire’s biggest business sites has proved to be the perfect base for a Hull company which imports products through the Humber Docks to be distributed to customers in West Yorkshire.
Continue readingRSPCA 200th Anniversary Celebration
The RSPCA Hull & East Riding branch is thrilled to announce a grand celebration marking 200 years of the RSPCA and its dedicated service to animal welfare. This milestone event will take place on Friday 15 November from 7pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull.
Continue readingSenior manager at an East Yorkshire poultry business celebrates success
A member of the Senior Management Team at a Middleton-on-the-Wolds poultry business is celebrating after gaining membership of a health and safety body.
Continue readingEternal Love: The Musical
Steve Steinman’s epic new original rock musical, Vampires Rock Eternal Love, embarks on a new beginning – with its nationwide tour set to gross £2m, prior to its London debut. It plays the Hull New Theatre on Friday 24 January 2025.
Continue readingDove House Hospice joins Secondhand September with 50p end-of-season sale
In a bold move to support sustainable fashion and raise funds for hospice care, Dove House Hospice is participating in Secondhand September with a special end-of-season 50p sale, at their Whitefriargate shop in Hull, starting on Saturday 21 September.
Continue readingHull Trains secures coveted Great Place to Work title at prestigious National Rail Awards
The pioneering open access operator, Hull Trains has secured the coveted ‘Great Place to Work’ title at this year’s National Rail Awards held in London.
Continue readingGoFoodie receives support from Tesco to recruit cooks
GoFoodie promoted their new healthy food app at Tesco in St Stephen’s shopping centre again in Hull on Sunday 15 September.
Continue readingTROJAN launches inclusive footwear range
Leading workwear and safety footwear brand TROJAN has launched its most inclusive range of safety shoes to date, including unisex work trainers that offer ‘true female fit’.
Continue readingFrom Hull to Hollywood
It has been three years since Hull’s first acting agency launched. “A lot has happened in three years,” says Tilly Miller, who founded the agency. “I always knew we had the talent here and the success of the agency really solidifies this.”
Continue readingOpening of £9m research centre brings new hope to cancer, dementia and heart disease patients across the north
Research and treatment for cancer, dementia and heart disease is set to take a huge step forward after the long-awaited handover of a £9m molecular imaging facility at Castle Hill Hospital in East Yorkshire.
Continue readingRising stars earn promotion at Rollits
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of two trainee solicitors who each took a different route into the profession.
Continue readingNew shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
Hull Theatres announces five fantastic shows on sale now.
Continue readingCouncil encourages city to ‘walk, wheel and ride’ this TravelWise Week and beyond
Hull City Council and its partners will once again be supporting TravelWise Week and assisting residents, businesses and communities to consider making more sustainable and active travel choices.
Continue readingArco experts teach Ron Dearing UTC students all about safety
Engineering students at Hull’s Ron Dearing UTC have been learning all about workplace safety, thanks to the experts at Arco.
Continue readingTrick or Treat Street returns to William’s Den this Halloween
Popular Yorkshire children’s attraction, William’s Den, is bringing back its unique Trick or Treat Street event for Halloween. After a successful debut last year, Yorkshire’s first and only Trick or Treat Street will return bigger and better, with a brand-new adventure created for families with children aged three to 12.
Continue readingRoad safety activities planned to support red light enforcement at East Hull junction
Hull City Council, Humberside Police and Safer Roads Humber will be undertaking a programme of education and enforcement activity at an East Hull junction, this September, to help reduce accidents and improve safety.
Continue readingSun shines on Yorkshire solar distributor as turnover hits £20+ million in first full financial year
HDM Solar Wholesale, a national wholesaler of solar and renewable energy products, is celebrating a remarkable period of growth. The start-up company has surpassed £20 million in turnover and delivered over 1 million products across the UK in its first full financial year.
Continue readingWhat does the new Labour Government mean for employment law?
We had a chat with Ed Heppel, Head of Employment at Rollits, about potential changes to employment law under the new Labour Government.
Continue readingHull backs the Headscarf Statue
Hull residents have voiced unanimous support for a statue in memory of the Headscarf Revolutionaries. A public consultation across the city funded by Hull Maritime shows residents are overwhelmingly in favour of a statue to honour the four Hull women – Lil Bilocca, Yvonne Blenkinsop, Christine Smallbone and Mary Denness.
Continue readingHome from Home Pet Care to host annual dog show
Home from Home Pet Care, in collaboration with The Groom Inn, is thrilled to announce their 3rd Annual Dog Show and Family Fun Day on Sunday, 22nd September 2024. The event will run from 12:30 PM to 4 PM at their location on Tranby Lane, Swanland.
Continue readingSpencer Group expands M&E team with intake of apprentices
Spencer Group is continuing to develop a pipeline of young talent through its ongoing partnership with education provider Ron Dearing UTC, with the addition of four new apprentices.
Continue readingHull homelessness charity raises £10k for new vans
Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is celebrating after raising £10k to replace two vans used for its homeless outreach service.
Continue readingWiME Hull Careers Event helps teacher pursue a new career in renewable energy
A former science teacher has channeled her passion for the planet into a new career in renewable energy, thanks to Green Port Hull’s Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) initiative.
Continue readingCoronation Street’s Christine Mackie revives her acclaimed play KIN for a North West Regional Tour
Coronation Street stalwarts Christine Mackie (Dr Susan Gaddas) and Sue Jenkins (Gloria Todd) reunite to take their acclaimed stage production of KIN back out on the road for 2024.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre and Hull Trains celebrate five years of successful partnership
Hull Truck Theatre and Hull Trains will once again partner to deliver a magical festive theatre experience for families in Hull and East Yorkshire with The Borrowers (Friday 29 November 2024 – Saturday 4 January 2025).
Continue readingFeral Family to perform at Polar Bear Music Club
Bridlington noiseniks Feral Family headline Hull’s Polar Bear Music Club on Friday 20 September with a rousing support line-up coming from York’s Palava and local lads Deadset.
Continue readingHull based company completes work on new multi-million-pound school
Hull headquartered construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has completed work on a brand-new multi-million-pound primary school in Northallerton.
Continue readingRollits serving up breakfast and best practice for charity and education sector leaders
Experts at a leading law firm will address issues ranging from how to handle serious incidents involving charities to social media threats on smart phones as part of their next series of free breakfast briefings.
Continue readingHinks Insurance celebrates historic move and announces new leadership
Hinks Insurance is excited to announce a significant milestone in its history as it bids farewell to its Hull city centre office after 53 years – and embarks on a new chapter by relocating headquarters to Waterside Business Park in Hessle.
Continue readingAncora Law looks to the future in new home steeped in the past
Commercial and residential property specialist Ancora Law has found the perfect platform for its future growth – a new home in a building steeped in history.
Continue readingIdeal Heating marks five millionth Logic with a celebration of its best-selling boiler
Leading Hull manufacturer Ideal Heating has celebrated a major production milestone in the history of its successful Logic boiler.
Continue readingNew ‘iconic’ bike racks erected in Hull City Centre to help promote cycling
Hull City Council has installed two new ‘bike ports’ in Jameson Street as part of repair works to fix damage in the area following the recent disorder in the city centre.
Continue readingLocal councils join-up to fund new ‘medibus’ service
A new ‘medibus’ service has launched to help patients in west Hull and five East Riding parishes access health services at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.
Continue readingSibling businesses shortlisted for five tourism awards
The teams at two Yorkshire coast businesses are celebrating after reaching the final in five categories of a prestigious tourism awards competition.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire digital marketing agency drives 21% uplift for City of Wolverhampton College
Yorkshire-based education marketing agency Sowden & Sowden are celebrating driving a 21% uplift year-to-date in full-time application figures for City of Wolverhampton College.
Continue readingCraftsmanship in brick: Elevating Hull’s building aesthetic
Brick has been a staple in British architecture for centuries, and Hull is no exception. The city’s distinct look owes much to its thoughtful use of brick, creating structures that are not only functional but beautiful too. But what makes brick so special? Beyond its timeless appearance, brick offers versatility, durability, and energy efficiency, making it the ideal material for both traditional and contemporary builds.
Continue readingDavid Wilson Homes launches exclusive luxury apartments for sale at Hesslewood Park in Hessle
Local housebuilder, David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, has released a collection of new, luxury apartments for sale at its Hesslewood Park development in Hessle.
Continue readingWPA celebrates second consecutive year as the only Which? Recommended Provider for Private Medical Insurance
National medical insurer WPA and local Healthcare Partner Sally Harvey are thrilled to announce that WPA has been named the Which? Recommended Provider for Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition by Which?, the UK’s leading consumer champion, highlights WPA’s unwavering commitment to delivering market-leading service excellence and customer satisfaction.
Continue readingChampions Dinner – Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor with John Virgo
The Black Ball final in 1985 gripped the nation. 18.5 million people tuned in well after midnight to see Dennis Taylor clinch the final frame and become the 1985 World Snooker Champion. This remarkable victory saw him outmanoeuvre Steve Davies with a nail-biting score of 18-17.
Continue readingFrog bikes presented to Hull school students following safety campaign
Hull City Council has presented four Frog Bikes to pupils at four schools, as awards in a competition held as part of the recent ‘Kid Alert’ programme.
Continue readingLovell hosts exclusive Golden Ticket Event at The Sycamores in Kirk Ella
Lovell is excited to announce an exclusive Golden Ticket Event at their prestigious The Sycamores development in Kirk Ella, set to take place on Saturday 14 September. This limited-time event offers potential homebuyers the rare opportunity to secure their dream home with special incentives, expert mortgage advice, and continuous online support from their Assisted Move team.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery to host third Oktoberfest event
Buoyed by the sellout success of previous events, organisers at a Yorkshire Wolds brewery have released tickets for a third Oktoberfest event.
Continue readingBridge-to-bridge bikers gearing up to establish annual charity challenge
The organisers of a bridge-to-bridge cycle challenge are bidding to make it an annual event reinforcing the Sailors’ Children’s Society’s nationwide reach with the backing of growing numbers of businesses.
Continue readingKCOM staff take on epic 120km anniversary challenge for charity
A team of hardy KCOM hikers are taking on an epic 120km walking challenge for charity.
Continue readingThere’s still time to sign up to JUST ONE Tree Day
Schools still have the opportunity to join hundreds of others and sign up to the 6th international JUST ONE Tree Day, which takes place on Friday 18 October 2024.
Continue readingTriple gold star win for Luke’s Bakery
First taste of award success for Yorkshire sourdough start-up.
Continue readingHull-based international guitar case manufacturer marks triple celebration
“In the last year alone, our cases have been sent to The Pretenders, Niall Horan and Seal, to name just a few!”
Continue readingMichelin Star menu awaits for Reckitt’s 150-year-old biscuits
Biscuits originally produced more than 150 years ago by a company known for such household-name brands as Dettol, Nurofen, Vanish and Harpic are likely to find their way onto the menu of a Michelin Star pub as part of a remarkable research project.
Continue readingSupport scheme is helping the region’s creative sector deliver a perfect pitch
Businesses operating in creative industries across Hull and East Yorkshire are signing up for free guidance and support to help them increase their commercial clout.
Continue readingSummerbridge is turning by-products into sustainable fuel
Summerbridge, a leading manufacturer of premium kitchen, bedroom and bathroom doors and cabinets based in Hull, took a significant step in environmental responsibility by converting its waste timber products into valuable fuel to heat its factory. This innovative approach not only reduced waste disposal costs but also underscored Summerbridge’s commitment to sustainability.
Continue readingRAIL SALE: Sizzling September savings in flash sale
Popular open access operator Hull Trains is helping customers make the most of every last little bit of summer, with an amazing 20% off tickets as part of a 72 hours rail sale.
Continue readingHull-based sustainability consultancy celebrates two year anniversary and puts its energy into future growth
A sustainability consultancy that was founded by two co-directors following a chance meeting on LinkedIn, has already secured more than £24million worth of funding for its clients to invest in green energy projects since the start of 2024 and now plans to double the size of its team.
Continue readingFreedom Festival 2024 – A cultural extravaganza in Hull
Hull is set to come alive with the vibrant sights and sounds of the Freedom Festival 2024, running from Wednesday 28 August to Sunday 1 September. Organised by the Freedom Festival Arts Trust, this year promises an extraordinary lineup of events and performances that celebrate the rich tapestry of human experiences through art and culture.
Continue readingExceptional student attendance sends Ron Dearing UTC soaring ahead in GCSE and Level 2 technical results
Superb attendance at Hull’s employer-led school has led to students achieving outstanding GCSE and Level 2 technical results well ahead of the national average.
Continue readingGreen cleaning product brand chuffed to launch new Yorkshire-inspired fragrance
Ethical cleaning manufacturer Bio-D has introduced a new fragrance to its range of environmentally friendly, vegan cleaning products.
Continue readingStudents at Hymers College achieve excellent GCSE results
Hymers College students, their families and school staff are celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results.
Continue readingA different way to support local charity whilst receiving excellent care for your child
Did you know that Little Owls Nurseries are owned and run by Dove House Hospice and profits go to helping families who need hospice care during some of the most difficult days. By choosing Little Owls you are helping your local community in such a unique way.
Continue readingHull-based business PEMEC is attending Hull Careers Fair
Hull Careers Fair takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton (Ferensway, HU2 8NH) on Friday 30th August from 10am until 2pm. The event is a fantastic way for jobseekers to discover exciting new career paths and explore current vacancies available in the region.
Continue readingArco launches working at height equipment range
Safety specialist Arco has launched its own range of working at height equipment, designed and developed with experts from its safety services division, along with its fall protection manufacturing partners.
Continue readingHull Trains surprises customers by transforming carriage into pop-up comedy club
Popular open access operator Hull Trains has showcased its dedication to supporting arts and culture in East Yorkshire by turning a train carriage into a special pop-up comedy club.
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