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A bank which has supported young entrepreneurs in Hull and East Yorkshire with more than 1,500 grants has announced the appointment of a global expert in community development as its new president.

A senior lawyer from Lincolnshire and Yorkshire’s biggest law firm, Wilkin Chapman Rollits, has been named among the UK’s ‘Hot 100’ legal professionals for 2026.

Future Humber has brought together senior national, regional and business leaders for an exclusive Principal & Major Partner Dinner in Hull, focused on how a confident, connected regional voice can unlock investment, accelerate collaboration and deliver long-term impact. 

Sewell on the go, an East Yorkshire independent forecourt retailer, has donated £10,000 to support five community organisations through Co-op Wholesale’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity and its Heart of the Community Funding Giveaway.

Ramsdens, the trusted financial services provider and retailer has opened a new store located at 25 King Edward Street, Hull.

The Hallgate Tavern in Cottingham has closed its doors to allow for an exciting refurbishment before reopening as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub. This transformation represents a significant investment of over £350,300.

The new Executive Director of Make UK, Rt Hon Robert Halfon, has hailed Ideal Heating as a shining example of British manufacturing during a visit to the company’s Hull headquarters.

The secrets to enjoying a relaxing train journey with your kids have been revealed by one of Hull Trains’ Onboard Managers.

Over half the fire safety and compliance audits completed at business premises across Yorkshire found them to be non-compliant, new figures have revealed, as a local property management company issues a warning to business owners.

A PR consultant is bringing three decades of media and reputation expertise to senior leadership advisory firm Apex Executive Partners.

Marketing your small business can feel like trying to shout across a noisy room. Bigger brands have teams, tools and budgets that seem impossible to compete with. You, on the other hand, have limited time and a list of jobs that never ends. But here is the truth: you do not need a huge budget to make a huge impact. You just need a clear and realistic playbook.

The developer behind a newly approved 400,000 sq ft business site in East Yorkshire is already in discussions with potential occupiers for the first unit.

Women in Business is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Miskin as its new Chair. 

The family of the man who founded leading holiday home manufacturer Willerby have enjoyed a VIP tour of the company’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities.

Hull-based home improvement specialist EYG achieved a 15% surge in sales to domestic clients in its 55th year in business.

A Hull-based exhibition designer who set up her business the day after being made redundant during the financial crisis is celebrating 16 years of national and international success.

Netflix and YouTube were the clear winners for families streaming Christmas content across Hull and East Yorkshire.

The regional firm secured elite status, with over 1,500 responses to the survey nationally.

A pair of construction projects in East Yorkshire that will provide much needed sheltered housing for local people have topped out within days of each other.

Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, is celebrating the results of a bus drive that saw generous local people and businesses donate presents, which made Christmas extra special for over 10,000 local children in need.

British manufacturer Bio-D, trusted by consumers for over 35 years for its range of effective and environmentally responsible cleaning products, has expanded into the personal care category with the launch of its new fragrance free Allergy UK approved range of Shampoo, Hair Conditioner, Body Wash and Bubble Bath.

A major Hull bus operator is celebrating the career of one of the longest-serving members of its team, who is retiring after an incredible 46 years of helping local people, throughout the region, to get where they need to go.

A new homes development in the centre of Bridlington that is being built by a Hull construction firm and will offer high quality homes to local people has hit a key construction milestone after it topped out, ahead of work completing in late spring.

A fully funded support programme which has already helped more than 70 businesses turn their creativity into commercial success is to target a wider range of participants by broadening the criteria for its final round.