Buoyed by the sellout success of previous years, organisers at a Yorkshire Wolds brewery have released tickets for a fifth Oktoberfest beer and music festival.
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Hometown Hero Jerry dedicates phone box to his mum
Hull heritage champion Jerry Thompson has dedicated his Hometown Heroes phone box to the memory of his mum.
Continue readingWilkin Chapman Rollits named among UK’s most recommended law firms
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has been named among the most highly recommended firms across UK regions.
Continue readingWillerby and Swift join forces to raise over £5,000 for HEY Children’s University
Two of the UK’s leading holiday home manufacturers, Willerby and Swift, have come together for a charity sports day that raised over £5,000 for Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University.
Continue readingWillerby unveils brand-new holiday homes and fresh takes on popular classics
Leading holiday home manufacturer Willerby is celebrating its 80th anniversary in style with the launch of brand-new holiday homes and exciting updates to some of its most popular models.
Continue readingEmployers and training providers to embark on next phase of skills improvement plan
An employer-led partnership covering Hull and East Yorkshire has secured government approval for the next phase of a programme which is designed to develop skills […]
Continue readingBuilt to last: Sowdens and Arbor Forest Products celebrate five years and a fitting ‘wood’ anniversary
Some anniversaries come with silver. Some with gold. But when a business rooted in timber reaches five years of partnership, the traditional wood anniversary feels particularly appropriate.
Continue readingHull College launching new £5m Greenwave training centre to help power Humber’s low-carbon future
Hull College is opening a landmark new £5 million green energy training centre, creating industry-leading learning environments to equip the next generation of skilled workers for careers in the low-carbon economy.
Continue readingNew training salon opens doors to brighter futures for young people with SEND
A pioneering new training hub will help young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) take their first steps towards rewarding careers in the hair and beauty industry.
Continue readingBuilding society collecting pet items for Hull Animal Welfare Trust
Colleagues at Hull’s branch of Yorkshire Building Society are collecting donations such as dog toys, blankets, towels and treats, to support a local animal welfare charity.
Continue readingH&H wins Grand Prix accolade at prestigious international communications awards
Hessle-based employee engagement agency recognised for helping Sage inspire more than 11,000 colleagues across 18 countries.
Continue readingHull solicitor among three new partners at law firm
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has appointed three new partners, including one in its Hull office.
Continue readingPink Pig Farm slashes summer admission prices to help families make the most of the school holidays
Families looking for affordable days out this summer have some welcome news as Pink Pig Farm has announced reduced admission prices to help them make the most of the school holidays, without breaking the bank.
Continue readingFirst homes snapped up at King’s Crescent launch
Prestige housebuilder Beal Homes is celebrating the successful launch of its King’s Crescent development in Hull’s popular Kingswood neighbourhood, with buyers securing some of the first homes released.
Continue readingNew initiative invests in Humber’s future leaders
A new initiative investing in the region’s future leadership has been launched by Future Humber, strengthening the pipeline of talent needed to support long-term economic growth and competitiveness.
Continue readingACA receives Highly Commended Recognition at Design in Mental Health Awards 2026
Alessandro Caruso Architects Ltd (ACA) is delighted to announce that its Langtree Care Home project has received a Highly Commended recognition in the Project of the Future Design UK Award category at the prestigious Design in Mental Health Awards 2026, held in Coventry.
Continue readingBrowse Studios CIC to launch new creative, cultural and community space in former Hull city centre retail unit
Browse Studios CIC is preparing to publicly launch a new creative, cultural and community space at 62-63 Prospect Street, part of Prospect Shopping Centre in Hull city centre, with the space fronting directly onto Prospect Street.
Continue readingGo for it! Hull bus operator proves that engineering is not just a career for the boys
To mark Women In Engineering Day, a Hull bus operator has shone a spotlight on the work done by three crucial members of its team.
Continue readingNew premium health club set to bring jobs and investment to Brough
Plans have been unveiled for a new multi-million pound health club in Brough, East Yorkshire, which, subject to planning approval, will bring significant investment and a unique community destination to the local area.
Continue readingSowden & Sowden celebrates Lifetime Award from Future Humber and 44th anniversary
East Yorkshire strategic digital agency, Sowden & Sowden has received a Lifetime Thank You Award from Future Humber, recognising 15 years of membership and contribution to the Humber business community.
Continue readingEntrepreneur shares hard-earned lessons in new book
An entrepreneur who left school at sixteen and began his career on a £50-a-week apprenticeship is helping others to build successful businesses without relying on luck, privilege or shortcuts.
Continue readingHull youngsters gain insight into one of city’s biggest industries
School children in Hull have gained insight into one of the city’s biggest industries after spending a day at leading holiday home manufacturer, Willerby.
Continue readingHull military, veterans and cadets offered free travel to events this Armed Forces Weekend
Serving military, veterans, and cadets, in Hull, are set to get free travel this Armed Forces Day weekend, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June, under an agreement announced by a major local bus operator.
Continue readingHouse hunters invited to experience the best of Beal at King’s Crescent launch
Prospective buyers are being invited to experience Beal Homes’ latest development in Hull’s ever-popular Kingswood neighbourhood at a special launch event.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire manufacturers among firms investing £900,000 in digital tech with Made Smarter
East Yorkshire manufacturers are among 19 Yorkshire businesses investing almost £900,000 in digital technologies to improve efficiency, create jobs and support future growth, with support from Made Smarter Yorkshire.
Continue readingHTAE apprentice achieves prestigious Master Butcher award
Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) is proudly celebrating the achievements of one of its apprentice learners, Paul Took, who has been awarded the highly respected Master Butcher accreditation from the Institute of Meat — one of the highest honours in the UK meat industry.
Continue readingOscars Estate and Letting Agents acquires Gro Residential Management in latest expansion move
East Yorkshire estate and letting agents Oscars has signalled its intent to continue driving business growth with the acquisition of Gro Residential Management from Hull-based property specialists Garness Group.
Continue readingSearch begins for Hull and East Yorkshire’s tourism champions as 2026 REYTAs open for entries
The search is on for the region’s tourism champions with entries now open for the 16th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs).
Continue readingLike father like son: Proud to be driving forward the family tradition
In the run up to Father’s Day this weekend, Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has highlighted the work done by two sets of fathers and sons to keep the wheels turning for local buses.
Continue readingHull Trains in Premier position in new rail league table
Renowned open access operator Hull Trains has again been named the country’s top-performing rail company for customer satisfaction in the latest industry customer survey results. The Open […]
Continue readingLaw firm expands 38-year charity golf day with south bank launch
A charity golf day that has raised more than £150,000 over almost 40 years is set to raise even more with its first event on the south bank of the Humber.
Continue reading£25m Humber Freeport fund unlocks £170m of private investment in key developments
Funding from Humber Freeport has helped unlock more than £170m of private sector investment in projects which aim to stimulate growth in key industrial clusters.
Continue readingDinosaurs to take over William’s Den
Families are invited to step back in time this June as award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den hosts a prehistoric takeover filled with roaming dinosaurs, fossils and family fun.
Continue readingJohn Good Group signs the Family Business Pledge, affirming its commitment to people, purpose and future generations
John Good Group is a sixth-generation family-owned, purpose-led group of businesses with interests in Shipping, Business and Leisure Travel, Warehousing and Haulage, Property, and Business Services. Headquartered in East Yorkshire, the Group has become a proud signatory of the Family Business Pledge, joining a growing community of family firms committed to responsible, values-led business.
Continue readingSowden & Sowden continues growth with senior digital and client services appointment
Yorkshire-based strategic creative agency Sowden & Sowden has appointed Jon Patrick as Senior Account Manager as the business continues to expand its digital, strategic and client delivery capabilities across a growing national client portfolio.
Continue readingIT solutions provider Layer8 teams up with Middlegate Europe to boost cyber resilience
A newly-established IT solutions provider has secured a European market leader in transport, warehousing and logistics as one of its first customers.
Continue readingBusiness is blooming for Beverley garden designer Emily Joy
A Beverley-based garden designer is building a growing reputation both online and across Yorkshire, combining practical expertise with thoughtful, design-led gardens that are resonating with homeowners, architects and landscapers alike.
Continue readingFree cyber security workshops for businesses
Hull businesses are invited to a series of free bite-size workshops to improve cyber security, starting this week.
Continue readingFour wins for Lumo and Hull Trains at prestigious Content awards
Leading open access rail operators Lumo and Hull Trains are celebrating major success after securing four awards at the highly respected Corporate Content Awards in London.
Continue readingNoodle bar launching in Hull to give away free meals to first 100 customers
CHOPSTIX, the UK’s favourite noodle bar, has announced it will be opening next week in St Stephen’s shopping centre in Hull.
Continue readingLuke’s Bakery bags two medals at Britain’s Best Loaf
Yorkshire bread maker, Luke’s Bakery, has received national recognition for its sourdough in the 2026 Britain’s Best Loaf Competition.
Continue readingSellout Yorkshire Wolds sportive attracts 320 riders
320 cyclists from all over the country took part in the 10th Sundown 60 sportive at Wold Top Brewery recently.
Continue readingExplore the North York Moors with Moorsbus this summer
The popular Moorsbus service has returned for 2026, giving passengers from Hull and the East Riding the chance to enjoy the North York Moors, following a successful run last year.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire brewery brings Shakespeare to the Wolds
An East Yorkshire brewery is bringing live theatre to the Yorkshire Wolds with an alternative take on Shakespeare.
Continue readingHull charity receives key funding boost from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation
A local charity, which offers a safe space for local women and their children, has received a funding boost after being nominated by colleagues of the Yorkshire Building Society branch in Hull.
Continue readingHull Trains team to walk the rail operator’s 250-mile route to raise money for vital local charity
A group of adventurous Hull Trains colleagues are taking on a unique challenge to raise money for the rail operator’s charity of the year, P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery. Team members will be walking the rail […]
Continue readingPreparations underway for East Yorkshire village’s annual Produce Show
The 79th Londesborough Annual Produce Show takes place in the Concert Hall in the village on Saturday 11th July.
Continue readingT2 invests £1.2m in people performance centre purpose-designed to set new standard for client experience
Leadership development consultancy T2 has completed a major transformation of its waterfront headquarters, turning a formerly rented office into a purpose-designed people performance centre.
Continue readingFirst images showcase stunning Ferriby Meadows development
Prestige housebuilder Beal Homes has released the first pictures from one of East Yorkshire’s most sought-after residential developments.
Continue readingWillerby celebrates outstanding loyalty of holiday homes industry’s most dedicated workforce
Hull-based manufacturer Willerby has celebrated the holiday homes industry’s most loyal workforce by presenting long service awards to more than 200 employees.
Continue readingHow early conflict resolution can help your small business in Hull thrive
Addressing workplace conflicts early can strengthen team cohesion and protect business relationships, but allowing them to spiral unnoticed, or hoping they’ll resolve themselves without professional intervention, can be a recipe for disaster.
Continue readingFlamePro wins place on major framework to provide life-saving kit to fire services
East Yorkshire-based firefighter PPE manufacturer FlamePro has been awarded a place on the UK’s biggest framework to supply life-saving kit to fire services. FlamePro has […]
Continue readingNeill & Brown charges ahead with EV investment
Neill & Brown Global Logistics is motoring towards a greener future with an investment in electric vehicles.
Continue readingHumber students stage takeover at regional business week launch
Young people took centre stage to challenge perceptions and explore the region’s future at Future Humber’s Flipping the Script event at the MKM Stadium.
Continue readingQuickline wins two top honours at the UK Fibre Awards 2026
Quickline has received national recognition for its rural broadband rollout and community impact across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Continue readingDiony signals next-level ambitions with landmark leadership appointment
Fast-growing performance marketing agency, Diony, has underlined its next-level ambitions with the appointment of a high-profile director who brings nearly two decades of experience in […]
Continue readingH&T Pawnbrokers arrive at North Point Shopping Centre
On Tuesday 23rd June, H&T Pawnbrokers will officially open the doors to their newest branch in North Point Shopping Centre.
Continue readingQuickline records strongest-ever start to the year as Sowden & Sowden partnership drives brand evolution
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire broadband provider Quickline Communications has recorded one of the strongest periods in its history, with record-breaking sales days, its highest-ever monthly installation figures and growing brand awareness across the region as the business continues its ambitious expansion plans.
Continue readingHumber Business Week audience hears how career switch took economics graduate from Hull to Hollywood
A University of Hull economics graduate who became a global movie executive working on box office blockbusters worth more than a billion dollars told his audience at Humber Business Week that he only entered the industry because he was a flop in the world of finance.
Continue readingIdeal opens its doors to showcase the present and future of heating
Visitors have gained a behind-the-scenes insight into the present and future of heating at the Hull headquarters of the industry’s market leader.
Continue readingThree new partners appointed at Wilkin Chapman Rollits
Law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has further strengthened its senior team with the appointment of three new partners.
Continue readingQuickline apprenticeship scheme reaps rewards across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Almost 130 people from across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have boosted their skills and career prospects through an apprenticeship scheme led by independent broadband provider Quickline.
Continue readingHull Trains supports 8,500 East Yorkshire sports fans with special non-stop services in May
Hull Trains supported a record number of sports fans in May, with special non-stop services for Hull City and Hull KR’s finals in London.
Continue readingLittle Owls Nursery celebrates 10 years and is looking for passionate staff to join the team
Little Owls day nursery, which is owned and run by Dove House Hospice to raise funds for the charity, is celebrating 10 years since it first started looking after children at the original Chamberlain Road site.
Continue readingNeill & Brown welcomes European logistics leaders
The international freight forwarding community has convened in Hull for a major annual event hosted by Neill & Brown Global Logistics.
Continue readingAshley James announced as guest speaker for Women of Achievement Awards 2026
Ashley James, one of the UK’s most recognisable feminist voices, known for calling out inequality and championing women’s voices, has been announced as the guest speaker for the Women of Achievement Awards 2026.
Continue readingSupporting healthier workplaces across Hull and East Yorkshire
Local NHS charity Health Stars is inviting employers, managers and staff from across the region to attend a new Workforce Wellbeing Exchange event as part of Humber Business Week.
Continue readingAaGlobal puts power in its people to drive AI and IT improvements to services
A leading translation and interpreting businesses has acted to build on its investment in technology and people with two key appointments from the homegrown talent within its ranks.
Continue readingQuickline backs young East Yorkshire entrepreneurs with new digital inclusion grants
Rural broadband provider Quickline has announced a new partnership with the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) to support digital inclusion and youth entrepreneurship across East Yorkshire.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire chicken business’s successful Food Safety and Quality audit
A Yorkshire Wolds poultry company is celebrating after passing its BRCGS audit with flying colours.
Continue readingHull Trains partners with Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire
Hull Trains partners with Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire to surprise long standing members with a special day out
Continue readingSowden & Sowden doubles down on growth with senior strategic hire
Yorkshire-based strategic digital creative agency Sowden & Sowden has appointed Louise Scott as Head of Client Services in a major senior hire for the business as it continues to scale its strategic, creative and client leadership offering.
Continue reading‘Stagecoach Strollers’ get ready to tackle ‘one last’ extreme walking challenge for charity
Two remarkable members of the team at major Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, are getting ready to take on one last charity challenge, as they prepare to tackle a walk of 100 kilometres in 24 hours.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery launches Can Cases for Father’s Day
A Wold Newton brewery has launched two new beer collections ahead of Father’s Day on 21st June.
Continue readingCreative Briefs appeals for new business sponsors
A Hull art-based education company has launched a new appeal for business sponsors to support its work with neurodivergent young people.
Continue readingH&H to reawaken the spirit of work in Humber Business Week
Work could be better for everyone. More human. More alive. More worth it. And this Humber Business Week, H&H is setting out to prove just that.
Continue readingMum transforms heartbreak of losing daughter into support for grieving families
A mum whose baby was stillborn is helping others through grief after setting up a business in her daughter’s memory.
Continue readingDen Fest returns to William’s Den following sellout success
Award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den is bringing back its hugely popular family festival following another sell-out year.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire business invests in safety management training for its team
Team members at a Driffield poultry business are celebrating the successful completion of a safety management course.
Continue readingSelby man starts mammoth 1,200 mile walk to raise money for mental health charity that saved his life
A Selby man is taking on an extraordinary challenge to raise money for a local mental health charity that he credits with saving his life – The Big Communitea.
Continue readingI swear it’s Robert Aramayo in that phone box!
Rising Hull star Robert Aramayo is the latest KCOM Hometown Hero to unveil a classic cream phone box named in his honour.
Continue readingHull construction firm completes work on major new £6m care home development in York
A Hull-based company has completed work on a luxurious new £6m care home that sits just two miles from York city centre, and its first residents are immediately moving in.
Continue readingHull gets slimed! Planet Gloop launches immersive family experience at Little Astronauts this May
Families across Hull and East Yorkshire are being invited to dive headfirst into a world of glowing goo, wild experiments and theatrical chaos as Planet Gloop officially launches its brand-new immersive slime-making experience inside Little Astronauts in Hull.
Continue readingWykeland acquires sole ownership of revitalised Waterside centre
Hull-based commercial property development and investment business Wykeland Group has acquired sole ownership of Lincoln’s rejuvenated Waterside centre.
Continue readingSaddle up for a wild country round-up this May Half Term at William’s Den
The school holidays are set to get a whole lot wilder, as award-winning adventure play attraction William’s Den invites families to dust off their boots and grab their hats for an action-packed May Half Term celebration.
Continue readingQuickline inspires next generation with STEM workshops in East Yorkshire village
Children at an East Yorkshire primary school have been given a hands-on introduction to the world of engineering and digital technology by Quickline.
Continue readingKCOM launches “UK’s most reliable” campaign with a little help from Jessie
KCOM has joined forces with the Hull star of a hit TV show for its latest campaign.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery celebrates the local area with a guided walk
A Yorkshire Wolds brewery is hosting a guided walk to highlight the beauty and history of the area around the brewery’s home.
Continue readingLaunch event announced for Hull and East Yorkshire’s biggest celebration of women in business
The official launch event for the much‑anticipated Women of Achievement Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 21st May at the Mercure Hotel, Willerby.
Continue readingHumber Business Week confirms keynote role for global movie executive
A University of Hull graduate who helped shape the development of BAFTA in the UK and United States as a global movie industry executive will return to East Yorkshire next month as a keynote speaker at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingFootball icon Robbie Fowler delights audience at first Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool
Football legend Robbie Fowler was a huge hit at the inaugural Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool, helping raise thousands of pounds for the Hull-based charity.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery’s new seasonal ales
A Yorkshire Wolds brewery has launched the first in a series of four seasonal brews for a Leeds-based supermarket chain.
Continue readingMatthew Good Foundation expands team to scale business giving programme
The Matthew Good Foundation has announced a major expansion of its team as it accelerates ambitions to bring its successful Grants for Good programme to more businesses across the UK.
Continue readingSmart delivery strategies: How your small business can increase sales and reach
Customers have grown used to fast, reliable delivery without thinking twice about it. It’s undoubtedly raised the bar for small businesses. The battleground is no longer just around product or price – how you get orders into customers’ hands now plays a big part in whether they choose you at all.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre have been awarded the Colleague Network Award at The Scope Awards 2026 championing disability equality
We are proud of everyone at Hull Truck Theatre for be awarded the Colleague Network Award. The Scope Awards celebrate those who are working to end disability inequality, bringing people together, using our collective power to change attitudes and achieve a mission of an equal future for disabled people.
Continue readingHinterland Creative joins burgeoning artistic community in former factory
A group of creative sector pioneers have swapped their studio in a Grade 1 listed merchant’s house in Hull’s Old Town for the art deco industrial vibe of a former factory as a step towards developing the city’s artistic community.
Continue readingOrganisers promise opportunities for all at Humber Business Week 2026
Business leaders operating in the UK’s biggest carbon-producing industrial cluster are being urged to help lead the country on the road to recovery.
Continue readingFEO announces new Chair and Vice Chair
For Entrepreneurs Only (FEO) has today announced that David Hall will take over from Peter Aarosin as Chair of the Board of Directors, with Rob Brocklesby stepping into the role of Vice Chair.
Continue readingDogger Bank Wind Farm welcomes scholars to 2026 Scholarship Celebration Day
Students gain behind‑the‑scenes insight and celebrate the impact of scholarship support.
Continue readingFederation of Sport to relaunch food and drink offering
Federation of Sport will relaunch its food and drink proposition on 1st May, introducing a revised menu, new cocktail range and an expanded events-led offering as the business builds on strong early trading.
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