Category: Enterprise

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.

Noodle 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.

Luke’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.

Sellout 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.

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Explore 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.

East 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.

Hull 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.

Hull 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 […]

Preparations 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.

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T2 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.

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First 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.

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Willerby 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.

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How 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.

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FlamePro 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 […]

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Neill & Brown charges ahead with EV investment

Neill & Brown Global Logistics is motoring towards a greener future with an investment in electric vehicles.

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Humber 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.

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Quickline 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.

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Diony 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 […]

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H&T Pawnbrokers arrive at North Point Shopping Centre

by editor8 June 202612 June 2026

On Tuesday 23rd June, H&T Pawnbrokers will officially open the doors to their newest branch in North Point Shopping Centre.

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Quickline records strongest-ever start to the year as Sowden & Sowden partnership drives brand evolution

by editor4 June 20264 June 2026

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.

Humber Business Week audience hears how career switch took economics graduate from Hull to Hollywood

by editor4 June 20264 June 2026

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.

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Ideal opens its doors to showcase the present and future of heating

by editor3 June 20263 June 2026

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.

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Three new partners appointed at Wilkin Chapman Rollits

by editor3 June 20263 June 2026

Law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has further strengthened its senior team with the appointment of three new partners.

Quickline apprenticeship scheme reaps rewards across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

by editor3 June 20263 June 2026

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.

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Hull Trains supports 8,500 East Yorkshire sports fans with special non-stop services in May

by editor2 June 20262 June 2026

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.

Little Owls Nursery celebrates 10 years and is looking for passionate staff to join the team

by editor29 May 202629 May 2026

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.

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Neill & Brown welcomes European logistics leaders

by editor27 May 202627 May 2026

The international freight forwarding community has convened in Hull for a major annual event hosted by Neill & Brown Global Logistics.

Ashley James announced as guest speaker for Women of Achievement Awards 2026

by editor27 May 202627 May 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.

Supporting 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.

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AaGlobal puts power in its people to drive AI and IT improvements to services

by editor26 May 202628 May 2026

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.

Quickline 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.

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East 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.

Hull 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

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Sowden & Sowden doubles down on growth with senior strategic hire

by editor21 May 202621 May 2026

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.

‘Stagecoach Strollers’ get ready to tackle ‘one last’ extreme walking challenge for charity

by editor21 May 202621 May 2026

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.

Yorkshire Wolds brewery launches Can Cases for Father’s Day

by editor20 May 202620 May 2026

A Wold Newton brewery has launched two new beer collections ahead of Father’s Day on 21st June.

Creative Briefs appeals for new business sponsors

by editor20 May 202620 May 2026

A Hull art-based education company has launched a new appeal for business sponsors to support its work with neurodivergent young people.

H&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.

Mum 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.

Den 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.

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East 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.

Selby 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.

I swear it’s Robert Aramayo in that phone box!

by editor14 May 202614 May 2026

Rising Hull star Robert Aramayo is the latest KCOM Hometown Hero to unveil a classic cream phone box named in his honour.

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Hull construction firm completes work on major new £6m care home development in York

by editor14 May 202614 May 2026

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.

Hull gets slimed! Planet Gloop launches immersive family experience at Little Astronauts this May

by editor13 May 202613 May 2026

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.

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Wykeland 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.

Saddle 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.

Quickline 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.

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KCOM 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.

Yorkshire 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.

Launch event announced for Hull and East Yorkshire’s biggest celebration of women in business

by editor12 May 202619 May 2026

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.

Humber 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.

Football 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.

Yorkshire 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.

Matthew Good Foundation expands team to scale business giving programme

by editor7 May 20267 May 2026

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.

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Smart delivery strategies: How your small business can increase sales and reach

by editor6 May 20267 May 2026

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.

Hull 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.

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Hinterland 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.

Organisers 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.

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FEO 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.

Dogger Bank Wind Farm welcomes scholars to 2026 Scholarship Celebration Day

by editor1 May 20261 May 2026

Students gain behind‑the‑scenes insight and celebrate the impact of scholarship support.

Federation of Sport to relaunch food and drink offering

by editor30 April 202630 April 2026

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.

KCOM reveals its nine Hometown Heroes

by editor30 April 202630 April 2026

These local heroes will have classic cream phones boxes named in their honour.

Actors and legal experts take to the stage to shine the spotlight on workplace harassment

by editor30 April 20269 May 2026

Actors will share the stage with legal experts to put workplace harassment in the spotlight during this year’s Humber Business Week.

Hull-based company awarded contract with world’s largest offshore wind farm

by editor30 April 202630 April 2026

Yorkshire-based Sewell Facilities Management has announced it will be providing facilities management for Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore wind farm.

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Hull KR’s Super League triumph memorialised with new bus route

by editor29 April 202629 April 2026

One of the greatest days in the history of Hull KR, and of sport in the city of Hull, has been memorialised by an upgraded bus service to take fans to games.

Yorkshire Building Society in Beverley collecting items for Doreen’s

by editor28 April 202628 April 2026

Colleagues at Yorkshire Building Society’s Beverley branch are collecting baby products, sanitary items and long‑life groceries to support local good cause, Doreen’s (Delivering Our Range of Everyday Essential Needs).

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Diony enters new era with boardroom buyout and people-first strategy

by editor28 April 202628 April 2026

Performance marketing agency Diony is going for growth after completing a founder-led management buyout, re-energising its senior leadership team, and reinventing its approach to the modern marketing landscape.

Hull KR stars champion men’s mental health on podcast

by editor27 April 202627 April 2026

Hull Trains’ groundbreaking mental health podcast is shining a spotlight on men’s mental health with a new episode released today featuring two Hull KR rugby players.

Book now for Middle Child’s latest show in their brand-new venue

by editor27 April 202627 April 2026

Tickets are on sale for Isabelle by Marc Graham, a world premiere about the “taboo” subject of inheritance that will open Hull’s newest theatre on Humber Street in May.

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Driffield business shortlisted in national poultry awards

by editor27 April 202627 April 2026

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after being shortlisted in a national poultry awards scheme.

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Wykeland submits £25m plans for stylish Moxy hotel in Hull city centre

by editor24 April 202624 April 2026

Leading commercial property developer Wykeland Group has submitted revised plans for a stylish new hotel in Hull city centre, under the Marriott group’s chic Moxy brand.

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“Employee of the Year” named as Hull bus operator celebrates long-serving colleagues at charity awards ceremony

by editor23 April 202623 April 2026

Local bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and support teams have been celebrated for their excellence and dedication to the people of our region, as Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, held its annual Long Service Awards.

£5M Humber Freeport funded centre expansion at CATCH officially opens

by editor23 April 202623 April 2026

Yesterday, a major £5M Humber Freeport funded industry collaboration space at the CATCH facility in Stallingborough has officially opened, further strengthening the role of CATCH as a hub for industry engagement, skills development and knowledge sharing across the Humber, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire regions.

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Facilities management company wins new blue light client

by editor23 April 202623 April 2026

A regional blue light service has chosen Yorkshire-based Sewell Facilities Management to ensure its buildings across the region are kept safe and compliant.

New event set to help businesses access future talent

by editor22 April 202622 April 2026

Small businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being given a fresh opportunity to grow their teams, develop new talent and future-proof their workforce.

New Director appointed at Pocklington Arts Centre

by editor19 April 202619 April 2026

Pocklington Arts Centre has announced the appointment of Kelly Munro-Fawcett as its new Venue Director, marking an exciting new chapter for one of East Yorkshire’s most valued cultural venues.

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How the right accessories can make the right professional impression

by editor19 April 202620 April 2026

You walk into an office, and people form an impression before you speak. They notice your watch, your bag, even how you place your pen on the table.

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Creating a sustainability culture in your business

by editor19 April 202620 April 2026

If you’re looking to build a business around sustainability, then you’ll need to ensure that the entire organisation is animated by a particular set of values and behaviours.

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Hull drivers urged to ‘ditch the car’ as fuel prices continue to bite, with ‘average’ price now over £2.00 per litre

by editor16 April 202616 April 2026

A major Hull bus operator is encouraging local people to consider switching to bus travel as research, by the RAC, has shown that the average price of diesel has spiked to more than £2.00 per litre, putting further pressure on household budgets.

‘One of the best experiences I have ever had’

by editor16 April 202616 April 2026

‘One of the best experiences I have ever had in my 66 years’ and ‘it was a lifetime of adventures’.

Kingston Youth Centre benefits from major upgrade

by editor16 April 202616 April 2026

Young people in Hull are already feeling the benefits of new investment at Kingston Youth Centre, as part of a wider programme to improve youth facilities across the city.

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Informed Financial Planning named Best Financial Advisers to Work For, for ninth year running

Hessle-based Informed Financial Planning (IFP) has been recognised as Best Financial Advisers to Work For, for the ninth year running, highlighting its commitment to long-term career development, professional qualifications and employee ownership.

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Infrastructure works pave way for latest Beal development in popular Kingswood community

Family-owned housebuilder Beal Homes has begun work to pave the way for its latest luxury development in Hull’s popular Kingswood neighbourhood.

Burton Constable secures Arts Council England MEND funding

Burton Constable Foundation is proud to announce that it has secured a significant £242,000 award from Arts Council England through its highly competitive Museums Estate and Development (MEND) Fund.

Willerby teams up with Hull KR for charity parking initiative

Leading holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has teamed up with World Club Challenge-winning Hull Kingston Rovers, based at Sewell Group Craven Park stadium, for a parking initiative with a difference.

Building Society collecting items for Doorstep of Hull

Colleagues at Hull’s branch of Yorkshire Building Society are collecting donations of toiletries and non-perishable food and drinks in support of Doorstep of Hull, a local charity that supports people experiencing homelessness.

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East Yorkshire poultry business shortlisted in national food awards

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business are celebrating after reaching the final of a prestigious food industry award.

Rethinking luxury holidays for neurodivergent travellers

by editor10 April 202610 April 2026

A luxury travel advisor based in East Yorkshire is encouraging a more considered approach to travel planning for neurodivergent individuals.

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Law firm combines AI with employment lawyers to modernise HR advice for businesses

by editor10 April 202610 April 2026

Leading regional law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has launched a new HR platform combining artificial intelligence (AI) with advice from the firm’s specialist employment lawyers.

Boston Energy names Sailors’ Children’s Society as Charity of the Year with £5,000 fundraising target

by editor9 April 20269 April 2026

Boston Energy has announced Sailors’ Children’s Society as its Charity of the Year, committing to raise at least £5,000 through a series of fundraising activities across the business.

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Hull bus operator shows EGG-stra special generosity over Easter

by editor9 April 20269 April 2026

Hull bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and support teams have shown their generous side by raising a cracking £1,042 for a major children’s charity.

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Hull Trains celebrates unsung heroes after being named top performing rail operator

Hull Trains, the UK’s top performing rail operator, has celebrated its dedicated team with a special ‘Excellence Awards’ held at The Deep in Hull.

Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University teams up with INIT Creative for an unmissable new storytelling series

Something exciting is coming to Hull, and it involves some very recognisable faces.

Employers endorse new plan to improve skills in Hull and East Yorkshire

A partnership of business leaders and training providers has set out its proposal for the next phase of its work to tackle the skills gap in Hull and East Yorkshire.

Local charity Doreen’s expands annual Easter egg giveaway