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Top tips to improve your business communication plan in 2023
A clear and thorough business communication plan is essential, if you want to achieve your goals, such as promoting new products or attracting new clients.
Continue readingBerry’s jewellery stores unveil a modernised design of the coronation crown
Renowned for exquisite jewellery and watches, national jeweller, Berry’s has unveiled its latest masterpiece – a digital adaptation of King Charles III’s Coronation crown, with a modern twist.
Continue readingSpencer Group using innovative Hapstar app to support employee wellbeing
Leading engineering company Spencer Group is using an innovative new app to help support its employees’ wellbeing.
Continue readingBarratt Developments PLC on track for the full year
Barratt Developments PLC (the ‘Group’) is today issuing a trading update in respect of the period from 1 January 2023 to 23 April 2023 (the ‘period’). Comparatives are to the prior year equivalent period (‘2022’) unless otherwise stated. Barratt Developments PLC’s year end is 30 June 2023.
Continue readingBrownlee brothers and Quickline team up to leave no rural community behind
Celebrated triathletes the Brownlee brothers have teamed up with Quickline Communications to promote its game-changing rural broadband.
Continue readingHotham’s Distillery introduces new Vodka School experience and Mango Bodka
Hotham’s, the local spirits distillery, is excited to announce the launch of their new Vodka School experience, taking guests on a journey to explore the art of vodka distilling, and to create their own uniquely flavoured vodka.
Continue readingWhich playground safety surfacing is best for playgrounds?
Playgrounds are a great way for children to have fun and stay active, but they can also pose safety hazards if not properly installed. Choosing the right playground safety surfacing is crucial for creating a safe play environment that reduces the risk of injuries. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the most popular playground safety surfacing options and which one is best suited for playgrounds.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire heat recovery business creates new engineer role
A Walkington-based heat recovery business has created a new role as it experiences unprecedented demand for its services.
Continue readingTeenager launches her own business after baby sister helps to highlight gap in the market
A teenager who tried her hand at various careers is urging other young people to follow their dreams after expanding the business which was named after her baby sister.
Continue readingNewly qualified solicitor embraces new role within highly regarded property team
A University of Hull graduate who couldn’t speak English when she arrived from her native Poland at the age of 12 has now qualified as a solicitor with leading law firm Rollits LLP.
Continue readingVictory Leisure Homes announces local charity of the year, Jamie Loncaster Memorial Fund
Luxury holiday home manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has announced its chosen charity for 2023 and 2024, which is an organisation particularly close to the hearts of the Victory team.
Continue readingBluestorm’s digital team boosted with two promotions and new recruit
The hard work and dedication of two members of Bluestorm’s digital team has been rewarded with promotions.
Continue readingHull Trains partners with The Trussell Trust to push community charity drive
Hull Trains and the Trussell Trust are calling on the general public to support a week-long appeal for donations to provide food to those in most need.
Continue readingYorkshire Air Ambulance receives £60,000 from local housebuilder following Charity of the Year initiative
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, raised an incredible £60,000 over a 12 month period for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, its charity of the year for 2022/23.
Continue readingThree more directors in restructure at East Yorkshire law firm
Williamsons Solicitors has appointed three new directors in the second phase of a significant restructure of the firm’s management.
Continue readingInterim CEO appointed to complete work to set up Humber Freeport company
The team behind the Humber Freeport has announced a key interim appointment.
Continue readingOur time is now… Future Humber and Bondholders to steer region to a bright future
The Humber’s place promotion organisation has repositioned itself and rebranded to help steer the region towards a prosperous future.
Continue readingNavigating the challenges of starting a new business in Hull
Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging venture, especially in a city like Hull. With its rich history and vibrant culture, Hull offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams.
Continue readingHDM Solar announces Adam Firth as Managing Director
HDM Solar is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Firth as Managing Director.
Continue readingHumber Business Week announces Pat Coyle as incoming chair as launch night set to detail plans for 2023 event
Humber Business Week will officially launch for 2023 tonight in an event hosted by the incoming chair for 2024 – Pat Coyle.
Continue readingQuickline helps Great Newsome Brewery raise the bar with game-changing broadband
An award-winning micro-brewery has diversified and gone from strength to strength thanks to fast and reliable broadband provided by Quickline Communications.
Continue readingNew Directors for Pace
Creative communications agency Pace has appointed a new Creative Director and introduced the role of Art Director as it strengthens its leadership team.
Continue readingTuck Into: The new food delivery app exclusive to Hull
Tuck Into, a new food delivery app currently exclusive to Hull, is aiming to make food delivery more affordable for restaurants and customers.
Continue readingFull fibre expansion hits 100,000 premises
Wholesale-only fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, has announced the next series of towns and villages across Yorkshire that will benefit from its open access full fibre network.
Continue readingStaff and customers of major retailer step up to support the Daisy Appeal
A leading medical research charity has secured the support of one of Yorkshire’s favourite retailers in a partnership which will raise funds and awareness.
Continue readingLocal recruitment company joins city’s newest flexible workspace
Dutton Recruitment is the latest business to join FigFlex at Cherry Tree Court, as local firms continue to take advantage of tailored workspaces at Hull’s latest flexible offices.
Continue readingHull Trains recognised nationally for diversity achievements
Hull Trains has been recognised nationally for its commitment to diversity for having the highest number of female drivers in the industry.
Continue readingHow do we solve the digital divide on the UK’s coastlines?
According to a new report commissioned by the Coastal Communities Alliance, coastal communities across England need levelling up.
Continue readingOWC 2023: A decade of world-leading offshore wind
Another record-breaking decade is in store for the Humber’s offshore wind industry. That’s the message from the OWC 2023 keynote speaker and headline sponsor.
Continue readingAdvice from Rollits on debt recovery
We had a chat with Harriet Kingston, a solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team at Rollits to find out more about debt recovery and dispute resolution work.
Continue readingHumber Business Week Chair Kath Lavery to step down after 14 years at helm
Humber Business Week Chair Kath Lavery is to step down following this June’s event after 14 years at the helm – and 19 years helping to stage the region’s annual ‘Festival of Business’.
Continue readingQuickline launches community engagement teams recruitment drive
Quickline Communications has launched a new recruitment drive to expand its community teams as it continues its game-changing rural broadband rollout.
Continue readingBusiness heavyweights to discuss club’s blueprint for Super League success
A Super League side with ambitions to be the best-run in the game is to present two key members of its new board, and the region’s most successful entrepreneurs, to a corporate crowd at a business brunch.
Continue readingHow to save time in the office
Do you ever find that time flies by and you’re suddenly way behind on your tasks? This happens to everyone but some people experience it more than others, which is when changes need to be made to the way you work.
Continue readingFull fibre network operator expands leadership team
In response to exponential growth, and to continue implementing its ambitious network expansion plans, ultrafast full fibre network operator MS3 Networks has expanded its leadership team with three new appointments. Tony Jopling joins as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Simon Harvey as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Charl Tintinger as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Continue readingPower Hour promoting partnership between Yorkshire’s digital marketing professionals
A Hull-based digital marketing company is building support and influence across the region for an event which showcases the city’s growing strength in the sector.
Continue readingIndustry puts its weight behind OWC 2023
Offshore Wind Connections is attracting high-profile support in its 10th anniversary year.
Continue readingHoliday park egg-cells with Easter fundraiser for the Daisy Appeal
Families from across the north helped to provide a Bank Holiday boost for one of the region’s leading medical research charities as part of their Easter break at an award-winning holiday park.
Continue readingCampaign showcases all the reasons Ideal Heating is More Than Boilers
Hull-based Ideal Heating has launched a campaign to celebrate the people, expertise and innovation behind its market-leading products.
Continue readingHull-based green cleaning company adds to portfolio of sustainability achievements
Leading green cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D has announced its latest environmental achievements in its annual Sustainability and Impact Report.
Continue readingImaginations run wild as pupils bring creative spark to Hull’s @TheDock tech campus
Pupils from Hull’s Chiltern Primary School have brought a splash of colour to the Fruit Market by designing murals for the site of the final @TheDock office building.
Continue readingDirector appointment at the heart of Eyeweb 21st birthday celebrations
Eyeweb Solutions has hit a major milestone by celebrating their 21st birthday. They have been serving businesses in Hull and beyond for more than two decades with their outstanding website design and digital marketing services. Eyeweb is continuing to look to the future with the appointment of Shaun Wyatt as Marketing Director.
Continue readingHull City players swap pitch for cyber space as they take on teenagers at FIFA
Hull City’s star players may have what it takes on the pitch – but do they have the skills to beat a bunch of online Ronaldos in a FIFA footballing clash?
Continue readingMiddle Child announce 2023 programme and move to a four-day week
Award-winning Hull theatre company Middle Child have today announced their artistic programme for the year ahead, featuring a national tour and London transfer of a new play, the return of panto, two scratch nights showcasing work by three new writers and extensive development opportunities.
Continue readingHowden Station set for £1.2m platform redevelopment
Train accessibility is to be improved at Howden Station as part of a £1.2m redevelopment project funded by Hull Trains.
Continue readingOne of East Yorkshire’s largest business parks primed for expansion
Following a raft of lettings, one of East Yorkshire’s largest business parks is ready to expand again after unveiling a series of design and build opportunities, with planning permission already secured for units ranging from 88,600 sq ft to 212,000 sq ft, subject to tenants’ requirements.
Continue readingNew era for Hull’s historic Burton building as restoration work gets underway
An ambitious project to bring Hull’s landmark former Burton building back to its original glory has begun.
Continue readingGroupe Atlantic makes major investment to enhance low carbon heating portfolio
Groupe Atlantic has made a major investment in a leading manufacturer of heat pumps and refrigeration solutions.
Continue readingBeal scores five star customer satisfaction rating hat-trick
Beal Homes has scored a customer satisfaction hat-trick by securing a sought-after five star rating for the third year running.
Continue readingRockcity and no-code app builder February partner on climbing gym app
A new UK and international partnership between no-code app developer February and the Rockcity climbing gym businesses has released Rock IT Climbing, a new, custom designed app for UK and international climbing gyms.
Continue readingYoung lawyers share tips on Rollits work experience scheme
A trio of young lawyers have shared tips to help other emerging talent as their firm counts down to the deadline for this year’s work experience applications.
Continue readingPower Hour 6 to explore digital marketing content creation
Digital marketing experts from across the region will assemble in Hull next week for the latest in the Power Hour series of events organised by 43 Clicks North (43CN).
Continue readingArco reduces plastic packaging consumption and carbon emissions
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has successfully reduced its carbon emissions and plastic use by adopting a more ‘circular’ approach to the packaging used in the distribution of its products.
Continue readingBeverley skin doctor to chair professional Cosmetics Cluster UK spring event
A Beverley skincare expert will chair and speak at a spring event for cosmetics industry and skincare professionals in York next month.
Continue readingThe benefits of outsourced transcription services
From doctors’ surgeries and marketing agencies to property surveyors and sole traders, all kinds of businesses and organisations can benefit from professional transcription.
Continue readingHuge regional collaboration to share Humber 2030 Vision with the nation
A 10-strong delegation of businesses will outline the scale of Humber ambition and opportunity for industrial decarbonisation at the inaugural Innovation Zero Congress on 24-25 May.
Continue readingHull Trains awards colleagues for dedication to customer excellence
Train passengers have been learning about the history and landmarks of Hull thanks to the in-depth knowledge of an On Board Manager who has earned praise for his commitment to improving customer service.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire poultry business creates new role in the technical team
A Middleton on the Wolds based family poultry business has created a new role in its technical team to support its growing business.
Continue readingFour new appointments at Navigation Wealth Management
Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management have made four appointments to its teams across Beverley and Wakefield, highlighting the firm’s commitment to career progression.
Continue readingHow East Riding of Yorkshire homeowners can save thousands on energy bills each year
With energy prices set to rise again in April, it has been revealed that homeowners across East Riding of Yorkshire can save over £3,100 on bills each year by purchasing a new build home within the area.
Continue readingRestaurants cement food hub status as local independents launch next phase of Paragon Arcade regeneration
A Victorian arcade in the centre of Hull is now back to capacity with the arrival of a host of new tenants and the reopening of a destination restaurant.
Continue readingRollits experts to share expertise on changes in charity law
The need for robust governance of charities will fall under the spotlight next week as experts from Rollits LLP explore some of the issues arising from new legislation.
Continue readingBeer and cider festival to spread the cheer across Hull’s Theatre Quarter
A pint-sized pub and its more spacious neighbour will join forces next week to present a real ale and beer festival designed to promote their Theatre Quarter location as a destination for great food and drink.
Continue readingAaGlobal unveils new brand as part of ongoing growth strategy
A leading language services business has unveiled a bright new brand created to celebrate the completion of 30 successful years in business and to reflect the modern approach to serving clients worldwide.
Continue readingHelping charities to remain capable, commercial and compliant
We had a chat with Gerry Morrison and Harriet Wheeldon at Rollits to see how the local law firm supports charitable organisations.
Continue readingApp founder partners with restaurant to tempt diners on a vegan venture
The founder of an app designed to help people make the transition from meat eating to a plant-based diet has partnered with a local restaurant to highlight the dining options.
Continue readingHull Trains #EmbraceEquity for International Women’s Day
Female colleagues at Hull Trains have been taking part in the #EmbraceEquity pose to help promote a diverse workforce as part of International Women’s Day.
Continue readingHear from MS3 Networks’ female leaders this International Women’s Day
According to techUK, just 8.5% of senior technology leaders in the UK are from minority ethnic groups, and only 16 per cent of IT professionals are female. As we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, Hull-based fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, talks to some of its very own female tech heroes.
Continue readingHull-based IT company Intrasource awarded Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
Last month, Intrasource, which has been providing IT support services to businesses in Hull for over 20 years, was audited by a qualified assessor that awarded them their Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.
Continue readingEmployers invited to check and challenge research into skills plan
A partnership set up by the government to tackle skills shortages will next week reveal the responses from businesses to a survey of their training and recruitment priorities.
Continue readingChildminder’s challenge pays off with third nursery set for expansion
A family nursery business has embarked on the next stage of its expansion nine years after the founder chose to take on a new challenge and build on her success as a home-based childminder.
Continue readingRollits welcomes new Compliance Officer
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the appointment of David Richardson as its new Compliance Officer.
Continue readingWillerby hits the road to promote holiday homes lifestyle
Hull-based industry leader Willerby is hitting the road to promote the benefits of holiday home ownership.
Continue readingRWE appoints local Humber based firm to commence Grimsby Hub construction works
RWE has appointed Humber-based firm Hobson & Porter to complete the construction of its new state-of-the-art operations & maintenance facility known as the Grimsby Hub.
Continue readingAnnouncing the launch of Harris Lacey and Swain’s new consultancy service: Consilium
Hessle-based accountancy firm Harris Lacey and Swain has announced the launch of a new consultancy service called Consilium. The cutting-edge service is led by a cross-disciplinary team and will add to the extensive list of services offered by the firm.
Continue readingHHCC and HEY LEP are holding a free ‘Global VAT & International Trade Support’ event
Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce and the HEY LEP are working together to provide Hull businesses with an exceptional opportunity to hear from and meet top international trade experts at a series of export awareness and development workshops in March.
Continue readingCouncil funding for Library of Stuff to help residents save on energy costs
Hull’s Library of Stuff will soon have new equipment to help residents save energy, thanks to funding from Hull City Council.
Continue readingChatty Bus back on the road to connect local communities
Local bus company, East Yorkshire, is bringing back its Chatty Bus, an initiative that aims to fight social isolation and promote connection and local communication with the help of Age UK HEY (Hull and East Yorkshire) and local internet provider KCOM.
Continue readingUkrainian pets show their appreciation after huge donation from Hull business
Hundreds of shelter animals caught up in the war in Ukraine are being fed with food donated by a Hull firm.
Continue readingHHCC and HEY LEP are holding a free ‘Grow Global’ event
Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce and the HEY LEP are working together to provide Hull businesses with an exceptional opportunity to hear from and meet top international trade experts at a series of export awareness and development workshops in March.
Continue readingHull businesses gather at city’s newest Cat A office
FI Real Estate Management’s (FIREM) recently refurbished Cherry Tree Court has played host to Business Culture Hull’s latest open networking and speaker event, where over 120 of the city’s business community joined together to connect and share best practice.
Continue readingFormer apprentice rises through the ranks to become Managing Director at Integra Buildings
Former apprentice Chris Turner has been appointed as the new Managing Director of modular construction specialist Integra Buildings.
Continue readingRhinox ready to scoop the benefits from US distribution network
A small firm in the heart of rural East Yorkshire which has increased sales of its excavation buckets and attachments five-fold since its launch in 2018 is now shaping its American dream as it plans the next phase of growth.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre appoints new Chair of the Board
Beckie Hart has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees at Hull Truck Theatre as her predecessor, Alan Dix, steps down after nine successful years in the post.
Continue readingHHCC and HEY LEP are holding a free ‘Export to Europe’ webinar
HHCC and the HEY LEP are working together to provide Hull businesses with an exceptional opportunity to hear from and meet top international trade experts at a series of export awareness and development workshops in March.
Continue readingPamper your pooch as you enjoy fun in the Fruit Market
Stacey Revell and Wykeland Group Development Surveyor Tom Watson take Hooper and Wally for walkies on Hull Marina, close to the new Sandy Paws & Salty Noses dog grooming parlour and shop.
Continue readingEmployers warned of tough approach from The Pensions Regulator 10 years after launch of auto enrolment
A change to workplace pensions which has caused sleepless nights for countless employers over the last 10 years is back on the agenda as the government looks to mop up the stragglers from the initial roll-out and also expand the scheme to more workers.
Continue readingNavigation Wealth appoints new financial adviser
Navigation Wealth Management is pleased to announce the appointment of a new financial adviser.
Continue readingBishop Burton College to host employer celebration event
Bishop Burton College is excited to announce their first ever Employer Awards to thank industry partners for the support and opportunities they provide students.
Continue readingComing soon… Beal returns to Kingswood with luxury new homes at King’s Fold
More than 150 luxury new homes are coming to Hull’s thriving Kingswood community as multi award-winning housebuilder Beal Homes reveals details of its latest development.
Continue readingQuickline Build Team begins work to bring fibre broadband to new communities
Rural broadband provider Quickline’s new in-house Build Team is now active in communities, laying the foundations to connect them to its game-changing fibre network.
Continue readingActive+ Recruitment is holding an Open Day on Tuesday 7th March
Active+ is a family-orientated multi-function centre with an indoor soft play centre and cafe, outdoor and indoor sports pitches, and two function rooms with bars.
Continue readingApplications to the 2023 RWE Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship scheme are now open
RWE has launched its 2023 Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship programme with applications being invited for four new roles based in Grimsby at the Grimsby Hub and Humber Gateway sites.
Continue readingKCOM announces plans for achieving Net Zero
Broadband provider KCOM has announced plans to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 – ten years ahead of the UK Government target.
Continue readingApply for work experience at Rollits by 31st March 2023
We spoke to three Trainee Solicitors at Rollits about the law firm’s work experience scheme.
Continue readingYorkshire housebuilder online quiz takes flight again for National Nest Box Week
For National Nest Box Week (14 to 21 February 2023), Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is encouraging homeowners to flock to its digital bird quiz to test their knowledge on garden birds.
Continue readingQuickline to bring full fibre broadband to over 55,000 rural homes and businesses in 2023
Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications has announced its 2023 fibre rollout plan, with a target to transform internet access and speeds for scores of communities and tens of thousands of users.
Continue readingWhere there’s a Will, there’s a way
We had a chat with Sarah Adams and Emma Fawke at Rollits about why everyone should have a Will in place and the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire’s Ukrainian hub working to “make good things happen” as they prepare to mark anniversary of Russian invasion
A woman who opened a Ukrainian restaurant in Hull to support the humanitarian effort in her homeland is to mark the anniversary of the Russian invasion with a special event to raise awareness of her country’s food and culture.
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