Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind have partnered with The VIP Group of Companies to help make change happen locally.
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Celebrating Palletways’ Yorkshire members on Yorkshire Day
This Yorkshire Day, Palletways, the UK’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network and part of Imperial Logistics, celebrates the members that serve the region from as far as Malton in the north to Sheffield in the south.
Continue readingNew look Scarborough HQ for McCain unveiled
The UK HQ of the world leader in frozen potato specialties and appetisers – McCain Foods – has been transformed to revolutionise hybrid working for its office staff and boost employee wellness.
Continue readingBeverley-based Bartoline launches new fast action and heavy duty paint stripper products
Beverley-based decorating sundries manufacturer Bartoline is launching two new, highly effective, paint and varnish strippers onto the decorating trade and consumer DIY markets: Paint Predator Heavy Duty and Paint Predator Fast Action
Continue reading360 Accountants launch unique service for sports sector
Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants has launched a brand new service aimed specifically at the sporting sector.
Continue reading“The pandemic was make or break – but we’ve come out of it stronger than ever”
Little Wold Vineyard’s Alice Maltby reflects on four rollercoaster years since winning the 2018 Women of Achievement award.
Continue readingReduced timetables for Hull Trains
Reduced timetables will be introduced on Hull Trains services on Wednesday and Saturday due to industrial action.
Continue reading360 Accountants announce Hull City sponsorship deal
360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to confirm its sponsorship of Hull City’s Head Coach for the 2022/23 season.
Continue readingChamber of Commerce to connect Daisy Appeal with regional businesses after visit to new Molecular Imaging Research Centre
The head of an organisation which represents more than 1,000 businesses across the Humber area has pledged to help raise awareness of the work of a regional charity which is transforming detection techniques for serious medical conditions.
Continue readingKCOM marks ten years of Lightstream by connecting to support Tech Week Humber
A business which has been pioneering the development of communications and IT services in Hull and East Yorkshire since 1904 is stepping up to play a major role in an event aimed at building the digital skills base for businesses and the wider community.
Continue readingHull construction firm wins award for its approach to tackling skills shortages
Construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has been recognised for its people development practices at the annual Constructing Excellence in Yorkshire & Humberside (CEYH) awards, which are organised by the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University.
Continue readingSauce partners with blue chip companies to drive digital transformation
A growing smart tech company is working in close collaboration with a range of leading businesses as their long-term digital partner to make them more efficient and effective.
Continue readingUK events have the power to make waves for generations proves new research
Ahead of the tenth anniversary of the London 2012 Games, funder Spirit of 2012, is highlighting the power of events and how they can make waves that ripple through the lives of people and communities.
Continue readingHull Trains supporting local summer events
Crowds from across Yorkshire will flock to the city when two summertime events return with the backing of Hull Trains.
Continue readingPure Block Management invests in new portal for apartment leaseholders and tenants
Hull-based property specialist Pure Block Management has launched an online portal that will streamline customer service for leaseholders and tenants of the apartment blocks and residential complexes it manages across the region.
Continue readingPartnership offers corporate serviced accommodation in city centre
A partnership deal has been announced which will offer exclusive corporate serviced accommodation in Hull City Centre.
Continue readingFinalists announced for The Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge
Six green teams from schools and colleges across the Humber have the chance to win a £2,000 for their school eco project and a trip to Norway after being named as finalists in The Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge 2022.
Continue readingCatastrophic injury and rehabilitation specialists promoted to lead Hudgell Solicitors dedicated serious injury team
Hudgell Solicitors has promoted two experienced solicitors with track records of providing ‘exceptional legal support’ to people who suffer catastrophic injures to the roles of Joint Managers of Serious Injury.
Continue readingLovell Homes sponsors annual Howden event for second year
National housebuilder Lovell Homes has continued to strengthen its links with the Howden community by sponsoring the town’s annual Picnic in the Park event for the second year running.
Continue readingArco supports local charity’s education programmes with funding and volunteering
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has donated £3,000 to local charity Run With It, an educational support non-profit charity, to help develop literacy and numeracy skills in local young people.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC welcomes more business partners to further boost opportunities for students
Several of the region’s leading businesses have partnered with Hull’s employer-led school to provide students with industry standard skills and help create their potential future workforces.
Continue readingPupils take part in a Build a Bug Hotel competition
Hull primary school children leapt to the challenge to build a bug hotel for their school.
Continue readingReduced Hull Trains weekend timetables due to trade union strike action
Hull Trains customers are reminded that reduced timetables will be in place for the next two weekends due to planned industrial action.
Continue readingGiacom introduces children to the exciting world of tech with ‘Day in the Clouds’ visits
Leading tech business Giacom has introduced almost 100 young children in Hull to exciting futures available to them with two special business experience days.
Continue readingAtlas Leisure Homes welcomes two new starters
Atlas Leisure Homes Ltd, a leading designer and manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges located in Hull, is delighted to announce the appointment of two new senior colleagues, Rob Harrison and Charlotte Mews.
Continue readingNew appointments at Victory Leisure Homes reflect customer-focused approach to growth
East Yorkshire-based luxury holiday homes manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has made two new appointments that strengthen its senior team and confirm its commitment to meeting customers’ needs.
Continue readingSummer of celebration for KCOM’s decade of Lightstream
KCOM is celebrating a decade of success since it began rolling out its Lightstream full fibre broadband.
Continue readingHull broadband firm strike gold at HEYPIBAs
Award-winning Hull broadband provider Pure Broadband has won yet more recognition after its customer service team was crowned the best in Hull and the East Riding.
Continue readingBarratt Developments site managers in Hull recognised as best in the country
Two Barratt Developments site managers at Yorkshire East division have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building in Hull.
Continue readingYorkshire youngsters get career opportunities in construction
A national housebuilder plans to recruit more than 25 new apprentices across Yorkshire in the coming months.
Continue readingChameleon Business Interiors completes impressive office fit-out for latest Hull arrival
Interior design, fit-out and furnishing specialist Chameleon Business Interiors has created a new workspace for payment technology provider Dojo at Hull’s @TheDock alongside Hull’s Central Dry Dock and C4DI.
Continue readingCelebrating inspirational women in business across the region: final call for award nominations
Only one month remains to nominate the inspirational women in your life for the Women of Achievement Awards, with entries closing on Sunday 31 July.
Continue readingConstruction firm builds on impressive track record in the care industry with new contract win
Hull headquartered construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has won a new contract to build a £6m luxury care home in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
Continue readingNew music venue opens in Hull
One of Hull’s leading sports and leisure venues Active+, formerly Hull Indoor Sports Centre, is becoming a music venue for the growing number of local bands and solo singers.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire introduces special summer timetables to aid service reliability
Local bus company, East Yorkshire, is introducing special summer timetables to help improve service across its network.
Continue readingNavigation Wealth announces strategic acquisition
Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management has acquired BRC Wealth Management, as part of the firm’s continued growth of its East Yorkshire operation.
Continue readingWykeland reveals plans to breathe new life into landmark former Burton building
Leading developer Wykeland Group has unveiled plans to bring the landmark former Burton building in the heart of Hull back to life.
Continue readingHull company celebrates back-to-back HEYPIBA wins
Hull vehicle branding company Brandfixx is celebrating winning its second Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Award (HEYPIBA) in as many years after being named as the best team in the region.
Continue readingA new community is created as first movers arrive at Lovell Homes’ Hull development
Leading housebuilder Lovell Homes is celebrating the arrival of the first family at its Kirk Ella development, The Sycamores.
Continue readingDojo moves to @TheDock as card machine provider opens new office in tech community
One of the UK’s fastest-growing financial tech brands has made its new Hull home in the heart of the city’s digital community in the Fruit Market.
Continue readingAACSB awards Hull University Business School accreditation
Hull University Business School has been awarded extended global accreditation in business by AACSB International.
Continue readingMarion takes the wheel to drive pandemic cost savings
The owner of a long-established city centre travel business has literally driven her own pandemic protection programme of cuttings costs and keeping customers satisfied.
Continue readingHome win for Neil Hudgell in People in Business Awards
The founder of a law firm which this year marks 25 years of standing up for vulnerable people and giving a voice to those seeking justice has added the Hull & East Yorkshire People in Business Awards (PIBA) Lifetime Contribution accolade to his list of achievements.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire-based Bartoline launches decorating trade range
East Yorkshire-based Bartoline, the well-known decorating products company, has launched a new over the counter trade range called ‘1876 The Professional Range’.
Continue readingPace’s Chip Shop glory
Hull-based creative communications agency Pace has won a prestigious industry award.
Continue readingPolice and Crime Commissioner commits funding to HullBID cleaning programme
HullBID has been handed a major boost to its comprehensive street cleaning programme with significant funding from the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner.
Continue readingHotham’s Gin School wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for top tourist attraction
Hothams Gin School has been recognised as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice Award winner for top tourist attraction.
Continue readingLocal legal talent shines as Rollits announces promotions
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of five members of the team at its office in Hull, including four who graduated from the University of Hull.
Continue readingParagon Arcade moving quickly to welcome more “innovative indies”
A Victorian arcade in Hull city centre has welcomed two new businesses with more on the way.
Continue readingHull homelessness charity takes giant leap by partnering with William Jackson Food Group
Local charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has established a partnership with Hessle-based William Jackson Food Group that will support their cause in an ongoing, holistic way.
Continue readingTravel in confidence with Hull Trains
Passengers can travel in confidence with Hull Trains as regular timetables return following last week’s disruption.
Continue readingGreen Ginger Digital invests in female leadership team as revenues double
Performance marketing agency Green Ginger Digital has announced new hires to support its ongoing growth. Georgia Garnett has joined the business as Client Services Director, whilst Samantha Moor has joined as Performance Marketing Manager.
Continue readingThe Library of Stuff expands into bigger premises
A community-focused business and enterprise centre is the new home to The Library of Stuff.
Continue reading360 Accountants announces four new appointments
Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants has announced four new appointments as part of the firm’s ongoing growth strategy.
Continue readingWomen and girls encouraged to consider a career in engineering and manufacturing this International Women in Engineering Day 2022
Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME), which operates across the Humber, is taking the opportunity to encourage women and girls of all ages to consider exploring or switching to a career in manufacturing, engineering, science, technology or digital this International Women in Engineering Day (23 June 2022.)
Continue readingFruit Market residential development completes as buyers snap up final homes
The residential development in the heart of Hull’s regenerated Fruit Market is now complete, marking a major new milestone in the creation of the city’s first urban village.
Continue readingRollits seminar will help charity trustees plan for law changes
Leading law firm Rollits LLP will host a seminar next week designed to help charities prepare for changes which are looming as part of The Charities Bill.
Continue reading“I’ve travelled the world doing what I love: one day I’m on a nuclear power plant, the next I’m offshore on a wind turbine”
Jayne Taylor-Whitticks owns welding inspection company Magna Inspections, based in Driffield, East Yorkshire.
Continue readingBluestorm appoint Dan Murphy as Director of Digital
Bluestorm Design and Marketing Ltd has appointed Dan Murphy to its board as Director of Digital. The appointment recognises Dan’s achievement in the role of Head of Digital since July 2020, and the central importance of web development and digital marketing to Bluestorm’s future success.
Continue readingHistoric East Yorkshire building Lambert House to be given ‘new lease of life’ as guest house following sale
The new owner of an historic East Yorkshire building says she plans to finally open its doors to the public and allow locals to enjoy what has been a ‘hidden gem’ as a new guest house and events venue.
Continue readingAlastair Campbell and John and Martha Godber Humber Business Week interviews now available to watch online
Humber Business Week interviews featuring key figures from politics and culture have been made available online for those who want a second helping or who missed the live event.
Continue readingMajor employer and children’s charity learn from law firm’s lead on health and wellbeing
A manufacturing business with a workforce of nearly 1,200 people and a charity which supports more than 9,000 children gained new impetus for their wellbeing programmes after a leading law firm presented first-hand experiences of personal struggles with mental health.
Continue readingAtom to open new bar down Princes Avenue
After four years at the Corn Exchange on North Church Side, Atom is ready to start a fresh chapter as it prepares to move to Princes Avenue.
Continue readingEvent aims to take offshore wind safety to ‘next level’
Some of the world’s leading manufacturers of offshore wind and maritime personal protective equipment will collaborate in Hull later this month.
Continue readingSenior management appointments as Hudgell Solicitors extends its executive team to lead further growth
Hudgell Solicitors has appointed two new members to its executive team to steer the firm into further growth.
Continue readingPure Block Management appointed to manage historic property in Hull’s Old Town
Hull-based property specialist Pure Block Management has been appointed to manage a residential development in the city’s Old Town with historic links to the fishing industry.
Continue readingIconic playwright has learned his lines as an entrepreneur
One of Hull’s artistic icons told an audience at Humber Business Week about his unlikely journey from aspiring footballer to teacher and then from playwright to unwitting entrepreneur.
Continue reading360 Accountants attracts London talent to Hull
360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Senior Corporate Portfolio Manager.
Continue readingNational recognition for Hull broadband provider
Hull broadband provider Pure Broadband has scooped a national award as customers continue to turn to it to supply their ultrafast connection.
Continue readingSpencer Group and Slipform Engineering combine for cement silo project as construction boom drives demand
Leading design and build contractors Spencer Group and specialist contractor Slipform Engineering are delivering a huge new cement handling facility to meet soaring construction industry demand.
Continue readingLatest Lagoon Hull plans reveal how project will transform the city
A new vision for the Humber region has been revealed to give the public a glimpse into how Hull’s biggest regeneration proposal in a generation will turn the area into a must-visit destination and one where people love to live.
Continue readingCampbell launches Humber Business Week attack on government and challenges Labour to set out its strategy
A writer, communicator and strategist who guided the Labour party through three general election victories launched a withering attack on Boris Johnson and his government when he spoke at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingKCOM proud to support Pride as main sponsor
KCOM has restated its commitment to diversity and inclusion as it is announced as one of the main sponsors of this year’s Pride in Hull celebrations.
Continue readingFree CyberRisk Assessment launched to help organisations tackle cyber crime
From today, companies will be able to benefit from a free cyber risk assessment of their business following the launch of CyberRisk – a new product provided completely free of charge by cybersecurity specialists FoxTech.
Continue readingEntrepreneurs buoyant as Humber Business Week looks at succeeding in chaos
Entrepreneurs from across the region shared their experience of how to survive and thrive during the pandemic and beyond as they gathered at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingHull-based green cleaning company celebrates landmark year of sustainability achievements
Ethical cleaning company Bio-D has released its latest annual Sustainability Report following a year of significant progress towards its environmental and societal goals.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire teams up with Age UK Hull and KCOM to fight loneliness with Chatty Bus
Local Hull-based bus company, East Yorkshire, is bringing back its Chatty Bus, a project that aims to raise awareness of loneliness and social isolation in society during Loneliness Awareness Week next week.
Continue readingLocal home care company is top 2.51% in the region
Home Instead Beverley and Hull has received a prestigious award by a national reviews website, having been named one of the top 20 home care companies in Yorkshire and The Humber and becoming part of the top 2.51% of home care companies in the region.
Continue readingBiz Week is back for 2022, as Marketing Humber reveals new recruitment resource
Marketing Humber welcomed Bondholders to launch Biz Week 2022 and reveal a new Bondholder resource – Your Time.
Continue readingHull homelessness community receives living room makeover from KCOM
Local homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has recently been supported by Hull broadband provider KCOM. The ongoing partnership has involved an initial donation, enabling the makeover of the communal area of the charity’s community building, The Orchard.
Continue readingLocal coastguard is Platinum Jubilee award winner
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, Hull Trains wanted to give back to the community and reward a local hero with a platinum experience.
Continue readingTreyBridge Accountants celebrates fifth anniversary
TreyBridge Accountants in Hull is celebrating its fifth anniversary, having launched on 1st June 2017 and seen multiple developments along the way. Practice owner, Aaron Gilmore, is very excited about this key milestone and attributes the company’s success to its dedicated team members and valued clients.
Continue readingL’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award success for Cottingham-based apprentice Amy Griffin
Amy, with fantastic support from the team at Hays Salon, has worked tirelessly over the last few months to not only keep up to date with her training and maintain a very busy column in the salon, but to also produce the award-winning look for the competition.
Continue readingMajor refurbishment gives historic Hull building new lease of life
Work has completed on the £2.45 million restoration of a landmark Grade II Listed building at the heart of Hull city centre’s Old Town, that had previously sat empty for more than a decade.
Continue readingBarratt Developments Yorkshire East announces Yorkshire Air Ambulance as its charity of the year
The chosen charity, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, is an independent organisation that provides a lifesaving rapid response emergency service to five million people across communities in Yorkshire and relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations to ensure the service can continue.
Continue reading360 announces Hull FC sponsorship
360 Chartered Accountants is excited to announce its sponsorship of Hull FC.
Continue readingYoung innovators in Yorkshire and the Humber given critical boost
Young Innovators Next Steps Awards recognises trailblazing young entrepreneurs, accelerating their business growth to deliver an even bigger impact
Continue readingBusinesses in Hull and the East Riding urged to support aspiring young entrepreneurs by becoming business mentors
Hull City Council are launching a campaign to attract mentors to support aspiring young entrepreneurs in Hull during Humber Business Week, which takes place from Monday 6 – Friday 10 June.
Continue readingHull creative communications agency wins industry award
Hull-based creative communications agency, Pace Communications, has won a top industry award.
Continue reading“Cultural commodity” John Godber to join Humber Business Week line-up
The business acumen behind a string of productions which provided a lifeline for Hull Truck Theatre will come under the spotlight as part of the Elevenses interviews at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingJudges impressed by ambition and resilience as they reveal shortlist for People in Business Awards
Judges and sponsors of a business awards event which is all about people praised the resilience and ambition of nominees and urged employers to commit to greater collaboration as a route to improving skills.
Continue readingRollits LLP announces five new partner promotions
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of five members of its team from the Hull and York offices from Associate to Partner.
Continue readingRecord breaking year leads to senior recruits at regional law firm
Wilkin Chapman Solicitors has expanded its Beverley office with three strategic appointments following a year of significant growth.
Continue readingSwift Group pledges fundraising support to the Daisy Appeal for five years
The UK’s largest manufacturer of touring caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes has pledged its support to a charity on its doorstep which is transforming detection techniques for serious medical conditions.
Continue readingFlotilla and flypast put the Humber centre stage for Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Businesses from the Humber Bridge to Hull marina have outlined their plans to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style against a spectacular backdrop of a flotilla and flypast.
Continue readingColleagues launch new business as window film stars
Two colleagues who have spent 30 years between them in the glazing industry are now looking forward to a bright future after deciding to become window film stars themselves.
Continue readingBuilder’s cash helps Hull tennis club get ready for 100th anniversary
A tennis club in Cottingham will be accessible to all, following a donation from a housebuilder. Cottingham Tennis Club is celebrating its centenary this year […]
Continue readingMS3 launches exciting new partnership with ISP Air Broadband to bring amazing fibre connectivity to Hull
MS3 Networks has signed an agreement with national broadband service provider Air Broadband to sell fibre broadband to homes and businesses across East Yorkshire initially, with grand expansion plans to follow.
Continue readingRollits brings leading resilience coach to Humber Business Week
We had a chat with Ed Jenneson, Head of Employment at Rollits, to find out more about the law firm’s high-profile event that takes place during Humber Business Week 2022.
Continue readingRising through the ranks to follow her dream job in finance
It’s not every day someone walks through the door of a wealth management firm declaring their ambition to become a financial adviser – but that’s exactly what Jade Georgiou did at Yorkshire-based Navigation Wealth Management three years ago asking for an opportunity to help her achieve her ambition.
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