A landmark office building in Beverley is now a bustling hub of business and learning following a successful restoration, remodelling and refurbishment programme.
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Puffins Galore for East Yorkshire businesses
Sir John Lawton, President of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, will be launching the sponsorship drive to recruit East Yorkshire businesses to get involved with Puffins Galore!
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Members of the public invited back to hear latest updates on Yorkshire Energy Park
Following a series of Public Information events in September, members of the public are being invited to see more detailed plans for the Yorkshire Energy Park site ahead of planning submissions in December.
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Beal comes home to Holderness for latest luxury development
Bespoke housebuilder Beal Homes is returning to its roots for its latest exclusive development.
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Department for Education grant gives green light to Ron Dearing UTC expansion
Hull’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), is delighted to have received approval and funding for exciting expansion plans.
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DA Creative Studio appoints new management team to drive further growth
DA Creative Studio has enjoyed continuous growth over the last year, as the disruptive marketing and PR agency’s reputation for delivering high-impact campaigns has seen them attract the attention of several new high-profile clients.
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An interview with HoH Food Hall’s Head Chef
We had a chat with Arron Edwards of HoH Food Hall to find out what his teams have in store for our tastebuds.
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Sessions Spa welcomes new owners, following sale from Georgina and Jimi Parkinson
Sessions, the North East’s premier spa for beauty and hair, based in New Walk Beverley, has been sold by Georgina and Jimi Parkinson to Rhona McLeod and Ian Richardson for an undisclosed sum.
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Ron Dearing UTC students equipped with cutting-edge robotics skills to increase career opportunities
Student engineers of the future are learning crucial robotics skills to give them the edge for exciting career opportunities and fill an increasing national industry skills gap.
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Women at the top in global technology to tackle “dismal” diversity figures
Women at the top of the global technology industry will seize the opportunities presented by an event in Hull to tackle the “dismal” figures for diversity in the sector.
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£100,000 of grants handed out in first year of Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme
Hull City Council has provided almost £100,000 in grants in the first year of the Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme, which helps businesses in the city become more energy efficient and save money.
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Barratt Developments Yorkshire East raises over £25k for SASH
Local housebuilder Barratt Developments Yorkshire East has raised an impressive £25,300 in support of its charity of the year for 2021, Safe and Sound Homes (SASH), with a donation also being made to Sepsis UK in honour of the division’s former Managing Director, Paul Newman.
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Thousands of Squid Game-style recruitment cards found across Hull
Thousands of Squid Game-style recruitment cards have been mysteriously placed around Hull to hire people for in-demand warehouse, logistics and FCMG jobs.
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Paragon fleet helping to cut carbon emissions
As well as boasting the most modern and innovative trains on the UK rail network, Hull Trains now has some of the most environmentally friendly.
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EYG says its many long-serving employees are the key to 50 years of continuous success
The managing director of Hull-based EYG Group says the secret to its success has been retaining many long-serving members of staff who ‘care deeply about […]
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HoH Food Hall is a vibrant addition to the city
HoH Food Hall is an exciting new concept in the heart of the Hammonds building, which combines a vibrant collection of dining, organic grocery, retail, food, music and art offerings including artisanal food and beverage stations.
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Tech skills start-up to broaden its reach with new training centre
A trio of tech businesses which were set up to drive the development of digital businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire have secured a prime city centre site as the home for a technology education and training centre.
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Rollits team reinforces wills and probate expertise and steps up to raise funds for hospice
A leading law firm has reinforced the confidence of clients in its will and probate team with all five specialist solicitors now appointed to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
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Tech breakfast to focus on tourism sector
Technology and tourism will come together at a networking breakfast which will launch Tech Expo, the centrepiece of next week’s Tech Week Humber global technology festival.
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Howden children’s creativity “set in stone” at Lovell development
Decorative stones designed by local children have taken pride of place at Lovell Homes’ development in Howden, as the countdown to the launch of its beautiful three- and four-bedroom show homes on 12 November begins.
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University of Hull creates a new bike loaning system
A new bike hub has been made available at the University of Hull. The initiative was the result of a partnership between the University and the local vehicle livery and decal firm, Brandfixx.
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Growing East Yorkshire firm established as a UK leader in hi-tech horticulture launches apprenticeship programme to recruit ‘technically minded’ local graduates
A successful East Yorkshire business which has risen to prominence in the hi-tech horticultural sector through its work on multi-million pound projects has launched a new apprenticeship programme aimed at local graduates.
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Agencia enhances health and justice capabilities as it approaches milestone year
A company from East Yorkshire which delivers transformational health and justice projects is drawing on the lessons of its work during Covid to sharpen its offer to customers internationally as it approaches its 25th year.
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Hull’s employer-led school celebrates third year of positive destinations for sixth form students
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has recorded a clean sweep of positive destinations for its sixth form students for the third consecutive year.
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Tech festival attracts global brands and big investors to the Humber
A festival of technology which was only launched two years ago is about to make a return as a global gathering with industry leaders jetting in from the United States and the Middle East to highlight Hull and Humber’s worldwide connections.
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“It’s so humbling and rewarding to be part of a family’s journey”
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with John Lane, who has seen the firm adapt and evolve enormously over the years.
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‘Dress to kill’ this Halloween at Lost City Adventure Golf
The best-dressed ghosts and ghouls in Hull will be rewarded with a free game of golf this weekend at Lost City Adventure Golf.
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Easy Bathrooms taps into The Trade Yard network for latest expansion
A bathroom supplier which has built a network of more than 90 branches in less than 10 years has made its first move into East Yorkshire as it pursues plans to become the UK leader in its sector.
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The Humber unites to lead the drive to net zero
The Humber has come together to lead the global fight against climate change.
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Hull Trains is back and stronger than ever
Timetables at Hull Trains will be back to pre-pandemic levels from December as public confidence in rail travel continues to grow.
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Arco donates £50,000 worth of PPE to HEY Smile Foundation
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has donated over £50,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies to the HEY Smile Foundation, a leading local charity working with organisations in the health and community support sectors.
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£200m Yorkshire Energy Park announces University of Lincoln as principal education partner
The University of Lincoln, an award-winning institution with an international reputation for its quality of teaching and research, has been announced as the principal education partner of the £200m Yorkshire Energy Park.
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Investment in estates consultancy strengthens Sewell Group portfolio
Sewell Group has today announced its investment in Community Ventures Partnerships Ltd as part of its strategic growth plans across the North of England, allowing it to expand its footprint in estates management consultancy.
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Hull-based green cleaning company strikes gold at prestigious manufacturing awards
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has been announced as the winner of a prestigious award for energy and sustainability at a major regional manufacturing awards ceremony.
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Home ownership prospect made much more accessible thanks to new low deposit mortgage scheme in Hull
Deposit Unlock is a new mortgage lending scheme offered by housebuilders Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes on properties in Hull, including Fleet Green and Hesslewood Park in Hessle, Poppy Fields and Harland Park in Cottingham, Queens Court and Minster View in Beverley, and Harrier Chase in Brough.
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It’s not all doom and gloom for first-time buyers
A local young professional has become the proud owner of an apartment at The Glass House in Hull.
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It’s a double as brothers build on family tradition to open a second bar
Two brothers who followed their father into the pub trade have overcome cynics and staff shortages to open a second bar in their home village […]
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360 Accountants appoint new practice manager
Adrian Hunter joins the firm with over 25 years’ experience in senior and strategic management roles across the finance, leisure and hospitality industries.
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North Point Shopping Centre unveils refurbished market hall as pub reopens
Bransholme’s favourite retail destination, North Point Shopping Centre, is celebrating a double milestone in its history as a refurbished and rebranded market hall is unveiled coinciding with transformed pub, The Sutton Arms, welcoming punters back after four years.
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TV surprise teacher settles into retirement holiday home gifted by Willerby
A retired teacher is looking forward to many years of happy memories after settling into a new holiday home gifted to her by Hull-based market leader Willerby.
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Visionary film to show global leaders why the world needs the Humber to tackle climate change
A new cinematic film will reveal to world leaders the critical role the Humber has in the global fight against climate change.
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Rollits uses video meetings to facilitate hybrid working
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with Caroline Neadley, a Partner in the Employment team.
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Rollits recruits three new trainee solicitors
Rollits LLP has announced the appointment of graduates Joshua Hobson, Olivia Keith and Emma Richards, who are all local to the firm’s offices in Hull and York and have now started their Period of Recognised Training.
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HEY Credit Union claims national award for putting fairness to customers first
An organisation which has been providing a loans and savings lifeline for families for more than 20 years has been rewarded with a top accolade in a nationwide awards scheme.
Continue readingManaging Director vows to make Hull Trains a ‘beacon’ of East Yorkshire
New Managing Director of Hull Trains, David Gibson, has officially unveiled a commemorative 21st anniversary design on the fifth and final unit of the Paragon fleet.
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Neil Hudgell named Legal Personality of the Year and Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year
Hudgell Solicitors owner and executive chairman Neil Hudgell has collected two prestigious legal awards as the Legal Personality of the Year and Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year.
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5* reviews for Genuine Gents as Beverley barbers celebrates first year
Genuine Gents on Beverley’s Butcher Row is marking its first full year of trading with increased business, more skilled staff and stellar five star reviews.
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Camping vehicle specialist turns to ‘Creo’ to execute Swift model launch
The UK’s largest maker of leisure vehicles is using the full design capabilities of PTC® to help it bring its latest model to an expectant market that is booming after lockdown eased.
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The search is on to find Hull and East Riding’s dirtiest office
As offices across the region return to ‘business as usual’, Lightowler – one of Hull’s oldest commercial cleaning, painting and facilities management companies – is looking to reward one lucky workplace with an extra special cleaning service completely free of charge.
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Willerby hires over 30 apprentices as holiday homes boom opens up exciting opportunities
More than 30 young people are beginning exciting careers with holiday homes market leader Willerby following the biggest recruitment of apprentices in the company’s 75-year history.
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Giving nature a home: celebrating wildlife at Cottingham development
Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is celebrating receiving Gold Standard at its show home garden, located in Cottingham at David Wilson Homes’ Harland Park development, as […]
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Rollits ready to build on recognition in Legal 500
A local law firm has underlined the quality of its work for clients across the Yorkshire and Humber region with accolades for the excellence of its people, services and systems in the latest edition of the profession’s most prestigious directory.
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Hull vehicle branding firm teams up with University of Hull to kit out eco-friendly transport
A new bike hire hub ready to loan out more than 60 refurbished bikes to University of Hull students has opened on campus.
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360 Accountants launch the Purple Sofa Podcast
It’s perhaps not what you’d expect from a bunch of boring accountants, but Hull and East Yorkshire-based 360 Chartered Accountants are far from the norm […]
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Beal takes Yorkshire’s best housebuilder title to continue award-winning run
Multi award-winning Beal Homes has been named as Yorkshire’s best housebuilder yet again.
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Council and businesses unite to host local employment events
Hull City Council’s Employment Hub is set to run two employment events, which will see top employers attend in a bid to recruit new staff locally.
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HETA plans further expansion after record recruitment of young engineers
A training business which has been supplying engineering apprentices to industry for more than 50 years has broken all records with its 2021 intake.
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HEY LEP’s independent project to improve digital skills capability in the Humber has now been officially adopted by the Government
Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (HEY LEP) Humber Local Digital Skills Partnership (LDSP) has today been officially recognised by the Government for its ongoing work – and will now be incorporated into an official pilot scheme for digital skills partnerships.
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Latus Health appoints DA Creative Studio as new marketing partner
Creative marketing and PR agency Drunk Animal Creative Studio, which has offices in Hull and London, will provide wrap-around brand development and strategic marketing support for customer-focused occupational health specialist Latus Health.
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Hull Trains and Hull Truck Theatre are full steam ahead with The Railway Children this Christmas
Hull Truck Theatre is delighted to announce Hull Trains as sponsors of their family Christmas show, The Railway Children. The partnership reunites two award-winning, nationally recognised Hull companies, who are welcoming back audiences and passengers to share and enjoy experiences together this Christmas.
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Househunters reserve their dream homes at Beal’s new Beverley development
Eager househunters have become the first to reserve their dream homes in Beverley following the launch of Beal Homes’ latest development.
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Integra Buildings named Contractor of the Year at industry Oscars
Integra Buildings has been named Contractor of the Year at the Oscars of the UK’s offsite construction industry.
Continue readingHull Trains appoints new Managing Director
David Gibson has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Hull Trains. David joins the business on 1 October 2021 to lead Hull Trains on its continued journey to recovery after the challenges of the global pandemic.
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End of furlough will identify Covid’s impact on the job market
Furlough comes to an end on 30 September and with it brings an uncertain future for many businesses. But, as 360 Director Andy Steele discusses, this will be the first time we’ll have a clear picture of how Covid has affected the job market.
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HullBID promises five more years of positive support for businesses after ballot success
HullBID will continue its work for another five years after securing an emphatic win in its latest renewal ballot.
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21 years on the tracks for Hull Trains
Hull Trains has been making direct rail travel to London from East Yorkshire easier for 21 years, with the operator now celebrating the milestone anniversary.
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Fast track your way to start-up success with HEY Start-Ups
Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (HEY LEP) HEY Growth Hub is launching a Start-Up Fast Track aimed at helping individuals to discover what is involved in starting and running a business.
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Victory Leisure Homes announces significant ‘homecoming’ senior appointment
Hull-based luxury holiday homes manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes continues to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of Jamie Kirk as its commercial director.
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Business Centre boss says changing workspace trends can breathe life back into high streets
One of the region’s leading business centres is ticking all the boxes for people seeking work, rest and play solutions on their doorstep in a post-Covid world.
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Hull 4 Heroes able to respond quicker with new corporate card solution
Hull-based financial technology firm Expensemate has given Hull 4 Heroes the ability to respond quicker to veterans’ needs with three pre-paid cards, which speed up and monitor the transactions that are essential to running the charity.
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Ideal Heating prepares for green growth with £16m investment in Hull site
Hull-headquartered firm announces significant expansion of production and storage capacity.
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Specialist tech company appoints new CEO with an eye on business growth
Sewell Estates has announced Claire Harrison as the new CEO of Parallel Data Intelligence Limited.
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QHotels appoints 43 Clicks North as development partner
QHotels have appointed Hull-based digital agency 43 Clicks North to manage and maintain their web platforms, which scales across a broad collection of sites.
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Game on: Hull Esteem celebrate sporting milestone with Broadacre Primary School
The new multi-million-pound Broadacre Primary School building has reached yet another milestone in its construction phase.
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360 Accountants invite businesses to go head-to-head for October fitness challenge
360 Chartered Accountants are throwing down the gauntlet to local businesses to join them in their October Fitness Challenge.
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Quickline and Northleaf announce appointment of industry veterans Mark Stansfeld and Tony Ciciretto to Quickline Board
Specialist, ultrafast broadband provider Quickline Communications Limited and Northleaf Capital Partners, a global private markets investment firm, are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board members to support Quickline’s plans to bring full fibre and all-new 5G technology to approximately 500,000 premises in rural Britain.
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Independent commercial broker continues on growth trajectory
A growing independent commercial insurance broker in East Yorkshire has announced a new hire to strengthen its team.
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Law firm marks milestone by sharing “in camera” interviews with colleagues
A law firm which is celebrating its 180th anniversary is turning to a combination of tradition and technology to share the stories of its rich history.
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Diony is helping Rollits to remain digitally agile
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with Alistair O’Sullivan, the Managing Director at digital marketing agency Diony.
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Local housebuilder launches incentive to support Hull’s education professionals
A local housebuilder is supporting the teachers, tutors and lecturers who play such an important role in their communities by launching a new incentive designed to boost their efforts to buy a new home.
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High-profile speakers to headline The Waterline Summit 2021
A green energy entrepreneur and an electric vehicle adventurer will be among the headline speakers at this year’s pioneering Waterline Summit.
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Food delivery firm flips its business model as it opens new restaurant
The man behind Hull’s first independent hot food online delivery platform is set to open a restaurant of his own – but he won’t be doing deliveries!
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Humber SMEs have their say on UK’s Net Zero targets in major business study
Over 650 small and medium-sized businesses across the Humber region have shared what Net Zero means to them, in the first comprehensive study of its kind in the UK.
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Innovative 3D teaching tool to help educate students about organ donation
School children are to benefit from the latest design innovation to learn about the importance of organ donation in saving lives.
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Humber Job Hub CIC
Humber Job Hub CIC was established in 2018 by Angela Harraway Cert REC FIRP and Fellow Member of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals, who has over 20 years’ experience working in the recruitment sector supporting employers and job hunters across all industries.
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Peer Networks: A Business Boost for Hull and East Yorkshire Companies
In the latest fightback against the impact of Coronavirus on business, Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) are delivering the second series of Peer Network groups, aimed at helping SMEs in the Hull and East Yorkshire region to tackle problems, identify opportunities and grow.
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Largest ever intake of Spencer Group apprentices all secure full-time positions
The largest ever intake of apprentices taken on by engineering specialist Spencer Group have all now secured full-time positions with the company.
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Housebuilder supports local communities with donation to Beverley Minster’s secret garden
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has donated £1,000 to an important organisation in Beverley which aims to create an accessible space for the community […]
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Regeneration partners receive Game Changer Award for Treadmills transformation
Leading Hull-based developer Wykeland Group and Hambleton District Council have won a major property industry award for the spectacular transformation of the former Northallerton Prison in North Yorkshire.
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Revolutionary Hull decal firm launches charity appeal
Hull-based vehicle branding service Brandfixx is appealing for nominations to support a local charity in need. Inspired by a wide range of amazing charities in Hull and […]
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Local businesses claim millions in furlough payments
As the end of September looms and with it, the end of furlough, 360 Chartered Accountants say they have helped local businesses claim nearly £10 million in payments since the pandemic began.
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Sewell’s Summer Internship programme helps participants set sail into employment
Following announcements of its latest initiative in partnership with Cat Zero back in June, Sewell Group’s Summer Internship programme comes to an end with huge success.
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Swayble makes meeting spaces dynamic in multiple ways
Local entrepreneurs and design specialists create innovative furniture that uses motion to calm, inspire and motivate.
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Hull to host large UK conference this week
The UK’s congress and convention sector will meet in Hull this week to discuss ‘Moving Forwards – Dare to be Different’ .
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Rollits is dedicated to supporting the local education sector
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with Caroline Hardcastle, a Partner at Rollits who heads up the Education team.
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Hull Truck Theatre in search for business people to join board of trustees
One of the region’s leading independent theatres is aiming to boost the business expertise among its cast of trustees as it prepares for a programme of 50th anniversary celebrations.
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Founding members to share stories from 25 years ago as Women in Business celebrates silver jubilee
A group which was formed more than 25 years ago to bring together women holding senior roles in the Hull and East Yorkshire business community will turn back the clock next week for a belated silver jubilee celebration.
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Hull and East Yorkshire bus journeys to cost just £1 in September
Bus company East Yorkshire has revealed that Hull and East Yorkshire residents will be able to travel after 7pm for just £1 in September.
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Humber SMEs offered free training to protect against cyber attacks
Hackers targeting SMEs are exploiting those who lack cyber awareness, says Jupiter IT.
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MP and Police and Crime Commissioner join forces to back HullBID in ballot
Hull Business Improvement District received a resounding endorsement from its constituency MP and its Police and Crime Commissioner as it set out its stall for […]
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