Category: Enterprise

A former BBC presenter is revving up for expansion with the classic car business which he set up from home after the pandemic put the brakes on his broadcasting career.

Hull-based holiday home manufacturer Willerby has launched the latest edition of its flagship Vogue model to celebrate the UK market leader’s 80th anniversary.

Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, has revealed its latest reliability figures, showing that it operated well over 99% of the miles it was scheduled to operate over the past year.

Leadership and performance consultancy T2 is celebrating its 10th anniversary, having achieved remarkable growth from a one-man operation to working with world-class clients including Manchester United, the INEOS Grenadiers cycling team and Specsavers.

Digital marketing agency One SC Media has moved its headquarters into Monocle, Hull’s new hub for business and culture – marking its growth and role in helping shape the landmark development.

Popular open access rail operator Hull Trains has today launched a special deal to celebrate 25 years of serving communities along the East Coast Main Line.

Remote villages and hamlets across the East Riding of Yorkshire are receiving a major digital boost as Quickline’s full fibre rollout gathers pace.

Regeneration specialist Wykeland Group has hosted exclusive viewings of the stunning restoration of two of Hull’s most iconic landmark buildings.

Stagecoach East Midlands has said “we’ve got you” to a local football club, by sponsoring one of its junior teams.

A leading language services provider is flying high with its first digital marketing campaign after launching a new phase in partnership with Humberside Airport.

Colleagues and business associates have marked a milestone anniversary of a highly respected family business owner with praise for his “incredible dedication” and inspirational leadership.

As part of celebrations for its 25th anniversary, the popular open access rail operator Hull Trains has launched a new video series starring a range of its customers.

A young woman at the helm of a growing specialist homecare business is believed to be the youngest Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Manager in the country.

A successful engineering design consultancy is now in the hands of its loyal and hardworking employees.

A driver from Stagecoach East Midlands has won praise for his outstanding career, after retiring after a magnificent 50 years in the industry.

A family firm which hit the heights by embarking on a project to restore the original leather seats on Concorde is now set to make the iconic plane the centrepiece of its biggest education, training and promotional show yet.

Stagecoach East Midlands has today announced that they will be improving the Service 350, which runs between Hull and Scunthorpe, connecting villages from across the region to the Gallagher Retail Park and the General Hospital in Scunthorpe.

Smart technology and digital infrastructure provider Connexin has reached a major milestone in the development of its Internet of Things (IoT) network, which now connects a quarter of a million smart water meters across the UK.  

Elan Salon is thrilled to announce that its salon owner, Emma, has been named a finalist at the prestigious UK Hair and Beauty Awards in two standout categories: Hair Stylist of the Year and Best for Blonde.

A Hull logistics provider formed from a £1 management buyout whose biggest customer resigned on its first day in business has celebrated its 25th anniversary in a remarkable success story.  

The finance sector has always been shaped by technological change. The pace and scale of disruption have accelerated in recent years, with AI transforming how financial services operate. Many are now openly raising questions about the future of careers in the sector.

Phoenix Building Systems are proud to announce the renewal of their Platinum Partnership with Hull City for the 2025/26 season.

East Yorkshire-based Neill & Brown Global Logistics has launched a European rail freight service in a joint venture with its Italian logistics partner, Sogedim.

Excitement is building in Beverley as local residents prepare to welcome Regents, a revolutionary new hair cutting and styling concept set to open its doors in autumn 2025. 

Stagecoach, the parent of Hull bus operator Stagecoach East Midlands, has surged ahead in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) results, showcasing the most significant year-on-year (YoY) improvement across the bus and coach sector, and earning its spot as the top-performing bus operator in key customer experience metrics.

Fans travelling to Hull to watch Coldplay perform in the city next week will be able to take advantage of free travel with the renowned open-access rail operator Hull Trains.

A new pop-up shop in Hull is giving young entrepreneurs a central hub to showcase their products and services and learn the skills to build their own business.

It’s a double celebration for Yorkshire Financial Planning, as both of its co-founders have been named finalists at one of the UK’s most prestigious industry awards.

East Yorkshire glazing specialist EYG Commercial continues to enhance its reputation for the supply and installation of high-quality windows and doors to the housebuilding industry with the completion of its latest contracts for Mulgrave Properties.

Two of the UK’s leading open access train operators Lumo and Hull Trains have made dreams come true for 90-year-old Charlie Barker who recently became the oldest “work experience student” to join the teams for a day of immersive insight on the railway. 

In just one year, eco-cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D has more than doubled the number of 20-litre product refill containers returned as part of its ‘No Brainer Container’ closed loop laundering initiative.

Tax specialist Robert Wilson – who started his career with one of the ‘big four’ – has joined Beverley-based Northern Accountants, as the growing practice advances its journey to becoming a top 100 firm.

Leading not-for-profit care provider HICA Group has announced the promotion of Alan Hutty to Head of Finance. Previously Head of Financial Reporting, Alan steps into the new role with nearly four decades of experience.

HEY Confident Futures is proudly celebrating five years of nurturing a new kind of leadership network in the region. One that is rooted in connection, collaboration, with a belief that generous leadership transforms communities.

Hull Trains has launched a new option where customers can choose to donate their Delay Repay funds to charity.

One of the region’s favourite charities has launched a new fundraising challenge which will see staff from seven banks and building societies set out to cycle hundreds of miles without leaving Hull city centre.

Hull’s newest landmark development, Monocle, has officially launched – welcoming its first tenants and the public into a bold, contemporary workspace and hospitality hub in the heart of the city.

An iconic National Trust estate in Lincolnshire has secured the support of Hull Trains for a fundraising campaign to raise funds for a new miniature railway.

Bus services in East Yorkshire are returning to full capacity after a leading training provider stepped in to help bolster the number of drivers in the area through accelerated qualifications.

Following the successful completion of the first phase of renovation works at the National Holocaust Museum earlier this year, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm Hobson & Porter has been awarded a significant second phase of development at the historic site in Laxton, Nottinghamshire.

When Taz Sheikh from Good Travel’s London team took her volunteering day earlier this year, it offered just a small glimpse into a much bigger commitment.

An award-winning East Yorkshire holiday park has unveiled a £4.1 million transformation of its Country Club, following a devastating fire that destroyed its leisure and hospitality facilities.

A golf day which has been running for 38 years and has raised more than £160,000 for charities across the region is aiming to build bigger and better under the stewardship of a merged law firm which is the largest operating out of both Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the promotion of Olivia Sutton from assistant manager to manager.

More than 200 organisations across the region have joined forces with a strategic initiative that’s redefining the Humber and raising its profile to create a powerful future for the area.

Hull-based SMEs can now access 90% UK government-funded training to grow their own leaders and plug key skills gaps, thanks to a new ILM-accredited Skills Bootcamp delivered by Enterprise4All.

The UK’s leading open access operators Lumo and Hull Trains have received national recognition for their commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Business owners in Hull understand the importance of protecting their property, employees, and assets.

The Crows Nest on Douglas Road in Hull is set to relaunch on Thursday 24th July following a significant investment of more than £260,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.

Lymers Assist Ltd are on the move – to a larger site to house their expanding Hull-based operations.

Aim Higher, a charity based in Hull, has received a £1,500 donation from local housebuilder, David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, which has its Hawk View development in the area. The donation will go towards supporting the charity’s free children and parents group for 0 – 5 years.

A landmark dinner held this week in Hull has marked the 20th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Fengtai District in Beijing and the city of Hull. The relationship, first formalised in 2016 through a civic twinning ceremony, continues to offer powerful opportunities across education, culture and international investment.

Award-winning marketing, creative and digital agency Sowden & Sowden has renewed its contract with City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP), marking the continuation of a trusted and collaborative relationship that has already spanned six impactful years.  

We had a chat with Chris Drinkall and James Marsden, joint Heads of the Hull office at Wilkin Chapman Rollits, the newly merged law firm following the union of Wilkin Chapman and Rollits.