Category: Enterprise

Leeds Rhinos have appointed 43 Clicks North to head up their social media strategy for the upcoming season, with the aim to drive ticket sales after a troublesome couple of years due to government restrictions.

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New Managing Director appointed at 360 Accountants

360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce Adrian Hunter as its Managing Director.

The first hospital able to treat 1 million patients a day

The future of health care and employee wellbeing is digital. With major advancements in VR technology and machine learning, a rapidly changing working landscape and the explosion of blockchain technology, healthcare of the future looks very different.

Hull-based provider is approved by the National Tutoring Partnership

Toranj Tuition, a community and education non-profit located on Beverley Road, has become the first Hull-based Approved Tuition Partner under the National Tutoring Partnership (NTP).

Daisy Appeal takes big step towards £8.5m target with major donation by Wykeland Group

A charity which is working to improve the detection and treatment of cancer, heart disease and dementia has taken a big step towards its fundraising target with the help of leading property development company Wykeland Group.

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HEY LEP shares start-up stories to inspire new entrepreneurs

Stories of start-up firms have been compiled by Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) to help inform and inspire people tempted to take their first steps in business.

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Joshua James partners with body confidence advocate to create exclusive jewellery designs

by editor28 January 20221 February 2022

Joshua James Jewellery, the leading stockist of designer jewellery brands, launches exclusive engraved designs after partnering up with Jessica Megan, an award-winning advocate for body confidence in the hopes to fundraise for the charity Beat.

HoH Food Hall: XL Yorkies to be served up at Provide Kitchen

HoH Food Hall is proving extremely popular with Hullensians and tourists alike. This time we had a chat with Dan Poole of Provide Kitchen about their “alternative to your Sunday scran”.

360 Accountants renew Hull KR sponsorship for 11th consecutive year

360 Chartered Accountants has announced its continued support of Hull KR by renewing its sponsorship for the 11th year running.

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Neil Hudgell sets sights on more cases which ‘impact on society and make a real difference’ as his firm celebrates 25 years

Hudgell Solicitors’ founder and executive chairman Neil Hudgell has marked the firm’s 25th year in business by setting his sights on becoming involved in more cases where his firm can ‘make a difference’ in matters of national importance.

Hull Trains supports local Rugby League giants

Hull Trains will be supporting both professional teams from our proud Rugby League city, having agreed exciting partnerships with Hull FC and Hull KR.

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Rollits recruits highlight career path for local legal talent

A leading law firm is celebrating the talent on its own doorstep as it builds for the future by putting local people at the heart […]

Yorkshire-based luxury jewellers Berry’s celebrates 125th anniversary year

Luxury jewellers, Berry’s, is celebrating a milestone year in 2022 as it reaches its 125th year in the business.

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Tips for finding the right commercial property

by editor21 January 202221 January 2022

Buying a property for business purposes means taking a slightly different approach to buying a home. Investing in that property is a challenging decision in itself, but once you’ve made the decision, the hard work really begins.

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Family Mediation Week: “Your peace of mind is our top priority”

We had a chat with Alison Benson at Rollits about Family Mediation Week and what it’s all about.

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Arco leads the way in ethical sales with prestigious award

by editor21 January 2022

Arco, the UK’s leading safety products and services company, has been awarded the prestigious Investor in Sales Award from the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP), recognising the commitment the company has made to ensuring its sales staff provide a professional and ethical service to its customers.

Local housebuilder supports Hull’s education professionals

by editor21 January 202221 January 2022

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is supporting education workers in and around Hull who play an integral role in their communities, by donating a contribution for every sale to the new home owner’s nursery, school, college or university.

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Peter Ward Homes search for new Managing Director

by editor19 January 2022

The region’s highly successful and respected House Building firm, Peter Ward Homes, has announced its search for a new Managing Director. The firm, which was established in 1978, has a reputation for quality homes and has been recognised as an award-winning developer that builds homes of distinction.

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Future engineers from Yorkshire on right track after Siemens’ sustainable transport competition

Siemens has uncovered engineering, technology and business talent from Yorkshire through a competition to design the smart and sustainable transport system of the future.

Sewell Group become Hull KR stadium partner

Hull KR have announced that Sewell Group are to become their prestigious stadium naming rights partner from 2022.

Bus company and charity fight loneliness with the “Chatty Bus”

by editor19 January 2022

Local bus company East Yorkshire is continuing its efforts in the fight against loneliness and social isolation by bringing back “Chatty Bus”, a project raising awareness of loneliness in society.

KCOM acts to help customers facing cost of living crisis

KCOM has announced it is to take action to help customers facing the rising cost of living crisis.

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Award-winning Hull accountants open regional office in York City Centre

by editor17 January 202217 January 2022

360 Chartered Accountants is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in York City Centre.

HoH Food Hall: Grilla offers a “build your own burger” experience

HoH Food Hall has been going from strength to strength since opening in early December. We had a chat with Chris McWatt of Grilla Burger to get a flavour of what his chefs are cooking up in their new kitchen.

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Green Ginger Digital shortlisted for two awards

After only two years of trading, Green Ginger Digital, a performance marketing agency based in Hull’s Old Town, has been shortlisted for two categories at the 2022 Northern Digital Awards.

Veterans charity receives support from local retailer

Visitors to a nature-based veterans’ charity will receive a smarter welcome in the future after a donation by a Hull-based flooring retailer.

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Ideal Heating announces state-of-the-art training centre for renewable energy at Bridgehead business park

Hull-based Ideal Heating has announced a new, £1 million state-of-the-art training centre focusing on renewable energy.

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Law firm bolsters top-ranked commercial property team with new Associate

A specialist commercial property solicitor who worked across the north of England after graduating from the University of Hull has returned to the city as an Associate with leading law firm Rollits LLP.

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Livewire line-up will get the party started at HullBID Awards

by editor31 December 202131 December 2021

Hull city centre businesses will be the stars of the show when HullBID presents its 2022 awards next month, with top quality entertainment from local favourites including a HullBID retailer which first opened its doors more than 160 years ago.

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Hull business launches Yodha, the world’s first connected health platform

by editor1 January 20222 January 2022

Innovative platform launches to provide employees with a cost-effective wellbeing programme which accounts for all of the individual wellbeing needs of a diverse workforce.

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MBE for business leader working to increase international trade by bringing stability to the world’s trouble spots

The head of an East Yorkshire business which works globally to help governments tackle challenges including pandemics, terrorism, corruption, war crimes and modern slavery has been awarded an MBE for services to international trade.

Rollits 180: “It’s about always looking forward”

by editor30 December 202124 December 2021

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 Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations.

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Why the new year is the perfect time to outsource your payroll

by editor28 December 202119 December 2021

With the new year approaching and resolution-making high on our list, a Hull and East Yorkshire Payroll specialist says it’s the perfect opportunity for businesses to streamline their day-to-day tasks and outsource their payroll.

Brand agency embraces the metaverse to create next-gen apprenticeships

by editor24 December 202124 December 2021

DA Creative Studio is a disruptive brand agency that hasn’t allowed the pandemic to decelerate its ambitious plans for ongoing growth. Over the last two years, CEO and Creative Director, Calvin Innes, has adopted the latest technologies and ways of working to enable the agency to expand into other cities in 2022.

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Latus Health gives employees five paid ‘Give Back’ days per year

by editor24 December 2021

Hull-based Latus Health has implemented a new initiative encouraging employees to give back to their local communities, friends and colleagues by offering paid volunteer time off. Latus Health’s mission seeks to improve lives, whether that’s the lives of their employees or those of the wider community.

Rollits 180: For some local charities, Rollits is “a lifeboat during turbulent times”

by editor24 December 202124 December 2021

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 representatives from two of its chosen charities.

Temporary Hull Trains timetable to be introduced from 27 December

Hull Trains will introduce a reduced timetable as customer demand changes because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Shining a light on reflective vehicle branding

With the shortest – and darkest – day of the year finally here, and Christmas just around the corner, Yorkshire vehicle branding company Brandfixx has the solution to ensure fleets travelling the UK’s roads and motorways get maximum brand exposure, despite the reduced daylight hours.

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Dunelm superstore to open with festive fanfare at Flemingate

The new Dunelm superstore at Beverley’s Flemingate centre will open this week with music, free food and drink, competitions and giveaways, and a visit from Father Christmas.

Three more leading businesses partner with Ron Dearing UTC to open up exciting opportunities for students

by editor19 December 202119 December 2021

Three more leading businesses have teamed up with Hull’s employer-led school to open up further exciting opportunities for students and help shape their potential future employees.

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Brandfixx is delivering Christmas cheer with festive van design

by editor19 December 2021

Brandfixx, a vehicle branding firm based in Hull, is delivering the gift of unique seasonal cheer by transforming one of its vans into Santa’s sleigh using their revolutionary vehicle branding product.

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No chimney? No problem!

Local housebuilder gives ‘magic keys’ to children so that Santa can visit this Christmas.

“Unit symbolises the future of critical care”

by editor19 December 202119 December 2021

The award-winning local start-up behind Hull’s new £8m Intensive Care Unit.

Images reveal how iconic murals will feature as part of £96m Albion Square development

by editor16 December 2021

New images have revealed how two historic murals could be preserved and exhibited as part of the £96m Albion Square development.

Lost City Adventure Golf creates Christmas cocktails for Mission Christmas fundraiser

by editor16 December 202116 December 2021

Lost City Adventure Golf, based in St Stephen’s Shopping Centre in Hull, is set to donate £1 from each sale of its special Christmas cocktail menu to the nationwide Cash for Kids Mission Christmas campaign.

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Sauce develops unique health and wellbeing app for a fighting fit workforce

by editor16 December 202116 December 2021

Smart tech specialist Sauce has teamed up with former boxing champion Tommy Coyle to develop a unique app to improve health, wellbeing and workplace performance.

Cadent and Equinor announce plans to develop a hydrogen town concept in Lincolnshire

by editor15 December 202114 December 2021

The Humber could be the location for one of the world’s first low carbon Hydrogen Towns within the decade, after Cadent and Equinor joined forces to realise this ambition.

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Holiday home manufacturer achieves recertification against renowned health and safety standard

East Yorkshire holiday home manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has successfully achieved recertification against one of the world’s most recognised health and safety management standards.

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St Mary’s View takes shape as prime location draws buyers to beautiful Beverley

Beverley’s most desirable current development is taking shape amid growing interest from househunters.

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HGV training company wins contract to train 1,400 people as part of the Government’s HGV Skills Bootcamp project to tackle the lorry driver shortage

Mainstream Training, based in Leconfield, Hull, has won a multi-million pound Government contract to deliver free HGV driver training to those looking to become HGV lorry drivers.

Local landmarks and fantasy themes bring a new look to empty units

King Billy has joined King Edward and the creatures of the deep have surfaced in Whitefriargate as part of a new trail designed to entice more people into Hull city centre.

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Quickline announces two senior appointments to further strengthen executive team

by editor13 December 202113 December 2021

Ultrafast broadband provider Quickline is pleased to announce the appointment of two leading broadband specialists to its executive team.

Genuine Gents customers raise £178 for Movember cancer charity

Customers at Genuine Gents, the Beverley men’s hairdressers, have raised £178 for its Movember charity raffle fundraising campaign towards cancer research.

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Local trio qualify as solicitors at Rollits

by editor8 December 20218 December 2021

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the achievements of three members of its team in qualifying as solicitors.

Local holiday homes manufacturer donates Christmas presents to families in need

Victory Leisure Homes, the East Yorkshire holiday homes manufacturer, has donated various Christmas treats to local family crisis intervention charity Bundles of Joy to support vulnerable families over the festive period.

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Local company is crowned ‘5 Star Employer’

For the second year in row Home Instead Beverley and Hull has been declared a ‘5 star’ employer, showing that care is a worthwhile career path to take. The home care company’s employees have commended the company for factors such as top quality training opportunities and supportive leadership.

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Transformative Hull vehicle livery firm shortlisted for prestigious national awards

The revolutionary vehicle branding and livery firm, Brandfixx, has been shortlisted in the most prestigious, independent light commercial vehicle industry awards in the UK.

Arco colleagues create an area for wellbeing and wildlife next to National Distribution Centre

Colleagues from Acro’s Hose Division have created a space for wellbeing and wildlife on an area of disused land next to the family business’ National Distribution Centre (NDC) at Priory Park, in Hessle.

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Hull residential property developer wins national accolade

Hull-based firm is crowned Residential Developer of the Year at the National Building and Construction Awards.

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First look at new images for £96m Albion Square development

New images have been revealed of Hull’s exciting and transformative £96m Albion Square development.

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Billboards and brochure put small businesses in the shop window

From pocket-size pictures to big, bright billboards HullBID is helping local independent traders promote their Christmas specials to shoppers at home and on the move.

Local businesses step up to help Hull children

Local businesses have stepped forward with donations to help ensure every Hull pupil, aged eight to 16, has access to a laptop.

Enjoy festive fun in the jungle this Christmas party season

Hull-based Lost City Adventure Golf has introduced a range of new party packages for those who are looking for some adventure this Christmas season.

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Yorkshire-based Sewell Construction promotes from within following strong year

by editor6 December 2021

Yorkshire-based construction company, Sewell Construction, is growing its team after a successful year of contract wins, with 20% of its team achieving promotions.

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‘World class’ recognition for Sewell Group

by editor4 December 20214 December 2021

Yorkshire-based Sewell Group has maintained its 3-Star accreditation in the UK Best Companies survey, which sees it classified as a ‘World Class’ company to work for.

HoH Food Hall: An interview with music producer Jake Gosling

We had a chat with Jake Gosling of Sticky Studios and Goldun Egg Records about HoH Food Hall’s exciting music programme.

HoH Food Hall: An interview with Kathryn Shillito of HullBID

by editor3 December 20214 December 2021

As HoH Food Hall celebrates its launch weekend, we had a chat with Kathryn Shillito, Executive Director of HullBID, to find out how the organisation is supporting the rejuvenation of the historic building.

Rollits 180: “I love my job and the people I work with”

by editor2 December 20212 December 2021

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 Kerry Horton, who has been with the firm since 1993.

Introducing CATCH Apprenticeships – Your route to success

by editor1 December 202129 November 2021

Award-winning skills provider CATCH have announced that they are set to boost the prospects of young people across the Yorkshire and Humber region by offering a suite of apprenticeship standards under their new brand CATCH Apprenticeships.

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Paragon Arcade bringing a festive vibe as customers shun online shopping

Sweet treats, magical music and delightful decorations all under one roof are being offered as traders in a city centre arcade pull together to make it a cracking Christmas.

New free parenting guide offered to separating families in Hull and East Yorkshire

The Family team at Rollits are pleased to be supporting Good Divorce Week (29 Nov -3 Dec), a campaign run each year by Resolution, the family justice organisation, to raise awareness of how families can separate constructively. This year the focus of Good Divorce Week is parenting through separation.

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Latus Health to grow workforce fivefold by 2024

A Hull-based healthcare business has said that the release of its new Connected Healthcare Platform in January will create over 100 new local jobs in 2022, with expectations for its workforce to increase to over 400 by 2024.

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Brailsford backs fast-growing consultancy Trans2 Performance to support bid for 2022 Tour success

One of the biggest names in cycling who inspired unprecedented international success in Olympic velodromes and across road cycling’s biggest races has turned to a performance and management consultancy based in Hull to help his athletes stay at the front in the sport’s headline races of 2022.

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Eon Visual Media celebrates record year of expansion

Despite the many trials and tribulations caused by the global pandemic, Eon Visual Media has managed to achieve significant growth throughout the first half of the 2021-2022 financial year.

Hull care home worker wins prestigious regional award

A Hull care home worker is celebrating after winning a regional award at The Great British Care Awards.

Hull’s Bee Lady added to Yorkshire bus art

Bus company East Yorkshire has updated its Hull Heritage Bus to include another famous face and building.

KCOM launches Christmas Wishlist to help local communities

Do you know someone who could do with a helping hand to make this Christmas one to remember?

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Kaizen expands team to widen portfolio of client services

Kaizen Consulting, a proactive group of management accountants and business advisers in Hull, now offers project management support as a result of two new key appointments.

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Willerby sets ‘gold standard’ to take Manufacturer of the Year crown

Holiday homes market leader Willerby has been named Manufacturer of the Year in a prestigious awards ceremony.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Head to Humber Street for festive fun

Christmas is coming to the Fruit Market with a packed day of festive fun for all the family.

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The staycation is here to stay

by editor28 November 202128 November 2021

The current spike in popularity of the staycation is here to stay, holiday homes market leader Willerby has confidently declared.

HoH Food Hall: An interview with Giuseppe Pantalone

With less than a week to go before HoH Food Hall officially opens, we spoke to the man entrusted with the mighty task of making it a genuine foodie destination.

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Humber LEP’s legacy to be celebrated at event next week

by editor22 November 202122 November 2021

A special one-off event will take place next week celebrating everything the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership achieved in its 10 years supporting the private sector and economic growth in East Yorkshire, Hull, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.

Arco supports Ready, Steady, Read – helping children in Hull improve reading skills

by editor22 November 202122 November 2021

Arco, the UK’s leading safety products and services company, is providing £5,000 of funding to the children’s reading charity Ready, Steady, Read to restart activities following the COVID-19 pandemic AND is also encouraging its colleagues to volunteer their time and support the charity as reading mentors, helping to improve the reading skills of children in the Hull area.

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Partners strike Gold in national awards for Fruit Market regeneration

by editor22 November 2021

Regeneration partners Wykeland Group and Beal Homes have won national awards recognition for the remarkable transformation of the Fruit Market in Hull.

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Office technology leader rebrands as Spectrum in drive for digital growth

by editor22 November 2021

Office technology business IT@Spectrum has rebranded as Spectrum to support its ambitious growth plans and mission to help companies thrive in the digital-first economy.

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Prestigious double award shortlisting announced for Hull interior design, fit-out and furnishing firm

by editor19 November 202119 November 2021

Chameleon Business Interiors – the interior design, fit-out and furnishing firm based at Hull’s Humber Quays – has reached the final stages of a prestigious industry awards in not one but two competitive categories.

Nibble opens sister takeaway to serve growing Fruit Market community

by editor19 November 202119 November 2021

A hugely popular eatery in Hull’s thriving Fruit Market has opened a new takeaway outlet to serve the rapidly growing community of workers in the area.

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Hull-based green cleaning company expanding with new 32,000sqft site

by editor19 November 202119 November 2021

Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has announced its relocation to a new 32,000sqft site after seeing a significant rise in demand for its range of eco friendly cleaning products.

Rollits 180: “If it’s got a plug on it, we look after it”

by editor18 November 202118 November 2021

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 Mike Wasling, Director of Information and Technology.

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HullBID announces details of 2022 awards

by editor17 November 2021

Businesses throughout Hull city centre are gearing up for a night to remember after a year to forget as Hull Business Improvement District returns with its annual awards.

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HEY LEP welcomes UAE delegates to Humber Tech Week to discuss collaboration between the region and Dubai

by editor17 November 202117 November 2021

In the week preceding International Trade Week, Tech Week Humber 2021 and Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) welcomed headline partners Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) to Hull.

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Beal inspires budding tennis stars as funding extended

by editor17 November 202117 November 2021

Up to 2,000 children will be given the chance to experience tennis coaching for the first time thanks to continued sponsorship from family-run housebuilder Beal Homes.

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Youth Enterprise Award winners announced at virtual awards evening

Hull City Council in partnership with Hull Culture and Leisure (HC&L), Engaging Education, C4DI and Dave Bower of Design over Technology Ltd brought to Hull a virtual international audience to celebrate enterprising young people in the city and those that support them from the public, private and voluntary sectors.

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Nutritionist and pilates instructor opens new studio in the Avenues

A new pilates studio has opened on Princes Avenue in Hull.

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Howden Football Club kicks off grand opening of new show homes

by editor15 November 2021

Aspiring footballers have held a “keepy-uppy countdown” to mark the opening of brand-new show homes at five-star housebuilder Lovell Homes’ brand-new development, Saddlers Grange, in Howden.

Local housebuilder celebrates the success of its apprenticeship scheme

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is celebrating the success of its Apprenticeship Scheme as seven new apprentices begin their careers with the housebuilder.

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New occupiers move into landmark Beverley building following £550,000 transformation

A landmark office building in Beverley is now a bustling hub of business and learning following a successful restoration, remodelling and refurbishment programme.

Puffins Galore for East Yorkshire businesses