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.
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Managing 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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New tech company to partner with Google for launch event to drive training and jobs in digital sector
A tech start-up will announce its arrival next month with an online event designed to drive the development of digital skills in Hull and East Yorkshire by working hand in hand with industry household names worldwide.
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Local housebuilder spreads paw-sitivity with hamper gifting to mark International Dog Day
A local housebuilder has marked International Dog Day by treating a number of the four legged friends living on its developments in Hessle to a special hamper designed to help them settle into their new home.
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Major Hull bus network revamp to give more cross-city connections
Bus company East Yorkshire has announced that from 5 September bus services in Hull will be improved to give more connections between the two sides of the city.
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Hull launches ambitious new economic strategy for the city
City leaders from the public and private sector joined together today in launching a confident, new and ambitious economic strategy for Hull.
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FigFlex launches at Hull’s Cherry Tree Court
The rebranded serviced office provider will offer Hull’s businesses a friendlier, convenient and more flexible approach to office-based working.
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New Covid Recovery Grant for businesses launched
New funding to support businesses that continue to be impacted by the pandemic is launched by Hull City Council today.
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Hull’s new Employment Hub now open for business
A new specialist employment service for Hull – The Employment Hub – has been officially opened today to support residents with securing work and training.
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Arco supports Hull’s future talent with new Ron Dearing UTC apprentices
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, opens its doors to new apprentices as four Ron Dearing UTC students join the team.
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Yorkshire Energy Park welcomes new investors as work to bring scheme to fruition begins
The joint venture behind the £200m Yorkshire Energy Park has welcomed a new investor to its Board.
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University of Hull returns as Waterline Summit partner as “eyes of the world on the Humber”
The University of Hull is back as a founding partner of the Waterline Summit as the “eyes of the world” turn to the Humber region’s low-carbon and renewable energy sector.
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Yorkshire marketing agency welcomes growing team to unique custom-designed office
One of Yorkshire’s longest-established marketing agencies, Sowden + Sowden, have recently begun a fresh chapter in their 40-year history after moving into their first completely bespoke office space.
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Bert’s expansion brings small plate pasta and gelato dining to the Fruit Market
A popular restaurant in Hull’s Fruit Market is expanding its offer into new premises, bringing irresistible small plate pasta dishes and mouth-watering gelato to the bustling independent community.
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New Pure Broadband MD is aiming to double growth in the next three years
New Pure Broadband managing director Tony Jopling has revealed that he’s hoping the company will double its growth over the next three years under his lead.
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HEY LEP appoints members with a wealth of knowledge and experience to three key sub-Boards
The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) has made a number of appointments to its newly formed Business Support, Employment and Skills and Infrastructure Boards.
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Wrecking Ball performance space sets stage for Whitefriargate revival
A shop which combined two separate businesses selling music and books is now bringing its wares to life with the addition of a live performance venue.
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University of Hull’s £14.5m SparkFund programme extended to boost region’s business innovation
The University of Hull’s £14.5m SparkFund has extended its grants programme to help more SMEs across Yorkshire and the Humber succeed and thrive.
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Top chefs appointed as independent city restaurant grows team
An award-winning independent neighbourhood restaurant in Hull has invested in two new highly experienced chefs to grow the business and build on its popular offering.
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Siemens Gamesa to double size of Hull offshore wind turbine blade factory
Siemens Gamesa, the world’s leader in the offshore wind industry, will invest £186 million to upgrade and expand its offshore wind turbine blade factory in Hull.
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The benefits of cloud accounting for small businesses
To help you better understand why cloud accounting is so beneficial, TreyBridge Accountants has rounded up the top advantages that you’ll enjoy on a daily basis.
Continue readingHull-based Bio-D announced as one of ‘UK’s Best Workplaces for Women’
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has been announced as one of the UK’s ‘Best Small Workplaces for Women’ in this year’s Best Workplaces list, published by Great Place to Work UK®.
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Food and drink brochure will boost city centre hospitality sector
Food and drink businesses in Hull city centre have welcomed the launch of a new guide designed to help the sector bounce back after the ravages of Covid-19.
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Hudgell Solicitors appoints 43 Clicks North to manage their multi-channel digital marketing activities
The Hull-based agency will handle the law firm’s digital strategy across SEO, PPC, Paid Social, and Display, whilst also providing support across both Creative and Web Development.
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Safety expert Arco keeps Yorkshire Air Ambulance flying high with £75k pledge
Hull-based safety expert Arco has renewed its long-standing commitment to Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) with £75,000 worth of support pledged over the next three years.
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Celebrate the Last Night of the Proms with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hang out the bunting and fly the flags for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as they head to Hull New Theatre with a musical celebration like no other.
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Cheer for charities as Rollits resumes annual golf day
Two of the region’s major charities breathed a sigh of relief as businesses provided a fundraising boost by taking to the golf course for the first time in nearly two years.
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Hull’s newest specialist IT recruiter uses Artificial Intelligence to grow business
A specialist IT recruiter that uses artificial intelligence to help find the best candidates plans to capitalise on a fantastic start to 2021 by doubling its staff in the next 12 months.
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Hudgell Solicitors makes commitment to being ‘locally loyal’ as it launches its new corporate social responsibility strategy
Hudgell Solicitors has today launched a new community programme in which it says a focus will be placed on being ‘locally loyal’ by partnering with neighbouring businesses and organisations.
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Rollits 180: Partner becomes Undersheriff of York
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 Andrew Digwood, a Partner at Rollits who recently became the Undersheriff of York.
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Coffee31 still reaching out to customers in cautious return from lockdown
A café which captured the flavour and humour of Hull when it opened nearly seven years ago is putting smiles back on faces as it emerges from the restrictions of Covid-19.
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Multi-million pound property deals demonstrate how Hull has remained an attractive market for investment
Property deals worth more than a combined £13.5million are currently being negotiated by a Hull commercial agent who says it is evidence of how the city has remained an attractive proposition for ambitious investors.
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Hull’s Purebroadband appoints seasoned industry expert to oversee service operations
Hull-based ultrafast broadband provider, Purebroadband, has appointed Sally Kirkwood into an expanded role as its new service operations manager.
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One year after launch, Yorkshire Work Based Training enrols again
East Hull’s Yorkshire Work Based Training (YWBT) is celebrating its first full year as a training provider by enrolling students on its vocational courses, despite having to deal with the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 lockdown.
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A new content marketing agency hopes to resonate with local businesses
Local social media freelancer, Matt Johnson, has launched a new Hull-based content marketing agency after 3 years of freelancing.
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Specialist glasshouse to provide high-speed growing capability for leading crop science research organisation
The specialist technical glasshouse building and climate control skills of East Yorkshire based CambridgeHOK have been called upon once again to provide a new high-tech plant science research facility.
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