The Hollies, a residential care home in Hessle and Overton House, which provides specialist dementia care and is based in Cottingham, have been awarded the prestigious Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status.
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John Good Group extends sponsorship of the WFA Cup for two more seasons
Hull-based John Good Group, a purpose-led family business with a rich 191-year history, is thrilled to announce the extension of its sponsorship of The WFA Cup for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons.
Continue readingLocal business ditches the desks to walk 1,000 miles in support of Hull Animal Welfare Trust
The team at Eyeweb has dubbed the challenge ‘Walkies for Welfare’, which requires the seven members to walk the total distance in just thirty-one days.
Continue readingHull Trains and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust join forces for big Bridlington beach clean
An army of volunteers from the pioneering open access operator Hull Trains have taken part in a beach clean in the beautiful Yorkshire seaside town of Bridlington.
Continue readingExperienced engineer swaps tools for training to become Ideal Heating’s first female trainer
Ideal Heating has strengthened its experienced Expert Academy training team with the appointment of a new Technical Training Manager.
Continue readingBoston Energy marks exciting new chapter with office move as wind power business targets further growth
Leading wind power specialist Boston Energy has moved to a showpiece new head office as the company sets its sights on accelerated growth.
Continue readingSpencer Group cyclists saddle up for Teenage Cancer Trust
Spencer Group has achieved a major milestone in its fundraising efforts for its charity of the year, Teenage Cancer Trust, after reaching the £8,000 mark.
Continue readingHull property specialists appointed to ‘breathe new life’ into apartments at former Georgian hotel in Whitby
A growing Hull-based property management company which specialises in running residential developments on behalf of owners and leaseholders has been appointed to manage a landmark former Georgian hotel in Whitby which has been converted into apartments.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire Business Park proves perfect base as warehousing and distribution centre for company importing through Humber docks
One of East Yorkshire’s biggest business sites has proved to be the perfect base for a Hull company which imports products through the Humber Docks to be distributed to customers in West Yorkshire.
Continue readingSenior manager at an East Yorkshire poultry business celebrates success
A member of the Senior Management Team at a Middleton-on-the-Wolds poultry business is celebrating after gaining membership of a health and safety body.
Continue readingHull Trains secures coveted Great Place to Work title at prestigious National Rail Awards
The pioneering open access operator, Hull Trains has secured the coveted ‘Great Place to Work’ title at this year’s National Rail Awards held in London.
Continue readingGoFoodie receives support from Tesco to recruit cooks
GoFoodie promoted their new healthy food app at Tesco in St Stephen’s shopping centre again in Hull on Sunday 15 September.
Continue readingTROJAN launches inclusive footwear range
Leading workwear and safety footwear brand TROJAN has launched its most inclusive range of safety shoes to date, including unisex work trainers that offer ‘true female fit’.
Continue readingFrom Hull to Hollywood
It has been three years since Hull’s first acting agency launched. “A lot has happened in three years,” says Tilly Miller, who founded the agency. “I always knew we had the talent here and the success of the agency really solidifies this.”
Continue readingRising stars earn promotion at Rollits
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of two trainee solicitors who each took a different route into the profession.
Continue readingArco experts teach Ron Dearing UTC students all about safety
Engineering students at Hull’s Ron Dearing UTC have been learning all about workplace safety, thanks to the experts at Arco.
Continue readingTrick or Treat Street returns to William’s Den this Halloween
Popular Yorkshire children’s attraction, William’s Den, is bringing back its unique Trick or Treat Street event for Halloween. After a successful debut last year, Yorkshire’s first and only Trick or Treat Street will return bigger and better, with a brand-new adventure created for families with children aged three to 12.
Continue readingSun shines on Yorkshire solar distributor as turnover hits £20+ million in first full financial year
HDM Solar Wholesale, a national wholesaler of solar and renewable energy products, is celebrating a remarkable period of growth. The start-up company has surpassed £20 million in turnover and delivered over 1 million products across the UK in its first full financial year.
Continue readingWhat does the new Labour Government mean for employment law?
We had a chat with Ed Heppel, Head of Employment at Rollits, about potential changes to employment law under the new Labour Government.
Continue readingHome from Home Pet Care to host annual dog show
Home from Home Pet Care, in collaboration with The Groom Inn, is thrilled to announce their 3rd Annual Dog Show and Family Fun Day on Sunday, 22nd September 2024. The event will run from 12:30 PM to 4 PM at their location on Tranby Lane, Swanland.
Continue readingSpencer Group expands M&E team with intake of apprentices
Spencer Group is continuing to develop a pipeline of young talent through its ongoing partnership with education provider Ron Dearing UTC, with the addition of four new apprentices.
Continue readingHull homelessness charity raises £10k for new vans
Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is celebrating after raising £10k to replace two vans used for its homeless outreach service.
Continue readingWiME Hull Careers Event helps teacher pursue a new career in renewable energy
A former science teacher has channeled her passion for the planet into a new career in renewable energy, thanks to Green Port Hull’s Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) initiative.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre and Hull Trains celebrate five years of successful partnership
Hull Truck Theatre and Hull Trains will once again partner to deliver a magical festive theatre experience for families in Hull and East Yorkshire with The Borrowers (Friday 29 November 2024 – Saturday 4 January 2025).
Continue readingHull based company completes work on new multi-million-pound school
Hull headquartered construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has completed work on a brand-new multi-million-pound primary school in Northallerton.
Continue readingRollits serving up breakfast and best practice for charity and education sector leaders
Experts at a leading law firm will address issues ranging from how to handle serious incidents involving charities to social media threats on smart phones as part of their next series of free breakfast briefings.
Continue readingHinks Insurance celebrates historic move and announces new leadership
Hinks Insurance is excited to announce a significant milestone in its history as it bids farewell to its Hull city centre office after 53 years – and embarks on a new chapter by relocating headquarters to Waterside Business Park in Hessle.
Continue readingAncora Law looks to the future in new home steeped in the past
Commercial and residential property specialist Ancora Law has found the perfect platform for its future growth – a new home in a building steeped in history.
Continue readingIdeal Heating marks five millionth Logic with a celebration of its best-selling boiler
Leading Hull manufacturer Ideal Heating has celebrated a major production milestone in the history of its successful Logic boiler.
Continue readingSibling businesses shortlisted for five tourism awards
The teams at two Yorkshire coast businesses are celebrating after reaching the final in five categories of a prestigious tourism awards competition.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire digital marketing agency drives 21% uplift for City of Wolverhampton College
Yorkshire-based education marketing agency Sowden & Sowden are celebrating driving a 21% uplift year-to-date in full-time application figures for City of Wolverhampton College.
Continue readingCraftsmanship in brick: Elevating Hull’s building aesthetic
Brick has been a staple in British architecture for centuries, and Hull is no exception. The city’s distinct look owes much to its thoughtful use of brick, creating structures that are not only functional but beautiful too. But what makes brick so special? Beyond its timeless appearance, brick offers versatility, durability, and energy efficiency, making it the ideal material for both traditional and contemporary builds.
Continue readingDavid Wilson Homes launches exclusive luxury apartments for sale at Hesslewood Park in Hessle
Local housebuilder, David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, has released a collection of new, luxury apartments for sale at its Hesslewood Park development in Hessle.
Continue readingWPA celebrates second consecutive year as the only Which? Recommended Provider for Private Medical Insurance
National medical insurer WPA and local Healthcare Partner Sally Harvey are thrilled to announce that WPA has been named the Which? Recommended Provider for Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition by Which?, the UK’s leading consumer champion, highlights WPA’s unwavering commitment to delivering market-leading service excellence and customer satisfaction.
Continue readingChampions Dinner – Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor with John Virgo
The Black Ball final in 1985 gripped the nation. 18.5 million people tuned in well after midnight to see Dennis Taylor clinch the final frame and become the 1985 World Snooker Champion. This remarkable victory saw him outmanoeuvre Steve Davies with a nail-biting score of 18-17.
Continue readingLovell hosts exclusive Golden Ticket Event at The Sycamores in Kirk Ella
Lovell is excited to announce an exclusive Golden Ticket Event at their prestigious The Sycamores development in Kirk Ella, set to take place on Saturday 14 September. This limited-time event offers potential homebuyers the rare opportunity to secure their dream home with special incentives, expert mortgage advice, and continuous online support from their Assisted Move team.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery to host third Oktoberfest event
Buoyed by the sellout success of previous events, organisers at a Yorkshire Wolds brewery have released tickets for a third Oktoberfest event.
Continue readingBridge-to-bridge bikers gearing up to establish annual charity challenge
The organisers of a bridge-to-bridge cycle challenge are bidding to make it an annual event reinforcing the Sailors’ Children’s Society’s nationwide reach with the backing of growing numbers of businesses.
Continue readingKCOM staff take on epic 120km anniversary challenge for charity
A team of hardy KCOM hikers are taking on an epic 120km walking challenge for charity.
Continue readingTriple gold star win for Luke’s Bakery
First taste of award success for Yorkshire sourdough start-up.
Continue readingHull-based international guitar case manufacturer marks triple celebration
“In the last year alone, our cases have been sent to The Pretenders, Niall Horan and Seal, to name just a few!”
Continue readingMichelin Star menu awaits for Reckitt’s 150-year-old biscuits
Biscuits originally produced more than 150 years ago by a company known for such household-name brands as Dettol, Nurofen, Vanish and Harpic are likely to find their way onto the menu of a Michelin Star pub as part of a remarkable research project.
Continue readingSupport scheme is helping the region’s creative sector deliver a perfect pitch
Businesses operating in creative industries across Hull and East Yorkshire are signing up for free guidance and support to help them increase their commercial clout.
Continue readingSummerbridge is turning by-products into sustainable fuel
Summerbridge, a leading manufacturer of premium kitchen, bedroom and bathroom doors and cabinets based in Hull, took a significant step in environmental responsibility by converting its waste timber products into valuable fuel to heat its factory. This innovative approach not only reduced waste disposal costs but also underscored Summerbridge’s commitment to sustainability.
Continue readingRAIL SALE: Sizzling September savings in flash sale
Popular open access operator Hull Trains is helping customers make the most of every last little bit of summer, with an amazing 20% off tickets as part of a 72 hours rail sale.
Continue readingHull-based sustainability consultancy celebrates two year anniversary and puts its energy into future growth
A sustainability consultancy that was founded by two co-directors following a chance meeting on LinkedIn, has already secured more than £24million worth of funding for its clients to invest in green energy projects since the start of 2024 and now plans to double the size of its team.
Continue readingGreen cleaning product brand chuffed to launch new Yorkshire-inspired fragrance
Ethical cleaning manufacturer Bio-D has introduced a new fragrance to its range of environmentally friendly, vegan cleaning products.
Continue readingHull-based business PEMEC is attending Hull Careers Fair
Hull Careers Fair takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton (Ferensway, HU2 8NH) on Friday 30th August from 10am until 2pm. The event is a fantastic way for jobseekers to discover exciting new career paths and explore current vacancies available in the region.
Continue readingArco launches working at height equipment range
Safety specialist Arco has launched its own range of working at height equipment, designed and developed with experts from its safety services division, along with its fall protection manufacturing partners.
Continue readingHull Trains surprises customers by transforming carriage into pop-up comedy club
Popular open access operator Hull Trains has showcased its dedication to supporting arts and culture in East Yorkshire by turning a train carriage into a special pop-up comedy club.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder invites house hunters to First Time Buyer event in Beverley this weekend
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East is inviting people ready to step on the housing ladder to a First Time Buyer event at its Queens Court and Minster View developments in Beverley.
Continue readingHumber Freeport helps to secure £250m investment at key industrial cluster
Humber Freeport has helped to attract yet another major inward investment by playing a key role in securing a £250m development by a world-class business.
Continue readingDriffield businesses shortlisted in national poultry awards
The teams at two East Yorkshire poultry businesses are celebrating after being shortlisted in a regional awards scheme.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder giving away thousands of butterfly-friendly seeds in East Riding of Yorkshire this summer
Local housebuilder Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East are getting youngsters gardening this summer, as they give away thousands of butterfly-friendly seeds at its East Riding of Yorkshire developments.
Continue readingWhat to look for when choosing a new broadband provider
Is it time to break up with your broadband provider? According to an April 2024 Uswitch survey, customers are punished for being loyal. Those who haven’t switched internet provider for seven to eight years pay on average £22.10 extra per month. But knowing what to look for in a new provider can be tricky, especially if you’ve previously only been able to access one network. Here, Guy Miller, CEO of full fibre network operator MS3 Networks, advises you how to find a better deal without sacrificing speed and service.
Continue readingWykeland appoints experienced property professional with remit to help occupiers flourish
Leading commercial development and regeneration specialist Wykeland Group has appointed experienced property professional Andrea Morley as Associate Director.
Continue readingHull Trains score exciting new partnership with Hull City
Popular open access operator Hull Trains is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hull City, ahead of the new EFL Championship 2024 season, which kicks off at the MKM Stadium in Hull on Saturday August 10th, with the visit of Bristol City.
Continue readingFreedom Festival Arts Trust welcomes new leadership team members
Freedom Festival Arts Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Hargreaves as its new Festival Director and Karen Hall as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.
Continue readingMKM becomes Official Partner of Tommy Coyle Foundation
MKM Building Supplies (MKM), the UK’s proper independent builder’s merchant, has announced a new partnership with the Tommy Coyle Foundation.
Continue readingEnsuring laboratory safety with biosafety cabinets: A vital investment for businesses
In today’s fast-paced and innovation-driven industries, maintaining a safe and controlled environment is essential, especially for businesses involved in research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare. One critical piece of equipment that plays a pivotal role in ensuring both product and personnel safety is the biosafety cabinet (BSC).
Continue readingHull construction firm starts work on major new £12m college campus
Hull headquartered construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has started work building a new £12 million eagerly anticipated college campus in Skegness.
Continue readingTrailblazing campaigners to be guests of honour at UK Pride in Doncaster
The popular open access operator Hull Trains is proud to be enabling two trailblazing LGBTQI+ campaigners to attend UK Pride in Doncaster as part of the company’s support for the annual event.
Continue readingYorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology secures government backing for further 10 years
It is the first Institute of Technology to be relicensed by the Department for Education.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery strikes gold at independent beer awards
The team at a Yorkshire coast brewery is celebrating after winning three awards in an industry-wide beer competition.
Continue readingHumber Freeport celebrates year of impact, investment and innovation
More than £1bn of new investment has been pledged as Humber Freeport built strong foundations for long-term growth in its first year.
Continue readingConstruction begins on £10m development as Melton West continues to grow
Construction has begun on the latest development at the thriving Melton West business park in East Yorkshire. The £10m Evolve @ Melton West development will […]
Continue readingLawyer makes the move from grandfather’s firm to join Rollits
A solicitor who took her first steps in the legal profession with the practice founded by her grandfather has made the move to join the […]
Continue readingCharity plugs into historic connection with MS3 to tackle digital poverty among disadvantaged families
Disadvantaged families of seafarers will receive expert help to overcome the impact of digital poverty as a result of a new charity partnership. The Sailors’ […]
Continue readingHull Street Food Nights ready to return with cup cakes – and pup cakes
Cup cakes and even pup cakes could be on the menu as part of the array of delights on offer at the third of this […]
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire powerchair football club receives charitable donation
Hull and East Yorkshire Powerchair Football Club – also known as the Electric Eels – has received a donation from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation after being nominated by colleagues from the Hull branch.
Continue readingHull Trains celebrates Yorkshire Day with a special London takeover
The popular open access operator Hull Trains has celebrated Yorkshire Day by enabling 100 volunteers to travel in comfort to London from Hull for an exciting East Yorkshire takeover. The volunteers handed out white roses, […]
Continue readingHull building services engineering company sets sights on £12m turnover and creating new jobs
A Yorkshire-based building services engineering company has marked its tenth anniversary by setting its sights on hitting £12million turnover and creating new jobs this year. […]
Continue readingCompendium Living hosts ‘Financially Fit’ workshop at The Leeway in Hull
Compendium Living is excited to announce that it will host a ‘Financially Fit’ workshop at The Leeway, its development in Hull. The ‘Financially Fit’ workshop […]
Continue readingContractor dedicates historic bridge restoration award to community campaigners
A specialist contractor honoured with a major industry award for breathing new life into a historic bridge has dedicated the accolade to the community champions […]
Continue readingHull Healthtech company prescribing music as medication wins Start Up of the Year at global MusicTech awards
Hull healthtech company MediMusic, who have developed AI technology to prescribe music as medication to ease pain, anxiety and stress for people living with dementia, […]
Continue readingEast Yorkshire Buses celebrates successful partnership with Pride in Hull
East Yorkshire Buses is thrilled to announce the success of our bronze partnership with Pride in Hull, an event that celebrates diversity and inclusion in […]
Continue readingHull-based tech company has Europe covered and ambitious plans for global expansion
Rubicon Bridge has hit a huge milestone adding three new European countries – Ireland, Poland and Sweden – to its regulatory platform and will soon […]
Continue readingJohn Good Group join local Hull Business Angels to promote the regeneration of the city
John Good Group, a purpose-led group of businesses, which put people, planet and performance at the heart of its operations, have joined Hull Business Angels […]
Continue readingBeal teams up with garden buildings specialist to enhance bespoke design offer to buyers
Beal Homes has teamed up with another East Yorkshire-based business to enhance its offering to homebuyers. The partnership with garden building specialist Solus enables Beal […]
Continue readingMonocle brings vision and style to offer a workplace that’s more than just work space
Work is under way on transforming Hull city centre’s iconic Europa House office into Monocle – an exciting new project which the owners say is […]
Continue readingRollits ramps up support for charities with a full house and close contest at annual golf day
Businesses from across the region joined forces to again support the work of two popular charities at a golf day which has raised thousands of […]
Continue reading360 Chartered Accountants announce a series of appointments
360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce a series of appointments across its administrative team.
Continue readingHull Trains to offer free local travel for city’s biggest independent music festival
Hull Trains is proud to be supporting Hull’s biggest independent music festival, Humber Street Sesh, for a fifth time.
Continue readingIndividual Restaurants announces new Riva Blu location
Popular Italian restaurant, Riva Blu, opens its doors in Hull today, bringing with it a true taste of Southern Italy to the city. Promising to bring hearty Neapolitan cooking and flavours, diners can expect charming hospitality and mouthwatering cuisine in the new restaurant.
Continue readingHull business launches Yorkshire-themed hamper for Yorkshire Day 2024
Hull-based gift hamper company Peach Hampers announces the launch of their new Yorkshire-themed hamper in celebration of Yorkshire Day 2024. Inside, customers can find a range of delicious handmade products sourced from local businesses.
Continue readingHDM Energies partners with Churchill Living for nationwide solar panel installation
HDM Energies has announced an innovative partnership with Churchill Living to install rooftop solar panels across their nationwide portfolio of new retirement properties.
Continue readingQuickline secures major Government contract to upgrade rural East Yorkshire broadband
More than 20,000 homes and businesses in rural East Yorkshire will soon get access to lightning-fast broadband.
Continue readingIdeal Heating opens first net zero building as it reinforces low carbon credentials
Ideal Heating has unveiled its first net zero building, heated by one of the company’s own air source heat pumps.
Continue readingCelebrating the region’s inspirational women in business: call for award nominations
Only one month remains to nominate the inspirational women you know for the Women of Achievement Awards, one of the region’s most popular and prestigious awards. Entries close on Tuesday 27 August.
Continue readingSiemens Mobility charity cricket tournament scores big, raising £24,000 for Goole charities
Siemens Mobility and its partners have come together to raise tens of thousands of pounds for local charities with its second Goole Cricket Day. This is the second charity cricket tournament hosted by Siemens Mobility. In 2023, the business raised £21,000 which was shared between seven charities.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire chicken business commissions carbon footprint benchmarking software
A Yorkshire Wolds poultry company has hired the former head of compliance and sustainability at Cranswick to help it calculate its carbon footprint.
Continue readingModular builder develops prison cell to tackle jail overcrowding crisis
An East Yorkshire-based offsite construction business has developed an innovative modular custodial cell which could hold the key to tackling the prisons overcrowding crisis.
Continue readingRockcity scaling the heights at Olympics as expansion planned
Climbing centre Rockcity is going for gold at the Paris Olympic Games, as it looks to expand its operation in Hull.
Continue readingJohn Good Group celebrates grand opening of new Hull headquarters
John Good Group, a purpose-led group of businesses, which put people, planet and performance at the heart of its operations, has officially opened its doors to its brand-new head office, Quarry House.
Continue readingSwitching broadband has saved Hull residents £520 a year
Hull residents who’ve switched broadband provider are saving as much as £520 a year, according to data from full fibre network operator, MS3 Networks. The data comes as MS3 celebrates one year of partnership with the UK’s leading comparison service, Uswitch — the first altnet to do so.
Continue readingNorthumbrian Water selects Connexin to create new smart water network
UK-based smart technology and digital provider Connexin has been selected by Northumbrian Water, a Northumbrian Water Group company, for its advanced water metering infrastructure (AMI) framework contract.
Continue readingExperience a night of fun and games at Lost City Adventure Golf Hull
The Lost City Adventure Golf Hull is excited to announce the launch of an all-new Bingo Night, with the first set to take place on Friday 2 August and the first Friday of each month after this. The fun-filled event will be held in the vibrant setting of Lost City’s Tiki Bar, offering guests an evening of fun, laughter, and fantastic prizes.
Continue readingApprentice joiner is the ‘Beal deal’ as remarkable impact recognised
A young female joiner at acclaimed regional housebuilder Beal Homes has been named Apprentice of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Continue readingConstruction firm secures top health and safety accreditation
Hull-based construction firm, Hobson & Porter has achieved international certification through the British Standards Institute (BSI) for occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS), which underscores the company’s dedication to creating a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and stakeholders.
Continue readingHow Hull employers can foster employee wellness
Employee wellness is a crucial aspect of running a successful business. For employers in Hull, fostering a culture of wellness can lead to increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and a happier, more engaged workforce. By focusing on several key areas, employers can create a supportive environment that promotes the well-being of their employees.
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