Category: Enterprise

Spectrum, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of innovative and effective office solutions, is thrilled to be celebrating a significant milestone in 2024, as Executive Chairman Ken Sturdy marks 40 years with the organisation.

William’s Den launches egg-stra special Easter adventures

Award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den has announced plans for its best Easter ever with a jam-packed event schedule.

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Lovell continues to deliver homes for all in Eastern England despite challenging market

Lovell has shown resilience against a softer housing market in the Eastern England region through its partnership housing model, having delivered circa 300 mixed-tenure homes, with approximately 35% being affordable housing.

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Mobile provider spusu explores three areas to improve device security

by editor26 February 202426 February 2024

Our phones are more than a source of communication. We now use them to run our businesses, work from anywhere and even monitor our health. So, the loss or interference with our mobile phone can be devastating. But it’s not just physical threats that owners should be aware of. In this article, SIM-only mobile provider spusu offers advice for keeping devices safe.

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Rollits strengthens its family law team with new appointment

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has strengthened its family law services with the recruitment of an additional Senior Solicitor.

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Breaking boundaries: Creative marketing tactics for modern brands

by editor26 February 202419 December 2024

In an era marked by rapidly evolving consumer behaviour and a competitive market landscape, modern brands are faced with the perpetual challenge of capturing attention and standing out amidst the noise. To thrive in this dynamic environment, embracing innovative and creative marketing tactics has become imperative.

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Local history teacher buys house built on childhood history department

History teacher and Hull local Becky Wickenden purchased her first home at Lovell Homes’ The Sycamores development in Kirk Ella, previously the site of Wolfreton Upper School where Becky attended.

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Quickline wins £60m government contract to connect thousands of rural properties in Yorkshire

Quickline Communications, the East Yorkshire-based specialist rural broadband provider, has been awarded a contract under the government’s £5bn Project Gigabit programme.

MS3 Networks sponsors Lindsey Lodge Hospice’s Pennies Make Pounds campaign

Ultrafast full fibre network operator MS3 Networks and palliative care charity Lindsey Lodge Hospice will launch the Pennies Make Pounds fundraising initiative with a community event at The Pink Pig Farm, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire on Saturday 24 February. The year-long campaign will see supporters collect spare change in piggy banks to raise funds for North Lincolnshire patients with life-limiting illnesses.

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Three ‘sold-as-seen’ Show Homes for sale at popular Barratt Homes development in Hessle

Barratt Homes Yorkshire East has announced two fully-furnished Show Homes and an immaculate unfurnished view home for sale at its popular Fleet Green development in Hessle.

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Bondholders launches extensive programme to redefine Humber place narrative

by editor18 February 202418 February 2024

At a critical time of renewed confidence and transformation for the region, Future Humber (Bondholders) has begun an extensive programme of work to redefine the Humber Place Narrative.

Caremark Hull & East Riding wins Home Care Marketing Excellence Award

Caremark Hull & East Riding, a leading provider of home care within the community, has won the Marketing Excellence category in the 2024 Caremark Franchise awards. The title was given to the regional franchise at an annual ceremony held during this year’s Caremark conference, where 126 offices were in the running for awards.

Q&A: Tom Coatham, apprentice at Vic Coupland

by editor16 February 202416 February 2024

Tom Coatham joined Vic Coupland as an apprentice in August 2019. We had a chat with him about his experience working at the local mechanical and electrical engineering company.

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KCOM unveils huge banner at start of 120th anniversary celebrations

KCOM has unveiled a huge new banner outside its Hull HQ to kickstart its 120th anniversary celebrations.

Lovell Homes opens mini library in Howden

by editor15 February 2024

Lovell Homes has worked with local charity Men in Sheds to create a ‘mini library’ for residents at their Saddlers Grange development just in time for International Book Giving Day.

Local housebuilder donates £3,000 to homeless charity, Emmaus

Barratt & David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has donated £3,000 to homeless charity Emmaus to enhance their services that help those affected by homelessness in the Hull and East Riding area.

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Beal hosts ‘Help for Buyers’ event to help house hunters secure their dream home at King’s Fold

Beal Homes is rolling out the red carpet at a special event designed to help homebuyers secure their dream new home at the sought-after King’s Fold development in Hull’s Kingswood Parks.

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Gen Z business leader leaves ego at the door

At just 19, Subhash Chatterjee stands out as the youngest employer in Hull, leading a team of 20 with a business turnover of £1 million.

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Green accolades to flow as grand finale to Humber’s Offshore Wind Connections

Championing all that is being achieved on the Energy Estuary, the gala dinner event will be the celebratory finale to the Offshore Wind Connections conference, which opens on Wednesday 1 May.

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Top benefits of agile working

By now you’ve probably heard the term “agile working” being thrown around in conversations. Or maybe you even stumbled upon the hashtag on your Twitter or LinkedIn timelines.

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Hull Trains launches independent report into the benefits its services have brought to the region

by editor8 February 2024

Open Access Rail Operator, Hull Trains, announced the launch of a report by the specialist consultancy Arup into the economic benefits that its services have brought to the region, at a key stakeholder event held at Hull Truck Theatre on Wednesday 7 February 2024.

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CATCH Skills achieves milestone with £1 million in sales

CATCH Skills, a leading technical training provider for the chemical and process-based industries, is proud to announce that the department has reached a significant milestone in surpassing £1 million in sales for the first time in its history.

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Significant investment for Lymers Assist

An investment of more than £600,000 has been made by leading transport and storage firm Lymers Assist Ltd.

Joiner goes the extra mile for Beverley Housing Charity

A former apprentice, who is now a fully qualified joiner with Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm Hobson & Porter, has been recognised for both the quality of his work, as well as going the extra mile for clients.

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MKM founder receives CBE from Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace Investiture

MKM Building Supplies founder David Kilburn has been honoured with the prestigious Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by HRH The Princess Royal at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Raising Aspirations: New mini documentary highlights Hull car project improving social mobility

Outkast Panda Crew, a Community Interest Company which evolved from a modified car club in Hull, has featured in a new mini documentary. The 11-minute film, funded by The Matthew Good Foundation and produced by INIT Creative, highlights the power held by grassroots organisations to improve inner-city communities, by raising aspirations beyond a life of crime and anti-social behaviour for disadvantaged youths.

Sales soar at Driffield poultry business following TV appearance

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after an appearance on a national lifestyle and cookery programme prompted unprecedented levels of online sales.

Yorkshire Wolds brewery invests in a canning line

A Yorkshire Wolds brewery has invested in a canning line in response to customer demand.

Six energy tips that will save you the most on your bills

A recent survey carried out by Barratt Developments found that 58 per cent of people in Yorkshire are concerned about the uncertain energy costs when it comes to moving home, reaffirming the need for better energy-efficient homes to lessen homeowners’ worries.

The Business Culture HEY celebrates 8 years of forging new connections

by editor5 February 20245 February 2024

Making waves in the regional business community since 2016, The Business Culture Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) is celebrating eight years since being founded by networking specialists Tony and Michelle Bowler.

Lovell celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

by editor7 February 2024

National Apprenticeship Week is a great opportunity to shine a light on the different ways companies celebrate their apprenticeship schemes, and Lovell is no different. The popularity of apprenticeship schemes are on the rise, with 162,320 people participating in apprenticeships in the last academic year (2022/23). This is an increase of over 18% from the previous year.

360 careers evening hopes to reach talent in previously untapped areas of Hull

Hull-based 360 Chartered Accountants is putting on its first ever careers evening to help not only those considering a career in finance, but anyone who needs careers advice.

RWE celebrates National Apprenticeship Week and launches 2024 Wind Turbine Technician apprenticeship programme

by editor5 February 20245 February 2024

During National Apprenticeship Week, RWE is celebrating the success of its accredited Wind Turbine Technician apprenticeship scheme which is now open for applications for the 2024 cohort.

Meet the Beal Homes apprentices building the foundations for a bright future

by editor5 February 20245 February 2024

Beal Homes is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by spotlighting some of the company’s exciting young talents who are building a bright future in housebuilding.

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Health and safety in the workplace advice from Rollits

by editor3 February 20243 February 2024

We had a chat with John Ashworth, a Senior Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution Team at Rollits, about how businesses can remain compliant in regard to H&S.

Ideal Heating reinvests apprenticeship funding to support local small business

by editor3 February 20243 February 2024

Ideal Heating has thrown its support behind a local independent business, Bell4Business, by funding an advanced level apprenticeship for one of its employees.

Driffield brewer celebrates 20 years with Yorkshire Wolds brewery

by editor2 February 20242 February 2024

A cellar manager from Fimber recently celebrated his 20-year anniversary with a Wold Newton brewery.

Bluestorm strikes gold with award-winning college website

by editor2 February 20242 February 2024

A new website designed and built by Bluestorm Design and Marketing for East Yorkshire’s Bishop Burton College and Lincolnshire’s Riseholme College has won a Gold award at the FE First Awards.

Hull KR and Sewell Group agree naming rights extension

by editor2 February 20242 February 2024

Hull KR and Sewell Group are delighted to announce a multi-year extension to the club’s prestigious stadium naming rights partnership until the end of the 2025 season.

Removals firm helps charity deliver its messages nationwide

by editor1 February 20241 February 2024

A pioneering removals and storage business which has been relocating customers and safeguarding possessions across the country for nearly 30 years is also taking the name of one of the region’s leading charities nationwide after signing up as a corporate supporter.

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Setting up your business premises: A checklist for new entrepreneurs

by editor1 February 20241 February 2024

Starting your entrepreneurial journey is an exciting experience and one of the most exciting steps is choosing your first business premises. This checklist is designed to guide you through the essentials, ensuring you cover all the bases for a smooth start.

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Advice from Rollits on how to sell your business

by editor31 January 202431 January 2024

We had a chat with Josh Hobson, a Solicitor in the Corporate Team at Rollits, to find what’s involved when selling a business.

Shortlist revealed for 2024 HullBID Awards

by editor31 January 202431 January 2024

Businesses in Hull city centre are buzzing with excitement after HullBID announced the shortlists for its awards, which are now in their tenth year.

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New directors appointed to drive growth at Diony

by editor31 January 202431 January 2024

Hull-based digital marketing agency, Diony, has announced the appointment of two new directors to fuel its future success and ambitions.

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Hull’s Women in Business announces new Chair

Women in Business is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Neadley as its new Chair.

HDM Solar secures significant eight figure funding led by Angel Invest and DF Capital

HDM Solar, one of the UK’s fastest-growing wholesalers of renewable energy products, has announced a major £10.2m funding boost led by a multi-million pound equity investment from Angel Invest in Berlin and supported by UK-based DF Capital.

Lexus dealership will help steer Power Hour into the fast lane

by editor30 January 202431 January 2024

A series of free business events set up to drive the development of the region’s digital economy has shifted up a gear by securing its first corporate partnership.

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Pace wins new international client

Hull-based Pace Communications has been selected as the UK marketing partner for Trex Company (NYSE:TREX), the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking and railing, and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products.

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‘Moore’ gains for private client team at regional law firm

Highly regarded private client solicitor Hugo Moore has joined Williamsons Solicitors as it looks to develop its leading wills and probate service.

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Vital ways commercial property owners can ensure safety in their premises

by editor26 January 202426 January 2024

Safety in commercial properties is a paramount concern for owners and managers. Ensuring the welfare of employees, customers, and visitors is not just a legal obligation but also a moral responsibility. A safe environment fosters trust, enhances reputation, and contributes to the smooth operation of any business.

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EYG Commercial enjoys bumper start to year as installations on high-quality housing developments drives growth

Commercial glazing specialists EYG has enjoyed a bumper first quarter of its new financial year having already secured orders worth more than half the total value of contracts over the previous 12 months.

Grant window open to apply for grassroots sports funding from 360 Foundation

by editor26 January 202426 January 2024

The 360 Grass Roots Foundation has re-opened applications to help financially disadvantaged children access grassroots sports in Hull.

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Ideal Standard and Bathrooms By Annandale join forces to bring Atelier Collections to Hull

by editor25 January 202425 January 2024

Ideal Standard’s Atelier Collections have landed at Bathrooms By Annandale. The Italian-inspired collections offer a variety of stunning pieces that have been designed to make a splash in your bathroom. Bathrooms By Annandale’ Hull showroom is the perfect space to experience these pieces in the flesh, with their team of experts helping you craft your dream bathroom from start to finish.

A loft-y gesture: Timloc’s grand total donation soars for Hull Samaritans

by editor25 January 202425 January 2024

Timloc Building Products, part of the Alumasc Group plc, raises an incredible £2,500 for Hull Samaritans following fundraising initiative.

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Luxury apartments at The Academy which are amongst the ‘very best in Hull’ and ideal for professionals on market to rent

by editor25 January 202425 January 2024

Some of Hull’s most luxurious apartments – in a development ‘finished to the highest of standards with fantastic attention to detail’ – have been made available for let.

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Enjoy seamless connectivity with spusu WiFi calling

by editor24 January 202425 January 2024

Mobile operator spusu has officially launched WiFi calling across all its mobile plans. Following its entrance into the UK market in summer 2023, this strategic move underscores spusu’s commitment to delivering unparalleled connectivity solutions to its customers, reshaping the landscape of telecommunications in the United Kingdom.

Spencer Group starts work to create new permanent berth for historic lightship

Leading engineering company Spencer Group has commenced work to create a new permanent home for an iconic vessel.

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Beal dials up the style with enhanced interior design service for home buyers

Family-owned Beal Homes is taking its unique, in-house design service to even greater heights.

Council grants help to propel The Whoopie Bakery

by editor24 January 2024

Social media presence, particularly on Instagram, can provide a huge platform for a local business in the current digital age.

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Local housebuilder reports significant contributions to Yorkshire communities in 2023

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has reported significant social, economic and environmental contributions to the Yorkshire communities in which it builds over the course of the last year. This includes Hull, in line with its developments within the area.

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Hull safety giant secures national award for supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options

by editor22 January 202422 January 2024

One of Hull’s most notable businesses has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute.

Princes Quay to host the first ever Hull Business Expo

The Business Culture Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) is currently organising its first ever Hull Business Expo, which will take place inside Princes Quay Shopping Centre on Wednesday 10 April 2024.

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Hull Trains sees biggest timetable transformation in its 23-year history

by editor18 January 202418 January 2024

Hull Trains has announced it is now running extended 10 carriage trains on a number of its services from Wednesday to Sunday due to growing passenger numbers, bringing an extra 4,000 available seats per week for customers.

‘New faces and fresh ideas’ for Humber Business Week in 2024 as businesses ‘of all sizes’ invited to planning meeting

by editor18 January 202418 January 2024

Businesses are being urged to attend an open planning meeting for Humber Business Week 2024 later this month as organisers place a focus on attracting ‘new faces and fresh ideas’ for this year’s week long ‘festival ‘of business.

Barratt Homes Yorkshire East sponsors East Riding Rangers U13 Girls’ Football Team ahead of new season

by editor17 January 202417 January 2024

Local homebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East has announced its sponsorship of the East Riding Rangers Under 13’s Girls’ Football Team for the 2023/24 season.

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Young joiner wins apprentice award as she builds career at Beal Homes

by editor17 January 202417 January 2024

A young female joiner has won a prestigious award recognising her rapid progress as a star performer with housebuilder Beal Homes.

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5 key stages of a merger and acquisition transaction

by editor17 January 202419 January 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are a fairly common business practice. It refers to the consolidation of companies or assets through a transaction. M&As can take place through several different types of transactions including takeovers, acquisition of shares and formation of joint ventures.

East Yorkshire Buses shines a light on road safety with ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ campaign

Local bus operator East Yorkshire is proud to have launched its ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ campaign, aiming to promote safe travel during the shorter days, especially in rural areas.

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Connexin launches game-changing business broadband offering to SME market

UK-based smart technology and digital provider Connexin, has announced the launch of a new all-in-one business broadband solution designed specifically for SME businesses in Hull.

Entrepreneur pushes potential of net zero and apprenticeships as key Labour figure visits council estate

An entrepreneur whose companies are blazing a trail in hiring apprentices and pursuing net zero urged a leading Labour figure to prioritise both as he welcomed him to the council estate in Hull where he spent much of his childhood.

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Beverley’s Max Nicholson Salon marks two years in business with unique new approach to hairdressing

Beverley’s Max Nicholson Salon has marked two years in business by unveiling a unique, new approach to how hair is cut and styled.

Hull business reaps rewards of ‘forward-thinking’ sustainability commitment

A leading Hull business has become a model for local businesses who want to embrace environmental responsibility while reaping financial rewards.

HDM Solar cleans up with two Clean Energy Awards

In a remarkable achievement, HDM Solar has won two prestigious awards at the 2023 Clean Energy Awards. The company has been recognised as the Clean Energy Family Business of the Year and the Sustainable Energy Startup of the Year.

IDAS received £1,500 donation from local housebuilder

Local housebuilder, Barratt & David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, has donated £1,500 to Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) to help support families in their refuge and the local community in Yorkshire.

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Plans for ‘Hullywood’ film complex revealed

Ambitious plans have been announced aimed at creating the first purpose-built film production complex in Hull.

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Siemens Mobility kickstarts recruitment drive at pioneering Goole train factory

by editor5 January 20245 January 2024

Siemens Mobility has recruited 35 new employees in the first major wave of recruitment for its state-of-the-art trains manufacturing facility in Goole as it prepares to begin production this spring.

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Sky launches new Digital Hub in partnership with The Edge Hub

Sky has partnered with The Edge Hub to launch a new Sky Up Digital Hub in Hull. The Hub provides access to digital devices, a free Sky WiFi connection and regular digital skills workshops to support people in the local community.

Children at Hilderthorpe Primary School design Barratt Homes’ new Show Homes in Bridlington

Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes Yorkshire East, has brought a school pupils’ competition-winning bedroom design to life at its The Sands development in Bridlington, inspired by Maurice Sendak’s 60th anniversary of Where the Wild Things Are.

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Bringing business connectivity to the North

Leading wholesale-only full fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, has announced the latest partner to join its network. Evolve, a global managed network specialist, will now offer its services to local businesses through MS3’s full fibre broadband. This collaboration marks a step forward in providing businesses in the East Riding and Lincolnshire region with affordable and advanced full fibre connectivity solutions.

Garness Group backs the devolution deal