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Chamber welcomes £18.4-million Levelling Up funds awarded to Cleethorpes for key town centre projects

Plans to continue with the reinvention of Cleethorpes have taken a major step forward as North East Lincolnshire Council has secured more than £18.4m of Levelling Up grant monies for the resort.

Arco Signs Up to Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has signed up to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and has secured a bronze award – the first step in the fifth-generation family business’ ambition of becoming a gold award employer.

Artist combines Yorkshire heritage and passion for Greece to present unique exhibition at University gallery

An artist with a portfolio inspired by his home in Greece and his Hull heritage is preparing to display a selection of his work at a double exhibition in the city.

Only Two Weeks Left for Families to Apply For Grassroots Sports Funding

Rachel Lowe Joins John Good Group as Chief Human Resources Officer

John Good Group is excited to announce that Rachel Lowe has joined the Group as Chief People Officer. Rachel brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise in human resources, having previously held leadership roles at Victoria Plum, Ramsden International and other leading Blue Chip Companies.

Law Firm Feeds 460 Families in Need this Christmas

The Christmas Dinner Project, organised by Pepperells Solicitors has raised over £11,000
providing over 460 families with a Christmas dinner this year.

Shortlist revealed for 2023 HullBID Awards

The cream of the Hull city centre business community will be aiming to get the new year off to a flying start as they challenge for the 2023 Hull Business Improvement District (HullBID) Awards.

East Yorkshire’s Christmas and New Year buses announced

Local bus company East Yorkshire have announced their festive bus schedules over the late December period. East Yorkshire’s buses will be running to different timetables between Christmas Eve and 3 January 2023

Grassroots Project Launches in Hull to Help Children Access Rugby for Free During Cost-of-Living Crisis

As the cost of living continues to rise, a new project is being launched in Hull to encourage local children to try out rugby – while getting a hot meal and help with homework at the same time.

New recruit as medical law firm continues expansion

A Yorkshire-based law firm which specialises in clinical negligence has added to its team with the recruitment of Legal 500 recognised solicitor, Lynsey Furley.

ARCO Partners with Hull & East Yorkshire Children's University

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has partnered with Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University (HEY CU), a local children’s charity that aims to raise the aspirations of young people by building their confidence with unique learning experiences. 

Heald becomes sponsor of Hull City Ladies FC player 

Yorkshire security manufacturer announces Hull City Ladies sponsorship with attacker Hope Knight

Nordic House to use Heritage Open Days to strengthen business and cultural connections

An organisation which has been serving the spiritual needs of seafarers and the wider community in Hull for more than 150 years is to take the opportunity of the Heritage Open Days events to celebrate its history and to set out its plans as a venue for community, cultural and business events.

Photography firm focuses on 75 years and three generations of family business

Standing just 5ft 5in with a huge camera and flash slung round his neck and his trademark trilby pulled low, Donald Innes’s face was often obscured. Yet everyone in Hull knew who he was and so did every picture editor in Fleet Street.

City centre bars ready for World Cup fever

Bar operators throughout Hull city centre are braced for a bout of football fever and hoping a first winter World Cup will boost business and pave the way to a cracking Christmas.