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It’s a blast as business team helps to launch Nerf centre

A festive front-room shoot-out triggered the move by two couples to set up Yorkshire’s only dedicated Nerf centre which has opened in Hull.

Tributes paid to founder of Agencia

TRIBUTES have been paid following the recent death of the founder of a company which has built an international reputation for delivering improvements in the fields of justice and health and social care.

Tributes have been paid following the recent death of the founder of a company which has built an international reputation for delivering improvements in the fields of justice and health and social care.

Investors advised to keep property valuations up to date

A combination of changes in accounting legislation and rising property activity is driving an increase in demand for valuations, according to a leading firm of Chartered Surveyors.

Jordan to pioneer ambassador role for disability charity

A young man with severe physical disabilities who describes himself as the “poster boy” for an East Yorkshire charity is working to raise its profile after being appointed as its first official ambassador.

Property professionals urged to embrace updated British Standard

Property developers and designers are being urged to look again at accessibility following the publication of updated guidance aimed at making buildings more inclusive.

Big Malarkey means business in push to improve literacy

A children's literature festival which was one of the highlights of Hull’s City of Culture year is seeking the support of businesses as it sets out to write a second chapter.

Ørsted appoints firm to build UK’s largest O&M hub for offshore wind in Grimsby

Construction of the UK’s largest offshore wind operations and maintenance hub is now underway.

Nursery recruits Sir Ian Botham to speak at charity dinner

A children’s nursery is to celebrate its 20th anniversary by bringing world famous cricketer and charity campaigner Sir Ian Botham to support the Hull, Beverley and Holderness Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Charlie set for cross-Channel charity run to enrich children's lives

A young fund-raiser who has never run more than a 10k before is now in training for a cross-Channel charity challenge which will take the form of six marathons from, London to Paris.

Theatre company launches new festival as Chamber confirms funding

A theatre festival which will focus on climate change and environmental sustainability is being backed by the Chamber with an award from its new Chamber Culture Fund.

Saab expands @TheDock as Hull tech community supports growth

Global defence and security company Saab has expanded its team in Hull, buoyed by the support of the city’s fast-growing tech community.

Hostile vehicle mitigation solution provider secures double award nomination

Hostile vehicle mitigation specialist Heald have been shortlisted for two awards at the inaugural Counter Terror Business Awards.

Lord Kerslake calls for new Northern Economic Forum to tackle north/south divide in speech to business leaders

Lord Kerslake has called for a new Northern Economic Forum to take the big decisions on transport, skills and economic development in a speech to business leaders at the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner.

St. James’ School and Humberside International Airport working together

North East Lincolnshire’s only independent day and boarding ‘all through school’, St. James’ School Grimsby, is joining forces with Humberside Airport to encourage more international students to the area via the airport.

Home of bar code pioneer to undergo business centre conversion

An office block which was built more than 30 years ago by a pioneer of bar code technology is being given a new lease of life with conversion into a business centre.