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British Steel wins major German rail contract

British Steel has secured a major German rail contract after enhancing its manufacturing capabilities with a seven-figure investment.

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.

Diana Johnson shames TransPennine Express in Parliamentary question to Northern Powerhouse Minister in Commons

Diana Johnson MP has shamed TransPennine Express in the House of Commons for failing to attend a meeting with fellow MP Emma Hardy, Hull City Council, business leaders and rail experts.

Girl Power takes over at the Chamber on International Women's Day

Sally Booker and Kathy Fillingham made it a double-whammy as they became the new President and Vice-President of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce on International Women’s Day.

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.

Chamber stands by claims as MPs back call for action over trans-Pennine rail downgrading

TAKING THE EXPRESS OUT OF TRANS-PENNINE RAIL – 10-STATION STOPPER SERVICE AND LONGER JOURNEY TIMES