Nexus, the University of Leeds’ innovation hub, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of a new Operations Director. Bringing 15 years’ experience in the innovation and start-up sectors, Dr Mark Tock joins Nexus from Nottingham University Innovation
Construction work has begun to herald the rebirth of the former Northallerton Prison in the North Yorkshire town’s most significant regeneration scheme in decades. The Central Northallerton Development Company Ltd (CNDCL), a joint venture between Hull-based property developer Wykeland Group
Bizarre tales of quirky claims and a former “man from the Pru” who used to ride his horse through the streets of Hedon illuminate the archive of a firm which has become one of the insurance sector’s great survivors. The
Responding to the latest productivity statistics that showed a 0.5% fall following two consecutive quarters of zero growth, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry, said: “Today’s figures are a clear signs that the continued political uncertainty and impending threat
The Growth Hub provides quick and easy access to local and national resources along with information to support businesses in the Humber region. Find organisations and services to help with grants, funding, finance, loans and support for whatever stage your
The team at Bridge McFarland LLP has underpinned its status as one of the leading law firms in the Hull and Humber region by securing recommendations for 14 solicitors in the latest edition of the Legal 500. The Legal 500
Appointed by Daher Projects GmbH to undertake delivery of two 335 Tonne transformers destined for Sellindge Substation, Collett & Sons Ltd loaded up their specialist girder bridge and headed out of Cruise Terminal 1 at the Port of Dover. Arriving
A development company which has won accolades from the experts for the quality of its renovation of historic properties in Hull has embarked on the second phase of a riverside restoration worth more than £1.2-million. Allenby Commercial earned recognition from
East Riding College has been award silver status in NEBOSH’s Learning Partner Programme. NEBOSH is a global provider of health, safety and environmental qualifications and its Learning Partner Programme is a new scheme which recognises accredited providers like the College
A brand new programme designed to help ambitious businesses take their next steps to scale and grow at pace will be launched in the Humber this month. The Humber Business Growth Hub’s new Scale-Up Business Development Programme has been designed
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has announced that it is committing to a series of initiatives to increase its employees’ mental health support, including Mental Health First Aid, access to therapies, advice and emotional support and providing intranet-based resources.
Infiniti Scaffolding’s focus on continuous improvement has seen the Scarborough group achieve the ISO 45001 accreditation, marking another milestone in its growth. Alex Willgrass, Infiniti Scaffolding director, said “This is a significant occupational health and safety management systems benchmark which
Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech to Conservative Party Conference, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “This is crunch time in the Brexit process and it is vital that the Prime Minister finds not just words but
Seafish, the public body which supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, is working with businesses and other partners across the country to celebrate in Seafood Week 2019 (4-11 October). By championing their seafood offering, restaurants, bars, cafes and retailers will
Are you an architect that wants to offer the latest technology and advice to your clients? Smart Energy, a project led by North East Lincolnshire Council, is offering a free energy focused workshop to architects located in the Greater Lincolnshire
Hull’s flourishing Fruit Market is generating a host of new businesses, hundreds of jobs and a unique, rapidly-growing residential community. Little more than three years since the launch of Hull’s most exciting urban regeneration project, the stunning transformation of the
Rigid Containers, part of the VPK Packaging Group and a leading supplier of sustainable corrugated packaging, has attained its first BRC Global Standards Higher Hygiene and The American Institute of Baking (AIB) certification. The accreditations were earned by the company’s
Grants will be available under the scheme to encourage private sector landlords and property owners to undertake building and conversion projects that will improve high streets, diversifying the traditional retail offer and bringing unused floor space back into use. Funding
Engineering business Spencer Group has taken on the largest injection of young talent in its 30-year history. The Hull-based company has hired 14 apprentices – all of them from the city’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC). The
Offshore wind developer Ørsted will be officially opening the recently expanded East Coast Hub at the port in Grimsby. The site which is now the world’s largest offshore wind operations and maintenance centre recently benefitted from a £10 million investment in both
Over a third (34%) of small firms in the Yorkshire believe that a no-deal scenario on 31 October will negatively impact them, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Only one in ten (12%) believe that it will have a positive
A restaurant which began the food and drink regeneration of Hull’s marina area is planning a year of special events as it builds up to a big anniversary. Deborah Spicer, Director of 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar, is also urging
Visitors to Wentworth Woodhouse will soon be able to treat themselves to a tasty tipple after the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust teamed up with local brewers, Chantry Brewery to create a brand new beer, named in honour of the iconic
The renewables industry is an increasingly varied, forward-thinking and diverse sector. In recent years, Grimsby and the surrounding area has become a hub for the offshore wind sector, generating numerous local jobs and boosting the region’s economy. As a result
