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Wendy

3/24/2026 1:39:45 PM

Hull-based Spencer Rail Engineering recognised in national industry awards
Spencer Rail Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to delivering exceptional service to rail passengers with a prestigious national award.

Wendy

3/16/2026 10:12:14 AM

Joint venture launches to ramp up student accommodation offer on Liverpool city campus
STUDENT VISION: A computer-generated image of an element of the forthcoming work. Picture: Building Design Northern. 

Chris

3/10/2026 9:43:59 AM

Trio of HTAE learners bring home awards
Three talented learners from Hull Training & Adult Education (HTAE) proudly represented the service at the annual Hull & East Yorkshire Inter-College Electrical Installation & Diagnostics Challenge, each of them collecting an award.

Wendy

3/5/2026 12:19:56 PM

HullBID businesses celebrate awards success and welcome completion of major transport and heritage projects
A city centre business community joined forces with political leaders to celebrate another year of entrepreneurial success, look forward to the fruition of major investment in heritage and transport projects, and declare Hull open for business.

Business News

Wendy

4/8/2026 7:50:51 AM

Inspiring creatives announced for launch events as Humber Business Week champions sustainability, collaboration and culture
The Humber Business Week community will be urged to ask itself two questions when they welcome Dr Alan Raw as keynote speaker to the 2026 Biz Week north bank programme launch on Wednesday 22 April.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

4/8/2026 7:44:12 AM

Employers endorse new plan to improve skills in Hull and East Yorkshire
A partnership of business leaders and training providers has set out its proposal for the next phase of its work to tackle the skills gap in Hull and East Yorkshire.
Business News 3 min read

Wendy

4/1/2026 12:56:17 PM

East Riding of Yorkshire Council marks 30 years
This week marks the 30th anniversary of East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

4/1/2026 8:59:57 AM

Milestone moment for Grimsby Fish Market as it turns 30 ahead of Good Friday feast
FISH CAKE CELEBRATION: Fish cakes made with haddock sourced from the auction are used to signal 30 years of Grimsby Fish Market. Pictured are, from left, Will Gibbs, trainee fish auctioneer; Nelson Hunter, fish market sales director and Danny Payne, operations director.
Business News 4 min read

Charity & Fundraising

Wendy

3/31/2026 8:58:40 AM

Community coffee shop sets out to support unemployed people as it opens its doors with an award-winning chef
A charity has opened the doors of its city centre community coffee shop after its long-awaited completion of the £650,000 transformation of a former bank.

Wendy

3/13/2026 11:27:30 AM

MP highlights the power of collaboration and giving back at International Women’s Day Celebrations
Dr Marie Tidball MP, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has called on women across South Yorkshire to step up, claim their place at decision-making tables, and support one another to succeed.

Wendy

2/3/2026 9:39:50 AM

Caring and dedicated leisure centre member starts an exciting new chapter to help others.
Recently retired Ward Clerk at Grimsby Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Julie Ramsden joined the Lincs Inspire volunteer programme hoping to give something meaningful back to the community.

Wendy

1/26/2026 9:25:21 AM

Children celebrate new acoustic Sound Clouds at Cleethorpes Library Sensory Room
CHILDREN, parents, teachers and support teams gathered this week to celebrate the addition of new acoustic Sound Clouds to the Sensory Room at Lincs Inspire’s Cleethorpes Library.

Education & Training

Wendy

4/1/2026 8:48:59 AM

University students lend expertise to fuel poverty initiative as Oh Yes! partnership gathers pace
Half a dozen students from the University of Hull are supporting the growth of a fuel poverty initiative as a successful sustainability programme enters its next phase.

Wendy

2/11/2026 2:01:41 PM

CATCH apprentices attend 10 Downing Street reception following letter to Prime Minister
Four apprentices from local training provider CATCH were in attendance at a reception at 10 Downing Street, hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Wendy

12/23/2025 10:15:10 AM

The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology: Consultancy and training in the handling of powders, bulk solids and particulate materials
Experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology are at your disposal. No problem is too small or too great!

Wendy

11/26/2025 11:26:43 AM

Every budding engineer counts: Training organisation pledges to ensure all interested are given every opportunity to shine
PARTNERSHIP: Nathan Danial, assistant principal at John Leggott College, left, with Iain Elliott, chief executive of HETA. 

Events & Networking

Wendy

3/27/2026 12:33:39 PM

Insider can reveal the shortlists for the annual Humber Renewables Awards which will be held in April.
Insider is media partner for the event owned  by  Humber Marine and Renewables - the voice of the marine, maritime and offshore industries in the Humber. 
Events & Networking 6 min read

Wendy

3/26/2026 11:45:24 AM

Chamber Expo 2026: New Business Opportunities Await
Grow your business, build our economy at the Humber’s premier business-to-business event
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

3/24/2026 10:00:46 AM

OWC2026 - Less than 6 weeks until Offshore Wind Connections 2026!
With less than 6 weeks until  OWC2026 
Events & Networking 4 min read

Construction & Development

Wendy

9/9/2025 2:27:02 PM

Experienced bridge restoration company appointed to lead Corporation Bridge Works
Activity has re-started on Corporation Road Bridge, as an experienced bridge restoration company is appointed.

Wendy

8/22/2025 10:02:10 AM

Housebuilders need action, not more red tape
The government’s proposed planning legislation is likely to stifle, rather than stimulate housebuilding, senior representatives from South Yorkshire’s property sector have warned.

Wendy

1/8/2025 2:25:23 PM

Charge Non UK registered vehicles to use UK roads to help fund road repairs
We think non UK registered vehicles entering mainland Great Britain should have to pay a charge for use of UK roads. The charge would either be an entry charge per visit or a charge that would cover one year’s road use by that vehicle

Wendy

9/15/2024 8:29:16 PM

Opening of £9m research centre brings new hope to cancer, dementia and heart disease patients across the north
Research and treatment for cancer, dementia and heart disease is set to take a huge step forward after the long-awaited handover of a £9m molecular imaging facility at Castle Hill Hospital in East Yorkshire.

Sustainability

Wendy

9/1/2025 8:39:39 AM

Green light for Morgan Generation Offshore Wind Farm to go ahead boosts UK’s energy security
Commenting on today’s decision by the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to grant consent to Morgan Generation Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Cumbria, RenewableUK’s Director of Future Electricity Systems Barnaby Wharton said:
Sustainability 4 min read

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