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Wendy

8/13/2026 8:16:24 AM

Grimsby seafood industry supports next generation of chefs
Horizon Youth Zone chair of trustees, Mike Parker, left, chief executive Lucy Ottewell-Key, third left, and head of fundraising and communications, Fiona Wright, second right, welcome (from second left) Rachel Hopton, HR manager at New England Seafood International;

Wendy

8/10/2026 2:32:45 PM

Businesses encouraged to access Government funding and open doors for young people
Employers across North East Lincolnshire are being urged to grow their workforce and support local young people into employment through a new Government grant.

Wendy

7/15/2026 1:21:44 PM

Employers and training providers to embark on next phase of skills improvement plan
An employer-led partnership covering Hull and East Yorkshire has secured government approval for the next phase of a programme which is designed to develop skills in the region.

Wendy

7/9/2026 9:20:42 AM

South Yorkshire Businesses Urged to Make the Most of New £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant
New funding offers South Yorkshire employers practical support to recruit young talent while strengthening the region's future workforce.

Business News

Wendy

9/30/2026 10:57:08 AM

Japanese Delegation Visits Hull Heat Network to Explore Low-Carbon Future
Hull welcomed a delegation of Japanese officials to the city to learn about the Hull Heat Network, one of Hull City Council’s largest ever infrastructure projects. 
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

9/25/2026 10:43:26 AM

Shooting Star Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Lincoln-based marketing, digital and PR agency Shooting Star celebrated 20 years in business last night with a wine and cheese tasting event for VIP guests.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

9/24/2026 10:56:01 AM

UK Maritime Regions Network launches with Humber buy-in to strengthen collaboration across coastal economies
HUMBER CALL: A vessel leaves Port of Immingham. ABP/ Karl Andre Photography
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

9/23/2026 1:41:58 PM

Enterprising Barnsley helps mother and daughter discover secret ingredient for business growth
A booming Barnsley business that has taken social media by storm has secured a helping hand from Enterprising Barnsley to realise its growth and expansion plans.
Business News 4 min read

Charity & Fundraising

Wendy

9/28/2026 8:56:33 AM

The Bradbury Foundation celebrates £50,000 fundraising milestone
The Bradbury Foundation is celebrating a major milestone after raising £50,000 in its first two years, helping to support charitable projects across Lincolnshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Wendy

8/12/2026 9:27:48 AM

Business Angels aiming to build support for region’s cultural offer
A partnership which brings together investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders is stepping up its campaign to support arts and culture in Hull after playing a pivotal role in the city’s latest festival success.

Wendy

7/30/2026 8:35:58 AM

Ideal Heating celebrates £325,000 Macmillan fundraising milestone
Ideal Heating has invited representatives from Macmillan Cancer Support to its headquarters in Hull to celebrate a new major milestone of £325,000 raised for the charity.

Wendy

7/21/2026 8:52:45 AM

Willerby and Swift join forces to raise over £5,000 for HEY Children’s University
Two of the UK’s leading holiday home manufacturers, Willerby and Swift, have come together for a charity sports day that raised over £5,000 for Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University.

Education & Training

Wendy

9/24/2026 10:34:25 AM

Hull College launches pioneering ORBIT programme to open up space sector careers to students
Hull College has launched an innovative new programme designed to put Further Education at the forefront of developing the skilled workforce needed by the UK’s rapidly growing space sector.

Wendy

8/3/2026 12:45:17 PM

AaGlobal helps St Mary’s College add international dimension to alumni day
A sixth form college in Hull added an international accent to its latest alumni day by welcoming a former student and her colleagues who are experts in translation and interpretation.

Wendy

7/28/2026 1:55:47 PM

Spencer Group’s commitment to employer-led learning pays off with five First-Class Honours degrees
Hull-based multi-disciplinary engineering business Spencer Group is celebrating the achievements of five of its degree apprentices who have all graduated with First-Class Honours degrees.  

Wendy

7/13/2026 10:26:03 AM

Young ambassadors shine on screen as careers inspiration rewarded by Humber Marine & Renewables
Director and sponsor, Lee Blanchard, left, congratulates Sam Hunt, right, and Ollie Harrison, for their efforts as part of Humber Marine & Renewables’ Young Ambassadors programme.  (Picture: HM&R)

Events & Networking

Wendy

9/29/2026 3:20:15 PM

Hull College brings industry and education together to tackle UK space sector skills challenge
Hull College is bringing together leaders from industry, education and the space sector for a major event focused on one of the biggest challenges facing the UK’s growing space economy – where its future workforce will come from.
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

9/17/2026 9:22:14 AM

Growth eyed for Grimsby as first port on the Humber sails into WindEnergy Hamburg
EXHIBITION READY: Andrew Oliver, Ben Walker and Terri Precious will be representing the Grimsby Fish Dock Group companies at WindEnergy Hamburg. Images: HMC/Romanus Fuhrmann/Jon Corken
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

9/9/2026 9:08:13 AM

Business roadshows to be held across the East Riding with the Council Leader
Businesses across the East Riding are being invited to meet Councillor Anne Handley, East Riding of Yorkshire Council Leader, as part of a series of business roadshows taking place this autumn. 
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

9/7/2026 1:31:29 PM

WiME celebrates tenth anniversary on return to Hull
Hull’s Guildhall will host a free event aimed supporting women and girls in the region considering a career in the manufacturing, engineering, construction, digital and renewable sectors.
Events & Networking 4 min read

Construction & Development

Wendy

9/9/2026 9:27:21 AM

Public invited behind the scenes at Monocle as landmark development marks first anniversary
Members of the public are invited for a tour of the landmark Monocle building in the heart of Hull as it marks one year since its impressive transformation.

Wendy

7/27/2026 10:42:12 AM

New MD builds on traditions of quality construction as he steers Houlton towards 150-year milestone
A historic Hull construction company dating back to 1879 has completed a change at the top as it builds towards its 150-year milestone.

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.

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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