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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.

Wendy

2/27/2026 10:39:28 AM

Beautician with an eye for detail scoops top award for motor makeovers
A woman who made the switch from eyelash extensions to eye-catching motors to help protect her husband’s business has made her mark in her new industry by winning a major international award.

Business News

Wendy

3/18/2026 3:38:37 PM

Northern Lincolnshire businesswoman becomes Chamber’s new President
THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce elected Irene Keal as its new President at its 189th AGM in March.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

3/18/2026 3:20:35 PM

Quartet of growing businesses commit their futures to Barnsley
A quartet of innovative and growing businesses are set to create up to 50 new jobs, after committing their futures to Barnsley.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

3/2/2026 10:32:33 AM

Minister visits VPI’s Immingham power site as UK accelerates plans for clean energy, energy security and a world‑leading carbon capture industry
Energy Minister Michael Shanks has visited VPI’s Immingham Combined Heat and Power Plant in North Lincolnshire, meeting senior leaders and apprentices at the heart of one of the UK’s most significant industrial decarbonisation initiatives. 
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

3/2/2026 10:05:23 AM

Programme launch events will signal countdown to Humber Business Week
Organisers of Humber Business Week are counting down to the annual festival of business with confirmation of the programme launch presentations on both sides of the estuary.
Business News 4 min read

Charity & Fundraising

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.

Wendy

1/2/2026 8:42:14 AM

Ideal Heating celebrates £300,000 charity fundraising milestone
Ideal Heating has celebrated a major charitable milestone after surpassing £300,000 in funds raised for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Education & Training

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. 

Wendy

11/5/2025 4:06:37 PM

Hull College Celebrates Student Success and Honours Community Leaders with Order of Distinction Awards
Hull College celebrated the achievements of its graduating students in a memorable ceremony held at Hull Minster on Tuesday 4th November, where two highly respected local figures - Kathryn Shillito, Executive Director at Hull BID, and Andy Sykes, Plant Director at Siemens Gamesa - were each presented with the Order of Distinction in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the city and region.

Events & Networking

Wendy

3/12/2026 3:06:13 PM

OWC 2026 Speaker Announcement
Speaker Panels shape up!
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

3/5/2026 11:05:35 AM

Just 8 weeks until we open the doors to OWC2026! Have you got your ticket yet?
Join industry leaders and sector specialists at the region's largest offshore wind conference and exhibition, OWC 2026, which will take place 29-30 April at the Doubletree by Hilton - Hull.  This year's conference focuses on new markets, new funding & new partnership opportunities making it a must attend event for those looking to develop and grow their business within this industry. 
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

3/5/2026 10:20:35 AM

Ideal Heating welcomes Scarborough TEC students to Hull headquarters
Ideal Heating has welcomed students from Scarborough TEC to its headquarters in Hull, as part of its ongoing commitment to engaging with further education and inspiring the next generation of heating engineers. 
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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