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Wendy

2/25/2026 2:37:46 PM

Royal Seal of Approval for Hull College
Hull College is celebrating national recognition after being presented with one of the UK’s most prestigious education honours - the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education - for its pioneering work with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students.

Wendy

2/19/2026 3:21:20 PM

Goole Business Centre welcomes new café serving local Yorkshire produce
The RaisE Business Centre in Goole, owned and operated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, has welcomed a local business, Corgi & Cream, as its new on-site café tenant.

Wendy

1/30/2026 10:18:16 AM

Future Humber brings together national and regional leadership to shape Humber’s future
Future Humber has brought together senior national, regional and business leaders for  an exclusive Principal & Major Partner Dinner in Hull, focused on how a confident,  connected regional voice can unlock investment, accelerate collaboration and deliver  long-term impact. 

Wendy

12/22/2025 9:54:33 AM

Celebrating excellence among future engineers as HETA heaps praise on Humber’s emerging workforce
The 2025 winners, with Toby Overy, right. Who will be crowned in 2026?

Business News

Wendy

2/19/2026 9:34:33 AM

Film company founders invest to launch The Hull Studio media hub
Two friends who founded a film making company nearly 20 years ago have sharpened their focus on building a reputation as Hull and Humber’s media partner by purchasing their own building which will be open to all.
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

2/16/2026 9:50:24 AM

Leading lawyer to take the helm of Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd
WELCOME: Andrew Oliver, chair of Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd (centre), is to become the new chief executive of the group of companies.  He is pictured on the quayside at Port of Grimsby East, with directors, from left, David Flear, Ben Walker, Simon Dwyer, Andrew Allard, Maggie Johnson and Danny Payne. 
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

2/12/2026 10:03:57 AM

Meet the apprentice helping to fix Hull’s Drypool Bridge
To mark National Apprenticeship Week (9–15 February), Hull City Council is shining a light on Bernard Fredy Djikingue Siewe – an aspiring quantity surveyor working on one of the city’s most iconic structures, Drypool Bridge. 
Business News 4 min read

Wendy

2/2/2026 10:02:11 AM

“Titan” of community development appointed as President of Youth Enterprise Bank
A bank which has supported young entrepreneurs in Hull and East Yorkshire with more than 1,500 grants has announced the appointment of a global expert in community development as its new president.
Business News 4 min read

Charity & Fundraising

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.

Wendy

11/27/2025 2:07:30 PM

The Bradbury Foundation Announces Support for Four Local Charities Making a Lasting Difference
The Bradbury Foundation has awarded £4,000 in grants to four inspirational charities and community initiatives across the region. The Bradbury Foundation, has selected projects that reflect a shared belief in stronger and more hopeful communities.

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

2/26/2026 11:46:13 AM

Enter the 2026 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards and join the 25th anniversary celebrations!
There’s a variety of categories and its free to enter.
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

2/12/2026 2:21:19 PM

jobmate showcases next-generation cloud ERP for finance practitioners at FAB UK 2026
jobmate, a leading provider of cloud-native operational ERP software, will showcase its latest cloud ERP system, designed to streamline job management, operational control and financial connectivity at this year’s Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping Show (FAB UK) on 11–12 March 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. 
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

2/12/2026 10:28:20 AM

Offshore Wind and Beyond: New Markets, New Funding, New Partnerships!
With the offshore wind sector entering a critical phase of infrastructure development and international expansion, OWC 2026 (Offshore Wind Connections) offers a unique platform for businesses to position themselves as industry leaders.
Events & Networking 4 min read

Wendy

2/11/2026 3:48:12 PM

Grimsby Businesses encouraged to “Get Ready” for Humber Business Week 2026
Preparations are gathering pace for Humber Business Week (HBW) 2026, with businesses across the region being encouraged to get involved early as the calendar of events begin filling up.
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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