An accessibility expert based in East Yorkshire is urging businesses in the area to back a national initiative next month that will help them boost trade by doing more to help disabled customers. Purple Tuesday – the UK’s first accessible shopping day – will take place across the country on Tuesday, November 13. Endorsed by the government and by some of the biggest brands in the country, the...

With its opening well-timed for the run-up to Christmas, Light & Scent will stock a selection of hand-picked products including the Yankee Candle and Bomb Cosmetics brands. Light & Scent is run by mother and daughter duo Christine and Jade. During lockdown they decided to turn their passion for home fragrance into a business.  Christine said: "We know how it is important to many people to have a...

The Works joins the Hull city centre mall this week to commence shop fitting and will be set to be open later this month. The store wil be offering shoppers everything from books and toys to arts and crafts equipment. Known for its bargains, The Works stocks more than 40,000 products every year with big brands at low prices, as well as its own branded products. The move comes at perfect timing,...

Centre manager John Magee was joined by Hull BID’s Kathryn Shillito, FEO’s Jan Brumby, local entrepreneur Jonathan Elvidge and property expert Mickola Wilson from Seven Dials Fund Management. The team had some tough decisions to make with a wide range of high-quality entries from delis and cafes to clothing and furniture brands, but the final four have now been chosen.  Meet the...

Commercial property developer Priority Space is behind the development in Wawne Road which will open to the public later this month. Businesses moving into units include One Stop, Norwood Veterinary Group, Michaela Adams Barbers, a bakery, beauticians and two takeaways. Priority Space is also in discussions with a national family pub restaurant chain to occupy the remaining land. The development...