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Humber’s skills ‘still vital for East Coast US offshore wind’
The United States remains a huge export opportunity for UK offshore wind businesses according to leading industry group Humber Marine & Renewables, despite President Trump putting the brakes on all new development. Ahead of its flagship annual conference Offshore Wind Connections 2025, the organisation has been in talks with US offshore consultancy Spirit Advisory which believes that,...
Door sensor upgrade completed at Hull Paragon Interchange
Work to upgrade the automatic doors at 30 bus and coach bays at Hull Paragon Interchange has now been completed and will help improve the efficiency and safety of the city’s public transport infrastructure. Hull City Council has invested in the installation of new laser door sensors to replace the outdated inductive loop detectors that were previously in operation, which had started to fail at...
Rising Stars: Just go for it, says First Step Sports Group apprentice Jacob Dennis
Helping young people learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on today’s roads or navigate their way to school is all in a day’s work for Jacob Dennis, a sports coach working in Hull. At just 20 years old, Jacob has already made a remarkable impact in the field of sports coaching and is nearing the completion of his Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship. To mark National...
ACA celebrates World Design Awards hat-trick
Alessandro Caruso Architecture & Interiors (ACA) has been awarded its third World Design Award for its design of a care village in Greater Manchester. The World Design Awards stand among the globe's most esteemed honours in the architecture and design domain. This accolade acknowledges exceptional concepts that revolutionise architectural design by incorporating innovative technologies,...
Young engineers in demand as employers identify benefits of costs and commitment
Employers across the Yorkshire and Humber region are showing signs of putting their faith in young engineers as they seek the skills to build a brighter future. Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) revealed that the number of its apprentices securing placements in industry increased from 12 at the end of 2024 to nearly 30 by the end of January. The organisation, which supports a...