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Apprentice joiner is the ‘Beal deal’ as remarkable impact recognised
A young female joiner at acclaimed regional housebuilder Beal Homes has been named Apprentice of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony. Erin Symons, who began her apprenticeship with Beal just 18 months ago, has made remarkable strides in her role, quickly becoming an integral part of the housebuilder’s site-based team. At just 17 years old, Erin has already demonstrated her dedication,...
New firm Sona Business pledges to shake up the region’s communications sector
A new name has officially entered the UK’s business communications and connectivity arena, promising to shake up the sector from an East Yorkshire base. Sona Business is a wholesale internet, cloud and hosted unified communications solution provider, backed by a 12-year international pedigree. The ambitious company is opening flagship offices in Hull to spearheaded UK activities led by...
KCOM backs Freedom Festival 2024 as major sponsor
KCOM has been announced as a major sponsor for Hull’s biggest annual cultural celebration, Freedom Festival. The Hull-based broadband provider is returning for the 10th year running as a main backer of the hugely popular five-day festival, which will bring world-class performances, art installations, music and more to Hull, from Wednesday, August 28, to Sunday, September 1. Jo Hawkes, interim...
An Appointment With… Recruitment Special
Hiring and retaining top talent is one of the biggest challenges that businesses face. So, over the next year, we’ll discuss all aspects of recruitment with the team from Consortium Professional Recruitment. We'll feature insights from their senior team members, highlight specialist events, and share valuable tips. To kick off this series, we have Hannah Blades, divisional director at...
Arco Peak District challenge raises more than £8,000 for mental health
A dozen hardy hikers from Arco have completed a 25km trek through the Peak District to raise funds for the UK’s leading mental health charity. Six members of the Hull-based safety company’s executive team, along with six internal sales managers, took part in the Peak District Ultra Challenge on Saturday, July 6, in support of the Mental Health Foundation. The two teams set off from Bakewell...