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World street food festival returns – with Euro football optional
Independent food and drink businesses from across the region will be aiming to tap into the football frenzy tonight with the return of Hull Street Food Nights. Among the street food vendors assembled by organisers HullBID are city centre start-ups who see the event on Thursday as an opportunity to build their customer base, and more established operators who have tasted success and are coming...
Scientists of the future impress global research and development experts
Budding young scientists from Hull have been given a unique opportunity to share their inspiring ideas with the leaders behind some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands. World-leading health, hygiene and nutrition business Reckitt held a Festival of Science as part of its second global The Science Inside Symposium. The three-day symposium brought together 250 Reckitt scientists, partners...
Rhode Island on fresh offshore wind trip to Humber
A delegation from Rhode Island has landed in the Humber to strengthen booming trade in offshore wind. Organised by Humber Marine & Renewables (HM&R) as part of an ongoing business agreement, the East Coast USA mission met companies and organisations in Northeast Lincolnshire on June 11. The itinerary included a tour of the Port of Grimsby, visits to Modal Training, Maersk Training,...
Janet Street-Porter announced as guest speaker at Women of Achievement Awards
Janet Street-Porter has been announced as the guest speaker of this year’s Women of Achievement Awards. Organised by Women in Business Hull, the Women of Achievement Awards will take place on Friday, November 15, from noon to 5pm. It is the region’s biggest celebration of women in business, championing the achievements of women who either run their own business or hold a leading role in their...
City centre businesses cheer as superheroes pull the crowds
Superheroes swooped into the streets of Hull and sent footfall figures flying to bring a half-term holiday boost for city centre businesses. Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman and more attracted thousands of people to the event which kicked off a summer of family friendly activities funded and organised by HullBID. Kathryn Shillito, HullBID executive director, said: “We present these events because...