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Boxer turned panto star prepares to share stories at Humber Business Week event
A champion boxer who became a successful businessman and will soon be treading the boards as a pantomime baddie will share some of the stories behind his continuing journey in one of the stand-out events at this year’s Humber Business Week. Tommy Coyle, known for the non-stop energy and ideas which also drive countless community support ventures, will sit down for an hour at Hull Truck Theatre...
New era for C4DI as tech hub evolves with exciting rejuvenation
Hull’s Centre for Digital Innovation (C4DI) has undergone a major revamp to create the perfect environment for tech businesses to thrive into the future. After an eight-week refit, the transformation of C4DI’s ground floor has been revealed, marking the start of a new chapter for the region’s leading tech hub and the digital community that calls it home. When C4DI opened 10 years ago, it offered...
Trinity Market Cycle Hub: Continuing to make cycles and cyclists safe in Hull
Hull City Council and local charity R-evolution are celebrating the continued growth of the Trinity Market Cycle Hub, which saw an increase in repairs, donations, parking and public engagement in 2024-25. Last year, the number of people using the hub’s free, secure indoor cycle parking increased to 4,830, up 23% on 2023-24 when 3,905 people used the facility. The number of cycles maintained,...
Rix Group continues to receive national recognition in supporting staff to choose sustainable travel
One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received another national award for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. Rix Group, the sixth-generation, family-owned business, with a portfolio of 22 companies ranging across many industries, has received a ‘Very Good Travel Plan’ award from Modeshift...
Humber heroes celebrated by renewables industry in emotional night of recognition
The rapid response from those working in Grimsby’s offshore wind cluster to the tragic oil tanker collision has been recognised by the industry. A special accolade was presented to key figures behind the remarkable rescue operation in the near North Sea at the Humber Renewables Awards, with a standing ovation given by the 200-strong audience. Guests at the annual gala dinner heard how crew...