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Leading lawyer returns to take helm of Humber Marine and Renewables as ‘exciting new era’ dawns
Humber Marine & Renewables has appointed a ‘new’ chairman and further bolstered its board of directors. Experienced marine, fisheries and regulatory lawyer Andrew Oliver has returned to the helm of the organisation after overseeing its creation through the successful merger of Team Humber Marine Alliance and Grimsby Renewables Partnership three years ago. Mr Oliver, who also chairs Grimsby...
Young entrepreneurs call on mayoral candidates for action to help microbusinesses
Four mayoral candidates and three rising stars of business joined forces at a hustings organised to promote microbusinesses and youth enterprise in Hull and East Yorkshire. Victoria Smith, David Carter and Ellie Green all walked away with cash prizes to boost their business finances as a result of the THUD Yorkshire event. Anne Handley (Conservative), Kerry Harrison (Green), Margaret Pinder...
Hull health centre acts to reduce carbon footprint
Hull’s Marfleet Health Centre is set to become more sustainable as part of the NHS’s drive to net zero, with the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof. The project is part of a joint project between Hull Citycare, who owns and manages the building, and Community Health Partnerships (CHP), who is the head tenant. The health centre was originally built in 2005 under the NHS LIFT...
Theatre and TV favourites take centre stage at Humber Business Week programme launch
Two stars of TV and the theatre will take to the stage to chat with a corporate crowd as the venue for the Yorkshire premiere of their latest comedy-drama hosts the programme launch of a regional festival of business. Stephen Tompkinson and Adrian Hood will break from rehearsals for To Have and To Hold at Hull Truck Theatre to join the programme launch for Humber Business Week 2025. The pair...
Hull City supporters introduced to their heroes by Quickline
Hull City fans were given the opportunity to quiz two of their idols at an exclusive ‘Meet the Players’ event hosted by rural broadband provider Quickline. More than 160 supporters living in areas of East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire where Quickline is delivering fast, reliable broadband were invited to the special occasion. They met Tigers captain, right-back Lewie Coyle, and recent...