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Tesco donation takes Daisy Appeal closer to fundraising target

A charity which is campaigning to raise £8.5m to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital is thanking Tesco and its customers after receiving a donation from the supermarket’s in-store fundraising initiative.

Chairman hands over the reins at regional accountancy firm Forrester Boyd

After 4 years at the helm, David Everatt is handing over the chairman reins to partner Mike Beckett.

Eddisons team in 5,000-mile challenge to raise £5,000 for Brain Tumour Charity

Eddisons’ 30-strong building and project consultancy team are taking part in an ambitious physical challenge to raise £5,000 for the Brain Tumour Charity by the end of July.

Fundraising is in the family for Daisy Appeal skydivers

The family of a man who died after a long battle with cancer have again stepped up to raise money for the charity which helped prolong his life.

Chamber hears how British Steel is welding two cultures together and fabricating strong foundations for the future

The Chamber’s North Lincolnshire Area Council heard how British Steel in Scunthorpe is welding together two different cultures to fabricate firm foundations for its long-term future.

Quickline acquires 51% stake in Boundless Networks to rapidly accelerate provision of gigabit-capable broadband in rural northern communities

London, UK (19th  July 2021) – Leading provider of ultrafast broadband to rural and hard-to-reach areas, Quickline Communications Limited (“Quickline”) has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority share in Boundless Networks Ltd (“Boundless”). David Hood, chairman of Boundless, will retain a minority stake and remain on the Boundless board.

Hull and Scarborough bus drivers star in new video

Drivers from bus company East Yorkshire star in a new recruitment video, aimed at encouraging people to consider a career in bus driving.

Aliens, acrobats and a giant tortoise bring family fun to the city centre

Hull city centre is set to come alive this weekend with an array of activities which promise to deliver family fun in a variety of socially-distanced settings.

Attracting wildlife pollinators to Kingswood offices

As part of an ongoing environmental project to reduce carbon emissions, a local business has planted a wildlife area, transforming an unused spot of land at their head office premises.

Leading club makes key appointment to support rugby union development across the region

East Yorkshire’s leading rugby union club has thanked sponsors who have stepped up to develop the game across the region by helping to fund the appointment of a key figure who will combine duties as head coach with a programme designed to help young players at schools and other clubs.

Allenby Commercial expands The Trade Yard concept with new acquisition as other sites hit capacity

Hull-based developer Allenby Commercial is working on the expansion of its Trade Yard concept after buying a new site in the face of rising demand at its previous locations

QES Q2 2021 - Chamber’s Survey sees sharp U-turn in firms’ confidence

Following a tough quarter one for firms in the Humber, the second quarter of 2021 has seen a marked turnaround in fortunes with all the indicators returning to positive territory.

Agencia appoints former PCC to justice, policing and security role

CB Solutions are delighted to announce that Jenny Harrison has been appointed as Sales and Marketing Director

Prior to joining CB Solutions Jenny worked in the construction industry for over 10 years initially working for RIBA Enterprises (Royal Institute of British Architects) working with manufacturers helping them to gain specifications through a range of mediums such as CPD (Continued Professional Development) RIBA Product Selector and NBS (National Building Specification) and BIM (Building Information Modelling.)

Chamber assesses impact of Brexit and looks at next steps on the way forward

Six months on from the end of the transition period and with the focus on economic recovery from the pandemic, it might seem to some that the issue of Brexit has faded into the background.