With the increasing risks being presented by the coronavirus we’re even more conscious, as a business, of our responsibilities to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our customers and colleagues and, importantly, consider some of the more immediate concerns you may have because of the current situation.  It’s for that reason that, whilst we have a generic Coronavirus Update on our website, we wanted to write to you to highlight some of the more specific…

A small act of kindness that can make a huge difference to families in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire In response to the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on local communities, Viking FM’s Cash for Kids is today launching an urgent new appeal to help those families in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire who need it most.Relying on donations from listeners and locals, the Cash for Kids Appeal will build a fund from which grants will help families help cope, such as covering basic…

We all know that Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is causing a lot of disruption and uncertainly in our daily lives right now. For many it could mean having to work from home for a period of time. That’s why we’re writing to let you know that from 19 March, the data you use when carrying out typical online activities related to home working won’t count towards the data usage limit that’s part of your broadband package. We’ll…

The first residents have moved into an in-demand Beal Homes development in Beverley, including members of the award-winning housebuilder’s own staff. Residents are settling into their new homes at St. John’s Fold, in the shadow of Beverley Minster and close to the heart of the historic market town, which is Beal’s fastest-selling development ever. They include three Beal staff members who have chosen to make St. John’s Fold their home – Customer Selections Manager Steve…

Staff at a leading refrigeration and air conditioning firm are coming under starters orders for a race night with the aim of raising thousands of pounds for the Daisy Appeal. The team at Airco are hoping clients and contacts will support the event, which will take place on Friday 28 February in the company’s business lounge at its head office in Goulton Street, Hull. Airco colleagues Dean Hordon and Andy Stubbs are organising the race…

A crime prevention system which brings together businesses, the police and Hull City Council to track offenders and share information is proving a big success among city centre traders. Around 40 businesses signed up for the DISC scheme even before its official launch just before Christmas. Already the number has risen to more than 200 as traders join forces to fight crime, and now the project is being rolled out to licensees. Fran Beasley of…

After closing its door last summer, Ennerdale is ready to reopen to the public after receiving a makeover worth over £2million. Ennerdale Leisure Centre has reopened this week following a refurbishment. On Tuesday 28 January, the doors opened at 9am and visitors are now greeted with a new modern reception and café entrance, updated changing facilities and inclusion of new dedicated disabled changing facilities. The centre also now benefits from new gym and studio equipment,…

An independent insurance broker which celebrated its 50th anniversary during 2019 is looking forward to further success as it harnesses its traditional approach with modern technology in a sector which is undergoing constant change. Anne Walters, Managing Director of Hedon Insurance, revealed that turnover has increased by 500 per cent in the last 10 years and broke through the £1-million barrier even before the company reached its 50-year milestone. During 2019 the well-established Swinton Insurance reduced…