Read more about the article Puffins Galore
Hull-based artist Sarah Dalton (front) with her painted puffin at the RSPB centre at Bempton. Also pictured (from left) are Scott Davidson-Smith, visitor operations manager at the centre, and Glynis Charlton, Rick Welton and Clare Huby of Puffins Galore!
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Puffins Galore

A public art event which makes puffins the stars of stories of conservation, global warming and green energy has taken off with the installation of the first sculptures in a trail stretching along the coast of East Yorkshire. Organisers of Puffins Galore! placed the first sculpture at the RSPB Centre at Bempton, home to almost half a million seabirds which cram onto the cliffs every year. The second puffin was installed at North Landing, Flamborough,…

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July 20, 2022
Read more about the article Paragon Arcade moving quickly to welcome more “innovative indies”
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Paragon Arcade moving quickly to welcome more “innovative indies”

A Victorian arcade in Hull city centre has welcomed two new businesses with more on the way. Paragon Tattoo has been opened in Paragon Arcade by Lee Humphries, who took up the profession seriously about nine years ago after impressing family and friends with his work. Coming soon is Oishii Ne, an Asian street food business which is taking its own premises after owner Tom Would built up a customer base by operating as a…

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July 10, 2022
Read more about the article Local legal talent shines as Rollits announces promotions
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Local legal talent shines as Rollits announces promotions

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of five members of the team at its office in Hull, including four who graduated from the University of Hull. Donna Ashbridge and Emma Fawke step up from senior solicitor to associate. Their colleagues John Ashworth, Leanne Hatch and Harriet Wheeldon have all been promoted from solicitor to senior solicitor. Donna graduated from the University of Hull in 2011 and joined Rollits as a trainee solicitor…

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July 10, 2022
Read more about the article Home win for Neil Hudgell in People in Business Awards
Appeal verdict for Postmasters at Royal Courts of Justice (Court of Appeal) for Hudgell Law
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Home win for Neil Hudgell in People in Business Awards

The founder of a law firm which this year marks 25 years of standing up for vulnerable people and giving a voice to those seeking justice has added the Hull & East Yorkshire People in Business Awards (PIBA) Lifetime Contribution accolade to his list of achievements. Neil Hudgell, who formed Hudgell Solicitors in 1997 was recognised for his inspirational efforts to help people affected by some of the highest profile cases in recent years. His…

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July 10, 2022
Read more about the article Marion takes the wheel to drive pandemic cost savings
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Marion takes the wheel to drive pandemic cost savings

The owner of a long-established city centre travel business has literally driven her own pandemic protection programme of cuttings costs and keeping customers satisfied. Marion Owen, who launched Marion Owen Travel nearly 30 years ago, took the wheel herself to lead a series of excursions and coach tours when the rising cost of drivers started to eat into the company’s profits during 2021. This year Marion has stepped in again on a number of occasions,…

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July 10, 2022
Read more about the article Rollits raises thousands for Dove House and sets sights on return of golf day
Pat Coyle (centre), Client Relations Director at Rollits, with colleague Emma Fawke, Senior Solicitor, Private Client, and Jethro Shearring [correct], Regional Fundraiser for Dove House Hospice.
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Rollits raises thousands for Dove House and sets sights on return of golf day

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has handed over thousands of pounds to a regional hospice after revamping its regular fundraising events to offer Covid-safe alternatives. Rollits is now looking forward to generating more donations for Dove House Hospice by resuming other activities including the return of the firm’s annual golf day on Thursday 1 July. Pat Coyle, Client Relations Director at Rollits, said: “The restrictions of the last year have had a severe impact on…

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May 18, 2021
Read more about the article 43 Clicks North set for office switch as numbers rise
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43 Clicks North set for office switch as numbers rise

A digital marketing company which lured some of the brightest brains in the business from Leeds back to Hull is bucking the trend again by expanding under lockdown with new recruits and new clients. 43 Clicks North opened its office at The Deep Business Centre in Hull in August 2019 with just five people, and as numbers grew Managing Director Mike Ellis made the decision to find the company a new home all to itself.…

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April 22, 2021
Read more about the article Therapist boosts Daisy Appeal wellbeing with long-distance campaign
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Therapist boosts Daisy Appeal wellbeing with long-distance campaign

A holistic therapist has boosted the wellbeing of a leading local charity by raising funds and awareness from a campaign which reached customers the length and breadth of the country. Karen Engstrom, who runs her holistic therapy business and her Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic online shop from her home in Ackworth, West Yorkshire, contributed her commission from a week’s worth of sales to support the Daisy Appeal in memory of her late uncle, who lived…

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March 23, 2021
Read more about the article City centre sandwich shop keeping regulars well fed with launch of lockdown recipe boxes
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City centre sandwich shop keeping regulars well fed with launch of lockdown recipe boxes

A sandwich shop which has been feeding business people and shoppers in Hull city centre for more than 20 years is set to expand its range of fantastic food after the success of its lockdown specials. Relish, which marked its 20th anniversary in Silver Street just before the first lockdown forced a temporary closure in March 2020, has been filling in the time with the launch of its Little Weighton Kitchen delivery and collection service.…

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March 23, 2021