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Rollits Ready To Build On Recognition In Legal 500

Rollits Ready To Build On Recognition In Legal 500
October 7, 2021
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A local law firm has underlined the quality of its work for clients across the Yorkshire and Humber region with accolades for the excellence of its people, services and systems in the latest edition of the profession’s most prestigious directory.

Rollits LLP, which marked its 180th anniversary this year, has again demonstrated the depth and breadth of its knowledge and expertise by securing recommendations in the 2022 edition of the UK Legal 500 for 14 areas of its work. A number of the firm’s practitioners also received individual recognition.

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Charlie & Ivy’s Introduces Plant-Based Mayonnaise To Range

Charlie & Ivy’s Introduces Plant-Based Mayonnaise To Range
October 7, 2021
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Yorkshire artisan business, Charlie & Ivy’s have developed two new plant-based mayonnaise to complement their existing range of bread dippers, dressings and marinades.

Thixendale based Charlie & Ivy’s are entering the plant-based market for the first time with rapeseed oil-based mayonnaise in Garlic & Thyme and Smoky Paprika, Chilli & Cumin flavours.

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Hornsea Boy Nominated By MP For Kids Count Inspiration Awards

Hornsea Boy Nominated By MP For Kids Count Inspiration Awards
October 6, 2021
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MP Graham Stuart has nominated Jay Norris, a Hornsea boy, for the Kids Count Inspiration Awards for his outstanding dedication and commitment to keeping his local beach clean.

The aim of the Kids Count Inspiration Awards is to recognise those individuals and organisations that have inspired young people in their communities. These are special awards that give MPs the opportunity to highlight outstanding work in their constituency and to demonstrate their commitment and support.

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Hull’s Whitefriargate Is The Inspiration For A New Poem

Hull’s Whitefriargate Is The Inspiration For A New Poem
October 5, 2021
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Hull’s Whitefriargate is the inspiration for a new poem that will be unveiled on the historic street on National Poetry Day on Thursday (7 October).

Vicky Foster, Whitefriargate’s poet-in-residence for 2021, has written a new poem, drawing on the street’s rich history and its long-standing role in the story of the city and the people who live and work there.

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HETA Plans Further Expansion After Record Recruitment Of Young Engineers

HETA Plans Further Expansion After Record Recruitment Of Young Engineers
October 1, 2021
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A training business that has been supplying engineering apprentices to the industry for more than 50 years has broken all records with its 2021 intake.

Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) is now planning a significant investment programme as it faces rising demand from employers across the north for qualified young people and for tuition to upskill the existing workforce.

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End Of Furlough Will Identify Covid’s Impact On The Job Market

End Of Furlough Will Identify Covid’s Impact On The Job Market
September 30, 2021
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With Furlough coming to an end it brings an uncertain future for many businesses.  But, as 360 Director Andy Steele discusses, this will be the first time we’ll have a clear picture of how Covid has affected the job market.

It’s been a year no one could ever have imagined and it’s certainly been challenging for businesses trying to stay afloat, many relying on furlough to help keep their employees in a job.  But as furlough ends, what now? 

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Hull City Council Supports Carbon Neutral Ambitions

Hull City Council Supports Carbon Neutral Ambitions
September 30, 2021
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Hull City Council is committed to identifying and promoting green solutions and technologies within the city.

The council is looking to appoint consultants to undertake detailed feasibility and project development studies for the possible installation of solar photovoltaic arrays and complementary energy system technologies to the rooftops of the Council’s corporate buildings.

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Victory Leisure Homes Announces Significant Senior Appointment

Victory Leisure Homes Announces Significant Senior Appointment
September 30, 2021
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Hull-based luxury holiday homes manufacturer, Victory Leisure Homes, continues to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of Jamie Kirk as its commercial director.

Jamie – who has over 15 years experience in holiday home manufacturing – returns ‘home’ to Victory Leisure Homes, having previously held the title of regional sales manager between 2011 – 2017, as the business continues to realise its bold and ambitious growth plans.

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Police Appeal Following Road Traffic Collision On Dunswell Lane

Police Appeal Following Road Traffic Collision On Dunswell Lane
September 27, 2021
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Officers investigating a single vehicle road traffic collision on Dunswell Lane, between Dunswell and Cottingham at around 6:30pm on Sunday 26 September are appealing for information.

It is believed that the black Nissan Qashqai was travelling from Cottingham in the direction of Dunswell when it is reported to have left the road before coming to a stop in a nearby ditch.

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Work Begins On New Home For Maritime Collections

Work Begins On New Home For Maritime Collections
September 24, 2021
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Work has begun to transform Dock Office Chambers into a bespoke storage and conservation facility for Hull Maritime Museum’s reserve collection will start later this month.

The transformation is expected to be complete by May 2022 and is part of the Hull Maritime project. This has been funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Businesses Invited To Go Head-To-Head In October Fitness Challenge

Businesses Invited To Go Head-To-Head In October Fitness Challenge
September 23, 2021
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360 Chartered Accountants are throwing down the gauntlet to local businesses to join them in their October Fitness Challenge.

In April, the firm introduced a month-long fitness and wellness challenge to encourage its team to look after both their physical and mental health – while raising money for charity at the same time! It was so successful, they repeated it in June and August – and now want other businesses to get involved.

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Hull 4 Heroes Able To Respond Quicker With New Corporate Card Solution

Hull 4 Heroes Able To Respond Quicker With New Corporate Card Solution
September 22, 2021
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Hull based financial technology firm Expensemate has given Hull 4 Heroes the ability to respond quicker to veterans’ needs with three pre-paid cards, which speed up and monitor the transactions that are essential to running the charity.

Expensemate, which is part of the Rix Group, launched the only corporate expense card to offer credit in 2020. They have gifted the charity with three of their pre-paid cards – worth £252 a year in usual fees – to enable members of the Hull 4 Heroes team to respond quickly when supporting veterans.

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