The Hull Story

A father and his son at the opposite ends of their careers with INEOS Acetyls have spoken of their pride at working side by side at the global chemicals company. Analyser specialist Gary Garner, 63, has been based at Saltend Chemicals Park, east of Hull, where INEOS is based, for 47 years. He is the longest continuous service worker at the Hull site and his career, which started off with BP before INEOS took over in 2020, has seen him travel the world with secondments to other manufacturing plants in countries including India, Malaysia, China and South Korea. By contrast, analyser technician Jamie Garner, 23, has been with the company almost three years, after it was recommended to him by his dad. #careers #longservice #careeropportunnities #chemicals https://bit.ly/3MPQY6t Ellie Westwood

Winners of the HEY Business Awards are to receive far more than a trophy and the kudos of a proud city. For the first time in the event’s history tailored packages of prizes are being assembled to help successful companies and their leaders further excel. Organisers Simon Jones and Jane Smallwood have secured significant backing, worth tens of thousands of pounds, to deliver vital support. Those pledging early in the process include the University of Hull, For Entrepreneurs Only, Wilkin Chapman Solicitors and Fred Marketing. #business #businessawards #awards #awardsprizes https://bit.ly/4er6lOu

Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications Limited has expanded its senior leadership team. The appointment of three experienced executives supports the company’s recent successes in securing four Government contracts under the Project Gigabit programme. Valued at approximately £300m of public funding, the contracts will bring full fibre broadband to almost 170,000 premises and 360,000 rural homes and businesses in need of improved connectivity. The network expansion across Yorkshire and the majority of Lincolnshire is well underway, with customers already being taken out of broadband poverty and getting connected to the new full fibre network being built in rural communities. #appointments #seniorteam #seniorleadershipteam #broadband #connectivity https://bit.ly/4ggOf3z Sean Royce Gemma Bell

Current champions are going head-to-head with first-time finalists in the battle to be crowned the “best of the best” at this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs). The much-anticipated shortlist of finalists, revealed today by Visit Hull & East Yorkshire (VHEY), is being described as “the most exciting ever”. In total, 72 businesses and attractions will be represented at the glittering awards night at Bridlington Spa, on Thursday, November 14. This year is the 14th time the awards have been held, and they are being run in partnership with the national Visit England Awards. Winners will automatically be put forward, if eligible, for judging in the National VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. #tourism #awards #tourismawards #awardsfinalists https://bit.ly/4ggrRqX Anthony Yates Dan Wheeler

If you could choose the best place to watch your favourite band at an arena gig, you would probably say from a comfy chair, right in the middle of the venue and from an elevated position offering panoramic views of the stage. That experience is now available in Hull after last night’s launch of the Live Lounge at Connexin Live, Hull for the visit of Scottish rockers Texas. It’s at the high end of the market but it’s a premium and memorable experience for those who can and it begins from the moment you arrive at the Myton Street venue. After downloading the app of ticketing partner AXS, you simply present your code for scanning at the dedicated VIP entrance and you’re in. From there helpful staff direct you to the Live Lounge on the first floor, where the entertainment and experience begins... #livemusic #liveentertainment #arena #arenaexperience https://bit.ly/4e8gQWW Paul Savage

A team of hardy KCOM hikers are taking on a 120km walking challenge for charity. More than 40 walkers from the Hull-based broadband supplier are set to traverse the region, from Filey Brigg to Hull city centre, over the course of three days to raise money for its three charities of the year – Hull & East Yorkshire Children's University, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and Age UK Hull & East Yorkshire. Event organiser Kylie Hill said: “We’re really excited to be taking on our biggest challenge yet for charity and looking forward to getting out on the highways and byways of East Yorkshire, all the way home to Hull." #charity #charitychallenge #hike #hikers #anniversary https://bit.ly/3z45WTe Tim Shaw Ian Midgley Louise Babych Rose James

OUT NOW: Our September newspaper is a special edition on the Hull riots. Our extensive coverage includes comprehensive reports on exactly what happened, why, and what needs to happen next. #localnews #newspaper #localnewsmatter #journalism

Students at Hymers College have once again achieved excellent A-level results. The sixth form students, their families and staff at the school are celebrating after recording impressive results across the board, with more than half of all exams awarded A* or A grades. Overall results highlights at the independent Hull school include: ●      38 per cent of all A-level students achieved all A* or A grades ●      51 per cent of all grades are A to A* ●      85.5 per cent of all grades are A* to C ●      98 per cent pass rate. Hymers students again excelled in a range of subjects, with highlights including: ●      77 per cent of maths grades at A* - B ●      80 per cent of science grades at A* - B ●      100 per cent of politics grades at A* - B ●      100 per cent of modern and classical languages grades at A* - A. #Alevels #Alevelresults #Alevelresultsday #Alevelresultsday2024 #students #education https://bit.ly/4diTLAO Justin Stanley Laura Booth

Great to return from a week in the sun to see several PR clients featured in the August edition of such an august publication as The Hull Story! Delighted to work with Rick Lyon to secure coverage for HEY Business Awards, Future Humber and Citivale for Humber Enterprise Park in the eight page business section. Allenby Commercial's Monocle development is also in the main book, with branding delivered by Fred Marketing. Grab a copy where you can! If your story needs telling, discovering or amplifying, don't hesitate to get in touch.