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Siemens Gamesa has secured its biggest-ever wind turbine order to support the Hornsea Project Two offshore farm

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FIRM COMMITMENT TO ENERGY SECTOR

GIANT TURBINE ORDER TO POWER OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT

By Phil Winter philip.winter@reachplc.com

Ørsted to manufacture 165 turbines for the world’s largest offshore wind far m.

The deal is the single largest order in the history of offshore wind energy, and around three-quarters – around 125 blades – will be built in Hull.

Clark MacFarlane, Siemens

Gamesa UK’s managing director, said: “Siemens Gamesa is delighted again to be working with Ørsted in delivering the world’s largest offshore wind farm for the third time in the UK, building on London Array and Hornsea One. “This latest collaboration with Ørsted sees a doubling of capacity and a halving of cost per MW/h over London Array, installed five years ago.

“Only by using our latest technology and working closely with the customer in every aspect of the project has this been possible.

“Long may our collaboration continue as we help drive our industry forward.”

Siemens Gamesa also announced the new turbines it will manufacture for Hornsea Project Two will be the new, larger 81.5m blades.

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SIEMENS Gamesa has signalled its intent for the future after securing its biggest-ever wind turbine order to support the Hornsea Project Two offshore farm.

The renewables company is a major employer in Hull, with around 1,000 people on its payroll at its site in Alexandra Dock.

It has now sent out a powerful message on its commitment to the Humber, after signing a deal with

AN EAST Yorkshire brewery is celebrating after winning a contract to supply its gluten-free beers at hundreds of Morrisons stores nationwide.

Wold Top Brewery’s award-winning beer, Against the Grain, is made from lager and maize malts, hops and yeast.

The team at the brewery, based in Wold Newton near Driffield, raised a glass after striking a deal to sell the beers in 400 Morrisons stores, and 30 Tesco stores throughout Yorkshire.

Alex Balchin, brewery manager, pictured, said: “We’re delighted that one of our best-selling gluten-free beers is now available in Morrisons and Tesco and is selling very well.

“We have seen big growth in sales of our gluten-free beers as the number of people avoiding gluten for dietary or medical reasons has risen.”

The 500ml bottle is on offer at four for £6 in both retailers.

Wold Top Brewery was founded by in 2003 and is located on the Mellor family farm at Hunmanby Grange.

The team brew 26,000 litres of beer a week in a bespoke brew plant.

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Energy sector’s investment plan Continued from PAGE 1 When operational in 2022, Hornsea Project Two will overtake its sister project, Hornsea Project One, to become the largest offshore wind farm in the world.

It will have a capacity of 1,386MW, which means it will be capable of supplying more than 1.3 million homes with clean electricity.

Duncan Clark, programme director for Hornsea Projects One and Two, said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Siemens Gamesa.

“We’ve worked with them on many other UK projects, including Race Bank, which was officially inaugurated this month, and the first project to use blades manufactured at the facility in Hull.

“With our East Coast Hub in construction in Grimsby and the SGRE facility in Hull, it’s clear to see the Humber area really is creating a world-leading cluster in offshore wind.

“The Siemens Gamesa investment in the Hull facility has brought hundreds of jobs to the area, and we feel proud to have supported that through our leading contracts with Siemens Gamesa.”

As part of the agreement, Siemens Gamesa also plans to partly source the wind turbine towers from the UK, further strengthening the country’s supply chain.

Currently, offshore wind power, around the UK, provides up to 7.5 gigawatts of power. It is hoped in the future the figure could surpass 30GW.

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REVEALED: 20 BIGGEST FIRMS IN THE REGION GIANT COMPANIES RANKED BY TURNOVER. WORDS, PHIL WINTER

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he 25 biggest businesses in and around Hull have been revealed.

The list follows the release of a new report from accountancy firm BDO, which shows the top 250 companies in Yorkshire.

The rankings are based on the turnover recorded by companies. Turnover is considered to be a good indicator of business growth and is used globally to rank businesses.

Businesses from all sectors, including manufacturing, energy, food and sport, have made the list.

The turnover figures are based on the latest filing accounts released by businesses, up to a cut-off date of January 2018. Companies which have a parent company based in the region are not included in the list, so only the largest business in a group is included.

The figures have been compiled by BDO as it releases its top 250 businesses in Yorkshire, and the Mail has picked out the regional names to make up the top 20 list.

1 Drax Group

Drax Power Station is the biggest single site renewable generator in the UK and the largest decarbonisation project in Europe. Located near Selby, North Yorkshire, it is connected directly into the national electricity distribution grid.

Drax employs more than 700 people at its plant throughout the year, but across Yorkshire 3,650 jobs depend on the power station. Drax distribution terminals are located in four ports on the east and west coasts of England, in Hull, Tyne, Immingham and Liverpool, routing fuel from ships for onward delivery.

2 Croda

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produces a range of products for the health and beauty, paints, food, energy, lubricants and pharmaceutical industries.

Croda was founded in 1925 and, today, employs more than 4,000 people at its sites in more than 36 countries. The company recently pledged £27m in Hull, as it creates a manufacturing plant at its Oak Road site.

3 Cranswick

Pork producer Cranswick has become a global company, producing more than 500 tonnes of meat a week. The Hull company has risen from its humble beginnings as a far mers’ collective for pig feed to become Britain’s biggest pork exporter to China.

4 Fenner PLC

A manufacturing firm founded in 1861, Fenner today produces engineering products around the world. The majority of the Hessle company’s workforce may now be based overseas but it still has a facility in Marfleet Avenue, east Hull, where conveyor belts are made for the mining industry.

5 Andrew Marr International

Andrew Marr has a history stretching back more than 100 years, with its roots in Hull’s once-mighty fishing trade. It now works in cold storage, logistics and fresh food deliveries across the UK. The fleets may have gone, but the company maintains Hull’s historic connection with the sea.

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Smith & Nephew

The group has a history dating back 160 years to the family enterprise of Thomas James Smith who opened a small pharmacy in Hull in 1856.

Smith & Nephew supports healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries in their daily efforts to improve the lives of their patients.

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7 JR Rix and Sons

A key part of Hull’s maritime industry, the Rix group started in shipping in the 1870s. Today, the business has a diverse range of interest from petroleum to caravans and car sales to wind farm support vessels. It is owned by Tim Rix, a businessman who plays an active role in regional life

8 KCOM

KC’s parent company was famously created by Hull City Council in 1999 when the business was liberated from public sector control. It works around the country, but remains focused on East Yorkshire and is responsible for the region’s eye-catching white telephone boxes. It has since moved with the times, rolling out its Lightstream fibre optic broadband network to give families 21st-century access.

9 William Jackson and Sons

William Jackson Food Group started out as a small grocer shop in 1851.

Today, the company owns Jacksons Bakery, Abel & Cole, The Food Doctor and MyFresh. Its latest addition, Wellocks, employs 470 people nationwide, and supplies ingredients to come of the country’s top chefs. The business made news recently when it sold its Aunt Bessie’s brand to Nomad Foods for more than £200m

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14 Drifford Group

It is one of the UK’s leading engineering companies, and specialises in large projects ranging from the design and build of green power stations, the rail network and suspension bridges.

The company is also a founding partner of the Ron Dearing UTC, which opened last year.

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Safety supplier Arco has been owned by the Martin family for four generations. From its city centre headquarters in English Street and Hessle-based National Distribution Centre, it is responsible for distributing thousands of protective garments every year.

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MKM Building Supplies

Business owner David Kilburn has made MKM a national giant of the building trade, with branches across England and Scotland and more opening every year. The fir m’s success has come from an unusual business model, which sees branch managers get a share of profits and the freedom to do things their own way.

12 Swift Group

Swift is the UK’s largest manufacturer of touring Caravans, Motorhomes and Holiday Homes. The group has a turnover of more than £200m and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The group has gone from strength to strength, in recent years, and the workforce has grown to more than 1,080 employees. Its head office is based in Cottingham, East Yorkshire and Swift also has sites at Hedon Road in Hull and Mexborough in South Yorkshire.

13 AAK

Part of a Swedish-Danish group, AAK is one of Britain’s largest producers of edible fats and oils. Its King George Dock operation is becoming increasingly automated, leading to several redundancies.

Drifford Group Ltd was founded in 2012. The company’s line of business includes holding or owning securities of companies other than banks.

The company is based in Driffield.

15 Ideal Standard

A major bathroom builder, Ideal Standard is one part of what was once an even larger group. Other surviving elements include French-owned Ideal Boilers, which is also based in Hull.

16 Hull City

Hull City was founded in 1904, playing friendly games at The Boulevard (the home of the Hull Rugby League Club), Anlaby Road Cricket Ground and Dairycoates. A year later they were elected to the Second Division of the Football League.

Today, the football club plays its games in the Championship division, having enjoyed the best spell in its history, competing in the Premier League and reaching the final of the FA Cup.

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Seagold

An Icelandic company, Seagold is one of Britain’s biggest fish importers. It sells fresh and frozen products with a particular focus on the great British chippy.

18 Spencer Group

Spencer Group was established in 1989 by Charlie Spencer OBE and, today, employs more than 400 people in the UK.

19 Nippon Gohsei

The company was formed in 1927 and, today, employs more than 1,500 people, producing a wide range of products on a global scale.

The UK operation was established in 2001 and the construction of the 15,000 MT EVOH plant began in 2002 with commercial operation established in 2004.

The Hull site makes SoarnoL™, which is an environmentally-friendly ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. This is used extensively as a gas barrier in multi-layered plastics packaging such as bottles and containers particularly for the food industry.

20 Siemens Gamesa Hull

The £160m wind turbine blade factory has been hitting the headlines on an almost weekly basis since it was unveiled in Hull.

Siemens Gamesa recently announced it would be making bigger and better blades from 2020, as demand in the renewables sector continues to rise.

The company has certainly made its mark in Hull and is based at Alexandra Dock.

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BIG INTERVIEW Manufacturer bathes in the success of corporate culture IAN BATTYE REFLECTS ON HIS MANY YEARS WITH KOHLER MIRA

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STAFF retention is a challenge every business, large or small, new or established, will face at some stage.

The ability to keep hold of staff, and prevent them from being recruited by rivals, is surely a testament to any company.

Kohler Mira, manufacturers of bespoke showers and baths, is one such business.

Ian Battye started his career with the company back in 1984, when Mira Showers and Ideal Boilers were both owned by Caradon.

More than three decades later, Mr Battye, plant manager at Kohler Mira in Hull, has shared his journey at the company.

How did you first get started at Kohler Mira? What attracted you to the firm?

My career began with Ideal Boilers in 1984 after obtaining a HND in mechanical engineering at Sheffield Polytechnic, and a subsequent degree in production engineering at Leeds Polytechnic. At that time the company was part of Caradon, a conglomerate plumbing organisation which housed several great household brands including Mira Showers.

There were a wealth of factors that attracted me to the company. Working with a set of skilled engineers that not only aided my development, but also provided me with the opportunity to learn from their knowledge and experience, was a real attraction.

What different positions have you held at Kohler Mira since you started out?

Prior to Kohler’s acquisition of Mira Showers, I was given the opportunity to become a plant engineer for Alstone; a small, recently acquired business located in Hull, which produced gelcoat shower trays and shower enclosures. Before long, I took on the role of site production manager.

Our close alignment with Mira Showers brought rapid growth and allowed us to undertake the first of two factory relocations. The move gave me a wealth of experience, and the investment enabled the business to develop our flagship patented Mira Flight technology products.

My role during this time also changed to plant manager, which allowed me to undertake several development courses in Kohler’s prestigious headquarters in Wisconsin, US. As plant manager, one of my pivotal moments came when I had the opportunity to present our Mira Flight shower trays in Paris.

What is it about the firm that has helped you stay for more than three decades?

Three reasons stand out. First, and foremost, are the associates I work with. Their contributions and professional approach never cease to impress me.

Secondly, the company’s drive for innovation in all areas across new product development, British manufacturing and

Ian Battye. Right, the team at Kohler Mira investment make Kohler Mira an exciting place to work. The opening of our state-of-the-art ÂŁ6m Hull factory in 2012 is testament to this.

Finally, Kohler Mira strives to support both local communities and associates, meaning that we all remain engaged and supported as employees. Having adopted four Stewardship Pillars across Community, Workplace, Arts and Sustainability, the company is consistently making the workplace more enjoyable while making an impact.

How has the company changed in the time you have worked there?

Over the past 25 years, the company has gone from strength-to-strength, not only from a turnover perspective, but also from a manufacturing point of view. We have moved from a manual-based operation into an automated facility incorporating technologies, such as robots and lasers, which has enabled significant efficiency increase.

We are proud to say that we are a leader in product design and innovation and are committed to developing new trend-led aesthetics and safety features.

Winning awards, such as the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for our Mira Flight Safe antislip shower tray, is evidence of this.

What sets Kohler Mira apart from its major competitors in the sector?

Many things, but most notably: â– Innovation: It is the lifeblood of the company and an intrinsic part of our business model. Our product development is based on extensive consumer research, which means we are providing exactly what our customers want. For example, the Mira Flight Safe Shower Tray is a fantastic solution to meet the demands of multigenerational bathroom designs. â– Private ownership: This means that we have a senior team that are as invested as every single associate. â– Investment: The high levels of reinvestment back into the business mean that we are continuously growing.

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Chamber chief backs free port THE chief executive of the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce joined a host of leading business figures at Young’s Seafood headquarters in Grimsby to meet Treasury Minister Liz Truss and support the idea of the Humber ports becoming a “free port” cluster.

ABP will now work up detailed proposals for Martin Vickers to hand to the Minister as the Chamber, ABP, the Humber LEP, Humberside Airport and Young’s all confirmed they were confident there would be overwhelming support for the idea.

Dr Ian Kelly, chief executive of the Chamber, pictured, said: “At our Chamber council meeting on Thursday, June 21, there was unanimous support to the free port idea, which is common place across the world with more than 3,500 located in 135 countries and covering 66 million people.

“We feel it would inject real momentum into both the Humber economy as the ‘Energy Estuary’ and reinforce the Government’s commitment to the Northern Powerhouse this side of the Pennines.

“The right kind of combination of duty exemptions, duty referral, tariff inversion and tax incentives, which usually compose a free port would add to the current enterprise zone areas we have and make us attractive to investors interested in building on our renewables, ports and logistics, petrochemicals and food manufacturing capabilities.”

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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE FOLLOWING £30,000 REFURB COMPETITION is expected to be high as a rare opportunity for companies to move into one of the region’s top business parks is up for grabs.

The office space, in Priory Park East, has had a £30,000 facelift and property developer Stoneferry Estates is now on the hunt for a new tenant.

Demand is set to be fierce for the space, which is in one of Hull’s most exciting business parks.

Tom Healey, director of Stoneferry Estates, said office units on Priory Park are in high demand, given the increasing number of high-profile firms based at the site, and its excellent location.

“Offices such as this don’t become available often on this site, as the businesses which move into this development tend to find it works for them and it becomes

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a long-term home,” he said.

“It is a thriving business park with a real mix of quality businesses on site and the location makes it easily accessible for both staff living locally and for clients visiting from outside the city, as they head down the A63. Space in Earls Court rarely becomes available and that is why we have completed a full refurbishment of this office.”

As part of the recent investment into the building, all common areas have been refurbished, new carpets and doors fitted, and a new modern kitchen added with appliances.

“This is the kind of office which can let with very little work on our part given its size and location, but we didn’t want to just

put it back on the market immediately,” Mr Healey said.

“We wanted to ensure a first class facility was provided, hence the time off the market and the investment into transforming it into a comfortable, modern home for a growing business. We are sure we’ll have interest.”

Mr Healey says ‘flexible and competitive’ lease terms are available for the airconditioned offices, which comes with 15 car parking spaces.

The Earls Court development is already home to the likes of Reflex Data, Shield Security, Hamers Solicitors and the NHS. Other major businesses on the Priory Park Estate include Arco, which has recently started work on its new £25m national distribution centre on the site.

When completed, the new site will create up to 200 jobs in Hull.

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A COMPANY that has built a reputation for delivering improvements in health and social care and justice for two decades has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new director.

Agencia, based in Hessle, has welcomed Linda Maytum-Wilson to the post of health and social care director.

Ms Maytum-Wilson will focus on delivering

her department’s strategy to 2020, and developing longer term policy.

She said: “I am thrilled to be part of the Agencia team and am committed to extending its valuable work transforming lives.

“Health and social care is a people business and I relish the opportunity and challenge of supporting and engaging people at all levels to think and

act boldly and collaboratively for high social impact.

“Transfor mational change is about framing and embracing new ways of thinking about need, capacity, leadership and what’s possible.

“Agencia’s experience of driving and supporting change and meaningful engagement across the piece, with commissioners, providers,

communities, service users and policy makers, both in the UK and internationally, is a sound and reassuring foundation for such innovative and important work.”

Agencia has built its business by bringing together a team of industry experts in a variety of fields, notably health and social care, policing and security. For details visit agencialtd.com

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HOUSEHOLDS WARNED OVER PENALTY FOR SPORTS-RELATED DAMAGE IN GARDEN NEARLY a third (32%) of people admit they’ve caused damage to their home by playing sports in the garden, according to research to mark the World Cup from a home insurer. Playing football, swingball, badminton and tennis were found by Policy Expert to be the top causes for damage.

Adam Powell, operations director at Policy Expert, says: “Thanks to the World Cup kick-off, football mania is taking over. But while many will be honing their free kicks, not every shot will make it to the back of the net.

“To avoid a red card, make sure your home insurance policy includes accidental damage cover, as it will protect you financially should an accident happen.”

BUILDING SOCIETY EXTENDING MORTGAGE OFFERS LEEDS Building Society says it will consider extending mortgage offers on all new lending by up to six months. This is expected to particularly benefit buyers of new build homes, where completions can sometimes be delayed due to hold-ups in construction.

The change could help buyers temporarily stuck in a property chain. The Society says the change has been made in response to borrower and broker feedback and will save the time, effort and expense of submitting a new application.

JUMP IN INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR BROKEN TVS COULD COINCIDE WITH WORLD CUP WORLD Cup fever could coincide with a spike in insurance claims for broken TVs, figures suggest.

Co-op Insurance said its data shows claims relating to entertainment system and electrical item damage during the 2014 World Cup jumped by 15% during the tournament, compared with the months immediately before and after it.

Reasons for claiming included dropping TVs while trying to move them around the room, and unsuccessful attempts to attach TVs to a wall bracket.

FINANCIAL FACT: Only 16% of UK adults rate themselves as highly knowledgeable about financial matters, ranging from 10% in Northern Ireland to 18% in Scotland, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s large-scale financial lives survey has found.

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According to a new survey by HSBC UK, in partnership with YouGov, who quizzed people on how they handle their finances and their spending habits, there are eight different personality types when it comes to managing our money.

Curious to know yours? Take HSBC’s online Bank-Life Balance test to find out (webforms.hsbc. co.uk/banklifebalance).

Meanwhile, here are the eight financial personality groups identified in the research, along with the percentage of people in each category, and tips for each one...

DRIVEN ACHIEVER ( 15%) YOU feel you know what you’re doing when it comes to managing money. You’re comfortable pushing your financial boundaries if you think there’s going to be a pay-off.

Tips for driven achievers: People in this group tend to swap shopping habits based on speed and convenience.

Try buying food online so you can save by planning meals.

SELF-SUFFICIENT SPENDER ( 14%) YOU’RE confident, independent in spirit and like to make life as easy as possible.

Although you’re not flashy, investing in quality matters and you like to live life your way.

Tips for self-sufficient spenders: You like to be loyal, but try shopping around instead of sticking to one super-

market to shave money off bills.

SKILLED SAVER ( 10%) YOU keep a tight rein on your finances and strict budgeting means you always stay on track. Your resourceful nature means that nothing goes to waste and you live within your means.

Tips for skilled savers: Skilled savers hate wasting money. So while you may not want to throw out your old sofa just yet, try freshening its appearance up with new cushions or a throw.

Also, as you love a bargain, try hunting around for discount vouchers if you’re planning a meal out.

your lifestyle. If you see it, you want it!

Tips for trend spenders: Try giving yourself a few days’ breathing space after seeing something you like. That way, if you’re still thinking about it, you know it’s a considered decision.

You love to pile up your shopping basket – but try doing it for less money. Pop to the supermarket just before it closes to see if they’ve reduced any prices.

SENSIBLE SAGE ( 15%) ‘SAVE now to spend later’ is your motto. You see no point getting into debt unless you can pay it off in full every month. Bargains matter as does finding the best deal.

Tips for sensible sages: If you’re TREND SPENDER ( 16%) catching up with friends, look for local free attractions or pop-up food YOU’RE ruled by your heart and aren’t scared of stretching your stalls that may offer great quality finances as long as you can maintain food at a fraction of the cost of dinner on the high street.

Sometimes spare cash just burns a hole in the pocket and you have to buy something

Are you saving that cash for something special or just because it’s the sensible thing to do?

BUDGET GURU ( 7%) YOUR financial discipline is the envy of your friends in your determination to balance the books to come in on budget.

Tips for budget gurus: You may have firm habits – but try challenging yourself to trying something new once a month, such as a new hobby. This group also tends to borrow more money than other personality types – not to splash the cash, but to pay for everyday essentials, which is something budget gurus may want to address.

SPONTANEOUS SPENDER ( 9%) YOUR friends come to you for wisdom, as you’re always trying new ideas. If it’s a choice of staying in to save money or going out to the latest restaurant you’ll do the latter.

Tips for spontaneous spenders: Try a bit of planning, such as making a shopping list before going out and avoiding shopping for food when hungry.

CONTROLLED SAVER ( 14%) YOU’RE cautious about any financial risk. You’ve little interest in labels and rarely splash out, but you’re loyal to the brands you know and love. The personal touch is important, so you prefer to conduct your financial affairs face-to-face.

Tips for controlled savers: Boost your savings even further by selling unwanted goods online before buying something new. Controlled savers often steer clear of mobile apps – but these can be useful tools in helping to give a quick overview of your finances.

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The House of Fraser site is a central retail location.

Inset, Paul White

Security firm chalks up a win AN EAST Yorkshire company that manufactures anti-vehicle barriers protected visitors and competitors at the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield.

Heald Ltd, which is based in Hornsea, supplied organisers of the snooker tournament with one of its Matador products.

The Matador comprises of a series of stainless steel-protected bollards, which help prevent vehicle attacks.

The World Snooker Championships were held at The Crucible in Sheffield between April 21 and May 7.

Managing director of Heald, Debbie Heald MBE, said: “With both large and small events becoming more susceptible to hostile vehicle attacks, it is crucial that event planners and facilities managers consider perimeter protection as part of their overall event strategy, whether that be on a short-term or more permanent basis.

“Heald is proud to offer a product that addresses all these needs with our award-winning Matador solution.”

Due to a number of high-profile attacks over recent years at entertainment events and festivals, it was important for organisers that both competitors and visitors to the event felt safe and secure throughout the four-week tournament, which saw the likes of Mark Williams and John Higgins compete for the coveted title of World Snooker Champion.

Michael Crofts, director of business strategy and regulation at Sheffield City Council, said: “It is top priority that our participants and visitors feel safe and secure when attending major events in Sheffield and security is always at the forefront of our plans, particularly with high profile events such as the World Snooker Championship.

“Working with Heald Ltd to implement a robust security system allowed us to bring peace of mind and deliver a world class event.”

Nigel Oldfield, operations director for World Snooker Ltd, said: “World Snooker was delighted with the installation of the Matador and we were also impressed with the excellent service we received from Heald.”

The Matador has been crash-tested to halt a seven-tonne truck travelling at 64kph (40mph).

It is available for rental to secure events of any kind.

For more information, call Heald Ltd on 01964 535858 or visit its website at www.heald.uk.com

‘House of Fraser closure could be an opportunity’ COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EXPERT TALKS UP INVESTMENT THE closure of Hull’s House of Fraser store could present an opportunity for the creative use of an iconic site, a leading commercial property professional has said.

Paul White, agency director at Garness Jones chartered surveyors, said the size and location of the landmark building at the corner of Jameson Street and Ferensway offers a range of options to continue the transformation of the city centre.

More than 200 jobs will be axed in Hull when the department store closes its doors early next year.

Mr White said: “It’s a big building and one of the most significant retail sites in the city centre.

“For House of Fraser, that became a challenge too far, but the closure will bring the opportunity to do something different.

“It is important to remember that the decision by House of Fraser to pull out is not a reflection on the appeal of Hull.

“The company’s problems have forced it to shut 31 of its larger stores around the coun-

By Phil Winter philip.winter@reachplc.com

try, whereas Hull has seen increased activity and confidence in the past couple of years.”

House of Fraser’s creditors last week approved the company’s plan to close 31 of its 59 stores next year.

This week, preparation work will begin for the demolition of the nearby Edwin Davis and BHS buildings to clear the way for the Albion Street development.

Mr White said the future of the city centre hinges on bringing variety, as demonstrated by other developments in Hull and further afield.

He said: “For some time, the trends for city centres have been about moving away from traditional retail and converting properties for new uses which complement each other and drive sustainable development.

“We’ve completed a number of property transactions during the past two years, which have been about changing the use of

buildings from offices to residential, encouraging more people to live in the city centre and provide a customer base for the commercial businesses.

“There are many examples within St Stephen’s and Princes Quay of retail space being turned over for leisure, use such as tenpin bowling and trampolining.

“Albion Street will combine retail, leisure and residential, and we are looking at some exciting new leisure projects elsewhere in the city centre.”

With good access on all sides for customers, staff and deliveries, Mr White said the House of Fraser building is very versatile.

He said: “Ultimately, what happens next is down to the owners.

“Hull City Council will also have an important part to play and has shown with other developments that it is in tune with the need to build on the improvements of recent years and continue to work towards creating an environment that will attract people into the city centre.”

Directors event to focus on Humber economy THE future of the Humber economy will come under the spotlight at a business leaders’ event next week.

Paul Bell, head of economic development at East Riding Council, will be the guest speaker at the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) Meet-Up Monday event on July 9.

The ever-popular event

will take place at the new ergo centre at Bridgehead Business Park, Hessle, pictured, from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Entry is free for all, with the opportunity to meet, connect and share ideas with fellow directors in a relaxed atmosphere.

Pat Coyle, chairman of the IoD in East

Yorkshire, said: “We are delighted that Paul has agreed to join us, as our special guest speaker, to update guests on current and future projects in the East Riding.

“Attendance is free to all and we’d love to welcome as many businesspeople as possible to join us for a drink and a spot of

networking.”

Mark Jones MBE, director of regeneration at Hull City Council, has been confirmed as the guest speaker for the following Meet-Up Monday, which will take place on September 24 at The Guildhall, Hull.

To register for either event, call 0113 2430152 or email iod.yorkshire@

iod.com, or Pat Coyle at pat.coyle@rollits.com

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Artist’s impression of the Kingston Parkland development

30 years of service with poultry firm

NEW BUSINESS PARK PLANS ARE EXPECTED 11-ACRE SITE DUBBED CITY’S ‘NEXT BIG BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY’

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Gamesa factory, the site was, at one stage, touted as being a home for another renewables company in the city.

Two years on, a planning application is expected to be submitted to Hull City Council imminently, as developer Stoneferry Estates pushes

forwards with the 11-acre park.

It is hoped approval will be secured in time to start building in spring 2019.

Tom Healey, director of developer Stoneferry Estates, said: “There is a critical lack of large scale premises in the city suitable for warehousing and distribution facilities at present, and given the many growing companies who are crying out for these

kinds of facilities we need to act.

“Businesses don’t have time to wait around for facilities to be built for them and we have seen too often in the past how companies have to take opportunities as they arrive.

“If the space isn’t in Hull they have to look elsewhere. We don’t want successful firms heading down the

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PLANS are expected to be submitted soon for a major new business park close to the Port of Hull.

The Kingston Parklands site, in Hedon Road, was previously dubbed as the city’s “next big business opportunity,” but, despite a push for companies to commit to the space in 2016, plans never came to fruition.

Located opposite the Siemens

FARMING: A dedicated employee at a specialist East Yorkshire poultry business recently celebrated 30 years of service at the company.

Jenny Penny began her career at Soanes Poultry, in Middleton-on-the-Woldswhen she joined the team in the factory, before rising through the ranks to quality control inspector, a position that she held since last year.

Jenny, who lives in Hull, said she feels lucky to work for the 71-year-old business.

“Everyone is like family, it is a close-knit team who work well together,” she said.

Although Soanes Poultry is still owned by the third generation of the Soanes family, the business is now under the general management of Nigel Upson who was appointed in 2012.

He said: “Dedicated staff members like Jenny are an increasing rarity nowadays and I speak for everyone when I say she is a credit to the company and we are so pleased to be celebrating her 30 years here at Soanes.”

Soanes Poultry rears more than five million chickens every year on its Yorkshire Wolds farms, and supplies wholesalers, butchers, farm shops and independent retailers throughout the UK.

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Links with Belgium are booming with port deals P&O FERRIES ANNOUNCES RECORD FIGURES Site is ideal for renewables firm Continued from PAGE 1 M18 to Doncaster or the M62 to Leeds.”

Mr Healey said the “speculative” project could kick-start the development of a site that will offer growing businesses in Hull the space they need.

Site clearance work has recently been completed on the land, which used to be the home of the former Hull Maternity Hospital, and sits opposite the Siemens Gamesa factory.

It had once been hoped that a South Korean wind tower manufacturer would join Siemens Gamesa in Hull, but plans never materialised.

A location for where CS Wind Corporation would have set up was never confirmed, but it was reported back in 2012 that talks had been held with Hull City Council and ABP. Mr Healey said the initial investment of Stoneferry Estates will be somewhere in the region of £2m.

“Let’s give companies what they need here. Kingston Parklands is perfectly positioned by the docks and, so, is ideal for any Hull companies trading into Europe, and perhaps even European companies looking for a new base in the UK. “Large-scale industrial units may not be as appealing as fancy new office developments, but they are just as important to a city’s economy.

“All of our other industrial unit sites are 100 per cent let, which shows the demand, and we are repeatedly being asked about the larger scale premises, of which we don’t have availability,” Mr Healey said.

Kingston Parklands was marketed a number of years ago to potential European renewable energy firms, however, those plans relied on an anchor tenant being found before development started.

Mr Healey is now hoping that planning approval will be secured in time to ensure building work can start on an initial 40,000sq ft unit in the spring of 2019.

A planning application is being prepared to submit to Hull City Council this month for the first stage of development.

“The plan is to build, secure a tenant before completion and then start on the next phase,” Mr Healey said.

“The site is prime for development and we are willing to put our money in for the good of the city.

“We have a track record going back more than 25 years of regenerating key sites in Hull through speculative development and we are very proud of, that.

“We are confident of another success here in creating Hull’s next big industrial business park.”

Hull’s port links with Belgium are continuing to boom

By Phil Winter philip.winter@reachplc.com

HULL’S PORT links with Belgium are continuing to boom as P&O Ferries announced record figures for its dedicated freight service.

The company announced it transported more than 8,500 lift units between Hull and Zeebrugge from April to June – an increase of four per cent on the first quarter of 2018.

The figure also means the freight service between the two ports has grown for a fifth quarter in a row.

Nick Pank, head of freight in the North Sea at P&O Ferries, said: “We designed this new freight service around the needs of our customers, who told us that reliability and the lowest possible terminal waiting times were what mattered most to their business. It is encouraging to see more and more of them making use of it.

“The service prioritises fast turnaround times in both ports, with the expansion of our Zeebrugge terminal including optimised handling at our freight gate to help customers with delivery commitments.”

The integrated ferry and logistics company transported 8,532 lift units on the dedicated freight service between April and June – the best three-month period since the route began in spring last year.

The 5,000-tonne container ship Elisabeth operates on the route.

It makes three round trips per week between Zeebrugge and Hull, alongside P&O Ferries’ existing combined tourist and freight service.

The news comes a month after P&O Ferries significantly raised capacity on its Zeebrugge-Tees-

port route by deploying the 18,000-tonne Estraden, creating the fastest and easiest gateway to Scotland for exporters.

“Our 76 sailings across the North Sea every week – to Teesport and Tilbury as well as Hull – provide an unrivalled set of options for exporters to and from Britain and our rail hub at Zeebrugge is increasingly acting as a conveyor belt for goods produced across the continent of Europe,” Mr Pank said.

“We are at our best when we help our customers solve the most difficult logistical challenges, over sea and land.”

P&O Ferries is a leading pan-European ferry and logistics company, sailing 27,000 times a year on eight major routes

between Britain, France, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Holland and Belgium.

It operates more than 20 vessels, which carry 8.4 million passengers and 2.3 million freight units annually.

Together with its logistics division, P&O Ferrymasters, the company also operates integrated road and rail links to countries across the continent including Italy, Poland, Germany, Spain and Romania.

P&O Ferrymasters also owns a rail terminal in the Romanian city of Oradea, which facilitates the movement of goods to Britain from Asian countries via the Silk Road.

The news comes as a further boost to the Port of Hull, which

continues to strengthen its ties with Belgium.

In May, a brand new port service was launched between Hull and Ghent, which will see 30,000 more containers enter and leave the city every year.

The new service will bring cargo into Hull on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

ABP’s four ports on the Humber (Goole, Grimsby, Hull and Immingham) handle around 17 per cent of all of the UK’s seaborne trade.

Every year the ports handle £75bn worth of trade, more than the Mersey, Tyne and Tees combined. P&O is continuing to play a significant role in the Humber region, as it continues to expand influence in Europe.

Finance training provider rolls out new flexible courses A SPECIALIST training provider is offering a new round of finance training, which has improved the bottom line of businesses across the Humber region.

Golding Computer Services is preparing to roll out new courses that enable candidates to complete all their work

and tests online, at a time that suits them.

Goldings also has a strong track record for securing full funding for the courses.

Vic Golding, managing director of Goldings, said: “We have people who set aside some time for training after the kids have gone to bed,

and others who do it while they’re sitting in the garden and enjoying the weather.

“You could even do it during half time in the big match, or while waiting for the start of a penalty shoot-out. One of the people who passed the last course actually took his test as he

travelled home from work on the bus.”

Candidates who studied the level one and level two International Association of Bookkeepers Computerised Sage Accounting for Business courses earlier this year achieved a pass rate of 100 per cent.

The programme was

fully funded and Goldings is hoping to offer a similar arrangement for the new level two courses, which are in demand and will be extended to include payroll.

To find out more about the courses and funding eligibility, call Di at Golding Computer Services on 01482 328706.

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Rail veteran joins Hull Trains team Gavin Wynne, below right, hopes his simple and understated designs will become a style success story

Man looks to expand his ‘Wretched Hound’ brand FASHION LABEL

By Phil Winter philip.winter@reachplc.com

A HULL MAN who spent two decades living in Manchester has returned to his roots and launched a new clothing brand in the city.

Gavin Wynne, who currently lives in Brandesburton, said he hopes to build his Wretched Hound brand around the “iconic� logo he has created.

The fashion brand has now launched with a website, and Gavin has announced he hopes to open a shop in Hull. “I grew up in Hull, but have been in Manchester for the last 23 years,� he said. “I have been interested in art and clothing all my life. I used to have a T-shirt business based in Hull, and a clothes business in Princes Avenue a while ago. “I got interested in design, and came up with the logo for Wretched Hound, which I think really stands out. “Now, I’m back in Hull and think there is a gap in the market for what I am doing.�

Wretched Hound offers a selection of T-shirts, caps, beanies and accessories.

Gavin said he had looked at Paragon Arcade in the city centre as a possible location for a shop in the future, but was told nothing was available until the end of the year.

Other options for a shop in Hull included in the Hepworth Arcade, but, for now, Wretched Hound will remain an online brand. “The branding is subtle, it is not in your face,� Gavin said. “I would also like to put on some events in Hull, based around the brand. I ran a number of events over in Manchester, which were popular. “I am also open to linking up with other

local businesses in Hull, so please get in touch if you are interested. I am open to offers.�

Gavin is also looking for models in Hull for his Wretched Hound range.

The brand currently includes three designs of T-shirt, a hoodie and Wretched Hound badges.

Trucker caps and beanies, as well as sunglasses, are also available. “I have had a really good response since we launched the website about a week ago,�

Gavin said. “The target audience is anyone over 18 really. I have some friends who are in their 50s and they have bought things. “Now it is about getting the Wretched Hound name out, and hopefully I can start to grow the brand.�

Visit Wretched Hound’s website at www.wretchedhound.co.uk for details.

You can also get in touch with Gavin by email at contact@wretchedhond.co.uk

TRANSPORT: Hull Trains has strengthened its team with the appointment of Steve Pugh, pictured, as driver manager.

Mr Pugh is a highly-respected industry veteran whose career in the railway industry began with British Rail in 1979, as a trainee driver.

He took on a manager’s role in 1991 and he remained until the company’s much-publicised privatisation in 1993.

In the intervening years, Mr Pugh gained wider experience as operations standards manager and head of operational safety for what is now Northern Rail – previously Arriva Trains Northern.

In July last year, Hull Trains asked Mr Pugh to do some work for them on a consultancy basis. As a result of his initial work and his exceptional track record, he was offered the role of driver manager and Hull Trains was delighted that he accepted.

Mr Pugh said: “I’m really excited to be joining Hull Trains at this time of change and growth. It’s a new experience for me, as Hull Trains is smaller than the companies I have previously worked for. “There is a great family feel and sense of camaraderie here. This means teamwork comes naturally to everyone, which can only result in a higher standard of work.� “Steve’s appointment is fantastic for Hull Trains,� said managing director Louise Cheeseman. “His vast experience and skills set in our core team is another move towards Hull Trains offering customers the best possible experience. “Not only will Steve manage our team of 30 drivers, he will also lead the operations planning and preparations for our fleet of new trains.�

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From left, Danny Ruston, of Yorkshire Bank, Darren Nicholson, of KWL, John Bullock, of Yorkshire Bank and Gary Matthews, of KWL

New fleet of refuse vehicles CONSTRUCTION: A leading building, repair and maintenance company in Hull has made a significant investment in its vehicle fleet, with support from Yorkshire Bank.

Kingstown Works Ltd (KWL) has purchased 14 state-of-the-art refuse collection vehicles in a bid to achieve more efficient refuse collection in the region.

The new high specification vehicles have a variety of features, including four wheel steer, CCTV and vehicle tracking, which allows the driver to manoeuvre residential streets more easily.

The investment will also allow KWL to retire some of its aging fleet.

Darren Nicholson, chief finance officer at KWL, said: “The investment made is part of our continuing commitment to provide the city with the most efficient and suitable equipment to deliver the services required.

“It has been a pleasure to work with Yorkshire Bank, which has provided a personable and extremely competitive service, their flexibility and ability to act swiftly must be commended.”

KWL was established in 2006 and is one of Hull and East Riding’s leading contractors, working in close partnership with Hull City Council.

It employs more than 400 people from its head office in the city.

Warrior workers RECRUITMENT: Welton-based recruitment business Emmerson Kitney and sister company SG Financial Recruitment joined forces to tackle the gruelling Total Warrior course at Bramham Park in Leeds.

Staff from the two companies took on the course to raise money and awareness for Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and Alzheimer’s Society.

Eleven colleagues took part and completed the not-for-the-faint-hearted 12km, 25-obstacle course, which includes ten tonnes of ice and ten tonnes of mud.

Morgen Gillespie, team leader and executive assistant, said: “Both local charities are close to our hearts as they have helped friends and family through times of need.

“The course is really intense, but we’d set ourselves a target to raise more than £1,000 to split between the two charities, so thinking about that really spurred us on to the finish line.

“We hope these funds will help benefit them massively with essential resource.”

Stephie Stansfield, modular sales specialist at EYG

EYG grows sales after its return to supplying modular building sector GLAZING COMPANY SMASHES ITS TARGETS FOR THE YEAR A HULL glazing company has smashed its sales target after a move into the in-demand modular building sector.

EYG is on course to more than double its target in its first year since moving back into supplying the industry.

The company, which has offices in Wiltshire Road, west Hull, announced it was moving into the modular building sector last September, and has not looked back since.

Stephie Stansfield, modular sales specialist at EYG, said: “We’ve got to where we have so quickly, because we’ve focused on relationships and being honest in every aspect of our work.

“People too often forget that relationships and honesty are the key to business, and that is why we have ensured there is one single point of contact with our customers for everything they need. Customers need consistency and they need to have trust in who they are dealing with.

“I firmly believe that has been at the heart of our success.

“Be confident in your products and service, be realistic and don’t over promise, be honest at every stage and if something does need

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dealing with for a customer, get it done.”

EYG has secured major contracts on projects in the education, leisure, health and modular housing sectors.

It has also worked with the Ministry of Defence.

Mrs Stansfield said the company was now focused on continuing to grow, as it seeks to stay a step ahead of the game in what is a rapidly changing industry.

“The industry is fast-moving and demands a quick turnaround on products, which can be a challenge at times when you are busy and growing,” she said.

“There have been areas of learning for us as a team, but we’re winning contracts because we have so much to offer.

“We usually turn around job estimates in 24 hours, which has been key to winning work, and we provide premium quality aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling.

“Having branches across the county, and

especially fitting teams in and around London, has also helped us to win new customers. It means we can be responsive to client needs and be cost-effective.”

EYG recently reached “a significant milestone” when it completed a £5m contract to supply almost 1,000 windows for a former Cadbury’s factory near Bristol.

The £60m Chocolate Quarter development, which includes luxury apartments, office space and leisure facilities, was visited by the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, who gave EYG’s work the royal seal of approval.

Mrs Stansfield said: “Moving forward, the industry is becoming more bespoke.

Modular windows are no longer all the same and some very impressive and modern developments and iconic buildings are actually modular as it reduces costs and speeds up developments.

“That call for more flexibility and more bespoke products plays into our hands given we design and manufacture all of our own products.

“We will be looking to develop that area of work over the coming 12 months and beat our targets once again.”

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C4Di is a ‘beacon for technology’ says digital ambassador

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All eyes on firm’s interior makeover INTERIORS: A Hull-based interior design company has completed work on a major new eye treatment clinic in Bir mingham.

Chameleon Business Interiors put the finishing touches on SpaMedica’s new clinic, which will provide cataract surgery.

SpaMedica is one of the UK’s leading providers of eye patient services and has nine hospitals across the UK, including Manchester, Sheffield and Liverpool.

Chameleon chairman Shaun Watts said: “As a care provider, SpaMedica wanted to develop a “best-in-class� facility and, as patients are at the heart of everything they do, they also wanted it to feel bright, fresh and relaxing. “The first impression patients get when they walk into the building is very important and we think we have delivered something which will have the right impact and fits with SpaMedica’s aim to deliver a consistently high-quality service.�

TECH HUB IS ATTRACTING AND RETAINING TALENT IN THE CITY

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HULL’S C4DI has created “a beacon of technology that everybody should be part of,� the city’s digital ambassador told an audience of leading business figures.

David Keel, chair of the tech hub and co-founder of Trident, admitted when the C4DI was launched, no one could have anticipated the talent it would attract.

Speaking at the Hull Business Women’s Breakfast Club at The Deep Business Centre, Mr Keel said the building had cemented its place as one of the top ten tech sites outside of London.

He said: “At Trident you could Skype into any office anywhere in the world and you would almost certainly be answered in a Hull accent. “When we opened C4Di we didn’t realise the wealth of digital expertise that there was in Hull, because we were all in little silos doing our own stuff. “People’s lives are touched every single day by digital businesses based in Hull.�

Guests at the business event were also given an inspiring glimpse into the future, as Mr Keel was followed on stage by a trio of young people who represent “the future of Reckitt Benckiser.�

Daniel Groom, Catriona McAulay and Temitayo Ogundimu gave people plenty to think about when the subject of what technology will look like when the three budding business figures reach Mr Keel’s age.

The graduates from RB took the story further, telling of their experience, requirements and influence as millennials in the workplace.

They are all part of a future leadership programme at RB, which employs around 40,000 people and sells 25 million products daily in more than 180 countries.

Mr Keel said: “C4Di created this beacon of technology and technical excellence in Hull that everybody should be part of. It’s one of the top ten tech sites in the UK outside London. “You can take away gas, electricity, road and rail and their absence would not have as much effect on your business as losing connectivity, because it is at the heart of everything that we do. Every business has to be digital to survive.�

Pat Coyle, chair of Hull Business Women’s

Tech hub, C4Di. Left, from left, Daniel Groom, Temitayo Ogundimu and Catriona McAulay

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Breakfast Club, said the presentations amounted to an important message for business owners at all levels.

She said: “In a competitive economic environment, businesses need to improve, adapt and be responsive to the changing world around them in order to maintain a competitive advantage. “Technology is at the forefront of enabling businesses to be more agile, and millennials now hold 20 per cent of all leadership roles and that’s obviously going to grow.�

David Keel, branded as Hull’s “digital ambassadorâ€?, harnessed technology to transform Hull-based Trident into a ÂŁ75m business employing 750 people worldwide and enjoying 30 per cent growth year on year.

Now past retirement age, but running his own business in addition to chairing C4Di, he told the audience at The Deep of his enduring commitment to Hull.

Mr Keel’s who’s who of huge brands from Trident’s portfolio included Boots, Carlsberg, Coca-Cola, Colgate and more, with special mention for a Bud Light advertisement during a Superbowl show which was viewed by 16 million people.

He added that Hull-based tech is now driving such everyday essentials as airport carousels, Oyster card software and digital support for emergency services.

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Britain not ready for electric cars MOTORING: Three in four drivers in Yorkshire believe the country is acting too slowly in preparation for a surge in demand for electric cars.

With the 2040 deadline for a ban on petrol and diesel models now being recommended to be brought forward by 10 years, drivers dread what the future might look like, according to new research.

Seventy per cent of people asked in Yorkshire worry they’ll run out of power and be stranded, with almost half fearing long queues for charging points.

Sixty one per cent of people said they were put off by the expensive costs of running an electric vehicle.

The survey was carried out by independent car buying site carwow.

Alex Rose, trading director at carwow, said: “We’ve seen demand for electric cars stall in 2018 so far, due to drivers’ uncertainty over what the future looks like. Motorists are constantly asking ‘will there be enough charging points?’ ‘how long will it take to charge my car?’ and ‘will the price of electric cars ever come down?’

“Now is the time for a joined up approach from the motoring industry and local and central government to build the infrastructure Britain needs for an all-electric future.”

The other factors stopping greater adoption of electric vehicles are the expense of charging a car (46 per cent) and the cost of the cars themselves (61 per cent).

Despite this, 16 per cent of motorists admitted they thought their next car will be an electric or hybrid.

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JOHN Gilbert has been the managing director of Hull-based marketing and social media specialist eskimosoup since 2014.

With a client base ranging from the NHS and police forces to councils and the renewables sector, the business helps produce innovative content and tackle social challenges faced by other companies.

But what is it that makes both John and eskimosoup tick?

The man who joked he had “never had a proper job” has revealed the secrets behind his success to the Hull Daily Mail.

Why did you decide to start your own business?

I became self-employed because I was unemployed. I did it to see if I could hack it, and now, 15 years on, I can’t imagine it being any other way.

What are the main differences between running a business and working in a nine-to-five job?

I’ve never had a proper job. I love the freedom that comes from running a business that is very

clear on its purpose, though can adapt and innovate to make the positive change we want to see in the world.

Being part of a team that works hard and is good at what it does gives me more job security than working for someone else ever would.

What challenges have you had to overcome to succeed?

Over the past 15 years there have been times when I’ve been skint, tried many things that didn’t work and have suffered from stress caused by burning the candle at both ends, though that’s all part of the fun.

The biggest challenges I’ve faced have been when we’ve tried to do too much. I’ve learned to better know our strengths and develop the opportunities that we are best suited to pursue.

How have you recovered from these setbacks?

So long as you’ve got enough cash to pay everyone and a mindset that the tough times are

only temporary, you can recover from anything. You can’t win all of the time, so pick yourself up, shrug, reflect on lessons learned and put your energies into something positive.

What is your vision for the future of your business?

eskimosoup is here to achieve social good through creative marketing. There are challenges all over the world though we focus on where we can have the biggest impact.

We want to be the people idealists with influence ask to help them crack the social challenges affecting people in the North of England. There’s plenty for us to have a go at.

What advice would you give to someone who is starting their own business?

Be prepared to work harder than you ever have done before. Don’t run out of cash. Act with integrity. Take measured risks. Join For Entrepreneurs Only. Enjoy the ride.

1. Choose your business partners and associates with caution and objectivity.

2. Look after the pounds and the pennies will look after themselves.

3. Focus on doing the high-value activities and delegate the low value and routine work even if you don’t employ anyone.

What do you find most exciting about running a business in East Yorkshire right now?

Now is the time. I’ve never sensed such optimism and opportunity as I do right now.

Everyone seems to want to see others succeed right now, so there is a great spirit among the business community, which gives us all a boost.

What’s your involvement with For Entrepreneurs Only?

I’ve been involved in many aspects of FEO, though my current focus is as part of the 360 team with whom I’ll soon be developing some peer-led training into strategic marketing for businesses that are in their first period of growth.

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The city has jumped up 10 places from last year, from 29 to 19, according to Mercer’s annual cost of living city survey, which looks at 209 cities.

Birmingham, placed at 128, has risen 19 places, and Aberdeen, in 134th position, has risen 12 places in this year’s ranking. Glasgow was placed 148th in this year’s study while Belfast is at number 152.

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WARNING ISSUED ABOUT FRAUDSTERS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF FORTNITE GAMERS PARENTS and online gamers are being warned about the risk of fraudsters preying on people who play Fortnite.

Action Fraud said between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018, it received 35 reports of fraud relating to Fortnite, with a total loss off £5,119 – an average of £146 per victim.

It said it has seen reports, made mainly by parents on behalf of their children, of fraudsters who are taking advantage of Fortnite gamers.

HALIFAX OFFERS £500 TO SPEND FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS, HOME MOVERS AND SWITCHERS HALIFAX is offering first-time buyers, home movers and those who remortgage from another lender £500 to spend on household appliances, garden furniture and family days out, via its new Mortgage Gift website.

Following completion of a mortgage which qualifies for the offer, customers will be given log-in details to access the site and choose from a range of 40,000 items.

FINANCIAL FACT CREDIT card spending in May was 2.3% higher than a year earlier, according to a high street banking report from trade association UK Finance – which says the figure reflects a boost to retail sales amid the good weather and the royal wedding celebrations.

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MARTPHONES, online and mobile banking and ‘tap and go’ contactless payments are rapidly changing the way we pay for

things.

Last year, the number of payments made by debit cards across the UK overtook the number of cash payments for the first time, according to figures from trade association, UK Finance.

The growing popularity of contactless payments, which allow people to make payments of up to £30 with a single swipe, was a big driver behind debit cards overtaking cash. There were 13.2 billion debit card payments in 2017, while 13.1 billion payments were made in cash.

Here’s a look at how the way we pay is changing, and what the future could hold...

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Contactless technology has changed how we pay – and there are more developments to come, as V ICKY SHAW reports the coming decade, debit card payments are expected to see a further surge.

UK Finance expects to see a 49% increase, with 19.7 billion payments in 2027, driven by the growth of contactless payments, online shopping and more businesses being able to accept card payments.

There are also expected to be 6.4 billion cash payments in 2027.

HOW WIDESPREAD ARE CONTACTLESS CARDS IN THE UK?

BY THE end of 2017, there were nearly 119 million contactless cards in circulation, with 78% of debit cards and 62% of credit cards being contactless.

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of us now use contactless payments, the research found.

HOW WILL Millennials, aged TECHNOLOGY CHANGE 25 to 34 years, are THE WAY WE PAY IN the most likely to use FUTURE? contactless, with THE choice of how we more than threepay is widening. quarters (77%) of A customer making Barclaycard has recently people this age group contactless payment embedded contactless making contactless using smartwatch chips into watches and is payments in 2017. currently working with While people aged 65 brands to embed its contactless and over are less likely to use payment chip system – bPay – into contactless than younger everyday products, to allow people generations, more than half in this to pay quickly and easily. age group did make contactless Adam Herson, business payments in 2017. development director, Barclaycard Mobile Payments, says: “In WILL DEBIT CARD USE CONTINUE particular, contactless payments TO INCREASE? YES, according to predictions. Over have become the de facto payment

type of choice for millions of consumers.

“These are now used across transport systems and by the vast majority of retailers – and shoppers love them because of the speed, ease and convenience that they bring.

“More recently, we have seen a surge in the use of wearable and mobile payments, creating new, exciting opportunities for both shoppers and brands.

“Consumers are increasingly able to match their payment accessory or device to their lifestyle or fashion taste.”

Looking ahead, Alison Sagar, head of consumer, PayPal UK, says: “There is more change to come.

Payments are constantly evolving, and we will see more changes in the

Many people still rely on cash

next five years than we have seen in the last 50.

“Today, the vast majority of consumers are carrying incredibly powerful computers in their pockets wherever they go.

“We are only just beginning to scratch the surface when it comes to smartphone technology,” she adds, “and the potential of smartphone apps to transform the future of money.”

SO WHERE DOES CASH FIT IN? THERE’S still a place for cash – and for many people, it’s an essential way of getting by day-to-day.

UK Finance says rather than being a ‘cash-free’ society over the next decade, notes and coins will continue to be valued and preferred by many. Cash is still expected to be the second most frequently used payment method in 2027 behind debit cards.

Many people still rely on cash for their day-to-day needs. During 2017, 3.4 million consumers hardly used cash at all. But, at the same time, a significant number – some 2.2 million people – predominantly used cash when shopping.

Gareth Shaw, a money expert at consumer group Which?, says: “Clearly the way we shop and pay for services is changing but for millions of people in the UK cash still plays an essential role in their everyday lives.

“It’s vital these people are still able to access the cash they need.”

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£3m for Port of Hull vessels PORTS: More than £3m has been invested at the Port of Hull, pictured, to secure jobs amid increased demand.

ABP has recently completed the purchase of more than 30 pieces of bespoke machinery to support extra business and to assist the new operation of in-house haulage for the Container, Dry Bulks and Finland terminals.

The growing trade of containers has seen the port handle seven additional vessels a week and recently, shipping company I-Motion has heralded a new trading link between ABP’s Port of Hull and the Port of Ghent, Belgium.

New state-of-the-art tug boats have been added at the port, along with the introduction of a bigger workforce to cater for the demand.

Simon Bird, ABP Humber director, said: “There are so many advantages to building permanent teams at our ports.

“By creating secure jobs for our community, we also maintain high levels of expertise in the port, increase efficiency and develop a lasting camaraderie amongst our people.

“This major investment in manpower and horse power means that our customer base will continue to be provided with the most efficient services available.

“We believe that it also highlights our confidence in the port’s future as we continue to invest in growth.

“It’s fantastic news that we’re seeing this boost, as growth at the Port of Hull means more jobs and growth in the wider community.”

Recent figures show that the Port of Hull has increased its contribution to the UK economy to £813m, and it now supports 12,000 jobs nationally, in various departments including finance, marine and engineering.

The Humber supports about 33,000 vessel movements each year.

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New branding on track NORTHERN POWERHOUSE MINISTER UNVEILS TRAINS DRAX’S new rebranded trains used to deliver sustainable biomass to its power station have been officially unveiled by the Northern Powerhouse minister.

More than two-thirds of power produced at the station, between Goole and Selby, is now renewable, transforming Drax into Europe’s biggest decarbonisation project.

The energy giant’s trains transport wood pellets to the power station, and have now been rebranded to reflect the significant role Drax is playing in the Northern Powerhouse agenda.

Jake Berry, Northern Powerhouse Minister said: “The development of Drax’s train wagons is a Northern Powerhouse success story. I’m delighted to unveil the first of the newly branded wagons.

“The energy sector has been and will continue to be a major source of jobs and economic opportunity in the North of England.

“It is worth more than £5bn to the North and the region has more low-carbon jobs per

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1,000 employees than anywhere else in England.”

Drax’s rail wagons, the first of their kind in the world, were designed and developed by Lloyd’s Register Rail and WH Davis, the UK’s last independent freight wagon manufacturer.

Work is now being carried out to rebrand all 225 of Drax’s rail wagons, complete with new Northern Powerhouse branding.

Andy Koss, Drax Power CEO, said: “With these trains delivering up to 20,000 tonnes of biomass each day, we are now powering millions of homes and businesses across the UK with reliable, renewable electricity, while generating more than £500m for the northern economy and supporting more than 6,000 jobs in the region, including some here at Davis Wagon Services’ facilities.

“We have invested £700m transforming the business from coal to biomass, including the

development of an entirely new supply chain, and these rail wagons are a vital part of that investment.

“Our biomass comes into the ports on the east and west coasts from North America and Europe, and is brought to the power station by rail, because it is more efficient than road transportation, helping us to make carbon savings of more than 80 per cent compared with when we used coal to generate electricity.”

Drax is a member of the Government’s Northern Powerhouse initiative, which aims to boost the region’s economy by investing in skills, innovation, transport and culture.

John Hall, managing director of Davis Wagon Services Ltd, said: “Our parent company is the last UK rail freight manufacturer, and winning the contract with Drax firstly to develop and build these unique biomass wagons and now in maintaining them, has enabled us to retain a number of staff in skilled jobs and invest £850,000 in our facilities here in the North.”

Smart ticketing firm expands contactless payments business HULL smart ticketing specialist Paragon ID has expanded as it takes a majority shareholding in Irish company AmaTech Group.

The deal means AmaTech will become a subsidiary of Paragon ID, following completion of the acquisition process.

AmaTech’s mission is to provide the banking industry and its key suppliers with best in class technologies and innovations to enable contactless transactions across multiple media and to fight fraud The acquisition is a clear part of Paragon ID’s strategy to grow its

strength and presence in the banking and payment card sector, where AmaTech has particular expertise.

Paragon ID chairman, John Rogers, said: “This is a very important acquisition for Paragon.

“We have clearly identified RFID, Internet of Things banking and

payment activities for our future development, and AmaTech brings important technology and expertise to Paragon to immediately accelerate this strategy.”

Dr David Finn, CEO and founder of AmaTech, said: “My team and I are very pleased to be joining

such a powerful and dynamic organisation as Paragon.

“I see enormous opportunities for the future in this rapidly growing and developing field of RFID, and Paragon ID is exceptionally well placed to deliver into this market for the future.”

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KCOM WINS LUCRATIVE INTERNET CONTRACT WITH NHS

CONNECTION DEAL FOR PIONEERING SCHEME COULD BE WORTH £13m

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network transformation and integrated system solutions.

“HSCN is a great example of how public and private sector networks can work together effectively and use innovative technology to improve health and care outcomes for the public.

“We are now looking forward to working closely with health and care organisations as well as NHS Digital on making HSCN a success.”

HSCN replaces the outdated N3 network with a system designed to meet the requirements of an integrated and evolving health and social care sector.

It will enable greater collaboration between health and social care service

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KCOM will supply connectivity for a NHS scheme in London

ENERGY: Multi-national energy services company Wood Plc has committed to Hull through the unveiling of an operations centre.

The former Attric Limited building, in Craven Street South, will form the nucleus of the Wood office.

Wood Plc recently secured a multi-million dollar agreement with Vivergo Fuels to support its bio-ethanol refinery at Saltend.

The refinery is one of Europe’s biggest bio-ethanol producers and the UK’s largest single source supplier of animal feed.

Bob MacDonald, CEO of Wood’s Specialist Technical Solutions, said: “Combining the 35 years of experience of our Aberdeen team and the 55 years of experience of the Humber team, our operational management solutions capability remains at the forefront of developing technical strategies, procedures and training plans for the oil and gas, downstream, power and industrial sectors.

“With more than 160 employees based in Kingston upon Hull and in power stations around the UK, our service offering is strengthened by this addition to our geographical footprint.”

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KCOM has won a lucrative contract worth up to £13m to supply connectivity for a pioneering NHS scheme in London.

Hull’s broadband provider has been chosen by NHS Digital to help power a new network system, which aims to help health and social care providers send and receive data more quickly and easily.

Over the next three years, KCOM will provide an internet connection to 34 health customers across the capital, in areas including Camden, Enfield and Bar net.

The deal could be worth up to £13.3m.

Iain Shearman, director of KCOM’s national network services business, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen by NHS Digital to deliver HSCN services in London. This award demonstrates that we are at the forefront of

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DEMAND for Barratt homes has been “really strong” in East Yorkshire, the company’s regional sales director has announced, as the developer reveals a rise in profits.

Paul Hogan said the company was now focused on “supporting economic growth across the region,” as Barratt Developments announced record profits before tax of £835m for the year ending June 30, 2018.

The news comes just days after tributes were paid to the property developer’s managing director for Yorkshire East Paul Newman, who died suddenly.

Discussing the firm’s sales results Mr Hogan said: “It’s been a very good year for Barratt Developments; delivering the highest number of completions in a decade and achieving a five star award for customer satisfaction for the ninth year in a

providers, improve the ability to send and receive data securely between organisations, provide more cost-effective connectivity and help staff in health and care to work together across a standardised network.

KCOM will now provide more than 800 managed connections that will allow organisations across London to share information. Stephen Docherty, chief information officer at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and chairman of London CIO Council, said: “We look forward to working with KCOM in delivering new HSCN network capabilities, a key step towards the delivery of integrated care across London.

“HSCN will help health and social care organisations to share data securely and efficiently, ultimately working towards joined up public services for London.”

KCOM became HSCN Stage 2 compliant earlier in the year, after submitting a detailed design for the service and was able to demonstrate how its solution meets HSCN obligations following extensive testing.

The broadband provider has been designing national customer networks with HSCN in mind for some time and has extensive experience in providing critical services to hospitals, clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and doctor’s surgeries.

KCOM will now be working closely with organisations including Islington CCG, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Barnet, Enfield And Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.

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row, reinforcing our position as the UK’s leading housebuilder.

“Regionally we’ve seen really strong demand across North and East Yorkshire, with many buyers looking to move to, or within, the area to our high-quality new homes.

“As our brand Barratt Homes celebrates its 60th anniversary, and we start our new financial year, our focus is on building much-needed new homes, creating communities and jobs, and supporting economic growth across the region.”

Profits before tax were up by £70m from last year, as Barratt enjoyed a strong end to the financial year.

Barratt has now said it is confident in the future progress of the group, as it enters a new financial year with “good momentum supported by a strong forward order book.”

Across the country, Barratt completed 17,579 homes in the last year – up from 17,395 in the previous 12 months.

Mr Newman oversaw Barratt in its Yorkshire East area, and the death of the former managing director came as a shock to those within the company.

Speaking about the news, Mike Roberts, regional managing director, northern, at Barratt Developments, said: “We’re incredibly

Barratt Developments announced record profits before tax of £835m for the year ending June 30, 2018. Below, Paul Newman shocked and saddened by the passing of Yorkshire East’s managing director, Paul Newman.

“Paul was a key member of the Barratt team, having joined the company back in 1986 at the age of 16 and then worked his way up to become managing director.

“He was enormously respected and valued by all who knew him.

Our thoughts are with his friends, family and colleagues at this extremely difficult time and we thank everyone in advance for respecting their privacy.”

Barratt has flourished in the region in recent months, with eight new sites opening in 2018, creating more than 500 new jobs.

The company has also announced it finished the

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Smaller organisations should not be complacent and should take action to prevent and mitigate the consequences of potential breaches.

Why is this the case?

Ticketmaster’s UK customers were warned they could be exposed to fraud or identity theft, after the major data breach. It has since emerged that it involved malware (software written with the intent of

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doing harm to data, devices or people) on a product hosted by an external third-party supplier.

Likewise, Travelodge has said that personal details of customers could have been stolen after unauthorised access was gained to server data belonging to a third-party company.

Do you use a third-party supplier?

If you do, you need to ensure they are also GDPR compliant. If a

breach occurs, it is not a defence to simply say the data was stored/ managed by a third-party.

Thousands of SMEs will use third-party suppliers to process personal data on their behalf. Just a few examples include restaurants taking online bookings, companies using payroll providers, firms with external website developers, or those that use confidential waste disposal suppliers.

Please ensure you act now

While the GDPR D-day of May 25 has now come and gone, it is important that compliance is something that organisations have achieved or are actively working towards. Even smaller organisations may receive fines for data breaches depending on the nature and seriousness of the

breach and should consider it a question of “when”, not “if ” they are hit by a breach.

While the threat of fines may generally be lower for SMEs, as opposed to corporate giants, another possible consequence of data breaches is reputational damage and loss of customer trust.

There is no doubt that some organisations are still failing to recognise the need for compliance with the new data protection regime, and they should be aware of the consequences for failure to have the right processes, policies and procedures in place.

For more advice and guidance on this, call Matt Quezada at Wilkin Chapman on 01472 253967, email matt.quezada@wilkinchapman.co. uk or visit wilkinchapman.co.uk

financial year with a net cash balance of almost £800m – ahead of previously expected figures and substantially above the £723.7m recorded for 2017.

David Thomas, chief executive, said: “It has been a very good year for the group, both operationally and financially, with strong customer demand for our high-quality new homes across our business.

“We begin the new financial year with a healthy forward order book, a strong cash position and a continued focus on delivery of operational improvements across our business. Across the country we are building much-needed new homes, creating jobs and supporting economic growth.”

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IT company Sauce, which is based at C4Di, Queen Street, Hull, is working with Ideal Boilers Picture: Peter Harbour

Ideal answer to broken boilers SOFTWARE FIRM DESIGNS APP TO AID HEATING COMPANY A PIONEERING Hull software company driving innovation from the city’s C4DI has created an app, which can locate faults in a boiler for repair.

Sauce has teamed up with Ideal Boilers to design the mobile app, which aims to help engineers know what tools and parts to take with them to call-outs before they set off.

The innovative tech company is also working with the likes of Siemens Gamesa at its factory in Hull and is an example of a business helping drive the city’s digital sector.

John Polling, a founding member of Sauce, said: “Ideal was already speaking to people at the C4DI and we found out it had a smart heating project they were interested in.

“We pitched for that business and did a good job in the pitch and were successful.

“The app can turn your heating on and off, set the timer and prepare a heating schedule for if you go on holiday, but it actually does a lot more than that.”

The app, available only to people who have Ideal boilers in their homes, lets users know when the boiler has a fault.

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The owner can then contact Ideal, which is also fed the data, and an engineer can be prepared for the job more efficiently than nor mal.

Sauce has been working with Ideal Boilers for around two years.

“When I have previously had a fault with my boiler, an engineer has come out, but said they have to come back in two days because they either haven’t got the tools or need to order a part,” Mr Polling said.

“This app stops that from happening. There are lots of future plans we are working on with Ideal, and there will be some new features coming out in the next six months or so.

“The plan, now, is that as many Ideal boilers go out and get fitted, they will be fitted with the technology already in place.”

Sauce’s list of clients also includes renewables company Siemens Gamesa.

The C4DI business has created a digital platform, which helps the wind company

manage and monitor its staff shift rota, along with overtime and holidays.

It has also worked with a shopping centre in Solihull to create a system that tracks and records shoppers’ movements and habits.

“We like to have a collaborative approach when it comes to businesses,” Mr Polling said. “People don’t just tell us what to do. We have meeting and discussions and our clients value our input as much as we value theirs.”

Sauce’s work with Siemens Gamesa landed it an award at the 2017 Digital Awards in Hull.

Siemens MyTime scooped the best mobile app at the ceremony, adding to Sauce’s previous success in the awards.

You are eligible to enter The Digital Awards 2018 if your organisation or business is based in, or has an obvious interest in the following postcode sectors – HU1-20, YO15, YO16, YO25, YO42, YO43, DN18, DN19.

The closing date for all entries is midnight on Sunday, August 5. All entries will be judged by our independent panel of judges on August 7. You can enter the 2018 Digital Awards online at www.thedigitalawards.net

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Helen Wheeler-Osman runs Environmental Strategies Limited

Why Helen is happy to help others ‘think green’

Energy giant’s funding drive ENERGY: Renewable energy company Ă˜rsted has opened its second round of funding for businesses on the east coast.

A total of ÂŁ55,000 is available to organisations that can develop and deliver STEM-related training or education courses, a one-off event or programme of events.

A further ÂŁ20,000 is targeted at colleges in the region, to support students unable to access traditional funding.

Natasha Nanuck, Ă˜rsted’s senior stakeholder advisor, said: “As a predominately engineering-based company, we recognise the importance of developing STEM skills, especially in the areas where we will be operating for a number of years.â€? â– For further information about the fund and to find out how to apply, visit www.grantscape.org.uk

COMPANY HELPING FIRMS TO BE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY IS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS. PHIL WINTER REPORTS A COMPANY that has helped some of Hull and the East Riding’s biggest businesses “think green� and reduce their footprint has celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Environmental Strategies Limited has worked with the likes of the Ideal Boilers, Advanced Plastics and Bericap UK to help them feel good about being more environmentally friendly.

The business was launched by Steve Anstice in 1998, and is now run by his step-daughter, Helen Wheeler-Osman.

Helen, who previously completed a graduate training scheme with East Riding Council before working for Westminster City Council in London, said: “I spent three years in London and loved every minute. My patch was Covent Garden and Leicester Square, which contains lots of residential property, so part of my role involved managing the logistics of public, commercial and residential waste,� she said. “I came into this business to do thermal imaging, which shows a building’s heat-loss with an infrared camera. “It’s a great way to help a business save money and protect the environment and so demand grew. I built up that area of the business and when Steve was ready to retire I took over the whole company in 2016.�

Helen’s passion is helping companies to do something positive to create less waste, recycle more and use less energy.

Helen Wheeler-Osman with Craig Neill, QHSE manager at Advanced Plastics Ltd

Through Environmental Strategies she helps clients to achieve accreditation in ISO 14001, the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS).

Helen gets her clients through the accreditation and provides ongoing advice on legislative updates and changes to ensure they keep the certificate. “This is what excites me as I can see visible changes that are made when going through the process,� she said. “Depending on the size of the business, the accreditation can take anywhere from six months to two years. Most of our clients are SMEs, but we also work very closely with Ideal Boilers. They are doing everything they can to reduce their environmental impact in product and process and I have been advising on packaging with their supply chain. Ideal wants all suppliers to use returnable packaging, which reduces the waste by no longer using polystyrene or cardboard. “Instead, they have invested in robust plastic crates to transport their goods and components to and from the site. In-turn, knowing what they want from suppliers helps us to advise our smaller clients who want to work with bigger companies.�

Environmental Strategies is a successful company. At any one time the team is working with up to 20 companies.

Currently undertaking a Diploma in Sustainable Business, Helen will further help organisations to gear up for the growing population.

She said: “We have a responsibility to future generations, it’s something that weighs on my mind. In hindsight, I wish the ‘Attenborough Effect’ had taken hold 25 years ago, when we stood a better chance of reversing some of the effects of climate change. “But now, we are managing the effects and beginning to see victims of climate change in the UK. The most vulnerable are hit the hardest with flooding and also temperatures killing the elderly and disabled in the height of summer and depths of winter.�

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Arco man makes GB duathlon team WELLBEING: An Arco employee has recently taken a break from work to compete in a world duathlon event held in Denmark.

Vinnie McDonald, a site experience specialist at Arco’s digital team in Hull, represented Team GB at the ITU World Duathlon Championships on July 8.

With the backing of the company and all his colleagues, Mr McDonald finished 23rd in the event, made up of a 5km run, 20km cycle and final 2.5km run.

He said: “Arco’s sponsorship and the support of my colleagues means a lot to me. I am extremely proud to be representing my country.�

Arco sponsored Mr McDonald with his trip to Denmark.

His sporting journey started when he began running and cycling in a bid to keep fit and healthy.

Training soon became part of Mr McDonald’s daily routine and, four years ago, he set himself the challenge of increasing his efforts in order to qualify for Team GB competitions.

His daily schedule involved running or cycling twice a day, six days a week.

All his efforts paid off at the beginning of this year when he came fifth in a qualifying event and secured his place in Team GB for the duathlon.

David Evison, managing director at Arco, said: “We are incredibly proud of Vinnie’s achievements and we’re delighted to support him in his incredible challenge in Denmark. “Vinnie is a true inspiration to many of us and, although not everyone can achieve Team GB status, we can all aspire to finding ways to improve our own health and wellbeing. “We encourage our colleagues to make good use of the wellbeing programmes we subsidise, which offer a calendar of events, lifestyle advice and access to discounted gym membership locally.�

Arco has sales of more than ÂŁ280m, and employs around 1,600 people across the country.

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Office complex is a ‘hidden gem with a lot of untapped potential’ FUTURE OF ST AUGUSTINE’S PARK ‘STILL UP IN THE AIR’

By Phil Winter philip.winter@reachplc.com

A GAS storage firm’s decision to move across Hull to Hessle’s booming Bridgehead Business Park has cast doubt over the future of a prestigious office complex.

St Augustine’s Park in Hedon was, until last year, home to Centrica Storage, but the company’s move last December has left a big hole to be filled.

The building’s owner, Mike Bryan, has admitted the long-term future of St Augustine’s Park is “still up in the air,� but a new major tenant would come as a huge boost for Hedon.

Mr Bryan said: “In my opinion, the site is ideal for an occupant who needs everything to be under one roof – like a doctor’s surgery, health centre or office-based business. “Renewable energy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in this area and this office is in a perfect location for the back-office administration, which is often associated with production. “Hopefully, it won’t be too long before its future is assured because it’s a bit of a hidden gem with a lot of untapped potential.�

The development, on the southside of Hull Road, was most recently used as the regional headquarters for Centrica, but is now available and being marketed by PPH Commercial.

With more than 10,000sq ft of high-quality office space, the two-storey purpose-built complex has 70 private car parking spaces and can comfortably accommodate 110 people.

Benefiting from lift access, state-of the-art CCTV, a back-up mains electricity supply, air conditioning and a superb central entrance leading into a main reception, the space would be perfect for anyone operating in the office, healthcare or service sectors.

Mr Bryan said: “I’m fairly open-minded about the future of St Augustine’s Gate and I’m obviously open to any interesting offers.

A new major tenant would come as a huge boost to Hedon’s St Augustine’s Park. Below, Centrica Storage managing director Greg McKenna, left, and Wykeland Group’s Dominic Gibbons at the new offices in Hessle “Although I’m keen to see the building occupied and in use, I want it to be a deal that’s in the best interests of Hedon and its economic future. “I’m confident that will happen, it’s just a case of waiting for the right deal to come along.�

Centrica Storage moved to a new high-tech office at the Bridgehead Business Park in Hessle at the end of last year.

The company heralded the move as “a major leap forward�, and said it had outgrown its former home.

The landowner of St Augustine’s Park would also be prepared to consider a sale of the freehold interest, but only if a suitable occupier comes to the fore.

Law firm hires business development head LAW: Nick Greenwood has been announced as new head of marketing and business development at regional law firm Wilkin Chapman.

With an extensive background in the world of corporate banking and commercial business, Mr

Greenwood, pictured, will spend his time in the firm’s offices across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

After progressing his career with Barclays and RSM, Wilkin Chapman’s new recruit is relishing the prospect of helping to steer a regional firm with ambition.

“This position is the next, natural step for me and I am thrilled to be joining a firm that is both progressive and forward-thinking,� Mr Greenwood said. “I have a vision that is perfectly matched to that of the team here at Wilkin Chapman and we are ideally placed to take

this business forward for the benefit of the region, our people and our clients.�

With more than 400 employees, Wilkin Chapman was ranked as 106th in the Top 200 UK law firms in 2017, and is the largest law firm in the East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire regions.

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FINANCIAL FACT HOME owners are prepared to pay £27,109 extra for a property with a garden, compared to one without any outside space, a survey from property website Zoopla has found.

WEBSITE SEES JUMP IN 18 TO 24-YEAR-OLDS SEARCHING FOR CREDIT CARDS THE number of credit card inquiries being made by 18 to 24-year-olds has surged in the run-up to the summer holidays and festival season, according to a comparison website.

MoneySuperMarket said credit card inquiries among this age group leapt by 74% in April and May this year, compared with the same months in 2017.

It has seen a jump in inquiries about cards designed for rewarding consumers for spending, cards specialising in overseas spending and cards offering 0% interest on purchases for an initial period of time.

PARENTS BUYING CHILDREN ‘GUILT GIFTS’ OVER SUMMER HOLIDAYS FOUR in five pressured parents plan to fork out extra money on their children over the summer holidays, to compensate for the lack of time they are able to spend with them, a survey has found.

Some 82% of parents expect to lavish their children with ‘guilt gifts’ of treats and activities, to make up for a shortage of family time, online marketplace Groupon found.

On average, they expect to spend £187.40 more a week, per child, than they normally would, the survey of parents with children aged five to 16 found.

MARRIED COUPLES DON’T LIKE DISCUSSING THEIR FINANCES MARRIED couples would rather discuss their political beliefs, their medical history and even their death than talk to their spouse about money, a survey has found.

The findings were made by Direct Line Life Insurance, which encouraged people to talk about their finances. Jane Morgan, business manager at Direct Line Life Insurance, says: “A conversation about your finances can be awkward, and if you’ve got debt, even somewhat distressing. But, it’s important to ensure your partner is aware of your financial position, especially if you live together or are married, as they could be liable for any outstanding debts.”

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ICKY SHAW LOOKS V AT HOW SHOPS ARE FEELING THE IMPACT FROM ALL THE ITEMS WE’RE TAKING BACK

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O, YOU think you’ve found the perfect outfit, only to find that in the size you picked, you can hardly pull the material over your limbs – or, equally annoyingly, it completely swamps your frame.

If this sounds familiar, you’re far from alone. Shoppers’ frustrations at clothing being either too big or much smaller than they’d imagined are seen as a major driver behind the large number of items generally wending their way back to shops after we’ve bought them.

It’s also causing a headache for retailers, as many of us now buy items fully intending to send at least some of them back.

According to research from Barclaycard, UK shoppers are returning around £7 billion-worth of purchases every year.

A quarter (26%) of retailers have seen a rise in returns in-store and online over the past two years.

The figures are particularly high among fashion, footwear and accessory retailers, as consumers increasingly change their minds after making a purchase, with nearly two-fifths (37%) of these businesses reporting that refunds have risen since 2016.

A quarter of retailers have seen a rise in online returns over the past two years

Here is a look at our habits when it comes to returning shopping – and the impact it’s having.

items as relatively easy – as well as often being free.

Over half (52%) of shoppers think that retailers have made the returns ■■Just how much clothing are we process more convenient.

This may partly be down to stores returning? competing for our cash – as just over Staggeringly, Barclaycard found nearly half the amount people spend half (54%) of retailers think that on clothes online each year, ends up customers’ decisions about where to shop are now influenced by the being refunded. vendor’s returns policy.

While we splash out £313 on ■■Serial returning could hit average on online clothes shopping each year, £146-worth of this is sent you in the wallet – whether you do it or not back.

A third (33%) of shoppers say they Returning so many items may be convenient – but ultimately, there’s a buy clothes online expecting that price to pay. items will be unsuitable before Three in 10 (29%) retailers say they they’ve even tried them on.

■■What impact is variation in have increased the price of items to cover the cost of processing and sizing having?

Barclaycard found the number one managing returns, while nearly a reason given by shoppers for quarter (23%) have cut the length of returning clothes is the way in which time customers have to make a the same clothes size can vary. return – to give themselves a clearer Two-fifths (40%) of people return idea of how much stock is on their clothing bought online, because books. items don’t fit as they expect.

■■What retailers are doing to Nearly one in 10 (9%) shoppers improve matters On the plus side for shoppers have taken to buying multiple sizes of the same item and returning those though, more than half (52%) of retailers have introduced more that don’t fit.

■■What else is encouraging us to information about products online to help people decide, such as exact make so many returns?

Many people also see returning measurements.

And 48% of retailers have made their returns policy more transparent, such as making it more prominent on a website, Barclaycard found.

Meanwhile, a major study into people’s changing body shapes is also under way – which should help retailers to improve sizing.

The Shape GB project will measure 30,000 men and women, collecting over 100 measurements of each person.

Richard Barnes, founder of Select Research, which is managing the survey, says: “Using an app, we can now measure body shape on a huge scale, which means we can look at new ways of integrating that into the manufacturing process.”

Alan Wragg, technical director from F&F at Tesco, says a previous survey from Shape GB, which helped better define its childrenswear sizing, resulted in a significant decrease in returns.

He says: “The next stage is now on adult clothes sizing, and we hope the whole nation can take part to try and solve a problem that affects almost everyone in some way.”

How to... keep the cost of owning a pet down A NEW pet may be super-cute and loveable but the cost of owning it can soon add up, from food and toys to vets’ bills and insurance.

Abigail Yearley, a spokeswoman at TopCashback.co.uk, says: “Whether you’re considering getting a pet, or have a longstanding member of the household, it’s worth taking a look at your spending to see if you can cut costs.”

Here are her tips:

■■DO YOUR RESEARCH Don’t pick one that will cost a fortune to buy and to care for.

Pedigree animals may have a bigger up-front cost and some animals may be pricey in medical bills if they’re prone to bad health.

A rescue pet may cost less to buy, so looking into adoption may be the best option.

■■MAKE A PET BUDGET Include food, grooming, insurance and any other costs. Any

spare money left over can go into an emergency pot.

■■CUT THE COST OF PET INSURANCE Shop around and make the most of comparison websites. Make sure you choose an option that caters for your needs.

■■BUY OWN-LABEL FOOD It’s important to figure out what your pet needs and ensure the brand you buy offers that, but you may find that cutting out expensive branded food mas-

sively impacts your bank balance and makes no difference to your pet. Try swapping them for own-brand pet foods that cost a fraction of the price.

■■BUY FOOD IN BULK Work out the cost per gram, as you may find that bigger bags of food can work out to less.

■■DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR DEMOS OR HELP Get a demo from your vet or groome, then brushing or nail clipping can be done at home.

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Business IN BRIEF City blackouts are targeted by energy infrastructure investment

New opening hours at port ABP has extended the opening hours of its container terminal in Hull to meet growing demand from across Europe.

The terminal, pictured, will be open 24 hours a day, for six days a week, in a bid to reduce waiting times for hauliers.

Operations at the Hull container terminal have continued to grow in recent years, on the back of significant investment made by ABP since it took over operation in 2016.

Chris Vause, commercial manager for ABP, said: “These extended opening times will allow the terminal to meet the 24-hour demands of the logistics industry and help haulage companies increase daily productivity and planning efficiency.

“We’re looking forward to seeing the additional opportunities that arise from the change in our operations.”

The terminal now benefits from four new Liebherr ship-to-shore gantry cranes, and boasts three berths capable of mooring vessels up to 199m in length.

With average dwell times for collections and deliveries at just 25 minutes and an abundance of berth capacity available, the terminal is well positioned for further future growth.

At present, the terminal in Hull has 13 sailings every week, with direct connections calling from Rotterdam, Ghent, Amsterdam, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.

This is the first week the terminal will be open 24 hours a day, six days a week.

It opened on Monday, and will not close until Saturday at 9pm.

The terminal also saw an expansion earlier this year, when a deal was reached with Sampskip for increased services between Amsterdam and Hull.

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Power investment to help prevent blackouts £4M CASH INJECTION WILL PROVIDE NETWORK STABILITY BUSINESSES in Hull are to benefit from £4m of investment from Northern Powergrid into the city’s underground power network.

The major investment will ensure Hull continues to receive a reliable electricity supply, and reduce the risk of businesses being plunged into darkness out of the blue.

The work, taking place across the city, is about to enter its second phase and will see around 6km of new underground cables fitted.

Ian Forster, Northern Powergrid’s project manager, is heading up the scheme.

He said: “Our investment is great news for the city and will mean homes and businesses across Hull continue to benefit from a safe, secure and reliable power supply for decades to come.

“We’ve already completed the first phase of our improvement works, which has seen 3,100 metres of 33,000-volt cable ducting laid between our Hull South substation on Hessle Road and Porter Street.

“The second phase of our work is due to

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start on July 23 and will see our contractors, O’Connor Utilities, lay a further 2,900 metres of cable ducting.”

Northern Powergrid is responsible for keeping the lights on across the north east, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.

The investment in Hull will also help prepare the city for future demands, as the region sees a continued growth in the use of solar panels, heat pumps and electric cars.

“Work will start near to the southern end of Ferensway, at the junction of Porter Street and Osborne Street,” Mr Forster said.

“The ducting will be laid in the northbound carriageway of Ferensway, with one lane remaining open for traffic at all times. The southbound carriage way will be unaffected.

“To help reduce disruption we will be carrying out work at the busy Anlaby Road and Margaret Moxon Way junctions, either at night or during the weekends.”

Northern Powergrid has written to local people and businesses where the works will take place to share information about the project and investment in the city.

In June, more than 500 homes in the city were plunged into blackout in east Hull, as homes and businesses lost power for several hours.

It is hoped the £4m investment will help reduce the risk of such incidents in the city in the future.

Northern Powergrid has announced several big investments in recent months.

In January, the utility company unveiled £83m plans to upgrade thousands of substations across its area, in a bid to increase the amount of solar power being connected to its network.

Anyone with general enquiries about the planned work in Hull can contact O’Connor Utilities 24-hour helpline on 0845 3308615, Northern Powergrid’s customer care team on 0800 7818848 or by emailing cus.serv@norther npowergrid.com.

New recruits strengthen law firm’s team LAW: Hull law firm Rollits has recruited two new lawyers, pictured, to strengthen its growing legal team.

Adrian Coggon has joined the firm as an associate in the family team, and brings with him 17 years of experience in the industry.

He is joined at Rollits

by Runoushka Daliah, who will work as a lawyer in the corporate department.

The pair will both be based in the firm’s Hull office.

Ralph Gilbert, managing partner, said: “We are delighted to welcome Adrian and

Runoushka to the firm as we continue to expand and grow.

“Adrian has a great wealth of experience in family law and we are confident that he will use his expertise and knowledge to great effect as part of the family team.

“Runoushka brings a

different dimension to our corporate offer and her capability will complement and provide extra support to the existing team.”

Mr Coggon is a family mediator and collaborative lawyer and Ms Daliah is a lawyer within the corporate team.

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Despite setbacks Drax said its full year financial expectations remained unchanged

Smith & Nephew to release H1 trade stats

ENERGY GIANT IS POWERING AHEAD DESPITE BEING HIT BY BLACK-OUTS DRAX IS ON TARGET FOR GROWTH

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problem with a train unloading in January had caused earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and

amortisation (EBITDA) to plummet from £121m in the first of half of 2017, to £102m in the same period this year.

Despite this, Drax said its full year financial expectations remained unchanged, as pellet production rose

by 80 per cent in a year.

Will Gardiner, chief executive of Drax Group Plc, said: “Full year EBITDA expectations remain unchanged. However, first half

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TWO POWER outages at one of the country’s biggest power stations have been blamed for a sharp drop in earnings at an energy firm in the first half of the year.

Drax Power Station said a generator outage in February and a

INDUSTRY: Smith & Nephew has announced it will release its trading report for the first half of the year tomorrow.

The medical equipment manufacturer earlier this year cut its forecasted annual growth after a “weaker start” than expected.

Smith & Nephew is now set to reveal its performance for the second quarter of the year, along with the whole of the first half of the year.

Speaking about the company’s first quarter performance, then-chief executive Olivier Bohuon said: “Our businesses delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter, with the effects of some softer markets and a slowdown in our bioactives business offset by another quarter of strong growth in the emerging markets.

“We expect trading conditions to return to more normal levels, which, combined with the continued rollout of new products and our sustained emerging markets performance, gives us confidence in delivering an improving performance trend during the remainder of the year.”

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Drax reveals its half year results Continued from PAGE 1 EBITDA was lower, principally due to two specific generation outages.

“We made excellent progress with our pellet production business, driving down costs while producing at record levels and our B2B energy supply business continues to increase customer numbers.

“We also remain on track with our investment projects: the conversion of a fourth unit to biomass, and the development of our OCGT and coal-to-gas repowering options.

“We remain focused on safe and efficient operations and returns to shareholders and expect to declare a full year dividend of £56m for 2018.”

Electricity output at Drax for the first half of the year was down 18 per cent, from 10.7TWh in the first six months of 2017 to 8.9TWh so far in 2018.

Good news for Drax comes in the form of a continued growth in the power station’s biomass sector.

The company said conversion of the fourth biomass generating unit was on schedule and within budget, and will be commissioned in late summer.

EBITDA in the biomass sector rose to £14m from £10m, despite the rail outage earlier this year, as Drax also revealed a 12 per cent drop in cost per tonne of pellets.

“Drax continues to be at the heart of decarbonising UK energy, securing government support to convert a fourth unit to biomass and piloting a bioenergy carbon capture and storage project, supporting the UK Government’s carbon capture and storage ambitions,” Mr Gardiner said.

Net debt at Drax fell from £372m to £366m in the 12-month period, but underlying earnings took a hit to fall from £9m to £7m.

Despite the outages cited by the power station, Drax is adamant its full year expectation remains on course to see a dividend of £56m.

Two-thirds of Drax Power Station will soon produce renewable energy as the company moved a step closer to achieving its coal-free ambitions.

Drax has, so far, spent around £700m to convert the power station to run on biomass, and the latest phase is expected to be completed in the second half of the year.

Once the conversion is complete, Drax will turn its attention to its remaining two coal units, which it plans to replace with gas-fired power generating units.

The Planning Inspectorate recently approved an application for the plans to be considered by the Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, but a decision is not expected to be made until next year.

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Smart city looks to open up network connectivity CONNEXIN STRIVES TO PUSH DIGITAL POSSIBILITIES

A smart city will see millions of devices connect to improve the lives of people in the region Picture: JCT 600

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IMAGINE a city where traffic lights, bridges, waste bins and even garages are controlled using one central internet network.

Smart cities are no longer a concept of the future. Cities including Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Dublin are already pushing the boundaries of what a single network can offer to an entire population.

In Hull, broadband company Connexin is spearheading the push to put the city in the spotlight, and has created the UK’s largest smart network, which will connect millions of wireless devices.

Furqan Alamgir, CEO of Connexin, explained the power behind a smart city.

He said: “It is the first network that has been built to this scale that can incorporate lots and lots of devices.

“It will enable us to deliver high-quality connections to everything from traffic lights and bridges in the city, to wheelie bins and people’s garages.

“All of these things could be controlled from one network. We will also be giving this access to people in schools, the university and places like the C4DI, where there are people much smarter than me creating some fantastic products.”

Smart cities use a highly advanced network to analyse and improve a range of services, from traffic and transport, water supply and waste management to hospitals, schools and libraries.

The new network in Hull, called a LoRaWAN network, will first be used to power the city’s new smart bins project.

Public waste bins around the city will alert the council to when they are getting full, being

vandalised or are on fire.

Plans are also in place for the network to be rolled out to schools, community groups and charities, who will be able to access an open, free network.

“We have now got this network in place, and it really is the backbone of creating a fully smart city,” Mr Alamgir said.

“I truly think, obviously being biased, that it is one of the most impressive networks that has been created in the country.

“We have invested hundreds of thousands of pounds in the network and we could have put this anywhere in the country.

“There are other cities, which would maybe have made more sense commercially, but we wanted to do it in Hull, to help the city become a beacon of the north.”

The network will offer a cost-effective alternative providing long-range outdoor and deep indoor coverage in high density and difficult to reach areas, enabling the next generation of smart cities to become a reality in Hull.

Multiple gateways have been

Furqan Alamgir, CEO of Connexin

installed to support the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology across the city.

The new network covers all of the city of Hull, and stretches out into the East Riding areas surrounding it.

“One of the biggest challenges has been recruiting technical talent,” Connexin’s CEO said.

“Hull is, unfortunately, still

seen as being at the end of the road for a lot of people, and has been a place where one provider has ruled the whole city.

“We are one of the fastestgrowing companies in Hull and we have made some excellent progress with the Northern Powerhouse. Now is the time for us to show what we can do, and help create a truly smart city.”

College looks to improve engineering education EDUCATION: A new civil engineering course has been launched at East Riding College in a bid to fill a gap in the region’s education offering.

The course comes on the back of a collaboration between the college and East Riding Council, as figures reveal a national shortage of workers in

construction and civil engineering qualified at higher levels.

The HNC in civil engineering will be offered as a part-time course, and starts in September in Beverley.

Alex Sheldon, head of curriculum for construction, pictured, said: “The course is held

in the highest regard in industry and is a clear route to career advancement, away from hands-on work towards technical and managerial posts in areas such as structural design and civil engineering technology. “There are lots of employees working in the industry with

valuable experience, but no formal higher level qualifications.

“The course develop ment complements our existing, and highly successful HNC in construction and the built environment to further meet the higher education needs of the employers in the region.”

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Pokemon Go is a popular application of augmented reality and there are a growing number of industrial uses as well

The realities of modern business FIRMS IN THE CITY ARE DIVERSIFYING WITH THE USE OF AUGMENTED REALITY AUGMENTED reality (AR). Something many will have heard of, fewer will have experienced, and some will never have seen before.

You could be mistaken for thinking AR technology is something still in its very early stages, or has not been mastered yet.

What you may not realise, is that many of Hull’s businesses are already using AR tech in their day-to-day lives.

A conference held at Hull’s C4DI on Thursday, July 19, led by forward-thinking city-based Eon Visual Media, shed light on the world of augmented reality, and how it is being used in Hull every day.

Matt Dass, managing director of Eon Visual Media, said: “The first thing to learn is the difference between virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality.

“VR is a fully-immersive, 360-degree experience. The BBC, for example, released a VR feature for the World Cup. You had a number of cameras placed around the stadium, and you could choose where you wanted to watch from.

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“AR will be a more shared experience. We wanted to connect the real world to the digital world.”

Anyone remember the Pokemon Go craze, which saw thousands of people scouring the streets with their phones, looking to catch creatures that popped up in front of them?

The game is perhaps the most commonly known example of AR technology.

A lesser-known use is hidden inside the latest Apple Maps update.

Searching for a city, such as Hull, gives you the option to do a “flyover tour”.

Using AR technology, you can navigate around the city in an incredible way, as if you are flying and looking down on yourself.

“There are three different triggers for augmented reality,” Mr Dass said.

“One is a simple 2D trigger, like a QR code, where you click and it takes you somewhere else.

“The second is GPS, used for Pokemon Go.

That is using something digital and bringing it into the real world using your GPS location.

“The final way is 3D object and environment tracking, where you can place objects, which do not exist, into a real space to see how it interacts.”

But how is AR tech being used in Hull? And, more interestingly, who is using it?

Companies including RB, Siemens Gamesa, Ideal Standard and Spencer Group are all getting in on the game.

Bathroom specialist Ideal uses an AR app, which allows you to drop a virtual image of one of its products into your room, to see how it looks and fits.

You can change the colour and texture of the product, and move it around the room.

RB, multinational producer of household brands, including Nurofen, Gaviscon and Strepsils, has created an AR human being.

It is used to show how different illnesses, such as a common headache, affects the body, and allows the user to explore inside the body.

The app then shows how products such as

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Nurofen combat illnesses, and even tells you which product would be best for you.

AR tech is also leading the way in advanced training, and Siemens Gamesa is a key player in the sector. Engineers are using headsets to simulate situations that could be encountered while installing offshore wind turbines.

Augmented reality is already playing a central role in a range of industries, from healthcare and manufacturing to construction and retail. Mr Dass said he predicted that, in 2019, everyone would be going out and buying a pair of AR glasses. If current evidence is to be believed, he could well be right.

The best of the digital industry in Hull will be celebrated at the Digital Awards 2018. You are eligible to enter if your organisation or business is based in, or has an obvious interest in the following postcode sectors – HU1-20, YO15, YO16, YO25, YO42, YO43, DN18, DN19.

The closing date for all entries is midnight on Sunday, August 5. All entries will be judged by our independent panel of judges on August 7.

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Businesses that care about the community HELP US IDENTIFY THE HEART OF THE BUSINESS WORLD THERE are many companies in Hull that make a real contribution to their local community through donating money and time or supporting local causes.

Hanson Electrical is just one of these exceptional businesses and, as well as sponsoring the Business In The Community Award at the Heart Awards, also help the people of Hull.

The annual awards celebrate the achievements of the region’s unsung heroes, honouring people who go the extra mile for the good of others, and the courageous and inspirational people who battle on despite the odds and never expect to be thanked.

Family business Hanson Electrical began in 1986 and is now the biggest independent domestic appliance retailer in the Hull area, selling everything for the kitchen, including fridges, washing machines, dishwashers and cookers.

As well as supplying domestic goods, Hanson Electrical also helps out local charities as well as the community.

In particular, Hanson Electrical support cancer charities, as it is a cause very close to the owner’s heart.

Dave Baron, manager at Hanson Electrical, said: “I lost family members to

sponsor the Heart Awards Business in the Community Award.”

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cancer, and, for this reason, we choose to support cancer charities in particular.

“We also help out the community through donating to primary schools and sponsoring football teams and just supporting local people as much as we can.

“We are constantly giving to the community and it is something we will always do. Our business supports the community and we get a real sense of satisfaction from helping out.”

The company employs 24 staff and has two shops across east and west Hull in Holderness Road and Willerby Road.

Hanson Electrical is sponsoring the Business in the Community Award.

Mr Baron, manager at Hanson Electrical said: “We’re a family-run business serving our own local community in east and west Hull for over 30 years “We support a few charities, mainly cancer charities, which affects us all. We try tod support as many local charities as possible and we do sponsor a few local football teams.

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The eight category winners will then all be considered by a panel of judges before one overall winner is chosen and named the Heart of East Yorkshire.

The uplifting annual awards are now in their sixth year and celebrate the outstanding efforts of the region’s unnamed stars to acknowledge those that have helped others, overcome major setbacks, helped out charity, or made a major contribution to society.

All the winners will be celebrated at a special awards evening on September 13 at the KCOM Stadium.

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Child of Courage Award – with Willerby Do you know a young person, aged 16 or under, who has the heart of a lion? This could go to a child who has shown a great amount of bravery, fought against illness and still showed a shining spirit.

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Charity Champion award – with BAE Our Charity Champion will highlight an individual or group whose charitable work has made a significant impact to a worthy cause. This could be someone who raises money regularly or who has generated significant funds for a chosen charity or charities.

Community Sports Award – with Hull Culture & Leisure This award will recognise an outstanding example of an unsung hero in the field of amateur or junior sport.

The award is about honouring the coaches, captains and chairmen who give their all.

Parent/Guardian of the Year – with Hull Live Do you know an outstanding parent? It could be a parent who selflessly gives up their life to care for their child, or a guardian who dedicates their time to fostering children. It could also be a parent who, despite their own challenges, always puts their children first.

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KENDALL ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES IS THRIVING

ENTERTAINMENT: A Hull-born entrepreneur is hoping to build the largest network of music professionals in the world.

James Dyble, pictured, is the founder and managing director of Global Sound Group, and aims to provide musicians with an unrivalled place to connect and share ideas across the globe.

He said: “We have created the Global Sound Directory to enable customers to easily find and connect with music professionals worldwide. “Our aim is to build the directory into the largest network of music professionals globally.�

The site has got off to a flying start, with hundreds of musicians already having signed up.

Musicians can also use the network to find recording studios, booking agents and music photographers.

Visit www.globalsounddirectory.com for more information.

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THE spare room of your parent’s house is not the first place you would associate with a successful accountancy firm, but that’s exactly where it all started for Matthew Kendall.

Fast-forward five years from being a one-man company and Kendall Accountancy Services now has its own office in Cottingham and employs seven people.

The journey has not been without its hurdles. Mr Kendall admits leaving his former job to launch his own business had been a daunting prospect, but the firm is now moving from strength-to-strength.

The managing director said: “I was working for someone else and got to the point where I thought I could do it better myself. It was a massive gamble. I started out with no clients and no idea what money was going to come in, but I would encourage anyone to do it. “Being your own boss means you have flexible working, and you can make decisions quickly without having to wait on other people.�

Kendall Accountancy Services grew to have four members of staff working in a tiny office joined on to Mr Kendall’s parent’s home. Last year, the business was ready to move into its own office and, when a former hair salon premises came up in Exeter Street in Cottingham, the opportunity was too good to miss. “We had the offer to buy the place accepted in June, but we didn’t get moved in until November. We work with clients of all sizes.

Our biggest company has a turnover of ÂŁ5-6m, and the smallest client has a turnover of around ÂŁ2,000. “One of the things clients like about us is when they ring, we know all the bits behind the numbers.â€?

Matt is joined at the firm by his brother, Dave, who is also a fully-qualified accountant.

Kendall Accountancy Services is also bucking the trend when it comes to technology. Mr Kendall said while many firms still ran with the tried and tested, more traditional approach to accountancy, his business was ahead of the game. “We have software that allows our clients to do half of the work themselves, rather than their accountants having to do all

“

I was working for someone else and got to the point where I thought I could do it better myself. It was a massive gamble Matthew Kendall

From left, Dave Kendall and Matthew Kendall Picture: Jerome Ellerby

Here at Ernest Wilson we have a business to suit every budget!

of it and charge more money. “We are growing organically. Opening another office may not be best for the firm, as clients like the fact whoever picks up the phone knows them and their business,� he said.

Mr Kendall said one of the biggest things he had to adapt to when he launched the business, was not drawing a regular salary as he had when he worked for another business. “It was a massive uncertainty, but my thought process was always to give it a go, and, if it didn’t work, try and find a job somewhere else. “The business has reached a point, now, where if we need to invest in equipment or anything, I know it has the resources to do that, rather than it come out of my own pocket.�

Kendall Accountancy Services offers a range of bookkeeping, tax and payroll services for both companies and buy-to-let landlords.

The story is a shining example of how a business can grow, organically, from humble beginnings inside a tiny spare room, to employing seven people and laying the foundations for a successful future.

For more information on Kendall Accountancy Services, visit www.kaccountant.com

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Law firm saves local network LAW: An East Yorkshire law firm has stepped in to save a community network, which provides valuable support to voluntary organisations and charities.

The future of the Local Links Project run by East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS) was put in doubt following a loss of funding.

Hull solicitors SJP Law has now enabled the project to continue by providing new funding.

Voluntary organisations, ranging from disability support services to sports and arts groups from across East Yorkshire, benefit from the Local Links service.

Sian Broughton, chief executive of ERVAS, said: “The Local Links Project plays an important role for community groups. It is a valuable resource of information, support and allowing diverse groups to share best practice.

“Most of these groups are run by volunteers and the local links network helps them to keep informed of changes to legislation such as GDPR as well as being able to more easily identify where they need to go for help and advice.

“We have six Local Links networks operating throughout East Yorkshire and all community groups are welcome to take part. All are dedicated to helping people in their local communities, be it personal wellbeing and caring or taking up a new hobby or sport.”

Neil Holland, director SJP Law, pictured, said: “Voluntary organisations and charities in East Yorkshire are doing a fantastic job with so many people giving up their time to help improve the quality of life for others. When we heard that the future of this important project could be in jeopardy, due to a shortfall in funding, we were more than happy to step in and fill the gap.”

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Enterprise partnership regulations to change UNCERTAIN FUTURE AHEAD FOR THE EAST RIDING LEP THE work of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP) has been praised by the Government, in a new report, which could spell trouble for East Riding Council.

The review found that LEPs, such as the one in the Humber, had been “integral to economic growth”, but said councils will no longer be able to be members of more than one partnership.

East Riding Council is currently a member of the Humber LEP, along with the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding LEP – something that will have to end under the new rules.

Lord Haskins, chairman of the Humber LEP, said: “The Government’s decision to strengthen LEPs underlines the importance of businesses, local authorities and education working in partnership and nowhere demonstrates that better than the Humber.

“Our region has already made a lot of progress. We have ambitious plans for the future and, together, we can be confident about rising to the challenge.

“We look forward to implementing the

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findings of the review and continuing to work closely together and with Government to develop the Humber economy.”

The government review on LEPs across the country found they had “helped to identify key investment opportunities and interventions, with the potential to increase growth in towns, cities and rural areas”.

It has also pledged to increase conversation with LEPs, as well as provide up to £20m between 2018 and 2020 in additional capacity funding to support them.

A ruling made in the review, released yesterday, puts an end to local authorities being part of more than one LEP. The Government said it was important that accountability for decisions was clear, and that councils being members of multiple LEPs put this at risk.

It said: “Overlapping geographies emerged when Local Enterprise Partnerships were first formed on a voluntary basis. Since 2011, however, the context in which Local

Enterprise Partnerships operate has altered significantly.

“It is important that accountability for decisions and responsibility for investment is clear. On balance, Government considers that retaining overlaps dilutes accountability and responsibility for setting strategies for places and, so, will seek to ensure that all businesses and communities are represented by one Local Enterprise Partnership.”

LEPs will be given until the end of September to come up with proposals on how to remove overlaps such as with East Riding Council.

Wider changes to LEPs, such as mergers, will also be considered.

Lord Haskins said collaboration with other LEPs would remain a priority in the Humber. He said: “We will also continue to strengthen the collaborations we have with LEPs in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and across the North on common issues.

“Business does not stop at administrative boundaries, so these links will help to ensure that all parts of the Humber have the strongest platform for growth.”

Firm appoints commercial property expert LAW: A Hull and East Yorkshire law firm has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new commercial property solicitor in Beverley.

Caitlin Macnamara, pictured, is a graduate from the University of Law. She has now joined

Williamsons Solicitors in its Beverley office, as she continues to develop her career.

The 27-year-old said: “I work for landlords and tenants on commercial leases, though naturally not at the same time, and you soon find that no two days are the same and each client has

unique requirements.

“I enjoy all the problem solving it entails and doing our utmost to provide a good service to customers. We don’t do ‘conveyor belt transactions’.”

Ms Macnamara, of Withernsea, also has experience in residential plot sales and purchases

and wills and probate.

Williamsons director Bill Waddington said: “Caitlin has specialist and all-round skills and is a very good addition to our Beverley team.

“We serve the region in all main fields of law and we are very well set-up for the lively commercial property market.”

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NEW 10-YEAR MORTGAGE RANGE HALIFAX has launched a new range of 10-year fixed-rate mortgages, with deals available for home movers and those switching from another lender.

The new fixes are available for people with deposits ranging from 25% to 40%, for loans between £25,000 and £1 million.

Andy Bickers, mortgages director at Halifax, says: “We know many homeowners are looking for certainty with their mortgage payments over the longer term to give more peace of mind when it comes to their monthly outgoings.”

Customers can also benefit from £500 to spend on Halifax’s new mortgage gift website if they apply for a qualifying mortgage by August 12.

61% OF FIRST-TIME BUYERS SAY BUYING HOME IS ‘A BIGGER STEP THAN MARRIAGE’ THREE-FIFTHS (61%) of first-time buyers believe buying a house together shows more commitment to a partner than getting married, a survey

by Barclays Mortgages has found.

More than a quarter (29%) of those quizzed felt buying a property together is a good test of a relationship and should be done ahead of getting married.

HOLIDAYMAKERS URGED TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST BREAK-INS M&S Bank says holidaymakers to take steps to protect their homes against opportunistic thieves before heading on holiday this summer.

Its research found more than half (53%) of holidaymakers are planning to go away for a week or more, while 29% have plans to head off for a fortnight or more.

Paul Stokes, head of products at M&S Bank, says: “It’s important to ensure that securing the home by taking certain security precautions, such as moving expensive or desirable items out of sight and away from windows, becomes a routine part of every household’s holiday preparations, just as buying holiday money or a swimsuit is.”

■■ FINANCIAL FACT: Spending in pubs surged on the day of England’s debut match in the 2018 World Cup, according to figures from Barclaycard, which reported a 33% increase in spending in the UK’s pubs on June 18, coinciding with England versus Tunisia, compared with the same day a week earlier.

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HILE you’re having fun in the sun, it’s important to keep your cool financially and avoid a mistake which could have an impact on your wallet.

Here are 10 potential pitfalls to watch out for this summer, and tips for how to avoid them...

Their airfare calculator – kayak. co.uk/summertravelhacker/2018/ anywhere – helps travellers see if it might be cheaper to put off their trip, or consider alternatives.

8. BUYING HOLIDAY MONEY ON THE ‘WRONG DAY’ FAILING to consider currency fluctuations is another costly mistake. Consider setting up currency rate alerts or using prepaid cards to try and lock into a decent rate.

6. LETTING AIRPORT PARKING CHARGES RACK UP FEES in drop-off zones can quickly mount up after a minimum stay has 9. THINKING YOU DON’T been exceeded at some airports, the NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE 1. BEING LEFT HIGH AND RAC warns.

DRY ON A CRUISE AN EHIC – European Health RAC spokesman Rod Dennis says: Insurance Card – is free and gives STANDARD travel insurance “Our advice is to check parking fees you access to state-provided policies may not provide cover for Travel insurance is a must and time limits well before setting the specific risks associated with healthcare available to a resident. out for an airport this summer, so as cruising.

But this doesn’t mean you don’t to avoid a nasty shock.”

GoCompare Travel Insurance need travel insurance as well, as it 4. LETTING YOUR GADGET He advises looking for suggests those going on a cruise won’t cover all medical costs, or FRAZZLE OUTDOORS cheaper parking options. should look for travel insurance emergency repatriation back ELEANA Martyn from gadget Some airports offer features such as compensation for to the UK. insurance comparison site cabin confinement due to illness.

Medical bills can run protectyourgadget.com says leaving more affordable spaces Protect your holiday against into tens of thousands of gadgets in the sun can lead to costly further from the terminal building, cancellation by arranging travel pounds – the repairs. and some better rates insurance when you book.

Association of British “It’s so easy to do, if you’re for reserving a space Insurers (ABI) saw a relaxing in the garden or eating online.

2. LEAVING YOURSELF EXPOSED recent travel insurance outside and your phone is next to Dennis adds: “If SUNNY weather can be perfect for Avoid sky-high case where someone you, but keeping it in the shade or picking up, it is wise to driving a convertible car. But parking charges needed £90,000 of under a towel can save you from make sure you know when GoCompare Insurance warns that treatment for a fractured rib having to pay for damages,” Martyn a friend or a family member is drivers should check their insurance advises. “If you have insurance for and punctured lung. landing and leave additional time carefully. your smartphone, not all policies for them to pick up their luggage.”

For example, leaving the car 10. LEAVING PLANTS AT RISK will cover this kind of heat damage, parked with the roof down leaves WHILE many people have been so it’s always worth double checking your car more vulnerable to theft splashing out on new outdoor pots, with your provider should the worst 7. ASSUMING A PACKAGE HOLIDAY IS ALWAYS CHEAPER and summer showers. Insurers may happen.” budding gardeners could find YOU may assume you’re saving place restrictions on claims from themselves out of pocket if their cash with an ‘all-in’ package these situations. pricey plants are damaged or stolen.

5. PAYING A PREMIUM TO TRAVEL holiday, but research from currency Analysis by Defaqto found over a FAMILIES know how travel prices expert FairFX found families 3. TELLING EVERYONE third (34%) of home contents can jump during summer. Travel travelling abroad this summer are ABOUT YOUR TRIP insurance policies don’t provide search engine Kayak.co.uk found potentially paying a ‘convenience YOU may want to show how great any cover for plants in the garden. that, for example, a family of four tax’ of your holiday is, but posting about it wanting to travel to Orlando can Defaqto suggests those with very on social media could alert thieves expensive plants might want to seek potentially pay over £1,000 more for £371 by booking a package, to your home being empty while a policy which includes damage by flights in the month of August than if rather than arranging flights and accommodation independently. you’re away. storm or flood, as well as theft. they had travelled in June.

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Electrician aims to win top tradesperson award HULL MAN DOWN TO LAST TEN IN NATIONAL CONTEST A HULL electrician said he hopes to “make his customers proud” as he vies for the title of Britain’s Top Tradesperson.

Stephen Campbell, 34, who trades under the name Campbell Electrical Services, has fended off competition from more than 3,000 people to be named in the final ten for the prestigious national award.

The entrepreneur, who only became self-employed a year ago, also recently said no to two weeks’ wages to help on the site of a DIY SOS project in Hessle.

Mr Campbell said: “I’m delighted to be in the national final. To be recognised for the hard work that I put in means so much and I’m looking forward to meeting the judges and the other finalists, too.

“I’m extremely enthusiastic about my work and always give 100 per cent. I can’t wait to show the judges what I’m made of, and to make my family and customers proud.”

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competition is run by Screwfix.

Mr Campbell will travel to Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby, on July 27 to find out whether he has won the title.

Speaking about his work on the DIY SOS site, which transformed a Hessle family’s house after they fell on hard times, he said: “To help transform someone's life for the sake of a couple of weeks wages is nothing.

“Yes, I had to play catch up for a few weeks, but it's nothing compared to what that poor family had been through.”

Caroline Welsh, director of brand and marketing at Screwfix, said: “We first launched this competition nine years ago and it remains the title that the nation’s tradespeople want to win.

“In the regional heats Stephen impressed

us with his experience and attitude.

“The title of Britain’s Top Tradesperson is only given to those who demonstrate that they represent all that is great about the nation’s tradespeople. I’m looking forward to seeing Stephen at the final.”

Campbell Electrical Services is based in Hull, and carries out domestic, commercial and industrial work.

It covers areas including Hull, East Yorkshire, Leeds, Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole, for work ranging from domestic lighting and socket jobs, to kitchen and bathroom refurbishments and security lighting.

Rob Lindley, managing director of Mitsubishi Motors UK, which is supporting the awards, said: “Reaching the final of any national competition is a huge achievement, but to make the grade in a competition as fiercely contested as this, against so many talented and dedicated tradespeople, is truly an accomplishment to be very proud of.”

Princes Quay store a national success story RETAIL: Hull’s Next Outlet in Princes Quay has come out on top as the best performing clearance store in the clothing giant’s portfolio.

Staff at the store, which has been a hit since it opened in June last year, were commended for their

high levels of customer service and work ethic.

The team fended off competition from Outlet stores across the country to be named number one.

John Magee, Prince Quay’s centre manager, said: “Next Outlet has made a massive contribution to the

ongoing success of the centre and it’s pleasing to see that their team’s hard work has been recognised.

“The store is one of our crown jewels, offering a high-end retail experience that allows shoppers to find real value in comfortable, luxurious surroundings.

“Their sale has proved very popular and, with many items still available at huge discounts, we expect that interest to continue.”

Store manager Jason Hattersley said: “It’s a real team effort; I’m really proud of every member of staff. This is a great achievement.”