Rick Lyon

EXCLUSIVE by Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison has admitted the sudden departure of Chief Constable Paul Anderson amid allegations of misconduct has been “challenging”. Mr Anderson announced his retirement on June 25, less than a year after taking co

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor A new research and development centre is taking shape in Hull, as a major manufacturer continues to invest in its long-term future in the city. Ideal Heating’s £19.2m UK Technology Centre will support the development of low carbon technologies, including heat pumps, and d

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Humber Enterprise Park in Brough is marking a first decade as a strategic business location, with two major long-term lease extensions and a significant new office tenant. Three completed property deals are providing owner Westcore Europe with the thrust to take

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor City council leader Mike Ross has invited new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to visit Hull to help unlock its full potential. Councillor Ross has written to the new Government seeking a meeting with Sir Keir to discuss how they can work together to benefit Hull. In the

By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor A space-themed children’s play area is set to open in the old first floor food court at Prospect Shopping Centre. The Hull Story reported earlier this month how the new owner of the shopping centre plans to transform it into a “leisure destination” , with a food court

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor The Hull and East Yorkshire Business Awards are back, and in new hands. Launched by the Hull Daily Mail almost a quarter of a century ago, the annual event has now been taken on by Top 30 Under 30 founder Simon Jones. The Hessle-based entr

By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor A dozen hardy hikers from Arco have completed a 25km trek through the Peak District to raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation. Six members of the Hull-based safety company’s executive team, along with six internal sales managers, took part in the Peak District Ultra

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Climbing centre Rockcity is going for gold at the Paris Olympic Games, as it looks to expand its operation in Hull. Rockcity, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has been selected to provide the holds for the competition climbing walls. It is providing a

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor More than 20,000 homes and businesses in rural East Yorkshire will soon get access to lightning-fast broadband. Rural broadband provider Quickline has won a £120m contract to connect hard-to-reach premises in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, under the Government’s £5bn Pr

By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Businesses from across the region joined forces to again support the work of two popular charities at a golf day which has raised thousands of pounds over nearly four decades. Fundraisers from Dove House Hospice and Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) told of the difference made