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Children Celebrate School Arts Project Success
A primary school has celebrated the success of an arts project inspired by the exciting transformation of the former Northallerton Prison site with a special assembly and parade. Pupils from Mill Hill Community Primary School in Northallerton created a giant bird sculpture – with each child making a special feather – which was unveiled at…
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Work begins to unlock new phase of growing Melton West business park
Work is underway to pave the way for the next phase of development at one of Yorkshire’s leading business parks. The works will unlock a further 27 acres of development land at the Melton West business park, west of Hull, heralding further investment at the growing commercial location. Wykeland Group, owner and developer of the…
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Hull’s digital sector set for boost with over £1m earmarked for @TheDock tech campus
The Humber Local Enterprise’s (LEP) Board has agreed to allocate almost £1.3m in funding to the @TheDock tech campus in Hull’s Fruit Market. The contribution, confirmed at the LEP Board meeting on Friday, July 12, is funded by the Government’s Local Growth Fund, as part of its commitment to the Northern Powerhouse. The @TheDock development…
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Block A – Phase 3 @thedock – Invitation to Tender
The invitation to tender for a Main Contractor on the construction of an new exciting Grade A office unit located within the iconic Fruit Market area is now open. The proposed 20,000 sq ft office unit will be of high quality and complement the existing buildings within the Fruit Market area and Hull’s Old Town. …
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Creative juices to flow in new Fruit Market arts community
A vibrant artistic space for Hull’s creative community is about to launch in the Fruit Market. With a combination of dedicated and shared working spaces, Juice Studios will become home to emerging and established creatives looking to develop their careers in a range of art disciplines, including printmaking, contemporary art, textiles, and fashion design. Juice…
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Kingston International Business Park changes hands
Hull’s largest multi-let industrial park has changed hands in a multi-million pound deal between two of the city’s leading companies. Kingston International Business Park on Hedon Road has been purchased by J.R. Rix & Sons from Wykeland Group, ending almost three decades of ownership and investment by the commercial developer. Wykeland purchased the site in…
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New gym brings fitness boost to Fruit Market community
An exciting new urban gym and fitness space is introducing its unique approach to health and wellbeing to Hull’s growing Fruit Market community. The Temple @ Humber Street is the latest venture to join the resurgent waterfront quarter, bringing state-of-the-art equipment, innovative health and wellbeing treatments, and high intensity workouts to the area’s fitness fans.…
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Wykeland launches expanded Melton West business park
Leading developer Wykeland Group has launched the expanded Melton West business park, offering a host of development opportunities at one of Yorkshire’s largest commercial sites. The successful Melton West development has been increased to 200 acres following Wykeland’s acquisition of the neighbouring Melton Park site. This will provide up to 2.85m sq ft of space,…
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Jeweller Hugh Rice moves into shiny new waterfront offices
Jeweller Hugh Rice has set sail for the next phase of the company’s exciting growth by moving into new offices on Hull’s waterfront. The family-run business had outgrown its previous premises in Hull city centre and has now become the latest investor in the thriving Fruit Market quarter. The new offices are home to Hugh…
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Plans put forward for new hotel with sky bar and restoration of historic pub
Plans have been revealed for a nine-storey hotel with rooftop sky bar offering spectacular views of Hull’s waterfront, as part of a scheme that would also secure the future of the historic Earl De Grey pub. A planning application has been submitted to Hull City Council by Castle Buildings LLP, a joint venture of leading…