Hull
Coverage highlights jewellery trade and retail activity in a key northern city known for independent enterprise, craftsmanship, and regional investment. Stories include store openings, brand developments, and collaborations linking local jewellers with national suppliers and markets. Content explores how creativity, entrepreneurship, and community engagement in the area contribute to the growth and resilience of the wider UK jewellery industry.
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Aug- 2019 -14 AugustAppointments
Houlden appoints James Rice as director
Luxury jewellery consortium, the Houlden Group, has announced the appointment of James Rice as the latest director to join the board. Rice is currently sales and marketing director of Hull based Hugh Rice, a luxury family-run jeweller founded in 1965 which has since expanded from Hull and Beverley, throughout Yorkshire…
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Aug- 2018 -30 AugustProduct Launches
Family jewellers Hugh Rice to open third store with Hull opening
Hugh Rice has announced it is opening its second store inside British Land’s centre St. Stephen’s in Hull, due to open this Autumn. The jewellers originally chose St. Stephen’s to open their flagship store in 2008, stocking Swiss watches and diamond jewellery and most recently hosting their first Rolex Room.…
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Feb- 2018 -23 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Warning issued over fake magnetic piercings
Two young boys needed life-saving surgery after swallowing magnetic balls meant to mimic piercings. Freddie Webster, 12, had to have part of his bowel removed due to magnets ripping a hole in the wall of his stomach. He was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary where he underwent over four hours…
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Dec- 2015 -14 DecemberCrime
VIDEO: Five jailed following smash-and-grab jewellery raid
A gang of five have been jailed for over 30 years after carrying out a smash-and-grab raid on an East London jewellery store. The incident took place at around 10:50am on 9 October 2014, when four men on two mopeds drove on to the pavement outside Attenborough Jewellers on Bethnal…
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May- 2013 -22 MayDesigners
Hull jewellery workshop completes council commission
Oresome Gallery and Jewellery Workshop is proud to have undertaken a commission for the design and creation of the chain of office for the ‘High Steward of Hull’, as well as the refurbishment of the chain of office for the ‘High Sheriff of Hull’.
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10 MayRetailers
Award recognises Hugh Rice store investment
Just seven months after relocating its Beverley town centre store, independent jeweller Hugh Rice Group has been awarded a prestigious award in architectural design.
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Jul- 2012 -9 JulyEvents
Swatch launches new collection at star studded event
Last week Swatch celebrated the launch of its new Chrono Plastic collection at the Future Gallery in London – an event hosted by the Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney.
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