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Electrical chain's Hull roots

The Comet store on St Andrew's Quay in west Hull

Electrical retailer Comet is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Sunday.

The national chain was founded in Hull in 1933 by entrepreneur George Hollingbery as Comet Battery Services Ltd.

The company still has its headquarters in George Street in the city.

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Young Hull entrepreneur to meet Prince Charles

Young Hull entrepreneur to meet Prince Charles

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Hull College  executive director Jeremy Coupland

Hull College celebrates £2m Gulf deal

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Rofin Sinar's managing director Dr Ken Lipton

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From left,  directors Paul Bell, Mike Sheilds and Mike Watson outside SHEilds Health and Safety's new offices

Hessle firm's free safety course

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Andy Mowbray, manager  of Hull and Humber World Trade Centre

Help offer top services to Hull visitors

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Major Phil Ashby

Hero Marine to address Hull convention

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Andrew Whitney, of Flymenow

East Riding firm gives clients a flying start

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From left, Phil Inman, managing director of Mail News & Media, John Meehan, editor of the Mail, and representatives of sponsors of this year's Business Awards

Mail's Business Awards 2008 launched

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David Laycock,  manager of the St Stephen's centre in Hull city centre

St Stephen's to host eco exhibition

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