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TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
£300,000 funding boost for web accessibility start-up BrowsAble
A start-up using AI to make websites and apps more accessible to people with visual impairments and neurodivergent conditions has secured a £300,000 boost for its next stage of development.
GEO in Action: How a UK Business Increases Its Visibility in...
North West digital marketing agency Fly High Media has demonstrated how UK businesses can turn growing visibility in artificial intelligence search platforms into measurable...
MARKETING & PR
Stockport Publisher Creates ‘Business Bible’ To Support Small Business Owners
Lyndsey Meredith is celebrating the launch of ‘The Business Bible’, an A to Z of business advice she has curated from 26 leading experts, which went straight into the Amazon charts this week.
Yorkshire firms warned against ‘invisible website’ trap as businesses invest more...
Leeds agency 21 Degrees Digital says businesses are still spending thousands on new websites without considering how customers will actually find them.
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
JCT600 opens first Kia electric commercial vehicle dealership in Doncaster
Automotive group JCT600 has expanded its commercial vehicle business with the launch of a new Kia PBV dealership in Doncaster. JCT600 Kia PBV Doncaster...
Cumbrian bakery Bells of Lazonby achieves carbon neutral Status
Family bakery marks major sustainability milestone in its 80th year, following decades of investment in reducing its environmental impact.
Bells of Lazonby has achieved certified...
STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Fast-growing Browns of Richmond Shortlisted for Third National Motor Industry Award
Independent North Yorkshire car dealership Browns of Richmond is in the running for its third national motor industry award, just over two years after...
North East business leaders give mixed verdict on Budget
Business leaders in the North East have given a mixed verdict on the Chancellor John Healey's debut Budget, welcoming measures to support regional investment,...
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
Teesside based Homebuilder Helps Local Children Stay Safe Outdoors
A homebuilder has donated hi-vis vests to two schools in its local communities to help keep children safe when being outside and walking during...
Beal crowned as Yorkshire’s best housebuilder in residential property awards
Prestige housebuilder Beal Homes has yet again been hailed as Yorkshire’s best housebuilder at a glittering gathering of the region’s residential property industry. The...
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
King’s Award Presentation Recognises Ideal Heating’s Investment And Innovation In Industry’s...
Hull-based Ideal Heating has been presented with The King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising the manufacturer as one of Britain’s very best businesses.
HURST welcomes back David Reynolds as a tax partner
Accounting and business advisory firm HURST has welcomed back tax specialist David Reynolds as a partner in a newly created role to support its growing client base.
David spent four years at HURST as a senior tax manager from 2011 to 2015.
BUSINESS EVENTS
Monocle hosts free public exhibition dedicated to intrepid explorer Karl Bushby
A special exhibition dedicated to Hull’s intrepid explorer Karl Bushby will open in the city next week, showcasing personal belongings, images and diary entries from his 28-year journey around the world.
Leeds First Aid Trainer In Demand With Life Saving Free Workshops
First aid trainer and mum, Kerry Smith, 46, from Bingley, has been bowled over by her local community after a free workshop teaching ordinary people how to save someone whose heart has stopped sold out, prompting her to put on a second session so tha
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Managing Director of Manchester’s ClearVC, Rebecca McCartney, named in Inavate EMEA...
Rebecca McCartney, Managing Director of leading AV integration specialist Clear Visual Communications (ClearVC), has been recognised in the prestigious Inavate EMEA 40 Under 40 Class of 2026.
Construction firm builds careers with nine young people
Nine members of the team at Yorkshire construction firm, Hobson & Porter have successfully completed apprenticeships, professional qualifications and further training.
LEISURE TIME
‘I have £50 in my pocket and I’m on the baseline...
Explorer Karl Bushby has spoken about readjusting to daily life in Hull after completing his incredible 28-year journey walking around the world.
South Leeds Veterinary Practice Celebrates Second Anniversary With More Than 6,000...
A South Leeds veterinary practice is celebrating its second anniversary after treating more than 6,000 pets, hosting dozens of ‘cuddle clinics’ for nervous dogs...
FOOD & DRINK
North West Retailer Arighi Bianchi Launches First Luxury Christmas Hamper Collection
Historic Cheshire retailer Arighi Bianchi has launched its first luxury Christmas hamper collection, combining Italian specialities with North West artisan treats. Priced from £85, the range is available for personal and corporate gifting.
Arighi Bianchi wine event raises £700 for East Cheshire Hospice
Macclesfield furniture retailer Arighi Bianchi has raised more than £700 for East Cheshire Hospice after hosting a sell-out evening with wine expert and social media personality Tom Gilbey, known as The Wine Guy.
RETAIL
Long established Kendal jewellers announces closure
A family-run jeweller in Cumbria has announced its imminent closure as owner Andrew Dawson prepares for retirement. Much loved Kendal Goldsmiths at 6 Highgate...
Vertu pledges support for Tyne United Rowing Club
A North East rowing club is set to receive a welcome boost after securing the backing of award-winning automotive retailer Vertu in a partnership...
THIRD SECTOR, HEALTH & EDUCATION
Higher Hull launch opens new routes to degrees and skilled careers
Hull College has launched Higher Hull, a bold new chapter in higher education designed to open up degree-level study and exciting career opportunities across the region.
TaperedPlus effort secures almost £2,000 for Teesside Hospice
TaperedPlus has secured almost £2,000 for Teesside Hospice as employees throw their support behind the Stockton company’s year-long corporate partnership with the charity.
The flat...
BUSINESS SERVICES
Carter Towler promotes James Jackson to Associate Director
Leading independent property consultancy Carter Towler has promoted James Jackson to Associate Director, five years after he joined the firm as a graduate. James’ promotion reflects his significant contribution to Carter Towler.
Outgrowing your cash: how northern businesses can fund the next stage...
By Simon Palmer, Director, Smart Funding Solutions
There is a particular problem that only successful businesses have. The order book fills up, a big new...
APPOINTMENTS & CONTRACTS
Newett Homes Boosts Sales Management Team with New Appointment
Yorkshire housebuilder Newett Homes has enhanced its sales team, with the appointment of Belinda Wrightson as Field Sales Manager. Belinda joined Newett Homes as...
Venus Legal invests in next generation of legal talent as specialist...
Boutique Manchester-based litigation firm, Venus Legal, has strengthened its growing team with the appointment of first-class law graduate Esther Abena Dansoa Amoako.
MORE NEWS
Zenko City Living wins best small agent award for second time in three years
Leeds city centre estate agency Zenko City Living has been named Best Small Agent at The Yorkshires Residential Real Estate Awards 2026, securing the accolade for the second time in three years.
Key Partners Visit Ideal Heating’s UK Technology Centre To Celebrate £20m Hull Investment
Ideal Heating has welcomed key partners to its UK Technology Centre in Hull to celebrate their vital role in the development of the flagship research and development facility.
Investment will support development of manufacturer-independent immersive training software for surgeons and surgical teams...
Early-stage investor SFC Capital has invested in Surghive, the Teesside-based clinically led robotic surgery training company, as the business develops a new approach to...
Humber business distress climbs by more than a quarter against near-flat national picture
The number of businesses in the Humber region experiencing 'significant' or early-stage financial distress rose by 26.3% in the year to September, significantly outpacing...
North East business distress eases as critical cases fall
The number of businesses in the North East experiencing ‘significant’ or early-stage financial distress has fallen slightly over the past year, while the number...
Yorkshire’s critical business distress falls by 16% but early warning signs rise
The number of Yorkshire businesses experiencing ‘critical’ financial distress has fallen by 16.2% in the past year, although the number facing less severe, early-stage...
Willerby opens factory doors to students for Celebration of Manufacturing
Holiday homes manufacturer Willerby welcomed sixth-form students to experience a behind-the-scenes tour of its production facilities in Hull for an inspiring Celebration of Manufacturing....
Northern Business Formation Rebounds as New Analysis Shows Strong Business Resilience in Manchester
New analysis by Your Company Formations suggests the UK's entrepreneurial economy remains remarkably resilient, with business formation recovering following regulatory changes while business closures continue to decline.
Chris right on cue for new career with Ovenu Preston North
Entrepreneur Chris Charnley has launched his own oven cleaning business after calling time on a 37-year career in sales.
The 58-year-old has established Ovenu Preston...
Bellway forklift truck driver in Bolton selected for England Rugby
A Bellway forklift truck driver in Bolton is preparing to represent England in a forthcoming international Masters rugby league fixture against Scotland later this...
