POPULAR NEWS THIS WEEK
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
Poptop to begin global roll-out after raising further £440k
The events booking platform Poptop has raised a further £440,000 to pursue its global expansion plans. The funding comes from existing investors DSW Ventures...
Solutionize Global utilises digital comms to address retention of top tech...
Successful virtual onboarding can be key to tackling the UK’s technology skills shortage and become the “future of recruitment”, says Kirsty Carter, chief of...
MARKETING & PR
CBK Adventures ‘Hits Refresh’ On Brand Identity Ahead Of Growth Plans
CBK Adventures - an award-winning North East business - has unveiled a refreshed brand identity as it moves forward with plans to expand its existing offering across the region.
Content is king, but page experience is now queen
Google releases algorithm updates frequently and throughout 2020 and heading into 2021 we have seen a shift of importance towards page experience.
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Manchester manufacturer expands into Italy with £6.1 million acquisition
The Vita Group, the UK’s leading providers of polyurethane foam, has underlined its commitment to further international expansion with the acquisition of Italian foam manufacturer I.M.P.E. S.p.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Natuzzi based in Naples.
Mechan appoints engineering duo
Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is strengthening its technical expertise with the appointment of two experienced engineers.
STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Online platform offering coaching and career guidance launched
Wigan-based Lauren Webb has launched a platform which combines expert career coaching with publishing pragmatic career advice.
Yellow Eve, founded by Lauren, is a supportive...
North East comparison site Trufl, set to donate 100 computers to...
Comparison site Trufl, headquartered in Sunderland plans to donate 100 computers in the coming weeks to local schools in an effort to help make...
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
Tier One Capital appoints senior business development expert
Newcastle based wealth management and property lending specialists Tier One Capital (Tier One) has appointed experienced consultant Martin Stout to support its new North...
Walton Robinson urges government to outline support for students in private...
Walton Robinson, the Newcastle-based property agency, is urging the government to outline a package of support measures for students in private rented accommodation facing...
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
American Golf invests six-figure sum in Legends Tour
American Golf has invested a six-figure sum to become the official retail partner of the Legends Tour.
PAM Group completes double acquisition
Preventative healthcare specialist PAM Group has completed a double acquisition as it continues its buy-and-build strategy.
The Warrington-based group has bought 66Fit and Physio Supplies for an undisclosed sum from Whiteley Healthcare.
BUSINESS EVENTS
The show must go on for Leeds based event firm, AYRE...
Leeds based AYRE Event Solutions launches COVID compliant filming facility to allow organisations to engage with audiences.
Ad:venture programme becomes latest sponsor of One Yorkshire
AD:VENTURE, the business support programme that has been delivering across North and West Yorkshire for four years, has become the latest organisation to show its support for One Yorkshire.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
JCT600 celebrates two winners in the Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiring Women...
Having supported the Automotive 30% Club for the last two years as part of its ongoing commitment to attracting more women into the industry,...
Blister prevention pad sees North West entrepreneurs go from strength...
The North West entrepreneurs behind PelliTec®, the innovative blister prevention pad, are celebrating as the National Institute of Health Research has awarded the company...
BrightCloud Group shortlisted at industry awards
Following on from a challenging year for many within the industry, BrightCloud Group, the Leeds-based contact centre and customer experience specialist, has been named...
LEISURE TIME
Brothers Building Positivity Through The Power of Writing
Two brothers have both launched successful literature collections to help people through the challenges life is currently throwing everyone’s way.
Gabriel and Tolu’ A. Akinyemi...
Stephenson continues to innovate with solid conditioning bar
Yorkshire-based global natural ingredients manufacturer, Stephenson, has launched its first solid shampoo conditioning bar showing its ongoing commitment to sustainability in the lucrative personal care market.
FOOD & DRINK
Kirsty’s Unveils First Ever TV Campaign
Kirsty’s, the Yorkshire based free-from food brand, has unveiled its first ever TV campaign, which features a cameo from Kirsty herself.
Salford’s Ten Locks announces first hires
Manchester’s Sinéad Lowe and Penelope McMylor join the premium spirits firm
RETAIL
New Beverley Flemingate store will give community the perfect One Stop...
A new convenience store is opening at the Flemingate centre in Beverley, East Yorkshire, to provide a valuable service during lockdown and beyond.
Wykeland gives landmark Whitefriargate buildings a sensitive facelift
Developer Wykeland Group has carried out a programme of sensitive cleaning works to smarten up landmark buildings in Hull city centre.
THIRD SECTOR & EDUCATION
Educate Group sets sights on exceeding £3m turnover target as part...
Educational support services expert Educate Group is aiming to achieve a £3m turnover as it prepares to significantly grow the business over the next...
CDS names Candlelighters as 2021 charity – and kicks off fundraising...
Yorkshire-headquartered strategic communications agency CDS has started the New Year on a positive note, donating over £5,500 to Candlelighters.
Having supported the cause – which...
MORE NEWS
Yorkshire & Humber set to be global ‘smart city’ pioneers
A Leeds-based start-up is to lead a new government-backed project that will make Yorkshire and Humber a global pioneer in the field of smart cities.
Property litigation firm marks first year with an associate appointment.
Property litigation firm Hägen Wolf has appointed solicitor Amy Chadwick as an associate.
Auction house Pugh launches technology platform to support estate agents
Property auctioneer Pugh, which has 11 offices across the UK, has unveiled bespoke new technology designed to support its nationwide partnership network of estate...
Bellway buys land in Bolton
Bellway is pleased to confirm that it has acquired land on Lostock Lane in Lostock, Bolton, with planning consent granted for a brand new...
Catterick-based manufacturing firm invests seven figure sum in eco-friendly operation
Hellens Group, which has businesses in the construction, manufacturing, property and social housing sectors across the North East and North Yorkshire, has invested in...
Brighouse welded mesh manufacturer announces £2m investment and new jobs as it celebrates its...
After 125 years of trading, welded steel mesh manufacturer Siddall and Hilton Products has started the New Year with a bang, announcing its largest...
Investment by Yorkshire-based YFM enables consumer insight business to scale-up
Fast-growing consumer insights business Vypr plans to strengthen its sales and marketing operations as it invests in its team and expands into new sectors...
MagiClick enters the UK market with the acquisition of financial services specialist Dock9
MagiClick, a leading provider of digital technology and design capabilities with a strong presence across Turkey and the MENA region, has acquired London-based specialist...
NHS Covid nurse hopes to win dream wedding by raising money for Daisy Chain
A healthcare assistant at James Cook University Hospital has entered a competition to win a dream wedding, hosted by the Teesside-based autism charity, Daisy...
Sambro International secures new £13m funding package from Barclays Bank
Leading toy manufacturer and distributor Sambro International Ltd is assessing growth opportunities after securing a £13m funding package with Barclays Bank.
The Manchester-based business, achieved...
