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TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
Quickline-backed partnership gives East Yorkshire entrepreneur’s digital business a boost
A young East Yorkshire entrepreneur is boosting his digital content business thanks to a grant received through an innovative partnership backed by rural broadband provider Quickline.
Turntide secures backing for £17m North East electric motor manufacturing project
Turntide Technologies is to expand its Gateshead operations and re-establish a dedicated facility in Cramlington as part of a £17m project to accelerate the...
MARKETING & PR
Consultiv Utilities announce new partnership with Lincolnshire Chambers of Commerce to...
Businesses across Lincolnshire are set to benefit from enhanced commercial support following a new partnership between leading energy procurement and utilities specialist, Consultiv Utilities,...
Ripple to build on 40 years of success with Hendrix Rose...
Retail design agency Ripple Group has appointed Manchester-based Hendrix Rose PR to help raise its national profile as the business looks to build on...
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
TICA expands national training centre in Darlington as apprentice numbers hit...
The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) has expanded the capacity of its national training centre in Darlington after apprentice enrolments reached a record 199...
Yorkshire business celebrates 100 years of ‘leading the weigh’
Yorkshire-based business, Marsden Weighing Solutions, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of innovation that has taken the business from a single shop on London's Harrow Road to a global supplier.
STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Independent veterinary group marks five years with 10 practices and ambitious...
Independent veterinary group, Harrison Family Vets is celebrating its fifth anniversary after opening 10 practices, creating 118 jobs and treating more than 63,000 pets.
Harrison...
Ashleigh promoted to new northern sales director role at Furza
Sales recruitment and training specialist Furza has promoted Ashleigh Cocker to the newly created role of northern sales director as the business builds on its strong growth.
Ashleigh joined Furza in 2022 as senior business development manager.
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
GMI Construction Group secures four lots on new public-sector framework
GMI Construction Group has secured places on all four lots it bid for under the new Crescent Construction framework, strengthening its ability to deliver...
Manchester rental homes letting faster as demand continues to outstrip supply
Manchester's lettings market has become even more competitive for renters, with homes being snapped up faster than they were a year ago despite rents continuing to rise, according to new research.
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
Specialist school founder plans to expand with new college
The founder of an independent school for children with special educational needs has unveiled plans to expand her business with a new college in Crewe for 16-25-year-olds.
Manchester Credit Union Merges with Bolton-based Hoot to Improve Access to...
Manchester Credit Union (MCU) and Bolton-based Hoot Savings & Loans have merged in a deal that will improve access to affordable financial services across the north west.
BUSINESS EVENTS
Xenia staff raise the bar with charity fitness challenge
Four staff members at Xenia Property Group raised the bar for the company’s charity efforts by putting their strength, stamina and determination to the test in a newly-launched fitness challenge.
The quartet supported the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Meet the Finalists: North of England’s Everyday Heroes Recognised at Inaugural...
Leeds-based mental health and suicide prevention organisation HelloHope has announced the finalists for its first-ever Hope Awards, celebrating individuals and organisations across the North...
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Trailblazer Michaela’s joy at winning inaugural national scholarship
Trailblazer Michaela Beardmore, an insolvency administrator at Greater Manchester-based Inquesta, is celebrating becoming one of two inaugural winners of a national exam scholarship.
Speedy Freight shortlisted in two national awards
Knutsford-based same day courier and logistics service provider Speedy Freight is a finalist in two prestigious national awards.
Recognising the company’s continued investment in franchise...
LEISURE TIME
Commercial interiors specialist scores with two York sports teams
Two thriving York sports teams are now wearing smart new kits after Ben Johnson Interiors became their official shirt sponsor.
Ben Johnson Cricket Club now...
Former REYTAs winners urge businesses to seize ‘gold dust’ opportunity by...
Previous winners of the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) are encouraging businesses from across the region to enter this year, describing the recognition and opportunities they received as invaluable.
FOOD & DRINK
Yorkshire Brewery Celebrates First Year at Expanded Production Hub Following Major...
Independent Yorkshire brewery Amity Brew Co is marking the first anniversary of its move to a larger production facility in Greengates, a milestone that...
Still Rising After 80 Years: Inside The Cumbrian Bakery That Never...
In the village of Lazonby, nestled in the Eden Valley, one of Cumbria’s longest-standing food businesses is quietly preparing to mark a major milestone.
Bells...
RETAIL
Regional Retail Institution Yorkshire Trading Company To Open At Flemingate
Popular regional retailer Yorkshire Trading Company is to open at Beverley’s Flemingate centre.
Recovering Leeds drug addict turned soap manufacturer takes the plunge with...
A recovering drug addict from Leeds is taking on a charity challenge with a difference, which will see him spend up to 60 hours...
THIRD SECTOR, HEALTH & EDUCATION
Aroa Launches New Professional Network For Educational Psychologists
A new initiative connecting Educational Psychologists looking for flexible careers with a wider network of professional support, supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration has been launched...
North East Charitable Trust Enters New Chapter As The Reece Family...
One of the North East's long-standing family charitable trusts has announced a new name as it enters its next chapter. Previously known as the LGA Foundation, the organisation will now be known as The Reece Family Trust.
BUSINESS SERVICES
Continued growth at Clive Owen with senior appointment to its Consulting...
One of the North’s leading independent accountancy firms has further strengthened its advisory services with the appointment of a Consulting Manager.
Clive Owen, which has...
Procurement Growth Group brings together Thornton & Lowe and Executive Compass...
Thornton & Lowe and Executive Compass have formally come together under the newly formed Procurement Growth Group, creating what is now the UK’s largest specialist bid writing group.
APPOINTMENTS & CONTRACTS
Thomson Hayton Winkley strengthens family law team
Cumbria law firm Thomson Hayton Winkley has bolstered its ranks with the appointment of family solicitor Jordan Wallace.
He has joined from Laker Legal Solicitors in Lancaster and is based at THW’s head office in Kendal.
Centre Manager Appointed As Growing Flemingate Welcomes New Occupiers
An experienced new Centre Manager being appointed to lead the team at the Flemingate centre in Beverley, East Yorkshire.
MORE NEWS
My Property Box expands Teesside presence with Horizon lettings portfolio deal
North East estate agency group My Property Box is continuing its expansion after acquiring the residential lettings portfolio of Horizon Sales & Lettings for...
Yorkshire housebuilding team down tools for Barnsley community project
A Yorkshire based housebuilding team downed tools for a day recently and went to work on a Barnsley based community project.
The team from Miller...
Three Yorkshire Site Managers Win at National Housebuilding Awards
Miller Homes Yorkshire is celebrating after three of its Site Managers received accolades at the National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job...
Develop North passes £10m shareholder returns milestone as it enters tenth year
Develop North PLC has returned more than £10 million to shareholders since launch, as the North East-based investment company reported positive interim results and...
Willerby Lodges Become Centrepiece Of New Royal Navy Welfare Facility
Hull-based holiday home manufacturer Willerby is playing a key role in a project to enhance the wellbeing of personnel at one of Europe’s largest naval bases.
Yorkshire manufacturer Flexitallic expands South East Asia presence through new partnership
West Yorkshire-based sealing technology specialist Flexitallic has strengthened its presence in South East Asia after appointing Singapore-headquartered Petracarbon as its Allied Partner for Thailand...
Interested in the Future of AI? One of the North’s Biggest AI Conferences Is...
All in AI: Business, Education, Technologies and Health (A2:BETH) 2026 is an international interdisciplinary conference exploring how artificial intelligence converges across four critical societal pillars.
Ideal Heating takes customer service to the next level with retained A Company That...
Ideal Heating has raised the bar for excellence in customer service by retaining sought-after A Company That Cares status with improved scores across the board.
Funding boost for Wull Technologies as co-founder wins Women in Innovation award
A co-founder of Manchester-based Wull Technologies has won a Women in Innovation award, securing £75,000 in project funding to accelerate the commercial development of its sheep wool insulation panels.
Bromleys’ donation to The Christie Charity carries special meaning for practice manager Louise
A cheque presentation by Bromleys Solicitors to The Christie Charity took on particular significance for Louise Nolan, the Tameside firm’s practice manager.
