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TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
Yorkshire commercial cleaning company continues to expand
Clearchoice founders Martyn Best and Paul Broadbent prepare for expansion into Manchester and the North West
Pacifica wins national sustainability award for championing appliance repair over replacement
Houghton-le-Spring-based Pacifica has won a national electrical industry sustainability award in recognition of its commitment to extending the life of domestic appliances, reducing carbon...
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
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,...
Humber business distress climbs by more than a quarter against near-flat...
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...
STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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
Northern Business Formation Rebounds as New Analysis Shows Strong Business Resilience...
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.
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
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...
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...
BUSINESS EVENTS
Newcastle organisation’s Future Horizons event helps veterinary professionals harness the power...
The latest in a series of events examining the future of the veterinary profession has been the most successful yet, with more than 60...
Free seminar will help charity leaders identify and manage key risks
Yorkshire charity leaders and senior team members working in the third sector will gain practical advice on managing the key risks facing the sector at a free seminar being held at Hazlewood Castle next month.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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...
Newcastle veterinary practice becomes first in North East to achieve fear...
A veterinary practice in Newcastle has become the first in the North East to achieve a recognised accreditation designed to reduce fear, anxiety and stress for pets.
LEISURE TIME
Burnhopeside Hall Launches as Luxury Country-estate Venue
Historic County Durham estate Burnhopeside Hall has opened its doors as a luxury self-catering country estate, with its new owners estimating a first-year revenue...
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.
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.
Huddersfield coffee shop and drive-thru sold and due to reopen in...
A well-known Merrie England coffee shop and drive-thru in Huddersfield has been sold out of liquidation to a local family business owner, who plans...
RETAIL
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...
Vertu expands Geely network with new Teesside dealership
Award-winning automotive retailer Vertu has opened its fourth Geely Auto dealership as the fast-growing manufacturer continues to gain a strong foothold in the UK...
THIRD SECTOR, HEALTH & EDUCATION
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...
Nine North East surgeons join forces to open new urology clinic...
Nine consultant urologists from across the North East have joined forces to open a new specialist private clinic in Gateshead, as almost 370,000 people nationally wait for NHS urology care.
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
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....
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...
Leeds Letting Agent Reveals How Much Tenants Must Earn To Secure A City Centre...
Potential tenants looking to rent an apartment in Leeds city centre, as well as many other towns and cities, can significantly increase their choice...
Cottam Brush shortlisted for national innovation award
Industrial brush manufacturer Cottam Brush has been shortlisted for a national innovation award after investing £10,000 in developing a patent-pending system designed to dramatically...
Design Tonic Completes New Future-Focused Leeds Headquarters for Tech Giant Sharp
Yorkshire commercial interior design specialist Design Tonic has completed an extensive refurbishment project to create a new UK headquarters in Leeds for global technology...
5 Best Deel Alternatives for Employer of Record Services
Hiring internationally gets complicated fast. Compliance obligations, local payroll rules, and the legal mechanics of employment vary dramatically from one country to the next....
Sheffield insurance brokers celebrate hugely successful second year with new website and rebrand
Sheffield-based insurance broker, Eximia Broking, has celebrated a very strong 12 months by investing in a ‘people-first’ rebrand and creating and launching a new...
Northern heroes of hope announced at Leeds awards ceremony
10 individuals from across the North of England have been named winners at an awards ceremony in Leeds to celebrate their efforts in improving...
Eighteen Yorkshire Women Celebrated the Launch of ‘The Matriarchal Economy’ – a New Collaboration...
Eighteen women came together in Leeds to celebrate the launch of ‘The Matriarchal Economy’ - a new collaboration book exploring a different way of building and defining business success. The book was officially launched on Friday 9th October.
