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TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
Business Leaders Come Together To Shape Exciting Future For C4DI Tech...
The appointment of a new Strategic Advisory Board has been announced, to guide the next chapter of Hull’s flagship Centre for Digital Innovation (C4DI).
£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.
MARKETING & PR
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...
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.
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Lettings Secured at Gildersome Spur, Leeds Following Impressive Refurbishment Programme
Leading property consultancies Carter Towler and GV&Co have successfully secured new lettings at Gildersome Spur, Leeds following a comprehensive refurbishment programme.
Northern Energy invests in major North Yorkshire expansion
A longstanding supplier of LPG to homes and businesses is expanding into a new head office building and has appointed several other leading North...
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
Historic Manchester mansion built by leading architect to go to auction...
A Victorian mansion built as the home of one of Manchester’s leading architects is to go up for auction with a guide price of...
Housebuilders calling on Teesside residents to support Middlesbrough Foodbank Scheme
As the cost of living continues to rise, two local housebuilders have joined forces to encourage donations to a vital local foodbank which serves...
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
Newcastle wealth management firm takes on new name as it looks...
Tier One Capital has renamed its wealth management business Vela Wealth as it looks to grow its client base across the North East.
The firm,...
AGG Group opens £500,000 design centre to support expansion in luxury...
A construction and refurbishment business specialising in bespoke glazing and architectural doors has opened a £500,000 design centre at its Liverpool headquarters to support its expansion in the luxury homes market.
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
Award Recognises Ideal Heating Rising Star Juggling Apprenticeship And Hull FC...
Alistair Swyer, an Apprentice Maintenance Technician at Hull-based Ideal Heating, has been honoured at a major manufacturing awards event for his achievements while balancing a career in engineering with professional rugby.
Chris Wright (Baildon) Limited Celebrates 50 Years on the Road
From 1976 to today: Chris Wright (Baildon) Limited marks 50 years of Yorkshire heritage
Launched in October 1976, Chris Wright (Baildon) Limited marked its 50th...
LEISURE TIME
Liverpool volunteer group blooms with Bellway
Lydiate in Flower, a group made up of 17 volunteers, has received a monetary donation of £500 from leading housebuilder Bellway. With two developments...
Manchester’s Great John Street Hotel To Be ‘Brought Back to Life’
Experienced property development and hotel investment specialists have teamed up to bring the iconic Great John Street Hotel in Manchester 'back to life' after acquiring it in a major deal for the regional hospitality sector.
FOOD & DRINK
Award-winning Bishop Auckland chippy goes up for sale
One of Bishop Auckland's best-known fish and chip shops, which has served the local community for more than 35 years, is on the market...
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...
RETAIL
Arighi Bianchi announces storewide Black Friday Sale as Autumn Savings draw...
Arighi Bianchi’s Autumn Savings end on Tuesday 17 November, with the final opportunity to enjoy the current furniture and interiors offers before a storewide Black Friday Sale brings another reason to visit.
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...
THIRD SECTOR, HEALTH & EDUCATION
‘This is about people’s lives’: Agency founder calls for regulation of...
The founder of a multi-award-winning healthcare recruitment agency is calling for stronger regulation of agencies supplying care staff, warning that insufficient scrutiny risks people’s safety.
Yorkshire charities urged to make the most of annual audits
Many charities that will no longer require an annual audit under new rules are opting to continue the process to demonstrate good governance and...
BUSINESS SERVICES
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.
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.
APPOINTMENTS & CONTRACTS
GMI Construction Group Appoints Operations Director
GMI Construction Group has appointed James Garnett as Group Operations Director as it looks to strengthen its regional operations and expand its presence in...
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.
MORE NEWS
Pipeline Specialist iNPIPE Targets Global Growth With New Technology Launch
North Yorkshire-based pipeline technology specialist iNPIPE PRODUCTS is targeting international growth after launching a new magnetic pig signaller that allows operators to monitor equipment...
Former Mytholmroyd Library to go up for auction for £140,000
A former village library is set to go up for auction next week, offering a potential new use for a well-known building in the...
Yorkshire law firm warns employers must act following the introduction of new third-party harassment...
Employers are being urged to review their policies, risk assessments and procedures following new employment legislation being introduced which could make them liable for...
Double national award win for Warrington site manager
Warrington site manager, Gavin James, has won two prestigious awards from the National House Building Council (NHBC) including Regional Large Builder Award and the...
Rochdale’s former Bavarian-style Alpine Gasthof pub to go under the hammer
A distinctive Bavarian-style pub that once brought a taste of Germany to Rochdale is set to go up for auction with a guide price...
‘I have £50 in my pocket and I’m on the baseline of life’: Adventurer...
Explorer Karl Bushby has spoken about readjusting to daily life in Hull after completing his incredible 28-year journey walking around the world.
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.
King’s Award Presentation Recognises Ideal Heating’s Investment And Innovation In Industry’s Future
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.
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...
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.
