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TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
Digital Minister visits successful 5G installation by East Yorkshire internet provider
East Yorkshire-based internet provider Quickline welcomed Digital Minister Matt Warman to see its 5G technology in action at Butlins on Thursday (12th September 2019). Quickline...
The Technology Group Answers SR Group’s Global Call
The delivery of a group-wide communication system for global professional search and recruitment organisation, The SR Group has taken Leeds telephony, internet and mobile...
MARKETING & PR
M Training can now offer Yorkshire based SME Businesses 40% ESF...
M Training has received European Social Fund (ESF) funding for businesses based in the Leeds City Regions. Businesses can receive 40% funding of the course fees on courses in Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Project Management & SEO.
Fundraising target a ‘walk in the park’ for Marketing Consultancy
Leeds-based Marketing Consultancy, The Marketing Optimist, has raised over £1000 for a local homelessness charity after successfully completing a 24-mile sponsored hike. Richard Michie and...
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Powering Meter Installation Expertise at New Darwen Training Centre
Energy Assets has unveiled a state-of-the-art training centre at Darwen, Lancashire, to provide its 60-strong team of meter engineers with one of the energy industry’s most advanced learning environments.
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks legacy unveiled as countdown to 2019 initiative
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks is ‘transformative’ for our school and this year will really support us in meeting the government’s new Gatsby benchmarks. Robert Fairbairn,...
BUSINESS EVENTS
Huddersfield Business Week announces key names for launch event panel
Huddersfield Business Week officially begins on Monday 30th September, with exciting details announced for the highly anticipated launch event. The launch event, hosted at Magic...
Jackson Lees Group hosts Learnfest
Award-winning North West law firm, Jackson Lees Group, has hosted a week-long festival of learning focused on sharing knowledge, insights, and experiences with its entire team across a broad range of topics.
NORTHERN POWERHOUSE
Leeds could miss out on thousands of affordable homes
Planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore has looked at the impact of site allocation on Leeds' affordable housing pipeline.
£20 million export win for Liverpool supercar manufacturer
Liverpool-based supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has secured new export wins to the United States and Hong Kong to the value of £20...
STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Manchester start-up set to “revolutionise” UK’s sleep market
Levitex®, based at Manchester Science Park, has bold ambitions to disrupt the sleep market with a range of mattresses and pillows that use a unique new foam technology
County Durham entrepreneurs on track for success
Durham City Incubator, a six-month accelerator programme, is once again offering entrepreneurs the chance to boost their businesses and flourish in the North East and beyond.
LEISURE TIME
Merseyrail offers free travel to kids to celebrate Car Free Day
Merseyrail are celebrating Car Free Day by offering free travel to kids anywhere on their network this Sunday (22 September).
Royal visit planned at Leeds-based manufacturer
The world’s pre-eminent manufacturer of classic jukeboxes is gearing up to welcome a special visit from The Princess Royal.
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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Hayes Connor Solicitors highly commended in innovative marketing award
Data breach and cybersecurity specialist Hayes Connor Solicitors was highly commended for its innovative marketing at The Symphony Legal Annual Conference held in Hinckley in September.
Anwyl’s Ian Palmer wins NHBC Seal of Excellence
Anwyl Homes’ site manager Ian Palmer has won a prestigious Seal of Excellence at the recent National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job awards 2019.
RETAIL
Park Group growth sparks HQ move to Liverpool
UK’s leading multi-retailer redemption product provider has relocated its core business to Liverpool, building on a 50-year history in Merseyside
Lord Mayor of Sheffield re-launches JTF Home & Garden for 40th...
JTF Home & Garden celebrate their 40th Anniversairy in style, with Lord Mayor of Sheffield re-launching the store after the whole new remodel and kicking of the event.
FOOD & DRINK
Life and soul of the party season – Liverpool’s The Green...
The Green Room has launched its autumn programme with a special offer exclusively for hen and stag parties following increased demand for party packages...
Green distillery makes largest donation to plant 140 local trees
A start-up gin and whisky distillery has made its largest donation to date in a bid to protect one of the most distinctive landscapes in England.
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
£500,000 investment secures growth plans for Bastion
Newcastle based Bastion Security Products – a government and MoD-approved supplier of industry-leading physical security systems – has secured a £500,000 investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund.
Merger results in further expansion for flooring company
A merger is enabling a rapidly expanding, independent flooring company to target further growth.
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
Planning approval secured for transformation of Grade II listed Rotherham church...
A planning application to transform a 250-year-old Methodist church in Rotherham town centre into an ‘apothecary for the magical’, which will act as the...
Mixed news for home-owners covered by Alpha Insurance as FSCS makes...
Since the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) announced last month that they would be paying compensation to Alpha Insurance latent defects policyholders, thousands of...
MORE NEWS
Local businessman takes dives into new venture thanks to UKSE funding
Newly launched Rotherham aquatics store to stock sustainably sourced fish A pioneering pet store, which offers customers 100% sustainably sourced tropical and pond fish has...
From clicks to mortar: Dowsing & Reynolds reveals preview of its first interiors store...
Leeds-based luxe home interiors brand Dowsing & Reynolds has announced it will open its first store, occupying a prime spot in sought-after shopping destination, the Victoria Quarter.
Health Innovation Manchester opens £300,000 funding call for companies with innovative healthcare solutions to...
Businesses with innovative healthcare solutions can apply for a share of £300,000 through the Health Innovation Manchester Momentum Fund
Huddersfield Business Week Quiz Night to Support Tech Skills for the Young
KC Communications has announced that it will be hosting a quiz night during Huddersfield Business Week with the aim of supporting young people to...
Select Bag Sealers recognised in The Parliamentary Review
Co-chaired by Lord Blunkett and Lord Eric Pickles, The Parliamentary Review is a bastion of political insight which serves as an indispensable guide to...
Trio of top speakers confirmed for Leeds Digital Job Fair 5.0
An inspiring speaker line-up has been announced for Leeds Digital Job Fair 5.0 at the First Direct Arena on Thursday 24 October from 3.30-7.30pm. They...
Gas Tag unveils its latest interface technology over Gas Safety week
Gas Tag demonstrates its ongoing commitment to improving gas safety through technology with the launch of its latest tech this Gas Safety Week.
Dozens of Ron Dearing UTC students take up apprenticeships with leading employers
More than 45 students who recently completed their A-level exams and technical qualifications have secured sought-after training roles with leading Hull companies
Manchester’s Jam continues its growth expansion with three high profile appointments
Integrated agency, Jam_ continues its ambitious growth plans with three new additions to its Manchester-based team.
Vintage exchanges old for new as part of business expansion
Chartered financial planners Vintage has moved into a new office after outgrowing its previous premises. The independent Stockton-based company previously occupied part of the ground...
