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TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
Northam joins Zonegreen’s new generation
Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, has upgraded its technology at a second Siemens UK depot, as part of a major midlife overhaul programme for the operator.
Kate Swinscoe promoted to Group head of marketing at AutoProtect Group
Kate Swinscoe, former marketing manager of automotive FinTech, DealTrak, has been promoted to the role of Group head of marketing for the wider AutoProtect...
MARKETING & PR
MERo Thinking Inside the Box for Influencer Targeting
Manchester design agency MERó has produced a ‘box of nightmares’ creative mailer to help an exciting new BBC Children’s project jump out to a prolific online influencer group.
Approach PR welcomes English Language graduate to the team
The expansion and development of Approach PR – Yorkshire’s multi-award-winning PR and social media agency – continues this month with the appointment of Junior...
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Industry steel expert Jon Bolton re-joins Materials Processing Institute’s governing council
The Materials Processing Institute has welcomed the return of leading steel industry expert Jon Bolton to its supreme governing council. Acknowledged as one of the...
Business Crime in the UK – What sectors are most at...
When choosing how to secure your business it is important to understand the crime rates in your area in order to ensure that your business is sufficiently secure.
BUSINESS EVENTS
‘Don’t be afraid of change’, Entrepreneurs’ Forum event is told
The North East’s business leaders must not be afraid of tackling change head on, members of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum were told at its Chairman’s...
Leach pledges further support to Forget Me Not Hospice
Graphic display specialist Leach has announced Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice as its charity of choice for 2020, as the firm continues to support...
NORTHERN POWERHOUSE
Manchester to Host Powerhouse Female Entrepreneurs Looking to Fly as Celebrity...
Impossible Manchester, Peter St, to host powerhouse female entrepreneurs on Thursday 27th February for what is sure to be one of the most exciting, energetic and empowering business events of the year for women.
INDUSTRO pioneers mental health risk assessment drive to support workforce wellbeing
INDUSTRO Solutions has further embedded its commitment to the mental health of its workforce through an innovation to its workplace risk assessments. The Middlesbrough-based engineering...
STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Caroo Kick Starts 2020 With a Bang
Caroo, a Manchester-based tech start-up, has started 2020 with a bang. Following a hugely successful launch in 2019 – Caroo has hired four new starters...
Darlington firm celebrates significant growth ahead of a decade in business
HR2day, a Darlington-based HR provider, is announcing significant growth following a successful year, just ahead of celebrating a decade in business. The award-winning firm, which...
LEISURE TIME
£10,000 push up in funding supports over 50’s fitness in Cumbria
Fit 4 Life, a Social Entrerprise which delivers health and rehabilitation exercise for Over 50’s and people with chronic health conditions, will be able...
Sound Leisure launch the ultimate handcrafted jukebox, exclusively for Harrods
A brand-new product for luxury department store, Harrods, has been created by a UK jukebox manufacturer, featuring intricate bird figures and images reminiscent of elements in the food halls.
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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Clarion ranked 8th in Sunday Times ‘Best Small Companies to Work...
Clarion has been ranked No. 8 in the prestigious Sunday Times list which recognises the 100 companies throughout the UK with the most engaged teams.
UKCaravans4Hire increases turnover by 40% with launch of new booking platform
UKcaravans4hire is the UK's online booking platform specifically aimed at caravan holidays. Since moving away from a directory format to providing online booking, Ukcaravans4hire's turnover has increased by 40%.
RETAIL
New partnership leave apprentices ‘loving carpets’
A new partnership is providing apprenticeship opportunities for young people at a well-known flooring retail chain.
Bristol Street Motors introduces Hyundai to Morpeth
Bristol Street Motors is adding a Hyundai franchise to its Ford dealership based in Morpeth following a £100,000 investment in the Coopies Lane site. Bristol...
FOOD & DRINK
Stockport Gin Launch Sustainable Edition Gin
Stockport Gin have launched a new ‘Sustainable Edition’ gin exclusively for Selfridges.
Award-winning Harrogate brewery announces unique dinner event to relaunch pioneering Outlaw Project
Pioneering Harrogate brewery Rooster’s is teaming up with the Harewood Food & Drink Project (HFDP) to stage a truly unique beer, food and music experience at its taproom in its new, state of the art brewery on Tuesday 25 February.
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
Tax expert warns of capital gains tax changes for house sales
Lee Watson, tax director at Clive Owen LLP, is warning homeowners not to overlook the impending changes to capital gains tax reporting, which means...
Developers announced for 108 new Redcar homes
Beyond Housing and Vistry Partnerships North East have partnered to deliver a large housing project in Redcar. The new scheme on Kirkleatham Lane in Redcar...
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
William Wragg MP visits luxury retirement living development in Romiley
This week, William Wragg MP visited the new Adlington Retirement Living development of 50 luxury apartments situated next to the Peak Forest Canal, on...
Housing market ‘waking up’ across region, says Adkirk Law
A strong start to the year in the housing market may result in large price rises across Lancashire, according to specialist conveyancing law firm Adkirk Law.
MORE NEWS
Beal says ‘hello Goole’ with launch of largest-ever development
East Yorkshire-based Beal Homes will soon begin work on the first phase of 206 homes.
Young people wanted to help improve Middlesbrough estates
Thirteen is looking for young people in the Hemlington and Grove Hill areas of Middlesbrough to get involved in a new project to help...
Preston Sheet Pile Specialist Sends Surgical Masks to China
Sheet Piling (UK) Ltd, headquarters in Preston, has donated 2000 surgical masks to former suppliers in China, as it steps up to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis surrounding Coronavirus.
Green Light for Thirteen Homes development in Darlington
Thirteen Homes, the private market for sale arm of Thirteen – the largest housing association in the North East - is celebrating being given...
Inspiring event comes back to Yorkshire – and sells out
Over 125 creative professionals are set to descend upon the University of Huddersfield as a popular creative event has sold out during its return...
Businesses urged to help break the taboos around mental health
A number of leading organisations in the private and public sectors gathered in Leeds last week to discuss how employers could encourage a culture of greater openness and awareness of mental health in the workplace.
North East business consultant Mitchell on target to raise more than £5,000 after ‘challenging’...
Bondgate IT has welcomed business consultant Mitchell Smith back from his gruelling Everest charity trek – which included spending a day in hospital. The 54-year-old,...
The Heaton Group partners with Studio KMA for Bishopgate Gardens
Oldham and Chester-based architect, Studio KMA, has been brought on board by The Heaton Group to collaborate on the flagship Bishpogate Gardens residential development...
Region’s entrepreneurs gear up for high-level growth
Today’s markets are incredibly complex and fast paced, and with recent political and economic developments, there was a real thirst from members of the...
How Manchester brand Jameson Carter transformed £3,000 into a £10million fashion empire in just...
From selling caps out of their garages to shooting nationwide campaigns with international footballers - how the Jameson Carter team overcame every obstacle in a bid to smash the international fashion scene
