POPULAR NEWS THIS WEEK
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
Vapour launches new AMaaS solution
Disruptive cloud technology specialist Vapour has launched a new Application Monitoring as a Service (AMaaS) solution.
A proactive surveillance tool for an organisation’s entire IT...
Hull-based Latus Health to grow workforce fivefold by 2024
A Hull-based healthcare business has said that the release of its new Connected Healthcare Platform in January will create over 100 new local jobs in 2022, with expectations for its workforce to increase to over 400 by 2024.
MARKETING & PR
Former Oracle customer success leader joins Force24 as marketing automation platform’s...
Hyper-growth marketing automation platform Force24 is on-course to be a 100-strong organisation by January 2022 – having welcomed experienced Victoria Hamblin to the team.
Focused...
Leading Creative Agency Celebrates Industry Success While Going from Strength to...
The team at Bury-based Think is celebrating after scooping three top industry awards and being named as the best digital agency in the country...
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Mechan’s latest custom project heads to capital
Sheffield-based Mechan is extending its longstanding relationship with London Underground, by supplying a bespoke bogie press to its Stratford Market depot.
UK energy industry grapples with ageing workforce and the shift to...
An ageing workforce represents the greatest challenge to the energy industry in the UK according to new research from leading global energy recruitment specialists Oil and Gas Jobsearch and Brunel.
STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Record year boosts B-Compliant progress
Financial compliance experts, B-Compliant, are celebrating a year of exponential growth, as increasing numbers of advisory firms recognise the benefits of their bespoke services.
Heathline Commercials’ decision to work through lockdowns is paying dividends
A decision to forge ahead and open a £500,000 workshop at the start of the pandemic has paid dividends for Heathline Commercials, which has...
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
Barratt Homes launches interior design competition with New Waltham Academy
Local housebuilder Barratt Homes Yorkshire East has teamed up with the pupils at New Waltham Academy with an interior design competition to inspire the...
Ridley and Hall makes another appointment as commercial property team more...
Fast-growing Huddersfield-based law firm, Ridley and Hall, is continuing to expand its commercial property team with the appointment of Ava Krajniewski as a solicitor.
After...
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
Begbies Traynor Group’s advisory team strengthened with appointment of Humber-based bank...
Danny Scarr, an experienced banking professional, has been appointed as a director in Begbies Traynor Group’s advisory practice as it builds its offering across...
Stockport Credit Union Records Busiest Month Ever Resulting in Local Investment
Stockport Credit Union (SCU) has recorded the busiest month its ever had, helping more people than ever before on the run up to Christmas.
BUSINESS EVENTS
Williams MINI Creates Exciting Fusion with Lu Ban’s Chef Dave
Two of Liverpool’s high-profile businesses bring together iconic design and inventive cuisine in unique partnership
Altrincham-based R&D specialists is calling all local business to understand tax...
Local business Research and Development Specialists Ltd (RDS) is calling all Altrincham limited businesses to attend its informative evening in which it will help de-jargon the complexities of the HMRC’s R&D tax incentive.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
MC Construction celebrates double triumph at industry awards
Salford-based MC Construction is celebrating a double triumph at an industry awards ceremony.
The family-owned business, won the SME of the Year and the People Development accolades at the 15th annual North West Regional Construction Awards.
Willerby sets ‘gold standard’ to take Manufacturer of the Year crown
Holiday homes market leader Willerby has been named Manufacturer of the Year in a prestigious awards ceremony.
Andrew Taylor of Specialist Glass Products crowned Exemplar in The Manufacturer...
Managing director of Huddersfield-based structural glass manufacturer, Specialist Glass Products, Andrew Taylor, has not only been acknowledged in The Manufacturer Top 100 2021 but...
LEISURE TIME
Ramsbottom retirement community welcomes author of ‘Air Born’
Homeowners at a retirement community in Ramsbottom welcomed a local author last week, to share the fascinating true story of two Second World War...
Winter Means Dangerous Driving For A Third of Motorists Says MotorConnect...
Millions of motorists in the UK believe that they are more at risk of minor accidents and collisions in the winter months because, to their own admission, their driving gets worse in dark and wintery conditions – according to a survey by MotorConnect
FOOD & DRINK
Wrights’ move to support food redistribution initiative
A local manufacturer is donating a selection of its premium foods to North West charities through its partnership with FareShare Greater Manchester.
Wrights Food Group,...
New Northern Quarter Inspired Spirits Brand Launches Across Greater Manchester
N/Q LONDON DRY GIN, the first spirit product from the newly formed Northern Quarter Liquor Company, launches across Manchester this week. The gin, comprised...
RETAIL
European Leading Orthodontic Launching in Manchester As Part of UK Expansion
Impress, the leading European chain of orthodontic clinics, has announced the opening of a flagship clinic in Manchester as part of its UK expansion.
Located...
Streetwize Accessories motors to record revenues in milestone year
A supplier of car, leisure and garden accessories is motoring towards record annual revenues as it celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The Ace Supply Company, which trades as Streetwize Accessories, has seen double-digit sales growth.
THIRD SECTOR & EDUCATION
Northern Grant Applications Open for ‘Weston Charity Awards 2022’
Applications for the Weston Charity Awards 2022 are officially open thanks to a partnership between The Garfield Weston Foundation and charity partner, Pilotlight. The awards offer a package of leadership support and mentoring worth over £22,000.
Scott Bros recycles fun playtime at School of Sanctuary
Youngsters at Abingdon Primary School & Children’s Centre are really enjoying their ‘rubbish’ lunchtime play sessions, thanks to recycling specialists Scott Bros.
For the pupils...
BUSINESS SERVICES
Stockton contact centre offers ‘Lemon aid’ on Small Business Saturday
Lemon Business Solutions is coming to the aid of local small businesses, by announcing tailored short-term Christmas service packages.
The first Saturday in December marks...
Harrogate proves to be sweet sixteen for Yorkshire law firm’s new...
One of Yorkshire’s leading law firms has opened its sixteenth and newest branch, making its debut in Harrogate.
The move into the spa town by...
APPOINTMENTS & CONTRACTS
Ward Hadaway appoints new partners to drive growth in its Leeds...
A Top UK 100 law firm has strengthened its offering to businesses with two key senior appointments.
Kathryn Walters joins Ward Hadaway as a partner...
Kinaxia Logistics appoints leading industry figure to its board
Kinaxia Logistics has appointed leading industry figure Neil Ashworth to its board to support the development and roll-out of its digitalisation strategy.
MORE NEWS
Onyx Health Announces Two Top Appointments
Healthcare marketing communication specialists Onyx Health have made two new senior appointments, following a year of record income growth and international client expansion.
The Newcastle...
Wharton Construction supports calls for legislation to drive greater sustainability within the industry
Wharton Construction is supporting calls for the introduction of regulations that will drive greater sustainability within the sector.
The UK’s Green Building Council warned this...
Zonegreen adds freight to rail safety credentials
Rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, has completed its first installation for the rail freight sector, equipping a new multi-million-pound logistics park in Northamptonshire.
Liverpool lady appointed by Alcedo Care Group
As the company continues to grow at pace and with 12 offices across the North West, Alcedo Care Group has appointed a Social Media...
Bramleys achieves gold at this year’s All Agents Awards
Residential sales and lettings specialists Bramleys won eight gold, one silver and one bronze awards at this year’s All Agents awards, including Best Estate...
Another legal director joins Clarion’s growing real estate team
Experienced commercial property lawyer Vicky Banks is the latest legal director to join Clarion’s 42-strong real estate practice as demand for its services continues...
Slow your speed! Local housebuilder partners with Hebburn school to design posters for Road...
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East, is teaming up with primary school students in Hebburn to help raise awareness of road safety.
As part of...
Colleagues welcome the appointment of Paul Kitson to Materials Processing Institute Council
At the recent AGM of the Materials Processing Institute, Paul Kitson was elected as the employee representative on the Institute Council. This follows a...
Consilia Legal Wins National Wellbeing Award
The Family Law team at Yorkshire-based law firm, Consilia Legal are celebrating after winning the ‘National Family Law Wellbeing Award’ at the annual Family Law Awards held at the spectacular Bloomsbury Big Top in London.
6 Ways You Need to Shift Your Mindset if You Want Your Business to...
What makes one entrepreneur super-successful, while others always seem to struggle? It’s not their background or qualification that makes the difference, but their mindset....
