POPULAR NEWS THIS WEEK
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
VolkerRail enlists support of eviFile to streamline project technology
One of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure contractors, VolkerRail, has invested in an integrated mobile platform to streamline project deliveries, enable better-informed decision-making,...
Employers not doing enough to nurture female talent, study reveals
Study shows only one in four female tech professionals felt comfortable enough to ask their employer for a salary increase—showing there’s still a long way to go on the road to gender equality on the workplace.
MARKETING & PR
Entrepreneurial mathematician turns to Launchpad to calculate right angle for business...
A former immunologist turned maths teacher who nearly saw her entrepreneurial ambitions dashed by Covid-19 has hit on a winning formula by moving her...
Digital Agency Soshell Launches After Huge Business Success
After a digitally-demanding year, Hull is delighted to welcome its newest digital marketing agency Soshell. A full-service agency that is dedicated to supporting SMBs online, no matter their budget.
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
The Materials Processing Institute joins the Race to Zero
The Materials Processing Institute has publicly committed to international carbon reduction targets as the latest step towards a clean and productive future.
The Teesside-based research...
Siddall & Hilton team raises £4,500 for British Heart Foundation and...
Welded steel mesh manufacturer Siddall & Hilton Products has succeeded in raising almost £4,500 for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and is also donating...
STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MotorVise Automotive helps dealership cope with “insane” demand for new cars
MotorVise Automotive has supported a car dealership in the South West to recruit five new sales staff to meet the “insane” demand for new...
Almost half of SME owners putting themselves at personal financial risk
Almost half (47%) of SME owners and shareholders are inadvertently putting themselves at financial risk because they don’t understand loan personal guarantees, according to new research from Reparo Finance.
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
Two landmark Sheffield buildings go up for sale as Pantera appointed...
Expert property valuation and disposal firm Pantera Property has been appointed by LPA receivers and independent insolvency practitioners Wilson Field to sell two landmark...
Construction begins on Wykeland development to launch exciting new era for...
Construction has started to launch an exciting new era for a landmark site in Grimsby, bringing significant investment and new jobs to the town.
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
Extension of winding up petition restrictions, R3 response
Eleanor Temple, chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 in Yorkshire and a barrister at Kings Chambers in Leeds, responds to the Government’s...
Insolvencies rise as distressed firms choose to shut down voluntarily
The number of business failures rose by 9% in May compared to the previous month and by 7% compared to May last year, according to the latest official figures.
BUSINESS EVENTS
Outdoor networking comes to Yorkshire
Networking and workplace wellbeing business Freshwalks is collaborating with Huddersfield's Tink Adventures to launch programme of events aimed at the West Yorkshire business community.
Company boss takes on CEO Sleepout challenge
Chief operations officer at Cyberwhite, Matt Hewison has completed a gruelling challenge – sleeping out in the cold overnight – all in the name...
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Merseyside Firm’s ethics meet stringent UN standards
As it develops several gold mining concessions in West Africa, the UK based 79th Group has been accepted into a United Nations (UN) initiative...
KAT Communications targets national award success
A Doncaster telecommunications company is hoping to gain recognition as being one of the UK’s best family businesses after being shortlisted for a trio...
Spencer Group project on historic suspension bridge wins coveted industry award
A high-profile project delivered by bridges maintenance and refurbishment specialist Spencer Group on one of the world’s most historic crossings has claimed a prestigious award.
LEISURE TIME
Rockliffe Hall Invests In Innovative GUARDIAN® Technology
Rockliffe Hall, a luxury 5-star golf, spa and hotel resort in Darlington, is leading the way in the hospitality industry by being the first...
Wykeland supports Hull Truck Theatre to stage open-air production of Romeo...
Wykeland Group is supporting Hull Truck Theatre to stage an exciting open-air production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet at the stunning Stage @TheDock venue in Hull’s Fruit Market.
FOOD & DRINK
Salford Rum puts northern rum hot spots on the map
Salford Rum creates the first Rum Map of the city to thank fans - and raises money for Salford Lads Club
The Flava People team up with Guinness to launch three new...
The Flava People has teamed up with drinks company Diageo to launch a range of Guinness flavoured recipe mixes.
Launching this month, the new stir-in...
RETAIL
JCT600 completes new dugouts for Bradford City AFC
As part of its ongoing support for Bradford City AFC, JCT600 has joined forces with the club to undertake a complete redevelopment of the...
Another designer joins Richard Grafton Interiors’ growing Wetherby team
Richard Grafton Interiors, which opened a showroom in Wetherby just a year ago, is already expanding its team in the market town with the...
THIRD SECTOR & EDUCATION
TransPennine Express Join the Fight to end Loneliness
TransPennine Express (TPE) has joined the fight to end loneliness in the UK by partnering with the Campaign to End Loneliness.
Care home regional manager raises £630 for Dementia UK
A care home regional manager embarked on a 100-mile cycle to raise money for Dementia UK.
Sam Armstrong, who works for Healthcare Management Solutions, planned...
MORE NEWS
New generation house types revealed by Bellway North West in Preston
Bellway North West has revealed its first Artisan house types at its Cotton Woods development at Sheraton Park in Preston.
Developed using customer feedback and...
Another successful exit as YFM Equity Partners sells Deep Secure Limited realising a 6.5x...
YFM Equity Partners-advised funds have sold their shareholding in Deep Secure Limited to Forcepoint Federal LLC, a global cyber security solutions business specialising in...
McGoff Group secures funding for new concept in Lymm
The McGoff Group, in partnership with joint venture partner Macdonald Hotels, has secured funding deals with Puma Finance and Octopus to progress plans for...
Who can drive on fleet insurance?
Fleet insurance policies are typically set up in one of two ways that will determine who can drive on a policy. This is according...
Waterguard and Ramtech unveil fire and leak detection collaboration
Construction technology specialists, Waterguard and Ramtech, have announced plans to interlink their leak and fire detection systems in a bid to improve efficiencies on...
Lightspeed Broadband appoints Code Computerlove for fast-paced growth of its digital capabilities
New ISP challenger brand Lightspeed Broadband has chosen product studio Code Computerlove as its digital partner. Code will develop a full digital identity and suite of digital products for Lightspeed as the business embarks on an ambitious roll out.
May 2021 insolvency statistics, R3 response
Eleanor Temple, chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 in Yorkshire and a barrister at Kings Chambers in Leeds, responds to today’s publication...
HURST chooses Willow Wood Hospice as its charity of the year
Staff at accounting and business advisory firm HURST have chosen a Greater Manchester hospice as their charity of the year for 2021.
Willow Wood Hospice in Ashton-under-Lyne provides specialist care for adults with life-limiting illnesses.
Towngate’s former deputy chairman and assistant managing director retires after over 30 years of...
Robin Gallagher, former deputy chairman, assistant managing director, and consultant for commercial and industrial lettings specialist, Towngate PLC, is set to retire this month.
Having...
Homes of the Future: local housebuilder reveals the top design features for York’s new...
With the last 12 months having a huge impact on the way we live, work and play, Britain’s largest housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East...
