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TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
Cost of living sees surge in ‘side hustles’
Food delivery gigs are still proving popular despite the end of lockdown, according to new research from Quotezone.
GO! marks anniversary with highest performing year to date
North West-based intermediary business, GO! is celebrating turning four with its best trading year to date, remaining on track to become the fastest-growing marketing...
MARKETING & PR
Channel 4 Unites Midwife-founded Pregnancy Brand with UKTV’s W Parenting Programming
My Expert Midwife, a midwife-founded company that makes products for parents and parents-to-be will launch its first ever TV campaign with the sponsorship of parenting content on UKTV’s factual entertainment channel, W.
Lean Marketing Agency Wins Innovation & Excellence Award
Frodsham Digital Marketing Agency Bags Yet Another Award for Innovation following a rapid growth of capacity and demand.
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Smith Brothers invests in Yorkshire’s future talent with search for duo...
A Yorkshire-headquartered high-voltage electrical engineering firm has pledged its investment in the region’s future, with the recruitment of two apprentice cable jointers into its Elland base.
Mechan answers call for space-saving servicing
Heavy lifting and handling specialist, Mechan, has transformed the centre of a busy London rail depot into a multi-purpose maintenance space.
STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Rowan Executive Search strengthens its ranks
Three new arrivals have bolstered Rowan Executive Search’s ranks as the company builds on a record year.
Rowan has appointed Tammy Hopla as an associate director, Jack Bottomley as a senior consultant and Emma Milton as an executive researcher.
The data sector in Yorkshire gets a boost
The data sector in Yorkshire is set for a boost with the launch of a new networking community aimed at senior data leaders in...
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
Fruit Market residential development completes as buyers snap up final homes
The residential development in the heart of Hull’s regenerated Fruit Market is now complete, marking a major new milestone in the creation of the city’s first urban village.
Manchester lawn care business announces growth of 382%
TotalLawn, based in Bury, has experienced an impressive trajectory since launching in 2020
Lawn care provider TotalLawn has today announced an impressive turnover growth of...
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
Troo strengthens senior management team following £500,000 investment
Sunderland based Troo, a game-changing energy broker that helps businesses reduce bills, has made three senior appointments following £500,000 in funding from the North...
Eddisons appointed to Homes England Property and Financial Professional Services Framework
Homes England, the Government’s housing and regeneration agency tasked with releasing more land to developers to help address the UK’s housing shortage, has appointed...
BUSINESS EVENTS
Hellens Group scores hole in one with golf charity fundraiser
Hellens Group, the North East-based property, construction and manufacturing firm, has raised almost £17.5k for the Percy Hedley Foundation during a charity golf event...
5 star homebuilder supports local people and Contractors with new employment...
5 star homebuilder, David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West, is creating multiple employment opportunities ahead of the launch of its brand new development in Burley...
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
International award for Viva PR puts Lancashire on the map
Lancashire PR agency Viva has been awarded the Mark of Excellence by international PR industry body, the CIPR.
Hortor Hands PR and Content Management Contract to Open Comms
Hortor, the global resourcing and managed service consultancy headquartered in Leeds, has appointed Open Comms, the straight-talking PR agency, as its preferred PR and content management partner.
LEISURE TIME
Peggy marks Moody Logistics’ 75th anniversary with starring role at Beamish
Vintage truck Peggy enjoyed a four day starring role at the world famous Beamish open air museum as part of her owner’s 75th anniversary...
American Golf Rolls Out Ladies’ Range Into All 95 Stores
As part of its commitment to attract more females into the game, Warrington-headquartered American Golf, part of International Leisure Group, has rolled out its ladies’ clothing and footwear range into every one of its 95 stores.
FOOD & DRINK
For Aisha announce £10m growth target along with three new senior...
No1 UK halal baby food brand hires three new senior staff members with ambitious new growth plans to reach £10m as they continue to expand into international markets
Wrights reports sweet growth and investment for 2022
A spike in customer demand for high volumes of sweet bakery products from the Wrights Food Group is behind a £1m investment project.
With the...
RETAIL
Pimberly strengthens board with appointment of Beatrice Lafon
A leading international retail and e-commerce specialist who has held chief executive roles at Claire’s Accessories and Etam Group has joined the board of technology company Pimberly to help drive its US and European expansion.
JCT600 achieves international recognition from Rolls-Royce as the only European retailer...
Bradford-based family business JCT600 has once again been recognised in prestigious automotive industry awards, this time becoming the only European retailer to win one...
THIRD SECTOR, HEALTH & EDUCATION
Rehabilitation business expands in Leeds city centre to meet growing demand
MOTIONrehab, which helps improve the lives of adults and children with neurological impairments or disabilities, is expanding to meet a growing demand for its...
York Charity, The Island, Receives £25,000 Donation From Local Housebuilder
York-based charity, The Island, which supports some of the most disadvantaged children and young people across the area, has received a £25,000 donation from...
BUSINESS SERVICES
Taylor&Emmet dealmakers win regional awards
The corporate law team at Sheffield’s Taylor&Emmet LLP has been honoured at a prestigious regional awards ceremony, securing two top prizes.
£1m refurbishment for one of Leeds’ most distinguished city centre buildings
Stunning city centre boutique hotel style offices to be let by Carter Towler.
APPOINTMENTS & CONTRACTS
Newcastle law firm Ward Hadaway announces 28-strong promotions round
Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway, with offices on Newcastle Quayside, has announced the promotion of four lawyers to the role of partner as...
Two promotions at YFM
Yorkshire-headquartered private equity house, YFM Equity Partners (YFM), which has offices in Reading, London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester, has made a double promotion with...
MORE NEWS
R3 responds to May 2022 insolvency statistics
• Corporate insolvencies decreased by 8.9% in May 2022 to a total of 1,817 compared to April's total of 1,995, and increased by 79.2%...
Insolvencies above pre-pandemic levels as firms face challenge of rising costs
With the number of business insolvencies still above pre-pandemic levels, firms now face the challenge of rising costs and falling consumer confidence, a leading North West insolvency expert has warned.
United Utilities launches first brand TV ad
North West water company, United Utilities has for the first time created a brand TV commercial to educate people about the water cycle and...
Miller Homes Wakefield Development Fully Sold at Fastest Rate
A new homes team, that is renowned for its high levels of customer service and build quality has sold 88 homes in 87 weeks at The Gables, in Wakefield, making it its fastest selling development to date.
FK Group appoints specialist marketing partner
Altrincham headquartered FK Group has appointed Chester-based B2B marketing agency The Armstrong Partnership as its industry specialist marketing partner.
Established in 1979, FK Group is...
Clarion Wealth Planning scoops national accolade
Clarion Wealth Planning is celebrating after its paraplanning team won a national accolade.
Cheshire-based Clarion scooped the Paraplanner Team of the Year honour at the Professional Paraplanner Awards 2022, which were held in London.
Sheffield pupils celebrate National Share a Story Month with Barratt Developments Yorkshire West
5 star homebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire West has bought its educational book to life for Sheffield pupils with the help of a professional storyteller to...
Newcastle-based charity for visually impaired children receives £1,000 from Barratt Developments North East
A North East charity in Newcastle has received a £1,000 donation from a leading housebuilder to continue supporting children across the region who have...
Bellway to bring more new homes to Lathom
Bellway brings new homes to Lathom
Veterans praise GMI Construction Group’s Armed Forces Covenant pledge
GMI Construction Group has signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) to pledge its support for those serving, or those who have previously served, in...
