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Law Firm Opens 22nd Yorkshire Office With New Branch In Brighouse
A leading Yorkshire law firm has opened its newest regional office in Brighouse, taking its total network of offices to 22.

Switalskis boosts brain and spinal injury legal team with senior appointment
Switalskis welcomes injury specialist Sam McFadyen as senior solicitor to its brain and spinal injury team, as part of a strategic expansion of the department.

International career move to Huddersfield for Theek
35-year-old Theekshana Kotuwegoda has made an 8,000 mile career move from Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean to brand licensing house Hela Brands in Huddersfield.

Record month for Huddersfield’s Hela Brands
Up 197% on the same period last year, Huddersfield-based Hela Brands has completed its biggest ever month delivering 1.

Rapper AntsLive launches new label for Hela Brands
Hela Brands is working with London rapper AntsLive to officially launch UK streetwear label AVX, a sub-brand of iconic Avirex Dept.

Kentaro to Bring Fresh Approach to Commercial Insurance
Two highly experienced Leeds-based commercial insurance brokers, with a combined 41 years at their former employer, have taken the bold step of launching their own…

Law Firm’s Booming Property Division Ranked Number One For Transactions
A Yorkshire law firm’s property division has been recognised as the region’s leading property solicitors, completing more transactions than any other firm.

Hela Brands secure Reebok Outerwear license
Huddersfield-based Hela Brands has signed a licence with Authentic Brand Group for the Reebok Outerwear category for the UK and Europe.

New Partner Promotions at Yorkshire Law Firm Following Record-Breaking Year
Leading law firm Ison Harrison has announced five partner promotions across its network of 20 regional offices.

Hela Brands appoints Philosophy PR for profile raising brief
Hela Brands has appointed Philosophy PR to support and enhance its corporate communications as the company goes for growth.

Report reveals West Yorkshire businesses are missing out on a vital boost in productivity
SMEs in West Yorkshire are missing out on a boost in productivity thanks to a lack of knowledge in strategy development, training, financial management, data…

Fresh approach for Huddersfield’s Hela Brands
Huddersfield-based Hela Brands, a market leader in design, sourcing, distribution and promotion for sports and lifestyle brands, is starting 2025 with a fresh approach, determined…

Pickard Properties Shortlisted for Rate Your Landlord Award
Pickard Properties, one of Leeds’ leading providers of student accommodation, has been shortlisted in the Best Managing Agent category in the industry-respected Rate Your Landlord…

Focus Brands’ Emma Thomas is National PA of the Year
Focus Brands’ Emma Thomas is officially one of the best personal assistants in the UK.

Yorkshire PR agency expands offices and announces key appointments
PR and marketing agency, Wild PR has appointed three new hires and has expanded across West and South Yorkshire to support its continued growth and…

Thomson Environmental Consultants Appoints Former Natural England Advisor as Associate Director of Nature Markets
Gregor Neeve has joined Thomson Environmental Consultants as their new associate director of Nature Markets.

Work begins on £5.4m mill development in Huddersfield
Work has begun on a £5.4million development project to transform a Grade II listed former cotton mill on Stoney Lane in Huddersfield into luxury residential…

Former Head Teacher Launches Coaching and Consultancy Business, Including Specialist Menopause Support
After a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in education, Huddersfield-based Tracey Thornton, a former head teacher and recognised leader in school improvement and leadership…

Leeds-Based AYRE Events Becomes First in Region to Achieve ISO 9001 Certification
Leeds-based event specialist AYRE Event Solutions has achieved ISO 9001 certification, awarded by Approachable Certification Ltd, making it the first AV and Event Production company…

SGP Appoints New Operations Director to Support Strategic Growth
Huddersfield-based glass manufacturer Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has appointed Kevin Small as its new operations director following a £1.

Ramsdens’ private client team wins national wills and probate award
Having been recognised in a number of regional and national awards in recent years, Ramsdens is celebrating another prestigious accolade with the firm’s private wealth…

Yorkshire clean energy innovator invests £1.5m in new manufacturing base
Elland-based green energy business FeTu has invested £1.5m in a new Huddersfield manufacturing base to meet demand from industrial manufacturers and other businesses for its…

West Yorkshire’s green sector set for growth explosion after bringing in £8.1 billion to region’s economy in just one year
West Yorkshire businesses were today urged to join “the decarbonisation revolution” with a new report revealing the region’s burgeoning green sector is set for a…

Malsis Hall Staff Supported to Undertake Nursing Associate Course at University of Bradford
Malsis Hall, located in Glusburn near Keighley, is continuing to nurture top care sector talent by supporting three of its colleagues to undertake a Nursing…