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Meet the Finalists: North of England’s Everyday Heroes Recognised at Inaugural Hope Awards
Leeds-based mental health and suicide prevention organisation HelloHope has announced the finalists for its first-ever Hope Awards, celebrating individuals and organisations across the North of…
Brickability Highlights Specification Expertise As LBT-Supplied Skinner Street Is Shortlisted For 2026 Brick Awards
Brickability, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of brick and facade materials and part of the BRCK Group, is showcasing the specification expertise available across…
New CEO for The Clean Space
Specialist commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has appointed Stefano Cabras as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, as founder Charlie Mowat moves from CEO…
Leading Celebrant Begs Andy Burnham ‘Don’t Let Marriage Reform Die!’
A rites-of-passage expert, who has spent three decades leading weddings and ceremonies for the couples and families that the system so often overlooks, has written…
Businesses sceptical about Burnham’s economic impact as they fear more tax and red tape
More than two-thirds (67%) of companies are concerned about a government led by Andy Burnham, a snapshot survey revealed today.
Architecture Practice Marks Co-Ownership Transition With Rebrand
Award-winning Leeds and London based architecture firm Edward Architects has announced a major leadership transition and rebrand, with Director Chris Riley becoming a joint shareholder…
New offshore wind partnership aims to cut risk on multi-billion-pound energy projects
As the offshore wind industry pushes into deeper waters, demand is growing for a new generation of geoscience data capable of reducing risk long before…
Three is the magic number for Apollo Cloud
Communication technology specialist Apollo Cloud is celebrating three years in business with the addition of the company’s 300th client and a move to new city…
Northern England providers of hope to be celebrated at prestigious awards
A new and impactful awards ceremony has been launched by HelloHope, a Leeds-based suicide prevention community interest company.
Leeds Marriott Hotel Appoints New General Manager
Leeds Marriott Hotel has announced the appointment of experienced hotelier Stefan Micevski as its new General Manager, as one of the city’s most recognisable hospitality…
Entrepreneur Shares Hard-Earned Lessons in New Book
An entrepreneur who left school at sixteen and began his career on a £50-a-week apprenticeship is helping others to build successful businesses without relying on…
Director-Level Appointment Strengthens Quantum Consult Team
Leeds-based Quantum Consult, a consultancy which specialises in managing contract disputes in the construction and engineering sectors, has strengthened its senior management team with the…
Loyalty systems lag behind as UK retailers prepare for an AI-powered future, report reveals
Seven in ten retailers admit their loyalty systems are not ready for the AI era, despite growing expectations that AI will transform how customer relationships…
Scenari launches to redefine workplace conduct training with trauma informed, practice based learning
A first‑of‑its‑kind workplace conduct training platform, built on specialist expertise rather than generic e‑learning, has launched today.
Welsh lodge park and solar-powered Yorkshire manufacturer behind UK first
A luxury holiday park and one of the UK’s fastest-growing caravan manufacturers have joined forces to offer something rarely seen in the sector – single-unit…
Tenanted Property Service Launches Amid Rising Landlord Exits
Bettermove, the UK property solutions company, has launched a formal tenanted‑property service as more landlords look to sell homes with tenants in situ following the…
Taylor Maxwell Strengthens Senior Team With Three Regional Sales Director Promotions
Taylor Maxwell, one of the UK’s leading providers of brick, façade and timber solutions to the construction industry, has strengthened its regional leadership structure with…
Otley tech specialist Apollo3D scoops top customer service prize at the Yorkshire Choice Awards
Otley-based immersive technology business Apollo3D is celebrating after winning the coveted Best Customer Service Award at the prestigious Yorkshire Choice Awards 2026.
JMG Group expands South East presence with acquisition of Langton London
JMG Group has acquired independent commercial broker Langton London Insurance Brokers and Portsoken Ltd, strengthening its presence in the South East and enhancing its specialist…