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Ficep UK appoints new Managing Director
Wakefield-based Ficep UK has promoted Richard Clark to managing director to take the business into its next chapter as it continues to strengthen its position…
Torque Expands with New Warehouse Deal at Wakefield Europort
End-to-end supply chain specialist, Torque Retail Services Limited, has agreed a deal on its largest warehouse to date, at Wakefield Europort in West Yorkshire, to…
Switalskis boosts award-winning new build team with key appointment
Switalskis has expanded its award-winning new build conveyancing team with the appointment of Catherine Smith as conveyancing executive.
Mental Health Advocate Shares Crucial Message with Local School Pupils ahead of Exam Season
A new Leeds-based educational travel provider has teamed up with a renowned mental health advocate to deliver a crucial message to secondary school students across…
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.
Conservatory Outlet sends out ‘first aid’ rallying cry after trio of staff save colleague’s life
One of the UK’s leading fenestration manufacturers has hailed the importance of ‘First Aiders’ in the workplace and having access to a defibrillator after three…
Towngate furthers growth with 12-year lease for Artisan Bakes
Towngate PLC, the leading commercial and industrial property specialist, has secured a 12-year tenancy for Artisan Bakes Ltd, a SALSA-accredited wholesale craft bakery based in…
Home comforts as Scotland’s oldest glazer celebrates 150 years in business
A Scottish home improvement specialist is celebrating a major birthday this week when it turns 150 years old.
From Courtroom to Boardroom: Local CIC Marks One Year of Delivering Immersive Team Development Workshop: ‘Battle of the Barristers’
From Courtroom to Boardroom, Director of Yorkshire-based Community Interest Company (CIC) Evolve3 celebrates one whole year of delivering criminally unique and murderously effective team development…
Hair straightener trade-in scheme incentivises consumers to recycle old gadgets
An Otley-based hair products business is helping consumers to earn money whilst reducing electronic waste, thanks to a hair straightener recycling scheme.
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…
Switalskis promotes talent across key departments
Switalskis has announced 17 promotions across ten departments, recognising its talent in both legal and support teams.
Bringing care closer to home: social worker translates experience into new care company
After four years of working in social care, James Cobbett saw firsthand the challenges faced by carers – burnout, long hours and a lack of…
Conservatory Outlet posts £35m sales as Premium Retailers break record after record
The UK’s leading manufacturer of windows, doors and living space products has seen its Network of Premium Retailers achieve an economy-busting 24% year-on-year growth over…
Art Teacher and Entrepreneur Heads Up ‘The Big Christmas Craft’ Seeing 500+ Children From Across West Yorkshire Creating Christmas Cards for Older People
Entrepreneurial Art Teacher and Founder of Calm Creations Club, Steph Nelson, 27, from Morley, has launched ‘The Big Christmas Craft’, a heartwarming initiative that brings…
Marrtree starts work on £3.5m Calder Park business units that will generate 100 jobs
Marrtree Investments has begun construction work on a £3.5m 40,000 sq ft development of nine new business units at Calder Park near Wakefield this month.
Conservatory Outlet enjoys apprenticeship boom after £250,000 investment
A Wakefield fabricator of windows, door and living spaces is reaping the benefits of a £250,000 investment drive in developing its own staff.
Wakefield’s ‘The Little Hub’ Secures Almost £20,000 in National Lottery Funding to Expand Support for Local Women and Mothers
Local community group, ‘The Little Hub’ based in Flanshaw, Wakefield is celebrating after being awarded almost £20,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work…
Healthcare recruiter’s investment in employee training results in £1m debtor reduction
Unity Plus, a Leeds-based health and social care recruitment agency, is celebrating employee Iwona Szczecina’s achievement of completing a Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in…
Cara Group Launches Training Programme To Empower Next Generation In Construction
Leading North West construction firm Cara Group has announced the launch of its new Future Skills Apprenticeship Programme, an initiative designed to equip the next…
Leeds Beckett University Supporting Wakefield Greetings Card Company’s Growth With Innovative Use Of RFID Technology
The rollout of new patented Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, supported by Leeds Beckett University experts, is helping Wakefield-based Riverside Greetings realise their ambition to…
Bradford Land Rover Dealership Amongst Best In UK
Vertu Land Rover Bradford has secured a spot in the top 10 dealerships in the UK, and the best in the region, for customer experience,…
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…
The Spool House highly commended at property industry awards
Pickard Properties, the leading Leeds-based property development, management and letting specialist, has been presented with a prestigious property industry award for The Spool House, the…