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Contracts focus holds key to resilience during construction slowdown
A Leeds-based construction specialist is urging contractors and sub-contractors working in the construction industry to pay extra attention to their contracts as headwinds gather pace…
Wakefield logistics operator celebrating 10 years in business
Decade of Driving Success for Europa Leading local logistics operator Europa Road is celebrating the 10th birthday of its Wakefield branch after another year of…
Roann Limited wins three new projects with Midgard, totalling almost half a million pounds
Wakefield-based granite and quartz worktop supplier, Roann Limited, has been appointed by Hertfordshire-based contractor Midgard, part of the JRL group, to supply kitchen worktops across…
BPI Auctions raises over £95,000 for DB Joinery to support retirement
Following upcoming retirement plans, BPI Auctions was appointed by DB Joinery to support the online auctioning of 200 lots of surplus company equipment.
Leeds Fashion Retailer Reinvent The Wheel With New Mobile Campaign
Local Fashion retailer, The Style Attic, hit the streets of Leeds on Wednesday to unveil their latest project, a mobile campaign to empower and boost…
Conservatory Outlet praised by the Mayor of West Yorkshire for its commitment to industry
Conservatory Outlet has been praised by the Mayor of West Yorkshire for its commitment to boosting industry and offering tens of job opportunities for young…
Virtual Assistant Business for Canine Industry, Wins #SBS Award from Theo Paphitis
Fiona Pedley runs Fiona-Your VA, a virtual assistant business helping dog trainers, groomers, walkers, canine treats and product makers with their admin tasks so they…
Switalskis welcomes new recruits to growing commercial property team
Switalskis Solicitors has welcomed experienced solicitor Mark Blackburn and trainee Emily Chan to its commercial property team as part of its growth drive.
Roann Limited invests in sustainability with fully recyclable packaging
Wakefield-based granite and quartz worktop supplier, Roann Limited, is stepping away from single use plastic and replacing all worktop packaging, with fully recyclable cardboard –…
Former Boohoo and BlueClaw employee joins Yorkshire agency to lead technical SEO offering
Yorkshire-based PR agency, Wild PR has appointed Hollie Thornton as the agency’s first SEO Manager.
Huddersfield Business School appoints new chair of Advisory Board
Huddersfield Business School has recently appointed a new chair to its internal Advisory Board, Helen Curtis.
Double appointment strengthens company and commercial division at Ison Harrison Solicitors
Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison has made two new appointments, further boosting its company and commercial law division.
The challenges to business transformation for SMEs and how to overcome them
With rising costs and bills continuing to pose concerns for businesses in 2023, undergoing a business transformation might seem out of reach for SMEs across…
Fleur Restaurant Pledge To Donate Profits To Help Earthquake Relief Efforts In Turkey And Syria
In response to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Fleur restaurant has pledged to donate all profits made tomorrow to earthquake relief in the…
York Biotech Campus announces new tenant for campus
York Biotech Campus, a leading hub for bioscience in Yorkshire, has adapted over 10,000 sq ft of space onsite, including the modification of 3,000 sq…
Drone Surveying Driving Innovation at Teesside Contractor Applebridge Group
Construction firms across the UK are benefitting from improved inspections, communications and efficiency as the drone surveying revolution gathers pace.
Roann Limited appointed to supply quartz worktops to Barratt Homes
Roann Limited, a Wakefield-based granite and quartz worktop supplier, has been appointed to provide luxury kitchen worktops for the nation’s leading housebuilder, as part of…
Wakefield-Based BPI Auctions Taking To The Stage At NEPIC 2023
The UK’s leading online marketplace for asset disposal, BPI Auctions, will be exhibiting at this year’s NEPIC Best Practice in Industrial Asset Management & Productivity…
Local Chef, Bobby Geetha, Puts Leeds in The Spotlight Across The Pond
After finding success on primetime British TV shows such as Great British Menu and Masterchef The Professionals, it seems as though local Chef, Bobby Geetha, has…
55% of UK business owners want to retire without the worry of bills
Whether your retirement is early, late, or right on time, it’s an occasion that marks the beginning of a new phase of your life.
Wakefield animal hospital wins further national award for environmental impact
An award-winning Yorkshire animal hospital has picked up another national prize in recognition of its eco-friendly practices and sustainability programmes.
Roann Limited reports record breaking sales in 2022
Granite and quartz worktop supplier, Roann Limited, has reported record-breaking revenue in 2022, with a 15% increase in sales year-on-year.
Leading law firm celebrates year of success following move to employee ownership
One of Yorkshire’s leading law firms has marked the first anniversary of becoming employee owned by recording the most successful year in its 45-year history.
Conservatory Outlet marks training milestone with £130,000 investment in apprentices
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of home improvement products has celebrated more than 15 years of backing apprenticeships by offering employment to six young…