Business Spinks secures six figure grant to enhance digital technology Spinks, pocket spring manufacturer and the components supplier to the mattress and furniture industries, has been recognised for its innovative manufacturing efforts after being awarded significant funding by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). One of just 12 UK companies awarded a UKRI grant under its Made Smarter innovation challenge, Spinks, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Six-figure investment sees independent ice cream manufacturer boost green credentials North Yorkshire’s Brymor Ice Cream has made a six-figure investment in the installation of a solar PV array, which will see the amount of electricity it pulls from the grid reduced by up to 50 per cent. With works carried out by Thirsk-based Dresser Solar, the 100Kw PV scheme By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mid-market businesses sleepwalking into a train crash Insolvency expert issues warning as company insolvency rates in England & Wales hit eight-year high. A dramatic spike in company insolvencies in England & Wales is the start, not the peak, of more mid-market business fatalities, with many “sleepwalking into a train crash” under growing financial pressure, according to a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tech services provider scores with world cup contract win Baildon-based technology services provider ACS IT has been appointed by the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) to support the IT operations throughout the tournament which kicks off on Saturday, October 15. ACS IT had an existing working relationship with the Rugby Football League (RFL). This included ACS IT’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Begbies Traynor Group launches suite of B2B services for accountants Leading business recovery, financial advisory and property services consultancy Begbies Traynor Group plc has launched an added value service offering which has been designed to enable independent accountancy practices to extend the range of services they offer to their clients. Known as Practice Portfolio, the new package of services ranges By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Helmsley Group acquires prominent grade I listed building York-based property investment and development specialist, Helmsley Group, has acquired Cumberland House, a grade I listed building located in the heart of the city. Dating back to the Georgian era, the 7,500 sq ft building overlooks the River Ouse and was purchased by Helmsley from law firm Hague & By The Editor • 1 min read
Business TBB bolsters design team with senior hire Integrated agency, The Bigger Boat, has bolstered its creative team with the appointment of senior designer, James Bornshin. Boasting 12 years of industry experience – with over five in a senior design capacity – James has worked across positions in advertising and graphic design, tackling projects for brands in industries from FMCG By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Work starts to extend low-carbon heat network across Leeds Construction has recently commenced on milestone extensions to the innovative low-carbon district heating network being rolled-out in Leeds city centre by sustainable energy experts Vital Energi, in partnership with Leeds City Council. £3 million of Heat Network Investment Project (HNIP) funding was secured by Leeds City Council to support the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business The Springs, Leeds to host light night installation The Springs retail and leisure destination at Thorpe Park Leeds is lending unit space to showcase the work of local artist Holly Rowan Hesson. As an established artist working in sculpture and installation responding to buildings, architecture and physical space, Holly is linking the installation to the forthcoming Light Night By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Pioneering optician celebrates 30 years’ service to Bingley clients Bingley-based eyewear specialist Graham Bennett of Kenyon Opticians is celebrating 30 years of pioneering service to his local community. During his time in practice, he has booked 113,000 appointments and fitted 42,000 pairs of glasses. And he is just getting into his stride! Graham has always focused on By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Shipley headquartered shoe firm announces £2.5m investment SportsShoes.com has started work on a 10,750 sq ft creative and tech hub called Unit 2 adjacent to its Bradford head office and warehouse facilities. The £2.5m investment forms part of the online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer’s ongoing strategic growth plan. Established By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sean Williams appointed head of Yorkshire and North East at Leonard Curtis Sean Williams (pictured) has been appointed head of the Yorkshire & North East region for Leonard Curtis which includes offices in Leeds, Gateshead, and Barlborough. The move is part of a new management structure that has been put in place to accelerate and promote a focus on growth. Sean’s By The Editor • 1 min read
