Business Northern announces flash sale with one million tickets available for just £1 Train operator, Northern, has launched a flash sale with over 1,000,000 tickets for journeys across the North of England available for just £1. The £1 fares are available on bookings made online or through the Northern app, whilst stocks last, for travel between Tuesday 6 September and Thursday, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Boroughbridge-based technology at heart of foam processing innovation Vitafoam has invested in a new UNTHA XR shredder, to modernise its foam-processing capabilities at its plant in Middleton, Greater Manchester. Forming part of The Vita Group, Vitafoam processes ‘waste’ foam-based materials – such as trims and offcuts – for remanufacturing. The firm has procured the new XR2000 shredder to replace the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The biggest concerns when setting up a new business in Yorkshire New research by online asset disposal specialists reveals the biggest fears, concerns and costs when setting up a new business in Yorkshire. With consumer price inflation rising sharply in recent months and the 12-month growth rate reaching 7.9%¹, BPI Auctions surveyed UK business owners to determine the biggest concerns By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Huddersfield manufacturer provides glass for Grand Designs Huddersfield-based glass manufacturer Specialist Glass Products (SGP) will feature in an upcoming episode of Channel 4’s Grand Designs after bending large units of glass for a home renovation featured on the show. Despite the episode airing at the end of this month, the filming occurred at the company’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Revenue rises 70% at Yorkshire-based commercial vehicle specialist Pelican Engineering Group, the Yorkshire-headquartered fourth generation family business has put in another stellar performance with a 70% uplift in turnover year on year as it continues to invest for the future. The Castleford-based business, which was founded in 1919 and employs 165 staff, supplies commercial vehicles, electric buses and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fall off in business start-ups in Yorkshire as financial woes build Over the last two months, the number of new businesses created in Yorkshire and Humberside has declined as the economic climate has deteriorated, along with falling confidence as the likelihood of recession has increased. According to analysis by insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 of new data provided by CreditSafe, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Beverley development will boost local economy and create new jobs The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes says its new development in Beverley will boost the local economy and create a number of new jobs. Work on Bishops Gate, which will be located on an 11-hectare site off the town’s Long Lane, will begin next month, with sales By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Market-leading building services and energy consultancy acquires new site in Brighouse Renowned building services and energy efficiency specialists Hawley Group has signed a three-year lease within Towngate PLC’s Parkview House at Woodvale Office Park in Brighouse. The organisation has upgraded to the 2,800 sq ft via Towngate PLC to consolidate its office requirements under one larger roof — leaving room By The Editor • 1 min read
Business We are Syn takes Sperry to the Boardmasters Festival 2022 Leeds agency, We are Syn teamed up with iconic shoe brand Sperry to engage the 150,000 people attending the Boardmasters festival in Newquay. The agency created and delivered the brand experiences across two sites at Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, as well as working together with Boardmasters to create By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hat-trick of deals completed at the Bourse in Leeds A hat-trick of deals has been completed at The Bourse, a prestigious office and retail complex in Leeds city centre. IT healthcare services provider Synanetics, E-commerce and marketing agency Ayko and dental practice Smmmile have all taken space in Equity House, one of the three self-contained buildings which comprise the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire business surprised with award on The One Show RJC Plant Services received a One Big Thank You Award RJC Plant Services Ltd, the Church Fenton based waste management company received a special surprise when they were awarded a One Big Thank You on Thursday’s episode of The One Show. In recognition for their good deeds and community By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Major expansion for Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants has announced two major growth plans in Liverpool and Hull, as the business edges closer to £2m GRF*. The team has completed the acquisition of Birkenhead-based TAC Accountants – a property and construction specialist with 167 clients – for an undisclosed sum. Currently turning over £250,000 per annum, By The Editor • 2 min read
