Business Calderdale College launches free courses for employers As part of the Collaborative Apprenticeships programme, Calderdale College has launched two new courses for employers to help simplify the process of introducing apprenticeships into their business and to give them the tools and confidence to effectively manage apprentices in the workplace. Employers from across Calderdale and its surrounding areas By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Wild PR secures natural dog food client Huddersfield-based PR agency Wild PR has secured a further client win to add to their expanding roster following a successful start to 2022. The agency has been appointed to drive PR and social media activity for fellow Huddersfield-based Dragonfly Products, a natural dog food and treat company specialising in a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stories Flooring hits record high after rebranding during pandemic Formerly, Lifestyle Flooring UK, due to name similarities and copyright complications with a competitor, a lengthy legal exchange ensued, and Lifestyle Flooring agreed to rebrand as Stories Flooring, meaning essentially, the once established flooring business had to start from scratch. The timing could not have been worse. The country was By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Exclusive cosmetic dentistry launches in Leeds Leeds Dental Clinic has just launched its high-end practice on Global Avenue. Dr. Hassan Maghaireh, CEO is setting up this venture, where world-class implant dentistry meets contemporary cosmetic treatment, in a tranquil boutique setting. This luxury new dental clinic will be a centre for excellence for implant, restorative, and cosmetic By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Colourcube Automotive is the Business of the Month Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that ColourCube Automotive Limited has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Colourcube Automotive offers quality accident repairs for cars, vans & light commercial vehicles. Providing both commercial & domestic clients with a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Eville & Jones retains top accolade from Investors in People Gold Award The largest independent provider of veterinary public health professionals in Europe, Eville & Jones, is pleased to announce it has retained the prestigious Investors in People Gold Award. The Leeds-based firm was first awarded the ‘We Invest in People’ accolade in April 2018 and is delighted to have retained it By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Online retailer Mattress Online recognised as 19th fastest growing tech firm in the North The UK’s leading online retailer of mattresses and beds landed a double at the recent Northern Tech Awards placing at 19th in the Top 100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies in the North and 2nd in the Top 15 Fastest Growing Larger Companies. The independent retailer has long had technology By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fourth generation Gilbert Thompson (Leeds) Ltd becomes employee-owned Gilbert Thompson (Leeds) Ltd, the fourth generation, family-owned wholesaler, has become an employee-owned business. The £46m turnover business was established in 1946 by Gilbert Thompson. It is now managed by the 4th generation of Thompsons, brothers Daniel and Richard. They are transferring 80% of shares to an Employee-owned Trust (EOT) By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Agency named one of region’s leading digitally driven businesses Leeds-based Creative Marketing Services (CMS) has been named one of the region’s leading digitally driven businesses following its recognition in the Digital Enterprise Top 100. The agency is featured in a special report which celebrates the 100 most digitally transformational, resilient and innovative businesses in North and West Yorkshire. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Managed IT provider supports success of pensions pool Border to Coast Pensions Partnership (“Border to Coast”) one of the largest Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pools in the UK has extended its strategic partnership with North East based Managed IT Service Provider, razorblue, with a two-year contract extension. razorblue was first appointed by Leeds-based Border to Coast in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Work underway on £2m showroom and workshop Yorkshire-based family business Pelican Engineering is making a £2m investment in a new showroom, offices and workshop in Castleford for its fast-growing Yutong business which is helping meet growing demand for zero-emission buses and coaches for local authorities and bus operators nationwide. The new facility will enable Pelican to quadruple By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Plans submitted for new homes on Mabgate in Leeds Plans to regenerate a brownfield site on Mabgate with approximately 310 apartments, as well as communal, co-working and creative space have been submitted to Leeds City Council. The proposed scheme would bring a unique landmark development to an underutilised site within an existing creative environment. Subject to planning permission, the By The Editor • 2 min read
