Business Doncaster fitness entrepreneur hits the right gear A self-confessed fitness fanatic has transformed a former warehouse unit into a unique fitness event studio, which transforms a trip to the gym into being part of an interactive event in a bid to help people across to Doncaster to shape up and shed their lockdown pounds. Complete with its By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Work begins at Wellington Place on historic viaduct link Construction work has started to revitalise a famous Leeds landmark, transforming it into a vibrant community facility and improving connectivity into the city centre. A very special project at Wellington Place in the west end of Leeds will see access returned to the historic Monk Bridge viaduct for the first By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The University of Law Business School to launch in Leeds The University of Law (ULaw) has announced it will launch its Business School in Leeds in September – with a focus on giving businesses across the region access to a work-ready talent pool of graduates from across the globe. The University of Law Business School (ULBS) will offer a complete portfolio By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds based Brand8 PR hired by £250m global celebrations group Global designer, manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler and retailer of party products and supplies Amscan International has appointed Brand8 PR to support its growth strategy. The Leeds agency is providing Milton Keynes-headquartered Amscan International with public relations consultancy in relation to its corporate, business-to-business and trade audiences. In addition, Brand8 PR is By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Steel signing marks major milestone at 11 & 12 Wellington Place MEPC has welcomed senior figures for a steel signing ceremony at its 11 & 12 Wellington Place development in Leeds. The event, which saw attendees sign their names on the final steel beam to be put in place, celebrated a key milestone in the building’s progress before its anticipated By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Four deals completed at prime Leeds office building Four significant office deals have been completed at Tailors Corner, the iconic central Leeds building which was originally the home of Hepworth Tailors. The deals coincide with the completion of a £5million refurbishment of the 25,000 sq ft building, which has created some of the finest flexible Grade A By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ramsdens grows Injury team with trio of appointments Ramsdens strengthens its Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury offering, as they welcome Nick Stojanovic, Associate and Ian Miles and Claire Exelby, Litigation Executives, to their Leeds office. Nick, who brings with him over 20 years of experience dealing with claims from both a claimant and defendant perspective, joins the team By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Govox pursues world-leading wellbeing ambitions with website and brand overhaul Mental health and wellbeing platform Govox has undergone a full rebrand and website overhaul courtesy of integrated marketing agency The Bigger Boat. Providing more than 250 organisations with mental health support and management insights around employee wellbeing via its monthly check-in platform, Govox has ambitious international growth plans, and aims By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ascensor win Integrated Agency of the Year at Northern Digital Awards Digital agency Ascensor [http://www.ascensor.co.uk/] have added to their trophy cabinet by winning Integrated Agency of the Year at the Northern Digital Awards. The award recognises the achievements of the Leeds-based team in delivering conversions through digital marketing services and strong results for their clients. Commenting on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business NPIF & Finance For Enterprise funding fuels growth for Grimsby engineering specialist Grimsby-based manufacturing company, looks to create eight new jobs and target multi-million-pound growth after securing a loan from alternative lending provider Finance For Enterprise and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Operating from Grimsby’s Enterprise Village, Smartflow Couplings now specialises in manufacturing innovative hose couplings which are used to By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Investing in manufacturing skills, jobs and technology Building on Brighouse’s manufacturing heritage will be one of the key parts of The Brighouse Deal – the £19 million plan to improve the town for the future for residents, businesses and visitors. The investment will be used to develop skills, fund apprenticeships and allow local businesses to see how By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Manufacturer offers vital solution to drinks businesses A Leeds-based manufacturing business that specialises in keeping carbonated drinks fizzier for longer is offering a vital business lifeline to soft drinks brands and manufacturers facing increasing costs arising from CO2 supply issues. Experts at global business CO2Sustain, pioneers of the carbonation aid CO2 Sustain®, have seen an unprecedented 200% By The Editor • 2 min read
