Business Howarths choose Paladin for brand and marketing brief Bradford-based employment law, Health & Safety and HR specialists, Howarths, has engaged Leeds based brand marketing agency, Paladin, to manage its brand and digital marketing. Howarths partners with over 500 SMEs across the north of England helping them with employment law, HR, health & safety and business immigration. They work By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Digital accounting firm hires six and expands into new office space Sheffield-based Gravitate Accounting, which specialises in Xero cloud software, digital accounting and outsourced FD services, has hired six people and moved into a new office after a successful first 18 months of trading. Gravitate Accounting has moved into a 1,500 sq ft former industrial unit on Burton Road in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Finishing touches applied to North Yorkshire hotel ahead of opening A five-figure project to manufacture and install bespoke lighting bollards at a luxury hotel in North Yorkshire has been completed, with Sandburn Hall Hotel set to open its doors to guests for the first time on Monday 24th May. The 55 bollards, manufactured by LED lighting specialist CFE Lighting, are By The Editor • 1 min read
Business How to run a successful business promotion In the business world, running effective promotions can make all the difference between successfully advertising and spreading the word about your business, and sadly fading into the ether. To avoid the latter, you need to work smart, which means using all the resources available at your fingertips to ensure your By The Editor • 2 min read
Business University launches apprenticeship campaign as incentive deadline looms York St John University has unveiled a new campaign to encourage more businesses into adopting apprenticeship schemes. The new campaign from the University follows the Government’s announcement of the new Education Bill that aims to upskill the nation's workforce, which was unveiled during the Queen’s Speech By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds property that was on TV is now on the market A North Leeds property that had a starring role in TV series, The Syndicate is now on the market, mirroring the storyline in the hit drama, which concluded earlier this month on BBC1. Green Meadows, in the sought-after village of Eccup, features as Woodvale Kennels in the series, which was By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Announcing the first B Corp in Leeds Digital agency Engage has secured its B CorporationTM (B CorpTM) certification and is the first organisation in Leeds to do so. Certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, Engage met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit. Engage By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Duo promoted at accountancy firm A Sheffield chartered accountancy and business advisory firm has made two senior promotions as the business continues to go from strength to strength in 2021. Hentons, which is ranked as one of the top 100 accountancy firms by fee income in the UK by industry bible Accountancy Age, has promoted By The Editor • 2 min read
Business £1.9m contract win for Brandon Medical Brandon Medical, a Leeds-based business that produces operating theatre and intensive care unit equipment for the healthcare industry, has secured a £1.86m contract to supply its products to one of London’s largest teaching hospitals. The firm, which has seen a 10% increase in its workforce to 78 employees By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Digital marketing innovator creates global sales team Leeds-based digital innovator Modo25 continues its significant growth, creating a global sales team in Leeds. This kicks off their regional recruitment drive for 40 new posts over the next 12 months. The team will be reinforcing the company’s vision as a centre of digital excellence, helping businesses with supported By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Students scoop six manufacturing industry accolades Students from Keighley College have achieved six manufacturing industry accolades as part of the Milner Awards. Sponsored by Keighley Training Consortium, the annual awards recognise the achievements of first year apprentices on the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) programme at the college. Three apprentices have been selected to receive the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Avant Homes' plans approved to deliver £49.3m development Yorkshire housebuilder Avant Homes is set to bring 150 high-quality, new-build homes to Micklefield, after receiving planning approval from Leeds City Council. The £49.3m development, named Radford’s Meadow, will feature a collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes across 24 of Avant Homes’ high-quality house designs. Radford’s By The Editor • 1 min read
