Business Leading excellence in engineering and manufacturing at Kirklees College Kirklees College is showcasing how its leading excellence in engineering and manufacturing across West Yorkshire. As one of the leading providers in the region, the college is making a valuable contribution towards building the future of the engineering industry and supporting the local economic recovery through its accredited full-time study By The Editor • 1 min read
Business IoD appoints deputy chair for Yorkshire and North East The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Ralph Pickles as deputy chair for Yorkshire and the North East. Ralph will support directors across a region that stretches from Northumberland to Sheffield, including the regional powerhouses of Leeds, Newcastle, Hull and York. Working alongside regional chair Delroy Beverley, he will create By The Editor • 2 min read
Business “A new way to travel,” claims Ventur, as it unveils new identity A travel management company is claiming to offer ‘a new way to travel’ following a business transformation to elevate standards of service and deliver clients a premium, tailored travel management experience. Ventur, formerly known as Traveleads, unveils its new identity after in-depth research, which saw its customers valuing the expertise, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Low quarterly profit warnings disguise challenging outlook for Northern businesses Listed companies based in the North of England issued seven profit warnings in Q1 2021, an 89% decrease from the 62 warnings recorded in Q1 2020, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report. The figure is also a 30% fall on the previous quarter when 10 profit warnings were By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Entrepreneur launches ‘game changing’ networking platform A South Yorkshire-based tech entrepreneur is hoping to transform the way in which business owners click, connect and collaborate after announcing ambitious plans to launch an innovative new virtual networking platform which will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new platform, which will be called By The Editor • 3 min read
Business DB3 Architecture choose Leeds city centre for their new HQ Leading Architects, DB3 Architecture have relocated their headquarters to the heart of Leeds City Centre at 10 South Parade, after being based at the listed Coach House building of Monk Fryston Hall for over 31 years. As a modern and dynamic practice, DB3 are passionate about collaborating with colleagues and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New appointments for sign firm Leeds and St Helens-based Widd Signs has made four appointments to its team following a host of new business wins. The traditional and digital signage specialist has hired Jonathan Hitch as group buyer. He is responsible for negotiating the best rates for the group across the supply chain, supporting the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Boost for Northern businesses as The Northern Affinity restarts in-person events The Northern Affinity has announced the return of in-person events across each of its regional hubs in the North of England. In line with government guidelines, the firm has organised a number of local get togethers for business owners within South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire. From April 29th, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hatmill becomes employee-owned Hatmill, the Yorkshire-based supply chain and logistics consultancy, has become an employee-owned business. The founder of Hatmill, Simon Dixon, is transferring 100% of shares to an Employee-owned Trust (EOT) for the benefit of employees. A £6m turnover business, Hatmill was established in 2009 and now has a team of over By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Car wash concession to open first Yorkshire site at a Bradford Garden Centre An established family car wash business is the latest concession to open at a Bradford garden centre. Handy Andy Car Wash Limited will open its 17th car wash site, the first in Yorkshire, at Tong Garden Centre on 7th May. The site will offer a range of car wash and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sky opens largest shop to date at Trinity Leeds Trinity Leeds, the Landsec retail and leisure destination in the heart of Leeds, has announced the opening of a new permanent shop for Sky, Europe’s leading media and entertainment company. The new shop forms part of Sky’s strategy to move into bricks and mortar retail, to deliver an By The Editor • 2 min read
Business OSL Cutting Technologies awarded prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise Yorkshire-based OSL Cutting Technologies, which forms part of the OSL Group, has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. Now in their 55th year, the Queen's Awards for Enterprise is an awards programme for British businesses and organisations which excel By The Editor • 2 min read
