Business Music Factory charts further success with £1 million investment An international music company renowned for its Jive Bunny brand is set for growth following a £1 million investment from Finance Yorkshire. Music Factory Entertainment Group was founded more than 30 years ago in Rotherham by John Pickles. The Music Factory boasts tens of millions of record sales, worldwide number By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Iconic West Yorkshire textile mill celebrates 240th anniversary A family-run heritage textile mill established in 1783 is celebrating its 240th business anniversary. AW Hainsworth manufactures iconic British woollen cloth, high-performing textiles, and iconic fabrics for customers worldwide. The specialist textile manufacturer is the parent company to Hainsworth Fabric of a Nation, Hainsworth Protective Fabrics, Hainsworth Toptable, Natural Legacy By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Modo25 bolsters team with three new recruits – bringing the agency to 33 Leeds-based digital marketing agency, Modo25 is expanding its team with the recent appointment of three new recruits. Ioana Dobos, Charlie White, and Abbie Hooton have joined the agency, bringing a wealth of expertise and innovation to further expand the agency's capabilities. With over five years of marketing industry By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Commercial manager joins CCL Facades as pipeline reaches £17m CCL Facades, part of Caddick Construction Group, has appointed Danny Gubbini as commercial manager as the business looks to grow its £17m-strong work pipeline across the North of England. Danny joins CCL Facades from Mansell Building Solutions where he was business development manager and estimator, and brings over 15 years By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ascensor partners with Thai Boxer Joe Craven to promote fitness and mental health Leeds digital agency Ascensor has announced a partnership with renowned British Muay Thai fighter, Joe Craven. The collaboration will support Joe in his sporting career, alongside his work empowering young individuals in Leeds to prioritise their fitness and mental well-being. Ascensor will provide financial backing, as well as technical expertise By The Editor • 2 min read
Business BPIF brings the print industry together at their Annual Print Reception In July, the BPIF (British Printing Industries Federation) hosted their Annual Print Reception at the House of Lords. Key business leaders and members across the printing industry were invited to connect, share their thoughts and network with key members of parliament and Lords. The hugely successful event gave members the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business £12 million boost for Leeds economy In May UKREiiF was hosted in the Yorkshire city of Leeds for the second year running – bringing over 7,500 people from across the UK and internationally to the city region, and a new report by ARUP has revealed it gave a £12.1m boost to the local Leeds City By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Country Properties shortlisted for two prestigious awards Yorkshire Country Properties, one of the leading residential property developers in the north of England, has been shortlisted for two major awards. The Huddersfield-based company is in contention to win the Best Housebuilder of the Year and the Best Residential Development of the Year (fewer than 100 homes) in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Schofield Sweeney appoints new corporate partner Michael Cantwell has joined Yorkshire-based law firm Schofield Sweeney as a partner in their corporate team. Based in Leeds, Michael acts on a wide range of corporate matters. He is regularly involved in early negotiations to structure a transaction and credited with finding solutions to issues early. Michael is a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder secures eight new sites totalling 1000 plots Within just eight months of launching, housebuilder Honey has announced it has secured eight sites located in Yorkshire and Derbyshire that will deliver 1,000 plots and revenues of £300m. The Sheffield-based builder is also in advanced negotiations on a further seven sites which it expects to exchange contracts on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Launch of Kirklees Top 100: Focus on Kirklees SMEs edition The first Kirklees Top 100 Companies: Focus on Kirklees SMEs 2023 edition has been officially launched to shine a spotlight on the small and medium enterprises (SME) across the Kirklees region that make a significant contribution to the local economy. The launch of the special SME edition was held at By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Calderdale College launches groundbreaking new apprenticeship programme Calderdale College has partnered with Huddersfield-based Textile Centre of Excellence (TCoE) and consulted with industry trade body, the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) and employers, to develop a bespoke textile engineering course. Starting in September 2023, the Level 3 apprenticeship course will see Engineering Technician apprentices at Calderdale College receive By The Editor • 2 min read
