Business AND Digital helps Northern businesses meet pandemic challenge Digital enablement specialist, AND Digital, has bolstered its ambitious growth trajectory with the senior hire of industry expert Neil Lockwood (pictured) as executive of their Halifax office. This appointment represents a major coup for the growing organisation as it works to drive and develop the digital capability of local companies By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Construction completes on 77,800 speculative unit in Barnsley Wilton Developments has announced that the latest speculative warehouse unit at Enterprise 36 Business Park in Barnsley is now complete and ready for immediate occupation. Enterprise 36 is a prime four-unit scheme strategically located at Junction 36 of the M1 in South Yorkshire, from which approximately a quarter of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink ‘Good neighbours’ Approved Food donate animal feed to Cannon Hall Farm The four-legged residents of Cannon Hall Farm are tucking into bags of goodies donated by their Barnsley neighbours Approved Food. The online retailer this week delivered further pallets of animal feed to the attraction, that has been closed to visitors since lockdown began in March. Animals at the farm – including By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Kirklees College announces Academy partnership with Huddersfield Giants Kirklees College has announced its sporting partnership with Huddersfield Giants Community Trust. Commencing in September 2020, this new partnership will see both institutions join forces to form a hybrid team featuring talented players from across the local community on various Further Education courses. As part of the expansion of the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A statement on behalf of the Welcome to Yorkshire Board of Directors Constructive talks held on the future of Welcome to Yorkshire (WTY) Options remain on the table for Welcome to Yorkshire’s future following an Extraordinary Board Meeting this afternoon. Board members met to discuss WTY’s future following the serious challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board discussed offers By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Huddersfield based ukcaravans4hire.com announces soar in UK staycations Since the Government announced this week confirming holiday parks can re-open, the industry has seen a surge in Brits booking staycations, with the leading caravan booking platform ukcaravans4hire.com reporting that it has set new company records due to more holidaymakers than ever flocking to the site to plan their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Company launches innovative product to help Yorkshire businesses Test Meter Group, a leading thermal imaging solutions provider, is helping companies across the region to get back to work safely, thanks to its temperature screening solutions. The FOTRIC 226B product has been distributed by Test Meter Group across Yorkshire in response to a growing demand from businesses in the By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Huddersfield Based Recruitment director reappointed to APSCo Representative Committee Caroline Vooght, a director at specialist recruitment agency, Expion Search and Selection, has been re-elected to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) representative committee. APSCo, the only international trade body representing the professional recruitment sector supports, promote, and differentiates the provision of top-quality recruitment services. Caroline’s two-year appointment, By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink St Pierre Groupe choose Brilliant Agency for their UK marketing St Pierre Bakery has selected Brilliant Agency as its marketing agency in the UK providing a wide range of services from social media strategy, influencer campaigns and brand partnerships to consumer activations. Brilliant previously won a competitive pitch to work with another of St Pierre Groupe’s brands, Baker Street, By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink The Wizards Magic Chocolate launches on Ocado York based innovative chocolatier, The Wizards Magic Chocolate, announces its launch on Ocado. The 1% sugar, vegan friendly, gluten free and high fibre chocolate, which is made in 100% recyclable packaging, has secured its place in the UK's leading online supermarket following its launch to consumers last year. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New appointment for accredited Google partner Leeds-based digital agency, Search Laboratory, has made a move to strengthen its service offering and expand its online marketplace presence through the appointment of a new Head of Marketplaces. In a first for the agency, the newly created role sees George Walne, a marketplaces specialist with more than five years’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Digital agency grows international offering with Google accreditation Search Laboratory, one of the UK’s leading digital marketing agencies with offices in Leeds, London and New York, has extended its partnership with Google after being invited to apply for official Google International Growth Partner status, one of just a handful of agencies to be selected for the programme By The Editor • 1 min read
