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Haydn Mursell, the former CEO of Kier Group, has been appointed as chair of fast-growing Hull-based water mist fire suppression business iMist following a £4.5m investment by private equity firm Foresight Group in January 2021. Founded in 2015, iMist has developed its own range of high-pressure water mist fire

Yorkshire construction company, Harris CM, has started work on a £1.5 million refurbishment project that will see a well-known building on Fargate, in Sheffield city centre, transformed into a striking new retail environment. The work at 45-47 Fargate, on behalf of Wakefield-based Woodhead Investments and Development Services, includes the

Multi-service brand building agency Studio LWD has made a strong start to 2021 after securing three major contracts with a trio of UK firms. The Poulton-based firm has been appointed by contact centre software company MaxContact, commercial consultancy firm Facets, and business recovery specialists CG&Co. Their team of

Residents across Leeds are being urged to reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year. Today (Tuesday 23 March) is National Day of Reflection organised by charity Marie Curie – an opportunity to reflect on our collective loss, support those who’ve been bereaved and hope for

Property investment company Illuminating Investments has formed a joint venture partnership with PDS Construction to purchase and develop an exceptional, one-of-its-kind property in Bardsey, Leeds. Together they have acquired the former service reservoir on Wyke Lane between East Keswick and Bardsey with full planning permission to convert it into a

Memories and images of the derelict Camellia House in the grounds of Wentworth Woodhouse are being sought by specialists now steering plans for its restoration. Redeveloping the Grade II* listed Camellia House into a daytime cafe and evening events venue is Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust’s first major project to

Umpf, the Leeds-based integrated agency, has announced it will open a new office in London next month. Established in 2009, the agency will increase its headcount from nine to 15 full-time staff by June on the back of new business wins and organic client growth. Umpf founder and MD, Adrian