Business Stories Flooring supports growth plans with national campaigns. A fast-growing online flooring retailer is supporting its growth plans with the launch of a national campaign to build brand awareness and drive sales. Stories Flooring has appointed Intrinsic as its strategic marketing partner to deliver the work. Stories Flooring is a Leeds-based retailer that operates across the UK. It By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture All square this summer as new events programme announced New look City Square is set to host an exciting outdoor events programme this summer, it was announced today. The square, which has been transformed by one of the city’s most ambitious ever transport projects, will be the setting for a brand new Thor’s Tipi bar, monthly artisan By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Identity Consult picks up a wave of projects with local authorities Award winning, independent development and construction consultancy Identity Consult (IC) has been appointed to manage over £250 million worth of projects for local authorities in what has become a record-breaking year for the company. With offices located in Sunderland, York, Preston and Salford, IC has seen unprecedented growth, with local By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Property developer secures funding to acquire shopping centre in Hull A Yorkshire-based property entrepreneur has further boosted his growing portfolio across the north of England after securing a £4.7m funding solution to purchase and develop Prospect Shopping Centre in Hull. Zahid Iqbal has a proven track-record of acquiring and rapidly transforming shopping centres across the region and is hoping By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Data City targets global growth The Data City has marked its sixth year of consecutive growth with significant progress against its mission to build a new global industrial classification system. The company has seen turnover rise 63% to £1.25m in the financial year 23/24 and grown its team to 20. The Data City By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity TWC teams up with Community Works Thirsk-based TWC Facilities Ltd has selected Thirsk Community Works as its nominated charity, in recognition of the importance of its work in the town and surrounding villages. Thirsk Community Works provides services including a food bank, a re:use store, support services, working with women, a car share, and meals By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Summer concerts set to return to Millennium Square Leeds Millennium Square is set to host some of the most exciting acts in music this summer as it gears up for the highly anticipated Summer Series. Bringing a vibrant festival atmosphere right to the heart of Leeds from July 3 to August 4, 2024, the annual concert extravaganza returns this By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Harrogate event company showcase packages to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Harrogate based events company Impulse Decisions is one of only five companies in the UK to be official on-sellers of tickets for this years Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The event takes place on 5th-9th December this year and is the only current F1 race which is named after its host By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Crazy Rabbit Inns expands with new acquisition A fast-growing pub group has added the Stapylton Arms in Wass, North Yorkshire, to its portfolio. Crazy Rabbit Inns will invest in the gastro-pub to enhance its facilities and undertake a sympathetic refurbishment. The acquisition was supported with £416,000 funding from Fresh Thinking Capital in a move that secures By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sheffield leaders to showcase Sheffield as a global, green and growing city at UK’s largest real estate event Sheffield’s leaders head to the UK’s largest real estate and investment event next week, ready to showcase Sheffield as a global, green and growing city that is delivering dynamic spaces to work, live and play. A delegation from the city comprising of elected officials, civic leaders and businesspeople By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yorkshire Water opens over 20 apprenticeship vacancies Yorkshire Water is recruiting over 20 apprentices to fill a range of roles as part of a wider plan of investment. Available roles at the utility span Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation, Automation & Control as well as Data Science, Data Analytics, I.T. Asset Management and Water Process Engineering. Ann By The Editor • 1 min read
Business HMRC customer service levels need urgent improvement, say small firms Responding to the National Audit Office (NAO)’s report on HMRC’s customer service levels, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: “The finding by the NAO that nearly half of all calls to HMRC go unanswered says a lot. Tax compliance is a huge headache for By The Editor • 1 min read
