Business Retailer Mattress Online celebrates another bumper year Online Retailer Mattress Online is looking forward to another record-breaking year after taking a haul of top business awards in 2022. Winning national, regional and trade awards throughout the year, Mattress Online has continued to boost its profile and increase its market share. The Rotherham-based business saw turnover leap during By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Psychologist & psychotherapist launches national day to encourage parents to ditch the phone National No Phones At Home Day is celebrated 21st January. With 93%* of adults owning a smartphone it’s become an additional ‘unhealthy’ member of the family in many homes. This is the view of Psychologist and Psychotherapist Charlotte Armitage who believes that overuse of mobile phones and devices are By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence announces 6 New Year promotions Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has promoted 6 employees. They are recognised for their hard work and dedication in a list of New Year promotions. Zoe Allen (Leeds), Andrew Dickinson (Leeds), Kirstin MacDonald (Morley) and Matt Perry (Leeds) are promoted to Associate. Ruth Nippers (Leeds) and Leanne Franks (Leeds) are By The Editor • 2 min read
Business International Stones UK set for growth following site acquisition International Stones UK, a privately-owned importer and wholesale supplier of granite, quartz, marble, limestone, travertine and slate, is set for growth following the purchase of four industrial units at The Ickles in Rotherham. The units will now be developed into a new warehouse, head office and customer showroom for the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sainsburys signs up for new retail centre in Peterlee Yorkshire-based Almscliffe-Dhesi Group (ADG) has submitted plans to Durham County Council for a brand-new retail-led centre on the outskirts of Peterlee, Co Durham. ADG is hoping to transform the disused and derelict Vauxhall Car dealership off Passfield Way into a new local convenience retail cluster. High-profile tenants already signed up By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman BDO expands Yorkshire & North East team with senior audit hire Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has expanded its Yorkshire and North East team with the senior appointment of Sarah Anderson as partner. Sarah joins the not for profit team as Charities Audit partner. She brings nearly 30 years’ experience, with particular expertise in charity auditing, accounts and governance By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New collaboration aims to end energy bill misery for thousands this winter An innovative Yorkshire-based technology brand is aiming to tackle the energy bill crisis head on thanks to a new collaboration with a rapidly growing consumer energy advisory group. ivie, a consumer technology brand that aims to help people make smart energy decisions and reduce their energy consumption and costs at By The Editor • 3 min read
National Why is streamlining business processes so important? There’s always room to fine-tune processes in a business. That mentality is what helps companies achieve true excellence, as they constantly improve things. Part of these efforts comes down to streamlining. Of course, there are some obvious benefits to these practices. Firms mainly do this to save time and By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Restaurant Group donates £5000 to food banks The hospitality group behind Brazilian Rodizio, Estabulo and SAKKU opened their very first restaurant just a few years ago. Fast forward to the present, they’ve since founded a total of five popular restaurant brands, and branched out across 11 different cities. Outside of Leeds, the group has launched brands By The Editor • 2 min read
National 7 tips for keeping safe on the road this winter In the winter months, when snow or ice is on the ground, and the temperatures fluctuate between sub-zero and just above nought, it’s only natural to feel a few nerves when you get into your vehicle to set off on a road journey. Adverse weather conditions will always cause By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire whisky distillery hosts first Burns Night Supper since 2020 Yorkshire's first whisky distillery has announced the date of its first Burns supper at the distillery since 2020. On 27th January, the team at Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire will celebrate the birthday of Scotland's famous poet, Robbie Burns with a traditional haggis supper that will be By The Editor • 1 min read
National 3 ways you can enhance your Northern business The north is currently undergoing mass investment, and many businesses are trying to enhance themselves and grow. If you are a northern business leader, you may be wondering how this can be achieved. Continue reading to find out how you can help enhance your business up north. Sign Your Staff By The Editor • 2 min read
