Business Global hazardous area computer manufacturer invests in future R&D and production World-leading specialist technology company HMi Elements are eyeing future market growth, creating six new jobs across their Malton and Leeds offices, boosting R&D and production capability by 35%. With more investment planned as demand for oil and gas grows. HMi Elements are the specialists in innovative computer solutions By The Editor • 1 min read
Editors Blog Read all the Yorkshire business news here online Welcome to the 56th edition of TopicUK which is available now here, as we now countdown to our tenth anniversary in early 2023. I was pleased to see the refurbishment of the iconic Taylors Corner building, featured on page 10. The building was originally the home to Hepworth’s Tailors, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Propel appoints three new members Wakefield-based software development specialist Propel has appointed three new members of the team to support with a number of new project wins. Curtis Berry has joined the business as graduate developer after recently completing a BA(Hons) in Computing at The University of Huddersfield. Fellow alumnus Jiahao Wu, who completed By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds’ Propaganda delivers full rebrand for TVS Group Leeds-based Propaganda brand and creative consultancy has delivered a full rebrand for TVS Interfleet, a leading commercial vehicle bodybuilder group. Appointed to drive sustainable growth for the group, Propaganda’s comprehensive brand refresh includes a new name, corporate identity, brand campaign and collateral to effectively communicate the group’s proposition. By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Whitby distillery's donation gives seas a chance Whitby Distillery, the producers of the award-winning Whitby Gin, have underlined their commitment to the planet with a £5,000 donation to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The donation will support the Trust’s Give Seas A Chance campaign, which seeks to protect and restore Yorkshire's incredible seascape. Yorkshire Wildlife By The Editor • 2 min read
Business WACCL RETURNS FOR ITS 10th ANNIVERSARY! Bookings are now being taken for this year’s Wakefield Annual Charity Christmas Lunch (WACCL), the fabulous event which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, taking place at: Capri at the Vine on Thursday 8 December 2022 from 12 noon Hosted by Pete Emmett and Pat Langham the event has so By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Huddersfield manufacturer expands team to further growth Huddersfield-based glass manufacturer Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has appointed a general manager to support the business’s growth strategy in 2022. SGP is a leading supplier of curved, flat and bespoke toughened and laminated glass products, which are used in applications including building facades, balustrades, spiral stairs, shopfronts, plus many By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Refurbishment works underway on iconic Park Hill Scottish Queen site Refurbishment works at the former Scottish Queen public house are now underway, with new owner Nest appointing award-winning contractors from across Yorkshire to turn the site into a luxury furniture and lighting retail destination. A landmark building at the heart of Phase 1 of the award-winning Park Hill redevelopment which By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Topping out for Sheffield’s flagship hotel development Sheffield City Centre’s flagship Radisson Blu development celebrated an important construction milestone this week with the building’s structure topping out. Work on the Radisson Blu development site, which forms part of Sheffield City Council and Strategic Development Partner Queensberry’s Heart of the City programme, has been gathering By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Canal Club drops delicious new autumn menu and events calendar * Canal Club's new autumn menu has landed this week and features more inspired global cuisine options, as well as a selection of festive-inspired choices * Fiesta Fridays, a Mexican-inspired bottomless food and drink event launches on Friday 7th of October, with bookings available between 5-8pm * Halloween Bottomless Brunch will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Digital marketing agency launches an affordable service for SMEs Brand Ambition, a Digital Marketing Agency based in Leeds and Belfast, has announced that they are launching a marketing package for small and medium businesses. Founders Sam Raife and Robin Hetherington, who launched the company two years ago, have gone from strength-to-strength working with large companies such as Supply Chain By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Paddock village hall in Huddersfield to go up for auction The former village hall and community centre at West View in Paddock, just over a mile from Huddersfield town centre, is to be put up for auction next month. The 6,000 sq ft property will appear in auction house Pugh’s online property auction on 18 October and has By The Editor • 1 min read
