Business Century not out, for Yorkshire business support programme More than 100 Yorkshire entrepreneurs have been helped by a free business accelerator programme. The Northern Max Accelerator, which is backed by business support programme AD:VENTURE, has also helped create 44 new jobs and give businesses grants and funding worth nearly £300,000. AD:VENTURE is part-funded by the By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Former school pupil turned lawyer becomes governor at Alma Mater A Guiseley School pupil who left after his A-levels in 2016 to embark on a legal apprenticeship at law firm Gordons has been appointed as a co-opted governor by his alma mater. Dan Western, fully qualified as a chartered legal executive specialising in commercial property-related matters last December. During his By The Editor • 2 min read
Business UNTHA UK awarded ‘Leading Light’ prestige in national tech list Industrial shredder manufacturer UNTHA UK has been listed in the prestigious Digital Enterprise Top 100 list for the third consecutive year. And for 2022, the Boroughbridge-headquartered firm has also received esteemed ‘Leading Light’ recognition as a top ten performer. The initiative seeks to identify companies leading the way in digital By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Tech team appointed to help SY entrepreneurs develop cutting-edge products A team of specialist technicians has been appointed to help South Yorkshire businesses develop innovative products and tools at a newly-opened digital innovation makerspace. Hands-on tech experts from Brightbox have been tasked with providing one-to-one support plus regular workshops and short programmes at the MakerLab on Barnsley’s Digital Campus, By The Editor • 2 min read
Health How to identify and prove medical negligence Back in 2006/07, there were just 5,426 clinical negligence claims made against the NHS in England. However, this figure had risen to 12,629 claims by 2020/21, highlighting growth of 133% in 14 years [http://www.wrighthassall.co.uk/knowledge-base/medical-negligence-index-claims-against-the-nhs-explored#:~:text=In%20the%20period%20of%202020, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business OPM Group announces joint venture with US companies Leading label and flexible packaging manufacturer, OPM Group, has extended its reach into the US market through a joint venture with New York-based companies Macaran Printed Products and Syracuse Label & Surround Printing. Collectively known as SKYLARK™, the partnership will introduce OPM’s patented TLC® (Thicker Label Closure) technology for By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Huddersfield-based Wild PR shortlisted at UK Social Media Awards Huddersfield-based PR and marketing agency Wild PR has been shortlisted for the Best Small Agency Award at the UK Social Media Awards 2022. The national awards recognise the use of social media across various business sectors and the skills required to reach new and broad audiences. The categories are focused By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sheffield Olympic legacy park community stadium reaches completion Leading UK property regeneration expert, Scarborough Group International (SGI) has announced the Practical Completion of its new Community Stadium at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, 16 months after breaking ground. The delivery team, led by principal contractor, GMI Construction Group PLC, has overcome numerous complex challenges during construction, including the disruption By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Housebuilder launches new graduate scheme following previous success Keepmoat Homes, has launched a second graduate scheme, following the success of its first programme in 2021. The commercial graduate programme is designed to help those who have just finished university gain entry level experience in commercial construction roles, as Keepmoat Homes aims to develop not just homes and communities, By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Alston Dairy introduces ground breaking sustainable pots A fully recyclable pot produced by Keighley based PFF Packaging has been launched by Alston Dairy as part of its Ann Forshaw’s Farmhouse Yogurt range. The 140g pots use less plastic than equivalent PET packaging and more post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, optimising the resources used and making the packaging By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Zenith battery electric vehicle numbers nearly double in a year to pass the 10,000 milestone Zenith has announced a year-on-year increase of almost 100% in its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with over 10,000 funded vehicles now on the road. The leasing company also has over 9,000 BEVs on order for both corporate drivers and individual retail customers. Some of the most popular cars By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Calderdale College launches free courses for employers As part of the Collaborative Apprenticeships programme, Calderdale College has launched two new courses for employers to help simplify the process of introducing apprenticeships into their business and to give them the tools and confidence to effectively manage apprentices in the workplace. Employers from across Calderdale and its surrounding areas By The Editor • 2 min read
