Business New HQ marks growth for Marketing by PHD Following a period of rapid growth, B2B marketing agency, Marketing by PHD, has moved its central headquarters to a new, larger facility. The additional space is set to accommodate a spate of new appointments on the back of key global client wins. The business, best known for its activities in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ascensor acquires Audere Commerce, their third acquisition in 12 months Leeds based digital agency Ascensor are continuing on the acquisition trail, acquiring the assets of Audere Commerce, a Knaresborough based Ecommerce specialist. The deal marks Ascensor’s third acquisition in 12 months and reflects their continued growth in the region’s digital sector. MD Andrew Firth comments: “This is a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Builder delivers landmark £121M Doncaster development Yorkshire housebuilder Avant Homes has acquired a 78-acre site in Doncaster, paving the way for a £121m development of up to 600 homes in the village of Edenthorpe. Subject to planning approval from Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, the landmark development will feature a mixture of one, two, three and four-bedroom By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink PR firm builds drinks division adding Whyte and Mackay Brands 2021 Distiller of the Year, Whyte and Mackay, has appointed The Lucre Group to support its 2022 UK PR strategy across four of its brands. The news comes after Lucre supported The Dalmore’s global Decades campaign last year, helping to propel the brand beyond whisky connoisseurs, and inspire and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Next stage of The Brighouse Deal underway The Brighouse Deal has taken another step forward as Calderdale Council and The Brighouse Town Deal Board appoint the professional team to deliver the next stage of developing the projects to be funded by the £19 million investment. Global professional services company Turner & Townsend, which is headquartered in Leeds, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Specialist Glass Products crowned Business of the Year at Examiner Awards Milnsbridge-based structural glass manufacturer Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has won the Business of the Year Award (over 50+ employees) at the 2021/22 Examiner Awards. The award recognises the best large companies in Huddersfield, employing a workforce of more than 50+ the business of the year will be able to By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm announces six partner promotions Law firm Gordons has announced six new partner promotions in recognition of each individual’s expertise, entrepreneurial acumen and ability to deliver excellent client service. Head of start-ups and emerging companies, Amy Pierechod, and head of digital and technology, Ryan Gracey, have both been appointed from within Gordons’ corporate and By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity PPG plans colourful communities project at children’s hospice PPG (NYSE:PPG) has announced that it will carry out a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project to help revitalize part of the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield. The project will bring together more than 40 PPG volunteers, who will spend three days starting March 30 beautifying children’s bedrooms By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire pubs operator acquires first venue in Saltaire Yorkshire pubs operator Concept Taverns has acquired The Rosse in Saltaire for £510,000, with plans to reinvent it into a modern pub. The long-standing pub, which has been a staple on Bingley Road since 1870, closed in November 2021, but its experienced new owners are breathing life into the By The Editor • 2 min read
National Expert reveals UK landlord’s biggest bugbears Becoming a landlord has become a popular investment, but like any business opportunity, there are advantages and disadvantages. With this in mind and following an 85% increase in searches for the term ‘nightmare tenant’¹ over the past two years, property specialist Bramleys reveals the top complaints they’ve heard from By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Waterside Shipley celebrate 6 years of fine dDining Shipley’s The Waterside Bar & Bistro, marks six years of successful business this month and the family run restaurant is set to celebrate with a special anniversary dining event. Housed in a 150 year old canalside warehouse overlooking the Leeds Liverpool Canal, Waterside is a love affair of all By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prohibition celebrates a decade of PR with recruitment drive Leeds based integrated PR agency, Prohibition, celebrates 10-years in business this month, a milestone that was reached during a significant period of growth for the PR business. Having recently acquired a stream of new clients, the business has grown from 15 team members pre-pandemic to an impressive 25 professionals today. By The Editor • 2 min read
