Business Priority Pet chooses Paladin for new app launch London-based App developers Pet Lifestyle Corporation (PLC) has begun working with Yorkshire marketing agency Paladin to launch its new mobile application for pet owners, Priority Pet. Released this month, Priority Pet is the ultimate App for pet parents. It is a one stop shop for logging pet’s information, finding By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Local gym and charity forge exciting new partnership Wakefield-based International Humanitarian Charity, Penny Appeal, is excited to announce a new partnership with the world-renowned Wakefield Gym Club. With an illustrious history, the club has had someone represent Great Britain at European or World level every year for the past 33 years, producing 23 Global Champions, 38 European Champions By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Greg jump-starts his career at The Source Leading Sheffield training and skills academy The Source has appointed a new facilities manager. Greg Sutcliffe (pictured) has arrived in post to find rising demand for meeting rooms and business events at the not-for-profit organisation’s prime location next to Meadowhall Shopping Centre. The demand is from companies determined to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Infiniti Group completes £1.5m Esplanade Hotel refurb contract Scarborough-based Infiniti Group has completed an extensive £1.5m interior, exterior and roof refurbishment of the coastal resort's Grade II listed Esplanade Hotel for the Daish Hotel Group. Infiniti Group's work on the Victorian hotel, which has just re-opened, started in 2020 creating jobs for Infiniti By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire’s largest family business celebrates its 75th anniversary Since being founded as Brooklands Garage on Sticker Lane, Bradford, in 1946, JCT600 estimates that it has sold over one million new and used vehicles and on Sunday 20th June, the Yorkshire automotive retailer celebrated 75 years in business. With a turnover in excess of £1.3 billion, JCT600 represents By The Editor • 2 min read
Business IoD seeks vice-chair for West Yorkshire The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched the search for a vice-chair for its West Yorkshire team. The vice-chair will play a key role in supporting chair Poonam Kaur in driving forward the branch strategy and building a community of members who help each other to grow and succeed. Poonam By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leading PR agency announces investment in new office in York Communications agency Camargue has announced that it is expanding its UK presence with the opening of a new office in York. Based on York Science Park, which is owned and managed by the University of York – the location provides the award-winning business with a base to service recent business wins, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Headstar announces three appointments and a promotion Leeds-based finance recruitment consultancy Headstar has made three appointments and a promotion to further strengthen its team of recruitment experts and associate finance directors, following a record year of growth which, despite the challenging backdrop, saw the company’s revenue increase by 25%. Alex Law joins as a senior consultant By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Full Circle Funerals launch new Community Fund in Calderdale Charities and community groups are being invited to apply through the Community Foundation for Calderdale for grants of up to £5,000 after Halifax-based funeral directors Full Circle Funerals contributed £15,000 to the fund. The next round of general grants that the Community Foundation for Calderdale will be opening By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Confidential shredding business strengthens sales team Huddersfield based, confidential shredding and records management company, Go Shred has welcomed a new member of their sales team as the company celebrates 100% growth in turnover and profit over 24 months. Family run Go Shred has hired Nikita Rubbathan as a sales and administration coordinator following a successful two By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Guiseley-based Number 1 Plates to support Yorkshire’s Dan Linfoot Online number plate retailer Number 1 Plates are delighted to announce that they have agreed to become a personal sponsor of Knaresborough-born British Superbike rider Dan Linfoot ahead of the 2021 season. The Guiseley-based business will see their branding appear on the Yorkshireman’s helmet for the duration of the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Kirklees College Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Kirklees College today to discuss the FE Professional Development Grant pilots which were launched today. He visited the college’s Springfield Sixth Form Centre in Dewsbury and was led on a guided tour of the classrooms and workshops. The Prime Minister toured the Creative Industries By The Editor • 2 min read