Business KAT Communications targets national award success A Doncaster telecommunications company is hoping to gain recognition as being one of the UK’s best family businesses after being shortlisted for a trio of national and regional awards. KAT Communications, which is headquartered at the Apex Business Centre, has been successfully shortlisted in three categories at the Family By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Surge in new clients signals rapid growth for Trio Media Leeds-based digital marketing agency, Trio Media is celebrating a strong first half of 2021 with several new client wins and three new hires. Trio Media is a fully integrated digital marketing agency based in Leeds. Mable Therapy, has hired the agency to provide digital PR and SEO to support their By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds City Council delivers extra support for businesses Businesses in Leeds are being given a helping hand as the city aims to build back stronger than ever from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leeds City Council has already distributed more than £280m worth of support to thousands of local businesses since the start of the pandemic. By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink The West Park Hotels new all-weather Courtyard and bar * First look at newly refurbished destination restaurant and hotel in Harrogate. * The West Park Hotel’s new all weather terrace has been transformed to include a retractable roof and outdoor bar. * Guests can enjoy the popular venues incredible food and drink menu in their stunning new bespoke heated seating made By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds Sixth Form College secures grant for STEM skills project A science teacher at Leeds Sixth Form College has been awarded £3000 of funding for his skills development project as part of the Let Teachers SHINE competition. Luke Helstrip, who’s been with the college for a year, has developed a project that supports students to enhance their soft skills, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hentons plan for the future with two new tax experts Yorkshire based chartered accountancy and business advisory firm Hentons has made two new appointments, within its specialist Tax Advisory team. Hentons, which is ranked as one of the top 100 accountancy firms in the UK, has appointed Luke Pickering and Connor Smith (pictured) as tax advisory managers. Luke is a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Consult Red appoints new chief commercial officer The Shipley-based technical professional services specialist, Consult Red, has recruited Steve Donachie (pictured) as it embarks on a new chapter of growth as an employee-owned company. Consult Red works with the world's leading media operators, including Liberty Global (Virgin, UPC), Comcast (Sky) and AT&T (Directv), and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Eight jobs created at Yorkshire social enterprise Ex-offender employment specialist Offploy has been enlisted by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to help get 348 prison leavers ‘work ready’ and reduce reoffending rates – which cost taxpayers £18bn per year. As part of the Government’s new ‘Prison Leaver Pilot’ project, the peer-to-peer mentoring programme aims to By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Solicitor joins fast-growing Private client services team Leading national law firm Irwin Mitchell has recruited a new solicitor to its Private Client Services team in Leeds. Daniel joins from Thornton Jones, having qualified in 2019. Daniel is an expert in advising business owners on estate and succession planning and wealth protection through wills, trusts, and family investment By The Editor • 1 min read
Business SMH Chartered Accountants merge with Jolliffe Cork Sheffield Chartered Accountants, Sutton McGrath Hartley (SMH) have merged with Wakefield-based Chartered Accountants Jolliffe Cork. The merger took place in May 2021, with Jolliffe Cork becoming SMH Jolliffe Cork and continuing to operate out of their existing premises in Wakefield. SMH Jolliffe Cork will continue to deliver a full range By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Five key recruits at new Vapour HQ Cloud technology specialist Vapour has welcomed five new faces into the team as the straight-talking firm pursues its ambitious £7m growth targets. Bolstering the sales team is business development manager Dan Needham, who joins the business from Manchester-based Cloud Technology Solutions (CTS). With a strong enterprise background – particularly in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Family-owned estate agents expands with fourth branch Award-winning Leeds-based estate agents, HARDISTY AND CO, has acquired a new office in the LS12 area of Leeds on Town Street, Armley. This will be the company’s fourth branch and covers the area to the West of the city. The Armley office will be headed up by former owner By The Editor • 2 min read
