Business New appointment boosts cap hpi valuations team Craig Bridgman has been appointed as a new senior editor on cap hpi’s valuations team. The role sees Craig working closely with fellow members of the valuations team helping to further grow the extensive reach of the leading automotive data business. Craig has 25 years of experience in the By The Editor • 1 min read
(L-R): Ashley Henderson – Digital Director, Lizzie Turner – PR & Content Director, Callum Tingle – Finance Director Business Award-winning agencies keep it fresh with merger Two agencies have joined forces in the North East and North Yorkshire to create a full-service offering to its client base – with a fresh twist. Fresh Digital, based in Spennymoor and Peachy Digital, based in Northallerton, have worked together on projects for the last two years and have made the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Public consultation announced on highway proposals along A64 Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority announce a period of public engagement for proposals to improve journeys on the A64. As part of the ongoing plans to transform bus travel, Leeds City Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority , are showing proposals to improve bus, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Propaganda delivers rebrand for James & James Fulfilment Propaganda Brand Consultancy has rebranded James and James Fulfilment to J&J Global Fulfilment as the company targets international growth alongside a focus on supporting ecommerce business to manage the risk, complexity and cost associated with scaling domestically and internationally. Propaganda will continue to deliver brand strategy, PR and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Cellhire enables the BBC to live stream UK General Election counts Cellhire, a national and global provider of mobile communications, played a major role in the BBC’s coverage of the 2024 UK General Election. The company deployed its “Count Cam” packages powered with Cellhire’s IoT connectivity solution to 369 vote-counting locations across the UK to allow the BBC to By The Editor • 2 min read
Whats On Local Rotary Club's to host 10th Charity Classic Car Show The team at a local Rotary Club has organised a Classic Car Show to raise funds for a York cancer charity. Weighton Wolds Rotary Club will hold its tenth annual Classic Car Show at Langlands Garden Centre, Shiptonthorpe, on Sunday, August 25th, and Monday, August 26th, in aid of York By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Developments team at Caddick grows with new generation of leaders Caddick, the leading, privately-owned property and construction business has made a number of promotions within its developments team as its project portfolio grows and it expands into new regions. Helen Gardner has been promoted to group legal director, taking a role on the board and continuing to spearhead the organisation’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Local business powers electric truck with self-generated renewable energy Doncaster-based ReFood, the UK’s leading food waste recycler, has taken delivery of its first plug-in collection vehicle. The state-of-the-art Volvo FM Electric will be powered by 100% renewable energy generated on-site at the company’s site on Ings Road, demonstrating the company’s commitment to setting the standards in By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Real estate team reports strong performance in first half of 2024 Award-winning law firm, Schofield Sweeney, has announced a busy and successful first half of 2024 for its real estate team. In what is perceived to be an unsure market, the team continues to manage and conduct significant transactions, reflecting both the robust market conditions and the team's expertise By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Underpin Sports scores big with former premier league player appointment Leeds-based golf mental performance coaching company, Underpin Sports has appointed former Leeds United midfielder, Andy Couzens as its business development manager to lead its expansion across the north of England. The Yorkshire arm of Underpin Sports is dedicated to equipping players with the psychological tools and mental strength needed to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mayor Brabin tells builders to brace for housebuilding boom Mayor Tracy Brabin has vowed to deliver a “new dawn” for housebuilding across West Yorkshire, by working in lock-step with local housing providers and the new government in Westminster. The West Yorkshire Housing Strategy 2040, the first of its kind for the region, has been unveiled on a visit to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Flooring company turns attention to roof to slash energy costs A Barnsley-based carpet and flooring company has gained grant funding to invest in solar panels which will generate more than 70 percent of the energy it needs. Floormaster Yorkshire has installed 36 panels to the roof of its warehouse to feed electricity into the company’s 600 sq ft showroom By The Editor • 2 min read
