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An advanced engineering company that develops pipeline robot technology for the utility sector is growing its export volumes to Australia. Harrogate-headquartered Synthotech Group has seen a 200% increase in orders for its innovative pipeline products from a growing Australian customer base thanks to a partnership with Australia-based Detection Services. The

A LEADING Yorkshire developer has warmly welcomed the cut in interest rates by the Bank of England. Oliver Bottomley, of award-winning Huddersfield-based Vivly Living, said the decision by the Bank to cut the base interest rate by 0.25 per cent from 5.00 per cent to 4.75 per

Twelve churches from across Yorkshire are celebrating this month after receiving just under £80,000 from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust, a charity that helps churches in Yorkshire to preserve and repair their buildings through offering grants for repairs and maintenance. The funding was awarded to a range of church

Steve Pittham, the longest-serving employee at the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, has retired. Steve joined York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, when it was formed in in 1988. As Works Manager, he was responsible for running the company’s factory. 66-year-old Steve, who lives in Easingwold, originally worked

Pegasus Textiles, one of the jewels in the crown of flourishing Leeds-based company Pegasus World, is preparing for a busy and successful Christmas season The company, based at Curo House, a 71,000 sq ft state-of-the-art office and warehouse building at Logic Leeds Business Park by Junction 45 of the

Kirklees College’s first Open Days of the year are right around the corner. The college will be opening the doors of its Huddersfield Centres on Saturday 16 November, and Dewsbury Centres will be open the following weekend, on Saturday 23 November. What’s on offer at Kirklees College? Kirklees

The UK budget announcement brought few surprises but raised serious concerns for businesses and consumers alike, amplifying the challenges faced amid global turbulence. While the absence of significant changes to income tax and national insurance may have reassured some, the focus on pensions, employers, and the agricultural sector has left