Business Yorkshire Water contact centre recruiting 40 new roles Yorkshire Water’s sister company, Loop, is recruiting 40 new customer service roles by January 2025. Loop is the first point of contact for Yorkshire Water customers, whether that be by phone, email, letter or social media. Loop handles a customer’s enquiry and aims to exceed expectations of great By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housing 21 resident presented with British Empire Medal Celebrations are in order as Housing 21 resident, Tom Long at Box Tree Court in Boston Spa has been presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM). The British Empire Medal is awarded for ‘hands on’ service in the local community, and in Wakefield, Tom has helped make a significant difference. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford College celebrates renewed partnership with Bradford City AFC Bradford College is extending its partnership with Bradford City AFC for a fourth consecutive year. The renewal sees the College remain one of City’s main partners, as well as being their official digital partner. Bradford College branding will continue to feature on the Bantams’ digital output, through both imagery By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Green-fingered Barnsley business adopts green thinking at work A Barnsley grounds maintenance business is investing in solar panels and battery powered tools to slash energy bills and cut back undergrowth. Twiggs has gained grant funding to invest in 29 solar panels for the expansive roof of their 6916sq ft business base at Rockingham Works in central Barnsley It’ By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Firm builds on success with key promotion and appointments Leading executive search consultancy Spencer Riley has reinforced its senior team, with a key promotion and two high-profile appointments, following a period of strong growth. The Leeds-based consultancy has promoted Adam Garvey to divisional director and welcomed Jonathan Russell and Gordon Roy as head of Future Mobility and head of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New Harrogate offices support jobs Office group WorkWell has invested £10.5m to redevelop a site at Copthall Bridge in Harrogate. The new site will support 360 jobs in the spa town and create five roles directly. Copthall Bridge is designed to offer a premium office environment for established SMEs and owner-operated businesses looking for By The Editor • 1 min read
Business LFH Regulatory Limited win Eaton Smith's Business of the Month Award Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that LFH Regulatory Limited, a leading consultancy firm specialising in regulatory compliance for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, has been awarded our Business of the Month Award. This award, which recognises outstanding businesses in the community, was awarded to LFH Regulatory for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business UK firm exports its pioneering leak-detecting technologies down under 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Award-winning Yorkshire developer welcomes base rate cut 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business News release from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business What a brick! Steve retires after 36 years at York Handmade 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 By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Pegasus Textiles gears up for Christmas 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 By The Editor • 3 min read
