Business Aon unveiled as Harrogate Town AFC Ladies sponsor Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has today announced that it is investing in Harrogate Town AFC Ladies as the women’s team’s main sponsor. The announcement further supports Aon’s commitment to making a positive social impact in its communities and aligns with its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Virtual workshops show Barnsley businesses how to boost online sales Barnsley businesses keen to start selling online, or sell more online, are invited to join a fully-funded six-week programme of workshops which aim to show them how. The ‘how do?’ programme offers practical workshops and one-to-one consultations to help businesses either set up a new e-commerce function or improve an By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Region businesses encouraged to accelerate to success with university support New businesses in the Leeds City Region are being offered six months’ free advice in a scheme run by Leeds Beckett University. Accelerate is aimed at businesses under three years old who have ambition to grow. It is being run in collaboration with AD:VENTURE, a business support programme for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Manor House Huddersfield named best hotel wedding venue in Yorkshire Huddersfield boutique hotel Manor House has been named best hotel wedding venue in Yorkshire at The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) 2022. Bought in 2016 by owner Sara Presley as a run-down Georgian mansion and former childrens’ home, the Lindley venue underwent an extensive £5.5million restoration project that saw it By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A rising star gets promoted through Harron’s ranks In the three years since she joined Harron as a trainee sales executive at its Royal Wells Park development in Crofton, ambitious Ellie rapidly climbed the ladder to be promoted to senior sales executive in 2021, and has started the new year on the next rung of trainee sales manager. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Meeow appoints marketing director to support global growth Yorkshire Saas firm meeow has expanded its team, appointing a marketing director to help further accelerate its global growth. Kate Tyson, an expert in her field brings with her 20 years of experience building and raising awareness of brands and founders. Her appointment will support the next stage in meeow’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Caroline Hill joins Leeds Building Society’s executive team Leeds Building Society has appointed Caroline Hill as its chief people officer as it looks to the future and further develops its talented workforce. Caroline joins the Society’s executive team from KPMG and was previously chief people and strategy officer at Wesleyan, the financial services mutual, for four years. By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment Canal charity appoints new chair to Yorkshire and North East advisory board Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity that cares for 316 miles of waterways in Yorkshire and the North East, has appointed Helen Grantham as the new chair of its Regional Advisory Board. The voluntary role, for an initial three-year term, will help the Trust connect people and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barclays launches nationwide drive to boost small businesses Barclays has launched a package of support aimed at boosting small businesses, with the bank set to host 50 masterclasses a month this year, which will focus on managing cash flow, business growth and support for wellbeing. The classes are open to all small business owners, with national events focused By The Editor • 2 min read
Business CTS UK strengthens marketing team Corporate Trade Supplies UK (CTS UK), the flourishing North Yorkshire-based business supply chain specialists, have appointed Issey Gill as Marketing Assistant Issey, who lives in Crakehall, near Bedale, joins CTS UK at a pivotal stage in the Northallerton company’s development. Issey, who previously worked for leading Yorkshire racehorse trainers By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Interiors firm moves finance in-house with appointment of financial controller Elizabeth Stenson is the latest recruit to join the 23-strong team of fast-growing Yorkshire interiors, architecture and design business Richard Grafton Interiors, which has showrooms in Harrogate, Ilkley and Wetherby. Based at the business’ Harrogate head office, Liz, takes on the role of financial controller. An ACCA qualified management accountant, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Nursery rewards staff as it celebrates 30th Birthday Huddersfield-based Portland Nurseries has rewarded employees with free childcare and other benefits as it celebrates its 30th Birthday. Portland Nurseries celebrated 30 years of serving the local community this year, culminating in a festive celebration at Briar Court Hotel in Birchencliffe. At the party, joint MD Michael Murphy announced all By The Editor • 1 min read
