Business Strata launches interior design tool following ‘hugely positive’ first half Luxury house builder Strata has announced the launch of its new design programme which allows customers to create an entirely bespoke interior that can be factored into the build process and completed ahead of their move-in date. Established in 1909 and based in Doncaster, Strata boasts developments across Yorkshire, Derbyshire By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Huddersfield PR agency enhances junior team with appointment and promotion Following a series of contract wins, Huddersfield-based PR and communications agency KC Communications has recruited a Junior PR Executive and made an internal promotion as it sets out its ambition to increase turnover by 60% by August 2022. Abi Gosling has joined the agency, having completed her A-Levels at Huddersfield By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire PR agency champions new client Leeds-based MacComms has been appointed by workplace wellbeing company Champion Health to manage the fast-growing firm’s public relations. Champion Health has invested in the PR agency to support its continued growth having successfully received £1 million investment from Twinkl last year. MacComms is responsible for raising the profile and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Avant Homes brings four new developments to Yorkshire Yorkshire housebuilder Avant Homes is set to deliver 442 new-build properties for the region across four new development sites. The new developments are located within close proximity to some of Yorkshire’s major towns and cities and have a gross combined development value of £116.3m The new sites include By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Spacemade launches Leeds coworking space in former Pizza Express Spacemade has launched its newest coworking space at its Park House building in Leeds to meet the soaring demand for flexible workspaces post-Covid. The 4,000 sq ft space, which was formerly a Pizza Express, has been completely transformed into a modern coworking hub for businesses, entrepreneurs and remote workers By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Region partners join forces to prioritise adult learning Luminate Education Group has teamed up with partners across the Leeds City Region to host a series of free short courses for adults, as part of the national Festival of Learning. The group is working alongside local organisations and education providers to get adults in the region back into education, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business ‘5 on the farm’ festival announces official event partners Leading wine brand ‘Lindeman’s Wines’ has been announced as one of the sponsors of this summer’s ‘5 on the Farm Festival’ at Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire. Organisers behind the Channel 5 festival, which takes place over the August Bank Holiday, have also revealed that top outdoor By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New office manager for growing accountancy firm 21 Chartered Accountants have added a new member to their growing team with the appointment of Rachel Scott as their office manager. The Sheffield based professional service firm identified the need for a new member of staff to come in to manage internal procedures to allow the senior management team By The Editor • 2 min read
Business MAC Construction Consultants welcomes new senior building surveyor Leading construction consultants MAC has announced the expansion of its Building and Surveying team with the appointment of senior building surveyor Terri Houghton. With more than 23 years’ experience in maintenance management, Terri joins the business with immediate effect having previously worked in alterations and improvement programs for Metropolitan Police By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Seven-year success story for social media firm Social media marketing business Shoo Social Media marks its 7th birthday this month – and with much to celebrate. The Ilkley-based company has seen a period of rapid growth, expanded its team and still found time to meet its social responsibility commitments. They are marking the milestone with a Shoo BBQ By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Book donation secures builder Bellway top marks The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes has been given top marks by a Wakefield primary school after a donation enabled it to purchase a host of high-quality books that the headteacher hopes will increase her pupils’ love of reading. Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School on Aberford Road By The Editor • 1 min read
