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NORMANTON MARKET'S NEW LOOK UNVEILED

20 March 2023

The transformation of Normanton Market into a new hub for small independent businesses is now complete... ...

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'GAME CHANGING' RENOVATION WORK TO BEGIN AT HISTORIC MILL

20 March 2023

Wakefield Council has awarded a £900,000 grant to Castleford Heritage Trust (CHT) so it can begin renovation work at Queen’s Mill, in Castleford... ...

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TILEYARD NORTH WELCOMES ÜBER AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY

20 March 2023

Award-winning creative team, Über Agency, have joined the community at Tileyard North as one of the first residents to call the Grade II-listed Rutland Mills development home... ...

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4WALL OPENS UNIT 2 IN PRODUCTION PARK

16 March 2023

4Wall Entertainment launches a purpose-built previsualisation, demonstration, R&D, and educational space at Production Park and promotes Darren Poultney to Managing Director – EMEA ...

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Warehouse snapped up by growing property investor

16 March 2023

A property investment and development firm continues to extend its reach across the north, having acquired an industrial asset in Wakefield for £2.475m. Having recently agreed a 10-year lease with Speedy Hire at Felnex Road in Leeds, Tyneside-based MCM Group, has now purchased a freehold investment on Telford Way as it continues its UK expansion. The modern, detached distribution unit at the intersection of the M1 and M62 motorways is occupied by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, who have a 20-year lease on the property at the Wakefield 41 industrial estate. The 19,500 sq ft property has been purchased from Columbia Threadneedle. ...

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Medical distribution centre completed in Wakefield, creating 100 jobs

15 March 2023

Construction has completed on a major medical distribution centre at Wakefield Hub, with 100 new jobs to be created at the site. The 260,000 sq ft building for PHOENIX Group will serve the NHS and pharmacies across the UK, further boosting the 250 million packs of medication the company delivers each year. ...

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Wakefield's Conservatory Outlet praised by West Yorkshire Mayor for commitment to manufacturing industry

14 March 2023

A Wakefield conservatory firm has been praised by the Mayor of West Yorkshire for its commitment to boosting the industry and offering job opportunities for young people in the district ...

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Law firm with offices in Wakefield renews sports law partnerships with three professional rugby teams

14 March 2023

Yorkshire law firm, Chadwick Lawrence, has renewed its sports law sponsorship contracts with three of the region’s biggest names in rugby: Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls and Wakefield Trinity professional rugby league clubs. ...

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THE ICE CO LAUNCHES RECRUITMENT DRIVE IN YORKSHIRE

14 March 2023

Europe’s leading Ice manufacturer, The Ice Co, has launched its latest recruitment drive with the help of its newest, and coolest employee, ‘The Ice Cube Dude’.  The brand’s official mascot was introduced to the rest of the team during their recent recruitment open day, which was documented across social media.  The Ice Co is currently looking to fill various permanent positions at its South Kirkby factory in West Yorkshire. The business is seeking people to work in their busy production and operational departments. ...

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Work to begin on project to transform Wakefield’s former market hall

07 March 2023

Work will start in spring on a project to transform Wakefield’s former market hall into a stunning new events space called the Wakefield Exchange.   The transformed site will offer you the chance to socialise and will feature an exciting programme of events and activity which will also attract significant new visitors into the city to boost the health of local high streets.  ...

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Accountancy practice charts a course for expansion with plans for another office

06 March 2023

Walker & Sutcliffe, a chartered accountancy practice based in Huddersfield, is setting its sights on a positive year ahead, with plans to open a second office in Wakefield. The practice has ambitions to increase turnover from £650,000 to £2.5m. ...

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Workforce investment drives growth at Normanton based engineering company

03 March 2023

A designer and manufacturer of control panels and systems is on track to double its turnover in the next five years by increasing productivity and efficiency and investing in its team.   Normanton-based Bensons Control Panels is working with learning and development business, Pro–Development, to develop its team for the future to support the growth of the company. ...

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Parsons Business for Good programme backs Macmillan Cancer Support for 2023

02 March 2023

This year, the fast-growing team at Yorkshire-based Parsons, Chartered Accountants has pushed its charitable efforts to the next level, by launching a brand new initiative. The Parsons Business for Good programme has seen the entire Parsons workforce invited to nominate and vote for a single charity to support throughout the year, with a calendar of activities coordinated by a dedicated committee. ...

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Active entertainment business secures up to £30m worth of funding

01 March 2023

Castleford-headquartered active entertainment brand, Gravity, has  confirmed it has secured up to £30m in funding to deliver its growth and expansion plans. ...

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