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30th October 2019 Multi-award-winning Jo Haigh joins the Board of Produmax as Non-Executive Chair, a specialist high precision engineering manufacturing company that operates globally. Jo Haigh joins the Board of Produmax to support read moreA major milestone for Wakefield-based advertising and marketing agency
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21st October 2019 Nearly 2,900 jobs at risk as Bonmarche slumps into administration Wakefield headquartered fashion retailer Bonmarche has become the latest high street casualty, after the business was forced to call in the read moreWakefield Export Champions collaborate with local school
18th October 2019 Wakefield Export Champions collaborate with local school Export Champions m2r Education and Coeur de Xocolat recently joined forces to offer an innovative chocolate based curriculum to Yr9 pupils at St Thomas a Becket read moreTickets selling fast for inaugural Northern Leadership awards
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14th October 2019 Yorkshire Corporate Finance Team Lead International Acquisition Award-winning corporate finance boutique fds Director Services advises on the acquisition of controlling interest in Nautech Services to read moreLeeds City Region investment guide launches
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11th October 2019 Council resources to help local businesses through Brexit The uncertainty caused by the delay of implementing Brexit is having a negative impact on local businesses. Speaking at a Brexit Roundtable discussion read moreHow Wakefield Employment Hub boosts the local economy
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9th October 2019 New Welcome to Yorkshire chair appointed The leader of Wakefield Council has been named as the new chair of Welcome to Yorkshire. Keith Stewart stood down as interim chair, and as a director, earlier this week after read moreBusiness-led campaign to encourage SMEs to access support launched
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8th October 2019 Business Events BEIS Business Readiness Events During September and October, the Government will be holding a series of ‘Get ready for Brexit’ business readiness events across the country to give read moreMajor expansion for £25m turnover engineering business
8th October 2019 Major expansion for £25m turnover engineering business Pontefract-based Advanced Diesel Engineering has bought new premises with financial support from the Barclays Northern Powerhouse read moreWakefield-based SMEs Gain a Competitive Advantage.
7th October 2019 Wakefield-based SMEs Gain a Competitive Advantage. A collaboration of local business leaders and experts join forces to give Wakefield SMEs a boost. Wakefield businesses face many challenges in gaining a read moreShortlists revealed for 2019 Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards
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24th September 2019 Theatre Royal Wakefield Achieves Theatre of Sanctuary Status Theatre Royal Wakefield is delighted to announce that they have achieved Theatre of Sanctuary status, in recognition of their public commitment to being a read moreCard Factory announces 'satisfactory' results despite 14% dip in figures
24th September 2019 Card Factory announces 'satisfactory' results despite 14% dip in figures Card Factory has revealed its interim results for the six months ended July 31, 2019. The Wakefield-headquartered specialist read moreAIRBNB ENCOURAGES BRITISH TRAVELLERS TO BOOK THEIR NEXT STAYCATION IN PONTEFRACT
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18th September 2019 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to “maximise the power of the North” The UK Prime Minister is expected to announce new powers to be given to regions in the North of England. Prime Minister Boris Johnson read moreYorkshire logistics firm to create over 30 jobs with major expansion project
18th September 2019 Yorkshire logistics firm to create over 30 jobs with major expansion project A logistics firm has secured an agreement to double its occupancy space at a Yorkshire business park. Integrated Third Party Logistics read moreDon't miss out on Wakefield UBC'S amazing Autumn deal!
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11th September 2019 New manager takes over Wakefield business group with the aim of making the city centre attract more visitors Tom Zane-Black has moved from a similar role in the London Borough of Bromley to take on the task of making read moreRevamp planned for Junction 32
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9th September 2019 West Yorkshire towns set for regeneration boost with £3.6bn government fund Eight towns across West Yorkshire have been named among 100 UK towns to benefit from a new £3.6bn regeneration read moreFunding for IT and Skills Support to be Brexit ready!
9th September 2019 Funding for IT and Skills Support to be Brexit ready! The government has announced new grant funding worth £16m towards helping businesses train staff in making customs declarations and to help businesses that read more‘Energy & Clean Growth in the Northern Powerhouse’
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6th September 2019 Changes in consumer behaviour demand robust solutions for PCI compliance If your company handles customer payments, then you should be familiar with the Payment Card Industry Security standard, or PCI DSS. This read moreDigital Enterprise Toolkit
6th September 2019 Digital Enterprise Toolkit Digital technology is transforming the way in which businesses operate, helping them to gain a competitive edge and achieve long term success. The Digital Enterprise business support read more#Grow
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5th September 2019 Polymer company inject six figure sum into equipment ONE of the UK’s leading manufacturers of injection moulded components has installed the latest in a series of machines which sees its combined investment in read moreAre you an SME based in the Wakefield District looking for an expert guide to business support?
5th September 2019 Are you an SME based in the Wakefield District looking for an expert guide to business support? If so look no further than the LEP (Leeds City Region Enterprise partnership who can guide you through the complex world of read moreWakefield Council gives green light to £60m 200-plus property Avant Homes scheme
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23rd August 2019 China Trade-Mission - Would you like to attend? Wakefield Council are hosting a trade mission to Nanning, China and is looking for Businesses with an interest in Exporting to attend the 16th China-ASEAN Expo (Sep read morePlan to generate 1,000 jobs with proposed industrial estate
22nd August 2019 Plan to generate 1,000 jobs with proposed industrial estate A site in Normanton, Wakefield, could accommodate 11 new industrial units and create nearly 1,000 jobs if planners give their approval. Outline planning read more500,000 sq ft industrial scheme plans in
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21st August 2019 YPO launches £400m data centre and cloud framework Public sector buying organisation YPO has launched a new £400m data centre and cloud framework. The new data centres, maintenance cloud hosting and read moreContractor named for £17m West Yorkshire leisure and wellbeing hub
20th August 2019 Contractor named for £17m West Yorkshire leisure and wellbeing hub National contractor Willmott Dixon has been appointed to construct a £17m leisure and wellbeing hub in West Yorkshire. Following read moreNew family cinema concept opens in Wakefield retail and leisure complex
19th August 2019 New family cinema concept opens in Wakefield retail and leisure complex A new affordable family-focused cinema concept is the latest attraction to launch at a Wakefield retail and leisure complex. Reel Cinema has read morePrepare your business or organisation for Brexit
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13th August 2019 Seasonal range boost Card Factory sales High street gift card retailer Card Factory has reported "robust" sales thanks to Valentine's Day and Mother's Day seasonal ranges, despite a read more6B Acquires Buffalo Web Design
12th August 2019 6B Acquires Buffalo Web Design 6B Digital is delighted to announce the recent acquisition of Buffalo Web Design. The merger took place in July 2019, and includes 6B taking over the support and maintenance of read moreSportswear giant agrees deal for Yorkshire warehouse
12th August 2019 Sportswear giant agrees deal for Yorkshire warehouse A global sportswear giant has agreed a deal for a 261,000 sq ft warehouse in West Yorkshire. Alongside the letting, the building has also been sold for read moreDouble top award shortlisting for PolyGlobal
9th August 2019 Double top award shortlisting for PolyGlobal LEADING polyurethane moulders PolyGlobal have been shortlisted for not one but two of the UK’s top manufacturing awards. The Wakefield based company which read moreStudent Roost adds new student accommodation in Aberdeen to B38 Group facilities management contract
9th August 2019 Student Roost adds new student accommodation in Aberdeen to B38 Group facilities management contract B38 Group will be undertaking facilities management services at a new student accommodation property, close to the read moreMovie Afternoon with the Bondholders
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5th August 2019 West Yorkshire and Leeds chairs call for rebalancing of economy West Yorkshire Combined Authority chair Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe and Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) chair Roger Marsh have called on the read morePlans lodged for 160-home development
5th August 2019 Plans lodged for 160-home development Plans have been lodged for more than 160 homes on the site of a West Yorkshire farm. Spawforths, on behalf of Wakefield District Housing, has submitted an application to read moreMarket uncertainty hits Airea results
5th August 2019 Market uncertainty hits Airea results Market uncertainty has affected the interim results for Ossett-based specialist flooring business Airea, despite growth in its order book and from international sales. The read moreOE ELECTRICS MARKS GERMAN EXPANSION WITH CHARITY CYCLE RIDE
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29th July 2019 NGC NETWORKS HOSTS AN AVAYA CLOUD TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR The benefits of migrating to cloud technology will be explored at a seminar hosted by business communications specialist NGC Networks. The Wakefield based read moreTeam runs into red to put hospice into the blue
25th July 2019 Team runs into red to put hospice into the blue WAKEFIELD polyurethane moulding firm, PolyGlobal, has tipped their fund-raising target for the city’s hospice over the £1000 mark by going into the read moreWest Yorkshire industrial scheme changes hands
24th July 2019 West Yorkshire industrial scheme changes hands A West Yorkshire industrial scheme has been sold by a joint venture between Kier Property and Maple Grove Developments. Tri-Link140 in Normanton has been bought by read moreE-commerce business plans European expansion with NPIF backing
23rd July 2019 E-commerce business plans European expansion with NPIF backing A West Yorkshire e-commerce business is targeting European expansion after securing a £250,000 loan from NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance, which is read moreRegister now to access £6m of new digital funding, Wakefield SMEs urged
22nd July 2019 Register now to access £6m of new digital funding, Wakefield SMEs urged Businesses in the Leeds City Region – which includes Wakefield – can register with Digital Enterprise now to ensure they are read moreWho would have thought 2 blokes from Wakefield would be DIT NPH Export Champions
22nd July 2019 Who would have thought 2 blokes from Wakefield would be DIT NPH Export Champions In February 2019, Wakefield SMEs m2r Education and Coeur de Xocolat were awarded the prestigious title of Department for International read morem2r Education flying high!
22nd July 2019 m2r Education flying high Wakefield based international education recruitment firm, m2r education, have been included in Manchester Airport’s ‘More than an Airport’ campaign, to celebrate all read moreBodycare store relocates to Trinity Walk from The Ridings
19th July 2019 Bodycare store relocates to Trinity Walk from The Ridings Wakefield's Bodycare store has moved to Trinity Walk Shopping Centre. The beauty and makeup store last month confirmed plans to move from its home in The read morePlans lodged for micropub, gallery and offices
18th July 2019 Plans lodged for micropub, gallery and offices Plans have been lodged to build a new micropub, gallery and office on a site in Wakefield city centre. Mason Clark Associates, on behalf of Hinko Construction, has read moreYorkshire Dealmakers Awards nominations open
18th July 2019 Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards nominations open Nominations for the Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2019 are now open to enter. This is the first stage of the process to determine the winners for the region’s read moreBurberry boosted by “excellent” response to new collections
18th July 2019 Burberry boosted by “excellent” response to new collections Luxury fashion brand Burberry has reported a strong start to its financial year thanks to an "excellent consumer response" to chief read moreWakefield Manufacturing Awards 2019
16th July 2019 Wakefield Manufacturing Awards 2019 The Wakefield district is home to a number of world-leading manufacturers, new businesses and industry pioneers. These awards recognise the achievements and impact of these read moreLocal Business Leader Finalist for Two Prestigious Awards
16th July 2019 Local Business Leader Finalist for Two Prestigious Awards Poonam Kaur’s business achievements have been recognised by The IoD Director of the Year and Forward Ladies regional awards. Managing Director of read moreBillionaire’s investment firm snaffles 93% Bon Marché shares
16th July 2019 Billionaire’s investment firm snaffles 93% Bon Marché shares Spectre, the Dubai-based investment firm owned by billionaire Phillip Day, has secured 93% of Bon Marché shares – triggering read morem2r Education partners with document legalisation company, Vital Consular
15th July 2019 m2r Education partners with document legalisation company, Vital Consular Multi award winning UK based education recruitment firm m2r Education have created a strategic read more2019 Nanning International Elites Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition!
15th July 2019 2019 Nanning International Elites Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition! Further to Wakefield Councils new relationship with Nanning we are promoting a new competition – The 2019 Nanning read morePolyGlobal join colour run for Hospice
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12th July 2019 Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford businesses named in Yorkshire Top 500 Thirty-two Wakefield companies have been named among the best in Yorkshire by a leading business magazine. The firms made the cut on read moreHaribo to create 50 UK jobs as turnover passes £180m
11th July 2019 Haribo to create 50 UK jobs as turnover passes £180m The UK arm of sweet manufacturing giant Haribo is set to increase production at its West Yorkshire facility, creating 50 jobs. The company has reported an read moreWarehouse hits the market for more than £3m
10th July 2019 Warehouse hits the market for more than £3m A commercial building in Wakefield is up for sale due to a relocation, with a quoted asking price of around £3.1m. The Detached warehouse at Unit 200, read moreCouncil successful in first round of High Streets Fund bid
8th July 2019 Council successful in first round of High Streets Fund bid Wakefield Council has made it through to the next round of bids to secure a proportion of the Future High Streets Fund - a £675million government fund which read moreWakefield Manufacturing Awards 2019
8th July 2019 Save the date!! - Thu, 17 October 2019 The Wakefield Manufacturing Awards, sponsored by Wakefield Council, are back for a second successful year! The Wakefield Manufacturing Awards 2019, celebrating all that is read moreHSBC Launches Green Finance Initiatives for UK Businesses
8th July 2019 HSBC Launches Green Finance Initiatives for UK Businesses HSBC UK has launched a portfolio of green finance initiatives, aimed at helping businesses of all sizes strengthen their sustainability. This is part of the read moreEngineering SME boosts global opportunities with University research partnership
2nd July 2019 Engineering SME boosts global opportunities with University research partnership ENTERPRISE cash has enabled a bespoke manufacturer of engineered plastic parts to open more international read moreCould The Ridings Shopping Centre cinema hold key to revamping city?
28th June 2019 Work is continuing on a new cinema in the Ridings. The five-screen Reel Cinema, which will be situated on the upper floor of the shopping centre, was originally scheduled to open in May this year. The company has read moreAston Barclay appoints new manager for Wakefield super centre
27th June 2019 Aston Barclay appoints new manager for Wakefield super centre. Aston Barclay has appointed Karl Ward, previously remarketing manager at Ogilvie Fleet Ltd, as manager of its state-of-the-art Wakefield read more'New South Elmsall Aldi store will help revamp town'
26th June 2019 A new Aldi store set to be built in South Elmsall could play a key role in regenerating the town's market and high street. South Elmsall councillor Steve Tulley said he was looking forward to the opening of the new store read moreTesco discount store Jack's to open in former Toys R Us unit in Wakefield
26th June 2019 Tesco discount store Jack's to open in former Toys R Us unit in Wakefield A number of applications have been made to the council in recent weeks regarding the former Toys R Us unit on Ings Road. A planning read moreBonmarché in Philip Day offer U-turn as ‘poor’ trading continues
26th June 2019 Bonmarché’s board has said that poor trading during the first quarter means the offer made by Philip Day looks “more attractive”, despite not having been improved. The embattled retailer read moreInvestor acquires West Yorkshire garden centre
26th June 2019 Investor acquires West Yorkshire garden centre A West Yorkshire garden centre has been acquired by a listed investment firm. LXi REIT has purchased the garden centre in Pennine on a sale and leaseback basis. The read moreChannel 4 staff declining move to Leeds is 'no bad thing for West Yorkshire'
25th June 2019 The reluctance of Channel 4 workers to move to West Yorkshire is "no bad thing" for the region, a senior public servant has said. Tom Stannard, the corporate director for regeneration and economic growth at read more£1.6m veterinary service in the works for Wakefield
25th June 2019 £1.6m veterinary service in the works for Wakefield Chantry Vets is transforming a former office block in Wakefield’s Brindley Way into a hospital following outgrowing its current Alverthorpe read moreFunding boost for Wakefield district businesses
24th June 2019 Funding boost for Wakefield district businesses One hundred and eighty businesses in Wakefield district have been successful in attracting start-up capital from a government-backed scheme. Figures released by read moreOE Electrics Gets Royal SealOf Approval With Queen'sAward For Enterprise
24th June 2019 OE Electrics Gets Royal SealOf Approval With Queen'sAward For Enterprise OE Electrics, the Wakefield-based manufacturer of innovative data distribution and power solutions, has been honoured with a read moreBring your business to Bond Terrace!
13th June 2019 Bring your business to Bond Terrace! Leeds Beckett University’s Business Centre – Wakefield have a different approach when it comes to providing a home for businesses. With most businesses failing read morePermission granted for Newmarket development
13th June 2019 Permission granted for Newmarket development Developers have been given the green light to go ahead with the construction of new warehousing facilities at Newmarket Lane in Stanley, Wakefield. When completed, read moreListed manufacturer warns that customers could be moved to alternative suppliers
11th June 2019 Listed manufacturer warns that customers could be moved to alternative suppliers Wakefield-headquartered listed plastic components manufacturer Carclo has this morning announced a new strategy – including read moreSpeculative 150,000 sq ft development complete
11th June 2019 Speculative 150,000 sq ft development complete Work has been completed on a speculative 150,000 sq ft production and distribution development close to Junction 32 of the M62 between Castleford and read moreAD:VENTURE scheme awarded extension to continue support for region’s start-ups
10th June 2019 AD:VENTURE scheme awarded extension to continue support for region’s start-ups AD:VENTURE, the ERDF part-funded programme supporting start-ups and scale-ups with practical support and match-funded read moreCOCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS SPONSORS WAKEFIELD BUSINESS WEEK 2019, JOINING A HOST OF TOP LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANISATIONS IN THE DISTRICT
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31st May 2019 Place Marketing Workshop invite – help shape the future of the Wakefield district The economic success of the district is good news for communities and businesses alike. A more successful economic area read moreMANUFACTURING PLANT SHOWCASES INNOVATION ON LORD LIEUTENANT’S OFFICIAL VISIT TO WAKEFIELD
23rd May 2019 MANUFACTURING PLANT SHOWCASES INNOVATION ON LORD LIEUTENANT’S OFFICIAL VISIT TO WAKEFIELD Group Rhodes, the Wakefield-based advanced engineering company, hosted her majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for read moreSoftware investment to drive business performance
23rd May 2019 Software investment to drive business performance INVESTMENT in new business management and scheduling technology is driving forward performance at a leading Yorkshire metalwork fabricator. Normanton based read moreBonmarché board criticised by firm lining up its takeover
20th May 2019 Bonmarché board criticised by firm lining up its takeover The company eyeing a takeover of Bonmarché has hit out at the listed womenswear fashion chain's board, saying it does not believe the read morePolyGlobal to sponsor Exporter of the Year Award
16th May 2019 PolyGlobal to sponsor Exporter of the Year Award AWARD winning manufacturer of polyurethane solutions, PolyGlobal, are backing outward looking businesses at this year’s Wakefield Manufacturing read moreNominations for Wakefield Manufacturing Awards 2019 are now open!
15th May 2019 The Wakefield Manufacturing Awards exemplify the elite of manufacturing in the area, show a track record of success, dedication to employees and community investment. The 2019 awards ceremony will take place on read moreRussell & Bromley awards national cleaning contract to B38 Support Services
14th May 2019 Russell & Bromley awards national cleaning contract to B38 Support Services B38 Group, which launched its own in-house cleaning division just seven months ago, B38 Support Services, has been awarded a national read moreHALLAMSHIRE ENGINEERING SERVICES BECOMES ACCREDITED TO LATEST ISO 9001:2015 STANDARD
14th May 2019 HALLAMSHIRE ENGINEERING SERVICES BECOMES ACCREDITED TO LATEST ISO 9001:2015 STANDARD Wakefield-based Hallamshire Engineering Services, a leading UK manufacturer of materials handling equipment, including read moreWakefield signs agreement with Chinese city
13th May 2019 Wakefield signs agreement with Chinese city Wakefield Council has signed an agreement with Nanning City in southern China aimed at boosting economic, educational and cultural ties. The friendship agreement was read moreArmed Forces Day
13th May 2019 Armed Forces Day Saturday 6 July 2019 We are proud to be supporting Wakefield Armed Forces Day again this year - it takes place on Saturday 6 July 2019 at Pontefract Park. We will be updating this page with more read moreNPIF Leeds investment tops £20m
2nd May 2019 The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has now invested more than £20m in businesses in the Leeds City Region since its launch in 2017. The NPIF, overseen by the British Business Bank, has completed 104 read moreG&H appointed to Wakefield College project
2nd May 2019 G&H Building Services has been appointed by Wakefield College for works on a project to bring a historic building back into use. The company has been appointed by main contractor Galliford Try to undertake read moreColletta Smith BBC’s Business & Consumer Affairs Correspondent to compère Wakefield Business Week 2019 Launch!
1st May 2019 Economic Strategy one year on! Monday 17th June 2019 will see one of the most popular and eagerly anticipated events in the Wakefield District's Business Calendar take place. The launch of Wakefield Business week read moreWindow to the future for specialist glazing firm
30th April 2019 Window to the future for specialist glazing firm A WAKEFIELD business woman is urging other small manufacturers to follow in her footsteps and find out for themselves how seemingly futuristic technology could help read moreTake your Business to the next level at Wakefield Business Week 2019!
26th April 2019 Take your Business to the next level at Wakefield Business Week 2019! 10 separate events across the city and its district including Wakefield, the South East and Castleford. The Wakefield districts reputation as a read moreYorkshire firms recognised in 2019 Queen’s Awards
23rd April 2019 Yorkshire firms recognised in 2019 Queen’s Awards A host of businesses from Yorkshire and the Humber are among the 2019 recipients of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise, operating in sectors including read moreGovernment launches £200m funding initiative
18th April 2019 Government launches £200m funding initiative Companies across the UK are set to benefit from a further £200m of government support to ensure they can access the finance needed to grow. The Exchequer read moreGrowing fire safety business relocates to new Wakefield offices
18th April 2019 Growing fire safety business relocates to new Wakefield offices Orange Fire Protection, which provides fire sprinklers, extinguishers and alarms for commercial and residential properties, has relocated to new, read morePR: Open Communications secures Opus Trust retained agreement
16th April 2019 PR: Open Communications secures Opus Trust retained agreement PR and content agency Open Communications has secured a retained agreement with Opus Trust Communications, the multichannel communication specialists read moreCOMMISSIONED to create numerous bespoke products, a West Yorkshire injection moulding company has taken an innovative approach and invested in new machinery to provide a low-cost option for product realisation.
16th April 2019 COMMISSIONED to create numerous bespoke products, a West Yorkshire injection moulding company has taken an innovative approach and invested in new machinery to provide a low-cost option for product read more“Robust” results for Card Factory
16th April 2019 “Robust” results for Card Factory High street gift card retailer Card Factory has reported a "robust performance" in its full-year results, in spite of a "tough consumer read moreConstruction firm secures AD:VENTURE funding
15th April 2019 Construction firm secures AD:VENTURE funding A West Yorkshire construction company has secured funding from AD:VENTURE, the ERDF funded programme supporting start-ups throughout the Leeds City read moreKudos to the top performing manufacturers in Wakefield
12th April 2019 Kudos to the top performing manufacturers in Wakefield Wakefield Council has lauded the achievements of four local companies which have been named among Yorkshire's top 50 manufacturers in 2019 by the read moreConveyor belt supplier agrees deal for unit
12th April 2019 Conveyor belt supplier agrees deal for unit Conveyor belt supplier Chiorino has agreed a deal for a West Yorkshire industrial unit. The company has taken the 37,000 sq ft Unit F2, Whistler Drive at Glasshoughton on a read moreBonmarché board issues response to full takeover offer
12th April 2019 Bonmarché board issues response to full takeover offer The board of Bonmarché has said the proposed full takeover offer by a company controlled by the owner of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group read moreTravel business sold to French group
11th April 2019 Travel business sold to French group A West Yorkshire group has sold its travel business to a €90m-turnover French company, providing it with entry into the UK market. Killgerm Group has sold 100 per cent of the read moreReal estate managers launch prime Castleford industrial unit
11th April 2019 Real estate managers launch prime Castleford industrial unit St Brides Managers has appointed CBRE’s Leeds Industrial Agency team with Carter Towler to market Unit 1 Speedwell Road. The space consists of a read moreWell-known names feature in 2019 Manufacturing 50
9th April 2019 Well-known names feature in 2019 Manufacturing 50 Well-known businesses from sectors including food and drink, steelmaking, and oil and gas have been named in Insider's latest annual ranking of Yorkshire's read morePerforming arts college set for green light
9th April 2019 Performing arts college set for green light The proposed development of a new performing arts college at the Merchant Gate scheme in Wakefield looks set to move forward, with plans recommended for approval at a meeting read moreYorkshire growth through digital innovation celebrated in new report
9th April 2019 Yorkshire growth through digital innovation celebrated in new report Digital Enterprise, the Government-backed business support programme aimed at boosting the digital competitiveness of the Leeds read moreFUNDING BOOST FOR WAKEFIELD TECH BUSINESS SUPPORTS IMMERSIVE LEARNING
9th April 2019 FUNDING BOOST FOR WAKEFIELD TECH BUSINESS SUPPORTS IMMERSIVE LEARNING What started out as a first-year university project for students at Backstage Academy (Production Park) in Wakefield, has transformed into a read moreSAVE the DATE: Build Our Future & Young People Summit
4th April 2019 ‘SAVE the DATE’ Build Our Future & Young People Summit Saturday 11th May 2019 10am – 2.30pm Unity Hall, Westgate, Wakefield WF1 1EP LUNCH INCLUDED Children read moreEngineer acquires Wakefield Mr Electric franchise
4th April 2019 Engineer acquires Wakefield Mr Electric franchise An electrical engineer with 30 years' experience in the industry has acquired a Mr Electric franchise covering Wakefield and its surrounding read moreEngineer acquires Wakefield Mr Electric franchise
4th April 2019 Engineer acquires Wakefield Mr Electric franchise An electrical engineer with 30 years' experience in the industry has acquired a Mr Electric franchise covering Wakefield and its surrounding read moreQuarterly Economic Survey reveals true resilience of regions’ businesses amidst Brexit uncertainty
3rd April 2019 Quarterly Economic Survey reveals true resilience of regions’ businesses amidst Brexit uncertainty UK sales and orders continue to improve -Employment and employment expectations steady -Cashflow read moreTour de Yorkshire – one month to go! Are you race ready?
3rd April 2019 Tour de Yorkshire – one month to go! Are you race ready? It’s exactly one month until the Tour de Yorkshire arrives in the Wakefield district on Friday 3 May – and whether you’re planning on read moreFast-growing property services business invests £600,000 in new Wakefield headquarters
2nd April 2019 Fast-growing property services business invests £600,000 in new Wakefield headquarters Having doubled revenue year on year for the past three years, expanding facilities management firm B38 Group is read more£3.5bn turnover growth for Yorkshire SMEs - BGF
2nd April 2019 £3.5bn turnover growth for Yorkshire SMEs - BGF A group of Yorkshire 1,100 SMEs have achieved combined revenue growth of £3.5bn over the last three years, according to figures revealed by BGF. The read moreChannel 4 confirms plans for The Majestic as National HQ
2nd April 2019 Channel 4 confirms plans for The Majestic as National HQ Channel 4 has confirmed it is advanced negotiations to take space at The Majestic for its new national headquarters in Leeds. The broadcaster is planning to read moreBillionaire businessman acquires 52% of struggling retailer Bon Marché
2nd April 2019 Billionaire businessman acquires 52% of struggling retailer Bon Marché Spectre Holdings – a Dubai-based holding company owned by billionaire businessman Phillip Day – has unconditionally read more£4.2m deal for Wakefield warehouse
1st April 2019 £4.2m deal for Wakefield warehouse A 53,000 sq ft Wakefield warehouse has been acquired for £4.2m in a sale and leaseback deal by listed specialist property investor Warehouse REIT. The unit at the read moreRegion’s SMEs report £3.5bn revenue growth over three year period
1st April 2019 Region’s SMEs report £3.5bn revenue growth over three year period A group of 1,100 Yorkshire SMEs have experienced combined revenue growth of £3.5bn over the last three years. BGF has read moreWakefield HSBC branch to go up for auction
29th March 2019 Wakefield HSBC branch to go up for auction The former HSBC bank in Ossett, Wakefield, will feature in Pugh’s next property auction at Leeds United Football Club on 11 April. The four-storey 3,000 sq ft former read moreInsurance broker opens new Wakefield office
29th March 2019 Insurance broker opens new Wakefield office Insurance brokerage Gallagher has opened its new regional head office in Wakefield. The new premises at Phoenix Court have undergone a £1.5m refit and will bring read moreBusiness Energy Service Survey
28th March 2019 Business Energy Service Survey Wakefield Council would like to develop a service to boost the success of small business by reducing their energy consumption and carbon footprint. In some cases local read moreB38 Group wins total facilities management contract for Europe’s most advanced vehicle auction centre
28th March 2019 B38 Group wins total facilities management contract for Europe’s most advanced vehicle auction centre Vehicle remarketing business Aston Barclay has chosen fast-growing B38 Group to provide a full read moreLast available opportunity to sponsor Wakefield Business Week 2019!
27th March 2019 Last available opportunity to sponsor Wakefield Business Week 2019! Wakefield Business Week is Wakefield's premier business event designed to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs and established business read moreConsortium launches Wakefield football club
27th March 2019 Consortium launches Wakefield football club A consortium and business people and a former Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester United goalkeeper have joined forces to bring a professional football team to read moreLDC to sell part of game developer stake
27th March 2019 LDC to sell part of game developer stake Funds managed by LDC are set to sell part of their stake in Wakefield-based videogame developer Team17. Team17 is behind titles including Worms, Overcooked and The Escapists. read moreMajor letting deal agreed at Tri-Link 140
26th March 2019 Major letting deal agreed at Tri-Link 140 A specialist business and consumer technologies distributor has agreed a deal for 142,338 sq ft of space at Tri-Link 140, an industrial and distribution unit located at read morePTSG reports ‘record levels’ of organic growth following acquisitive year
26th March 2019 PTSG reports ‘record levels’ of organic growth following acquisitive year Specialist services provider PTSG has reported growth in profits and revenue following an acquisition year. For the year read moreNEW SALES DIRECTOR HEADS HOME TO YORKSHIRE
25th March 2019 NEW SALES DIRECTOR HEADS HOME TO YORKSHIRE REDROW’S new Yorkshire sales director Steve Jackson is happy to be back on home turf after travelling across the Pennines for the last 10 years on a daily basis. His new read morePTSG secures increased £50m banking facilities
25th March 2019 PTSG secures increased £50m banking facilities Niche specialist services provider Premier Technical Services Group has agreed increased £50m banking facilities with HSBC UK Bank which will be used to read moreTwo Yorkshire warehouses acquired in £67m disposal deal
25th March 2019 Two Yorkshire warehouses acquired in £67m disposal deal Property firm LondonMetric have announced the disposal of two warehouses in Sheffield and Wakefield to real estate investment specialist Exeter read moreJobs at risk at biscuit maker’s Yorkshire facility
21st March 2019 Jobs at risk at biscuit maker’s Yorkshire facility About 50 jobs are at risk at Fox’s Biscuits' distribution centre in West Yorkshire after its parent company revealed plans to ensure the brand has a read moreHistoric Leeds performing arts hall chosen as Channel 4's new northern HQ
20th March 2019 Historic Leeds performing arts hall chosen as Channel 4's new northern HQ A Grade II-listed building has been selected as Channel 4’s new national headquarters in Leeds. Also home to the former Majestyk read moreSTUART HAS NEW LAND ROLE MAPPED OUT
19th March 2019 STUART HAS NEW LAND ROLE MAPPED OUT STUART Mapp has joined Redrow’s Yorkshire team as a senior land manager. It follows the promotion of David Gilling to head of land last year. Stuart, 48, who lives in North read moreListed retailer issues further profit warning
19th March 2019 Listed retailer issues further profit warning Womenswear retailer Bonmarché has issued a profit warning as losses are expected to hit £5m to £6m for the year. The Wakefield-headquartered read moreInternational athlete Oliver Peace unveils new play area for Upton Village Green
19th March 2019 International athlete Oliver Peace unveils new play ara for Upton Village Green Upton athlete and international swimmer, Oliver Peace, was on hand Sunday (17th March) to unveil the newest play area local to Sutcliffe read moreTeam17 reports delivers record revenue and profit growth in maiden year of trading on AIM
19th March 2019 Team17 reports delivers record revenue and profit growth in maiden year of trading on AIM Wakefield-headquartered global games developer Team17 has reported growth in both profits and turnover in its first year of read moreB38 Group’s cleaning services division wins £2m of new contracts in first quarter
18th March 2019 B38 Group’s cleaning services division wins £2m of new contracts in first quarter Fast growing facilities management firm B38 Group has announced £2m of new contract wins for its support services read moreWest Yorkshire Combined Authority calls for rail investment
18th March 2019 West Yorkshire Combined Authority calls for rail investment The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has called for "significant investment" in the North's rail infrastructure in its submission to a read moreSeven West Yorkshire projects backed
15th March 2019 Seven West Yorkshire projects backed Funding support for seven developments designed to support economic growth, including £37.3m for the York Central development, has been approved by West Yorkshire read moreApproval for stadium and shopping centre
15th March 2019 Approval for stadium and shopping centre Planning permission has been granted for a shopping centre and new stadium for rugby league side Castleford Tigers. Lateral Property Group, which is behind the development read moreTour de Yorkshire 2019 to travel through our district on 3 May
14th March 2019 Tour de Yorkshire returns! The Tour de Yorkshire is returning to the Wakefield district on Friday 3 May 2019! Stage 2 of the men’s race and Stage 1 of the women’s races will both pass through parts of read moreLoan agreed to support Belle Vue purchase
14th March 2019 Loan agreed to support Belle Vue purchase Wakefield Trinity are set to buy their Belle Vue home after Wakefield Council agreed a £3.15m loan. The funding will enable the Super League club to purchase the read moreJobs lost as engineering business ceases trading
14th March 2019 Jobs lost as engineering business ceases trading More than 50 jobs have been lost at a West Yorkshire fabrication and engineering business, which has ceased trading and appointed administrators. Dewsbury-based read moreChannel 4 move will help inclusive growth, says LEP chair
14th March 2019 Channel 4 move will help inclusive growth, says LEP chair Channel 4’s move to Leeds will impact the region far beyond inward investment, according to Roger Marsh, chairman of the Leeds City Region Local Enterprise read moreWAKEFIELD POLYURETHANE MOULDER WINS COLLABORATION AWARD
13th March 2019 WAKEFIELD POLYURETHANE MOULDER WINS COLLABORATION AWARD WAKEFIELD polyurethane moulder PolyGlobal has been recognised for their partnership with Bradford University’s Polymer Interdisciplinary read moreBringing Islamic beauty to property protection
13th March 2019 Bringing Islamic beauty to property protection Ingenuity was key for Yorkshire’s leading metal fabricators who have been working with an expert in Islamic geometric design to bring functionality to read moreWAKEFIELD BUSINESSWOMAN INVESTS IN LIKE-MINDED BUSINESS OWNERS
13th March 2019 WAKEFIELD BUSINESSWOMAN INVESTS IN LIKE-MINDED BUSINESS OWNERS Wakefield based businesswoman, Jenni Morgan, has invested £3500 on tickets to help 5 like minded business owners in the area to join her at an read moreDuo from Wakefield Championing Export for UK Businesses
12th March 2019 Duo from Wakefield Championing Export for UK Businesses Two businessmen from Wakefield are leading the export agenda for UK businesses having recently been named as Department for International Trade (DIT) Northern read moreSSG Insight makes senior appointments
12th March 2019 SSG Insight makes senior appointments Workplace software specialist SSG Insight has made three senior appointments, including a new chief executive, following its move to new headquarters in West Yorkshire. The read morePeople: Accountancy firm welcomes business tax partner; Software provider announces trio of senior appointments; and more
12th March 2019 People: Accountancy firm welcomes business tax partner; Software provider announces trio of senior appointments; and more Accountancy firm Garbutt + Elliott has appointed Becky Maguire as its Business Tax read moreWakefield College celebrates Apprentice success…
12th March 2019 Wakefield College celebrates Apprentice success… The Waterton Park Hotel formed the backdrop for Wakefield College’s annual Apprenticeships Awards Ceremony this week. Local business leaders and read moreDelegation takes off to international property conference - MIPIM 2019
11th March 2019 Delegation takes off to international property conference Leeds City Region’s delegation to MIPIM - the world’s largest property investment conference - set off today from Leeds Bradford read more140 homes planned for railway site
11th March 2019 140 homes planned for railway site A development of 140 homes could be built on a railway site in West Yorkshire under new plans. Brewster Bye Architects, on behalf of Strategic Team Group, has submitted an read morePlans in for conversion of former cinema and nightclub
11th March 2019 Plans in for conversion of former cinema and nightclub A former cinema and nightclub in West Yorkshire could be converted into flats and commercial units if newly submitted plans are granted consent. DMS read moreLocal Pontefract (West Yorkshire) Landlords, Astorbush Ltd showcased in The Parliamentary Review
8th March 2019 Local Pontefract (West Yorkshire) Landlords, Astorbush Ltd showcased in The Parliamentary Review Director, Jonathan Spence said "We are delighted to be involved in this year's Parliamentary Review read moreWakefield multi ward winning company named 2019 Northern Powerhouse Export Champion
8th March 2019 Wakefield multi ward winning company named 2019 Northern Powerhouse Export Champion Wakefield based education recruitment firm, m2r Education has been named as one of the Department for International Trade (DIT) read moreHomes England Q & A - MIPIM 2019
8th March 2019 Homes England Q & A - MIPIM 2019 Tom Stannard, Corporate Director for Regeneration and Economic Growth will be chairing the Q&A Session: Homes England on Tuesday 12th March 16:50- 16:50, Leeds City Region Stand read moreCreating communities - An inspiring region to live in. MIPIM 2019
8th March 2019 Creating communities - An inspiring region to live in. MIPIM 2019 Tom Stannard, Corporate Director for Regeneration and Economic Growth will be participating on the LCR Panel ‘Creating Communities’ read moreAirea returns to profit in full-year results
8th March 2019 Airea returns to profit in full-year results Ossett-based specialist flooring business Airea has reported a return to profit in its full-year results, with the closure of its residential carpets business helping it to read moreRugby stadium and retail plans set to move forward
8th March 2019 Rugby stadium and retail plans set to move forward Proposals for a job-creating shopping centre and new stadium for rugby league side Castleford Tigers are set to move forward with councillors recommended to grant read moreAwards honour Yorkshire’s manufacturers
8th March 2019 Awards honour Yorkshire’s manufacturers Manufacturers from across the region have been honoured at Insider's annual Made in Yorkshire Awards, with well-known names from a host of sectors among the winners read moreJoin 250 guests to celebrate success at the Yorkshire Business Masters Awards
7th March 2019 Join 250 guests to celebrate success at the Yorkshire Business Masters Awards There are just three weeks to go until TheBusinessDesk.com’s ninth Yorkshire Business Masters Awards, which recognise the read moreHeathrow Business Summit Roadshow
6th March 2019 Heathrow Business Summit Roadshow Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are invited the Heathrow Business Summit 2019 roadshow, a series of events taking place across the UK. These events offer SMEs the read moreMIPIM 2019 - CANNES
6th March 2019 MIPIM 2019 - CANNES Wakefield Council will be attending MIPIM Cannes from the 12th to 16th March as part of the Leeds City Region delegation. The MIPIM conference is the world's premier real estate read moreEXPORTING MADE SIMPLE EVENT - WITH NATIONAL EXPERTS FSB
26th February 2019 EXPORTING MADE SIMPLE by Wakefield First Wakefield First are hosting their first quarterly Exporting event -this event is an opportunity to meet the experts who will be highlighting exporting opportunities read moreSUPPLY CHAIN - LEEDS CITY REGION
26th February 2019 SUPPLY CHAIN - LEEDS CITY REGION PROVIDING STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT TO SME’s IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR AND ITS ASSOCIATED SERVICES IN THE LEEDS CITY REGION. The Leeds City Region Supply Chain read moreFree low carbon energy workshops for businesses and organisations in Leeds and Leeds City Region
25th February 2019 Free low carbon energy workshops for businesses and organisations in Leeds and Leeds City Region Building business capacity to develop and secure finance for low carbon energy projects. 26 March, 30 April, 21 May read moreEXPORTING MADE SIMPLE EVENT - WITH NATIONAL EXPERTS DIT
22nd February 2019 EXPORTING MADE SIMPLE by Wakefield First Wakefield First are hosting their first quarterly Exporting event -this event is an opportunity to meet the experts who will be highlighting exporting opportunities read moreWakefield Bondholder First Friday events, proving to be so much more than just networking events....
22nd February 2019 Attending the Wakefield Bondholder First Friday events brings so much more to the district than just shared business learning .........Wakefield Bondholders has helped to raise over £500 for the Well Women Centre, a read moreWeekender: Annual festival to showcase export success of rhubarb gin
22nd February 2019 Weekender: Annual festival to showcase export success of rhubarb gin Wakefield is set to host a festival this weekend to celebrate West Yorkshire’s Rhubarb Triangle, which is an area that has recognised European read moreMOTOR FINANCE SPECIALIST INVESTS IN CLOUD COMMUNICATIONS
22nd February 2019 MOTOR FINANCE SPECIALIST INVESTS IN CLOUD COMMUNICATIONS An award-winning motor finance company has invested in a major upgrade of its business communications. Specialist Motor Finance works with finance read morePolyGlobal teams up with world leading research faculty
22nd February 2019 PolyGlobal teams up with world leading research faculty POLYURETHANE moulder, PolyGlobal has teamed up with the internationally renowned Polymer Research Centre at the University of Bradford to demonstrate the read moreEnjoy an Apprenticeship focused Breakfast with Bondholders at the Lecture Theatre Wakefield College Campus on Friday March 1st 08:45am ....
21st February 2019 Enjoy a Breakfast with Bondholders at the Lecture Theatre Wakefield College Campus on Friday March 1st from 8:45am. Network with Local Businesses and hear from National Key Speakers such as; Frank read moreFormer restaurant site in city’s leisure district launches to market
21st February 2019 Former restaurant site in city’s leisure district launches to market The former Bollywood Lounge restaurant in Wakefield is being launched to market. Located within the city’s leisure and read moreListed firm ‘not aware of any reason’ for share price movement
21st February 2019 Listed firm ‘not aware of any reason’ for share price movement Specialist services provider Premier Technical Services Group (PTSG) has this morning stated that is not aware of any reason for its read moreMinster Law announces major new volunteering programme for Wakefield after meeting local MP
21st February 2019 Minster Law announces major new volunteering programme for Wakefield after meeting local MP Wakefield MP Mary Creagh has thrown her support behind our plans to sponsor a range of activities to build skills in the read moreCarclo appoints interim COO
20th February 2019 Carclo appoints interim COO Plastic components manufacturer Carclo has appointed an interim group chief operating officer. Stephen Nixon will have responsibility for the Technical Plastics and LED read moreAward Winning, Works Better champions, Conservatory Outlet Ltd… an employee focused company dedicated to progression.
20th February 2019 Award Winning, Works Better champions, Conservatory Outlet Ltd… an employee focused company dedicated to progression. Wakefield First had the pleasure of meeting the team at Conservatory Outlet read moreNEW OPERATIONS MANAGER STRENGTHENS BELLINGHAM IT
19th February 2019 NEW OPERATIONS MANAGER STRENGTHENS BELLINGHAM IT Bellingham IT, which provide tailored support to SME's in Wakefield and Leeds, has expanded its team with the appointment of Paul Lockwood as Operations read moreAlmost 120 jobs go as manufacturer falls into administration
19th February 2019 Almost 120 jobs go as manufacturer falls into administration A manufacturer of furniture for the care, hotel and education sectors has ceased trading with almost 120 jobs lost. YTM Group was founded in 1981 and read moreProperty firm announces 148,000 sq ft expansion of West Yorkshire warehouse portfolio
19th February 2019 Property firm announces 148,000 sq ft expansion of West Yorkshire warehouse portfolio Property business Onward Holdings Ltd is growing its portfolio of prime sites for warehousing and managed third-party logistics read moreWholesaler’s new West Yorkshire hub set for approval
19th February 2019 Wholesaler’s new West Yorkshire hub set for approval Plans to redevelop a former West Yorkshire colliery site to create a new hub for wholesaler Kitwave are recommended for approval when they go before read more14th March 19, Wakefield First launch FREE quarterly Exporting event .....
18th February 2019 This FREE event is a real opportunity for those new to, looking to start in and/or those businesses looking to take their exporting to the next level! An opportunity to meet the experts highlighting exporting read moreCalling all Wakefields Tech firms!...... One week left to enter Northern Tech Awards 2019
15th February 2019 Entries for the Northern Tech Awards 2019, which recognise and celebrate the fastest growing tech companies in the North of the UK, are set to close in one week's time. Firms will have the opportunity to follow in the read moreAward Winning actress becomes Ambassador for South Elmsall Headquartered beauty firm .....
14th February 2019 Nouveau were delighted to announce award-winning Actress Michelle Keegan, as their UK brand ambassador. As a long-time devotee of our revolutionary LVL treatment, Michelle Keegan is the read moreEaton Smith BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARDS
14th February 2019 Eaton Smith BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARDS Established in 1995, the award has been won by a diverse range of businesses over that time. The awards are designed to showcase the best businesses in our region. Winning a BOTM read moreBetter Broadband Voucher Scheme-Relaunch
14th February 2019 Better Broadband Voucher Scheme – Relaunch Subsidised support for basic broadband The Better Broadband Voucher Scheme is a UK-wide government subsidy scheme to provide an affordable, basic broadband read moreDeveloper acquires Castleford site
13th February 2019 Developer acquires Castleford site A 1.5-acre site in Castleford has been acquired by commercial developer Eshton. The development site has frontage to Park Road and is located close to Junction 32 of the M62 as well read moreWakefield businesses to benefit from new The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce sub division
11th February 2019 Wakefield businesses to benefit from new The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce sub division Businesses across the Wakefield district will be able to get more support after The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce read moreZinc’s next mission...“to add 5 more years of high quality to later life”
8th February 2019 Zinc’s next mission...“to add 5 more years of high quality to later life”. We are delighted to announce that Zinc’s next mission is “to add 5 more years of high quality to later read moreApprenticeship Success at Conservatory Outlet Wakefield
7th February 2019 Yorkshire based fabricator Conservatory Outlet Ltd has appointed yet another ambitious apprentice in a full time permanent role. James Owen, who began his placement at Conservatory Outlet in February 2017, read moreRHODES INTERFORM EXPANDS SERVICE OFFERING
7th February 2019 RHODES INTERFORM EXPANDS SERVICE OFFERING Wakefield-based Rhodes Interform, which specialises in bespoke composite and metal forming machinery, has expanded its team with the appointment of three new service read moreRecruitment drive for personal injury law firm
6th February 2019 Recruitment drive for personal injury law firm A West Yorkshire-headquartered personal injury law firm has launched a recruitment drive to fill 40 vacancies. Minster Law, which employs about 480 people from its read moreDuo establish asset advisory firm
5th February 2019 Duo establish asset advisory firm A new asset advisory firm has officially opened its doors to insolvency practitioners, asset-based lenders and finance companies across Yorkshire. BPI Asset Advisory of read moreDCS Group of Companies taken over in £6.6m deal
31st January 2019 DCS Group of Companies taken over in £6.6m deal West Yorkshire-based DCS Group has been acquired by an industrial air filtration and extraction specialist in a deal worth £6.6m. Filtermist read moreConservatory Outlet Sponsor Kettlethorpe Guardians
31st January 2019 Conservatory Outlet Sponsor Kettlethorpe Guardians Wakefield Manufacturer of the Year 2018, Conservatory Outlet Ltd has sponsored The Kettlethorpe Guardians Boxing Club, providing them with new branded training read moreRedhall losses widen but “strong pipeline” in place
31st January 2019 Redhall losses widen but “strong pipeline” in place Losses have widened at Redhall Group but the Wakefield-based manufacturing and specialist services business has said market conditions are read morePRIMARY PUPIL MOHAMMAD WINS ‘HOUSE OF THE FUTURE’ DESIGN COMPETITION
30th January 2019 PRIMARY PUPIL MOHAMMAD WINS ‘HOUSE OF THE FUTURE’ DESIGN COMPETITION A CINEMA, an ice cream shop, a parking bay for a space ship and an underground hot tub – just some of the superb specifications of the read moreDiverse and Inspiring launch of AD:VENTURES 'Get me started' programme in Wakefield.
29th January 2019 This Jan saw a diverse and inspiring group of entrepreneurs attend the launch of AD:VENTURES ‘Get Me Started’ network at the Yorkshire Deli, Wakefield. Supported by the European Regional Developmental read moreTeam17 gears up for strong annual results in debut year of trading on AIM
29th January 2019 Team17 gears up for strong annual results in debut year of trading on AIM Wakefield-headquartered global games developer Team17 is expecting to report revenues ahead of expectations after seeing a “strong sales read moreYorkshire can be ‘one of the truly great manufacturing regions in the world’
28th January 2019 Yorkshire can be ‘one of the truly great manufacturing regions in the world Manufacturers who spoke passionately about their sector and ensuring its future success at TheBusinessDesk.com’s What read moreRedhall secures £2m from shareholders
28th January 2019 Redhall secures £2m from shareholders Wakefield-based manufacturing and specialist services business Redhall Group has secured £2m short-term financing facilities from two of its major read moreShareholders at listed engineering group provide £2m financing to bolster working capital
25th January 2019 Shareholders at listed engineering group provide £2m financing to bolster working capital Listed engineering group Redhall Group has agreed £2m short-term financing facilities with two shareholders read moreListed retailer sees 8% drop in pre-Christmas trading
25th January 2019 Listed retailer sees 8% drop in pre-Christmas trading Womenswear retailer Bonmarché saw overall sales drop 8.1% in the three months to 29 December 2018. The Wakefield-headquartered firm this morning read moreLeeds entrepreneur sells his £1.5m building maintenance business
25th January 2019 Leeds entrepreneur sells his £1.5m building maintenance business A local businessman has sold Woods Building Maintenance to Wakefield’s B38 Group, following its transformation into a read moreJob opportunities as Wakefield company wins rail contract
24th January 2019 Job opportunities as Wakefield company wins rail contract An infrastructure company based in Normanton is set to create around 25 new job roles, after being selected to deliver an additional Network Rail contract for read moreWest Yorkshire office complex snapped up by property investment firm
24th January 2019 West Yorkshire office complex snapped up by property investment firm A two-storey office complex in Wakefield has been purchased off a guide price of £788,000. The 8,337 sq ft property was built in the 1990s read moreConstruction group wins £7.5m processing facility contract on former power station
24th January 2019 Construction group wins £7.5m processing facility contract on former power station Clugston Construction has secured a £7.5m contract to provide civils work for a new bottom ash processing facility at read moreFREE BUSINESS ADVISOR ON THE DOORSTEP IN WAKEFIELD JAN 30TH 2019!
24th January 2019 One to one expert advise for small businesses. Don't miss this fantastic clinic on: Wednesday 30th January 19 10:00-14:00, University Business Centre - 6-8 Bond Terrace, Wakefield WF1 2HW This clinic is for read moreWAKEFIELD ENGINEER WINS TOP 100 AWARD
23rd January 2019 WAKEFIELD ENGINEER WINS TOP 100 AWARD WAKEFIELD engineer, Peter Haythorne has been inducted into The Manufacturer’s Top 100. Peter Haythorne joined ICW (UK) Ltd as business manager 12 years ago and was given read moreManufacturers warn that innovation could be behind the curve in traditional industries
23rd January 2019 Manufacturers warn that innovation could be behind the curve in traditional industries With the introduction of Industry 4.0 and investments such as automation and artificial intelligence being at the top of many read moreManufacturers striving for growth in the marketplace
22nd January 2019 Manufacturers striving for growth in the marketplace How businesses plan for growth in uncertain trading times was a discussion point at TheBusinessDesk.com’s What Yorkshire Is Made Of read moreNo deal Brexit to cost Yorkshire and the Humber £12bn a year by 2034, according to CBI
22nd January 2019 No deal Brexit to cost Yorkshire and the Humber £12bn a year by 2034, according to CBI The long-term economic impact of a ‘no deal’ Brexit on the Yorkshire and the Humber has been estimated at an annual read moreMultimillion-pound fire services acquisition for PTSG
21st January 2019 Multimillion-pound fire services acquisition for PTSG AIM-listed Premier Technical Services Group (PTSG) has acquired a fire services business which operates from ten locations across the UK for an initial read moreUnity and strength gives Yorkshire its unique proposition’ – manufacturers outline strengths of the sector amid challenges
21st January 2019 Unity and strength gives Yorkshire its unique proposition’ – manufacturers outline strengths of the sector amid challenges A group of senior leaders and owners of manufacturing firms across Yorkshire read moreWakefield wins share of £20m culture fund
18th January 2019 Wakefield, home to The Hepworth Wakefield gallery (pictured), is one of five areas in England to benefit from a new £20m Cultural Development Fund. The district, which is also home to the Yorkshire read moreCompetition launched to find growing northern businesses to pitch to London investors ......
17th January 2019 Following the success of last year’s Entrepreneurs of the North, the Innovation SuperNetwork is once again on the lookout for the North’s most innovative high-growth businesses to win a chance to pitch to a room read moreLloyds banking group supports Yorkshire Businesses in 2019 with up to £1.4bn of lending
17th January 2019 As part of Lloyds Banking Group’s national pledge to lend £18billion to UK businesses, the Group expects to support firms in Yorkshire with up to £1.4billion of lending during 2019. As part read moreLeeds Beckett University is offering businesses the chance to kick start their growth plans in 2019 with a package of free support worth over £6000.
16th January 2019 Eligible businesses will be able to register their business address and enjoy access to hot desking space at one of the University Business Centres in Wakefield, Halifax and Leeds for 6 months completely free of read moreJoin Wakefield’s Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 February 2019.
14th January 2019 The Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb is the first major event in the UK’s ‘foodie’ calendar, and we are proud to celebrate Wakefield’s traditional links with rhubarb read moreAston Barclay opens Europe’s most advanced vehicle auction centre in Normanton, Wakefield in late January
11th January 2019 Aston Barclay is in the final phases of developing its new 78,000 square feet auction super centre in Wakefield before its scheduled opening on 28 January. The site is set to host 15 dealer and fleet auctions per read moreHave Your say on the new plan for Wakefield! Wakefield Council is preparing a new local plan to guide development in the district until 2036. Initial draft plan public consultation is open from Jan 10th to Feb 20th 2019
11th January 2019 read moreWakefield Headquartered Card Factory sales up despite “challenging” Christmas
11th January 2019 New store openings have boosted sales at high street gift card retailer Card Factory, but lower high street footfall has affected Christmas trading. The listed retailer reported year-to-date group revenue growth of read moreCould you be a school governor?
11th January 2019 Could you be a school governor? Make a difference to the lives of young people! Have a positive impact in the community! Share and develop your professional skills! Why Be a read moreRedrow launches ‘It can only be Redrow’ marketing campaign as its new research reveals the property features most coveted by buyers
9th January 2019 Redrow launches ‘It can only be Redrow’ marketing campaign as its new research reveals the property features most coveted by buyers -Campaign aims to demonstrate Redrow’s focus on beautiful and read moreSewtec lands six-figure deal for tea manufacturer machinery
8th January 2019 Sewtec lands six-figure deal for tea manufacturer machinery Manufacturer Sewtec has announced the creation of a six-figure packaging machine to create new Tetley fruit tea products. The Dewsbury-based firm said its read moreWakefield based B38 Group, the specialist provider in outsourced contracting and facilities services has successfully acquired Leeds based Woods Building Maintenance Limited.
7th January 2019 B38 Group provides commercial hard and soft facilities management services to private sector clients and works with a growing number of blue-chip organisations. B38 Group has successfully acquired Leeds based read moreReel Cinemas to open at The Ridings shopping centre, Wakefield
7th January 2019 The Ridings owner NewRiver is pleased to announce that it has exchanged contracts with Reel Cinemas, the community cinema operator, to open a five-screen cinema at the centre. The new cinema is scheduled to open in May 2019, read moreAward-Winning Corporate Finance Boutique Celebrates 30 Years of Business
7th January 2019 The year 2019 marks fds’s 30 Year Anniversary since the business was established back in 1989 by its now CEO, Jo Haigh. Fds Director Services was established to provide corporate finance services to owner managed read moreWakefield Shirt Group – Double Two & Wm. Sugden & Sons continue to weave their magic into Wakefield and Worldwide
7th January 2019 Well known shirt brand Double Two was founded in Wakefield in 1940 when Isaac Donner arrived in the city as a refugee and was welcomed to the city with the idea that he provide employment for local women. The company grew read moreGrowth in Northern Powerhouse museum visits .....
7th January 2019 The number of visits to museums and galleries in the Northern Powerhouse has grown by more than 20 per cent. Between April and October, there were about 5.14 million visitors across the nine institutions in the region, an read moreAnother offering in Wakefield for new Businesses …..
3rd January 2019 Another offering in Wakefield for new Businesses Are you just getting started in business? Would you welcome some business support? Are you looking for a new base for your office? Are you looking for help read moreUK trade and investment in 2018: behind the numbers
3rd January 2019 UK trade and investment in 2018: behind the numbers More businesses than ever are seeking expansion opportunities overseas. More businesses than ever are seeking expansion opportunities overseas, read moreDeal agreed for Merchant Gate offices
3rd January 2019 Deal agreed for Merchant Gate offices A property support service has agreed a deal for office space at the Merchant Gate mixed-use development in Wakefield. B38 Group has signed a five-year lease for 6,683 sq ft of read moreLocal ice manufacturer secures two major European export deals
20th December 2018 Local ice manufacturer secures two major European export deals A South Kirkby ice cube manufacturer has secured two export contracts with pan-European supermarkets. The Ice Co - Europe’s largest read moreWakefield Economic Strategy-People, Business & Places
19th December 2018 Wakefield Economic Strategy People, Business & Places As we head towards Christmas, here’s a round-up of progress on Wakefield’s Economic Strategy as we head into 2019. The Economic Strategy is read moreLimerston Capital snaps up £40m-turnover Wakefield manufacturer Prism
19th December 2018 Limerston Capital snaps up £40m-turnover Wakefield manufacturer Prism London investment firm Limerston Capital has acquired Yorkshire healthcare equipment manufacturer Prism Medical UK. The deal read moreLDC completes exit from £40m healthcare equipment manufacturer
18th December 2018 LDC completes exit from £40m healthcare equipment manufacturer LDC, the mid-market private equity investor, has completed the sale of its stake in a Wakefield-headquartered manufacturer and provider of read moreContractor appointed to new warehouse development
18th December 2018 Contractor appointed to new warehouse development A contract has been awarded for the construction of a new warehouse facility on the Green Lane Industrial Estate in Featherstone, following the awarded of planning read moreFlipping the face of recruitment
18th December 2018 Flipping the face of recruitment The challenge The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England September 2018 report, has published its findings on the current staffing and recruitment read moreYOUR SPACE PONTEFRACT HAS ARRIVED!
18th December 2018 YOUR SPACE PONTEFRACT HAS ARRIVED! Your Space Pontefract opened its doors on Saturday 15th December at 8am. We’ve changed quite a bit recently, departing from our previous brand Fitness Flex, to bring you a more read moreNew names join Mid Yorkshire Chamber
14th December 2018 New names join Mid Yorkshire Chamber The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has added three new faces to its board of directors. Alison Palmer, corporate partner at Eaton Smith, Mark Evans, director of Better read morePlanning for Brexit
13th December 2018 Planning for Brexit We are aware that businesses are finding Brexit scenario planning a difficult exercise as so much remains unknown, there are steps businesses can be taking now to help understand the scenarios they read moreICW (UK) Ltd founder appointed to Gov’t Made Smarter commission
13th December 2018 ICW (UK) Ltd founder appointed to Gov’t Made Smarter commission YORKSHIRE entrepreneur, Margaret Wood MBE has been appointed to the Government Made Smarter Commission of industrial leaders tasked with read moreWakefield’s The Dental Studio scoops multiple wins at national Dentistry Awards and Private Dentistry Awards
12th December 2018 Wakefield's The Dental Studio scoops multiple wins at national Dentistry Awards and Private Dentistry Awards The Dental Studio in Wakefield is celebrating after winning multiple awards across several read moreAdministrators appointed at £21m-turnover lighting specialist
12th December 2018 Administrators appointed at £21m-turnover lighting specialist A £21m-turnover smart wireless lighting specialist has appointed administrators, with a number of staff made redundant. Sarah read moreNew co-owner for brewery and pub operator
10th December 2018 New co-owner for brewery and pub operator A brewery and pub operator with 26 sites across Yorkshire has sold a 50 per cent stake to the co-founder of a Queen's Award-winning IT consultancy. Ossett Brewery's read moreContedia secures contract with leading traffic management manufacturer
10th December 2018 Contedia secures contract with leading traffic management manufacturer Contedia have won another new contract with a UK manufacturer to develop a custom production management and scheduling system for the read morePerks are Gained by All as a Result of Company Acquisition
10th December 2018 Perks are Gained by All as a Result of Company Acquisition Award-winning corporate finance boutique fds Director Services advised on the sale of member benefits specialists Parliament Hill on its sale of the entire read moreTour de Yorkshire 2019 to travel through our district on 3 May
10th December 2018 Tour de Yorkshire 2019 to travel through our district on 3 May The Tour de Yorkshire is returning to the Wakefield district on Friday 3 May 2019! Stage 2 of the men’s race and Stage 1 of the women’s races will read moreShake up for Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
6th December 2018 Shake up for Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce A Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce group has introduced three district sub divisions to its existing structure. The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce says businesses read more24,000 sq ft industrial unit hits the market
5th December 2018 24,000 sq ft industrial unit hits the market A newly refurbished 24,000 sq ft unit has come on to the market at Normanton Industrial Estate in Wakefield. Owned by Leeds-based developer, Eshton, the prime space read moreGET FESTIVE FOR FIRST FRIDAY!
5th December 2018 GET FESTIVE FOR FIRST FRIDAY! For a second year running Bondholders brings a slient chairty auction to their Wakefield Business community. Delegates can enjoy festive speed networking and breakfast read moreWin a place on Evoke Media's Blog Up North Influencer Marketing Day
4th December 2018 Win a place on Evoke Media's Blog Up North Influencer Marketing Day More than half of marketers are planning to increase their Influencer Marketing Budget in the next 12 months. And at least 309 million people are read moreICW supply discreet windows for critical sector industry
4th December 2018 ICW supply discreet windows for critical sector industry YORKSHIRE based specialist window manufacturer, ICW (UK)Ltd has won a contract to supply switchable windows to a defence company. The windows are part of an read moreWAKEFIELDS POLYGLOBAL LAUNCH GAME CHANGING MATERIAL
3rd December 2018 A WORLD leading polyurethane moulder has launched its own range of high-performance materials to meet increasing customer demand for stronger and more durable alternatives in critical read morePackaging firm snaps up food specialist
3rd December 2018 Packaging firm snaps up food specialist Featherstone-based Integrated Packing Services (IPS) has snapped up specialist food manufacturing and packaging business, Foodpack. Investment management firm Seneca read morePanto season is in full swing at Wakefields' Theatre Royal! OH YES IT IS!
30th November 2018 Last night Wakefield Bondholders and Wakefield First were out in full force mixing business with pleasure to witness a magical yet side splitting and interactive show, from the team that brought you Dick read moreYorkshire firms rank on list of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies
30th November 2018 Yorkshire firms rank on list of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies The 22nd annual Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table features five companies headquartered in read moreImprovements to be made to West Yorkshire stations
30th November 2018 Improvements to be made to West Yorkshire stations A series of improvements are set to be made to five West Yorkshire railway stations as part of the Great North Rail Project. Network Rail will begin work in December to read moreThe Hepworth Wakefield has been selected to participate in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2018, the UK’s largest match funding campaign.
29th November 2018 The Hepworth Wakefield are working with acclaimed landscape architect, Tom Stuart-Smith to create one of the UK’s largest free public gardens – opening summer 2019. They need your read moreWakefield Council support Small Business Saturday
28th November 2018 Wakefield Council support Small Business Saturday Wakefield Council is supporting Small Business Saturday (December 1) by highlighting the support and advice it offers to help enterprises to grow and read moreWakefield Council support Small Business Saturday
28th November 2018 Wakefield Council support Small Business Saturday Wakefield Council is supporting Small Business Saturday (December 1) by highlighting the support and advice it offers to help enterprises to grow and read moreTour de Yorkshire 2020 could bring 'significant' benefits to region with local support
28th November 2018 Hosting the race provides crucial national and international exposure for North Yorkshire and the wider region, with TV coverage in 190 countries. An independent study estimated that this year’s race boosted read moreFESTIVE TUNES AND SWEET TREATS AT FREE WAKEFIELD CHRISTMAS EVENT
28th November 2018 FESTIVE favourites from a brass band accompanied by hot chocolate and sweet treats are on the menu at a special Christmas event at City Fields in Wakefield. Redrow ‘s Aberford Road development, featuring three and read moreYorkshire Businesses Team Up to Close eCommerce Acquisition
27th November 2018 Yorkshire Businesses Team Up to Close eCommerce Acquisition Wakefield-based fds Director Services has advised on the sale of Statement, a leading Shopify Plus eCommerce agency to IDHL Group, one of the read moreNew planning consent sought for former Poundworld HQ
27th November 2018 New planning consent sought for former Poundworld HQ An application has been submitted to add an additional use to the former West Yorkshire headquarters of collapsed retailer Poundworld to help market the property to read moreWakefield fabricator secures £2m of new business
26th November 2018 Wakefield fabricator secures £2m of new business Conservatory Outlet, the Wakefield-based specialist fabricator, has more than doubled the size of its business over the last five years after announcing read moreYou spin me right round …. Castleford Modern Manufacturer continues to turn the tables globally
23rd November 2018 You spin me right round …. Castleford Modern Manufacturer continues to turn the tables globally Really useful products Ltd have Plastic Box manufacturing facilities in both Normanton and Castleford are read moreYorkshire manufacturers ‘at risk’ decreases as sector continues to strengthen
23rd November 2018 Yorkshire manufacturers ‘at risk’ decreases as sector continues to strengthen The manufacturing sector in Yorkshire is continuing to strengthen after showing signs of month improvement read moreWorkplace software firm secures deal for new offices at mixed-use scheme
22nd November 2018 Workplace software firm secures deal for new offices at mixed-use scheme The Merchant Gate mixed-use development in Wakefield is set to welcome workplace software solutions firm SSG. SSG has secured a deal for read moreNORTHERN POWERHOUSE EXPORT AWARDS RETURN FOR 2019
21st November 2018 NORTHERN POWERHOUSE EXPORT AWARDS RETURN FOR 2019 The annual PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards in association with HSBC, The Department of International Trade and Chamber International, is set to return for a read moreEric Richmond helping others to a slice of the pie ….
20th November 2018 Life of Pie Just Like it started, Eric Richmond’s commitment and work ethic is ever growing with the latest addition to their 15 strong team, Dan Channer. Via the ‘Access to Community and read moreFormer student returns to buy Wakefield College site
20th November 2018 Former student returns to buy Wakefield College site Wakefield College is pleased to announce the sale of its Thornes Park Campus to Wakefield-based, award-winning humanitarian charity Penny Appeal. Founded by local read moreOssett Brewery opens new craft beer concept in Leeds city centre
20th November 2018 Ossett Brewery opens new craft beer concept in Leeds city centre Acting on behalf of Ossett Brewery, CBRE Leeds’ specialist markets team has advised on the acquisition of a unit at 26 East Parade in Leeds city read moreHave your say on how the Council spends its budget in 2019-20
19th November 2018 Have your say on how the Council spends its budget in 2019-20 As we head into Christmas and New Year, we’re consulting on how the Council budget should be spent in 2019/20 and we’re actively seeking the views of local read moreHalf-year profits rise at 600 Group
19th November 2018 Half-year profits rise at 600 Group Pre-tax tax profit has grown by more than a third in the half-year results for engineering business 600 Group. The Heckmondwike-based group reported an underlying pre-tax profit read moreSwim start-up in Ossett and Sandal makes a splash
15th November 2018 West Yorkshire based swim school is celebrating rapid growth as it enters its third year in business. Founded by young entrepreneur, Nathaniel Birkett, 29, The Swim Specialist has increased turnover by 90% and read morePositive sales quarter for listed Card Factory
15th November 2018 Positive sales quarter for listed Card Factory Wakefield-headquartered listed retailer Card Factory has seen group revenue during the night months to 31 October increased by +3.4% (2018: +6.7%). In a trading read morePontefract headquartered HARIBO to launch in designer York outlet this month ...
14th November 2018 UK confectionery manufacturer, HARIBO is opening its second outlet store at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York. Officially launching on Thursday November 22, the 1,487 sq ft unit follows the unveiling of the London read moreChannel 4 HQ plans to be explored after “breakthrough” moment
14th November 2018 A meeting next week is set to discuss the next steps following the landmark news that Channel 4 has chosen Leeds as the location for its national HQ and to explore the wider impact the decision has on read moreRedrow’s Montpellier semi, available at St John’s Mews, Wakefield and viewable as a fully furnished show home at Aspen Park, in Garforth
13th November 2018 Redrow’s Montpellier semi, available at St John’s Mews, Wakefield and viewable as a fully furnished show home at Aspen Park, in Garforth GET A SNEAK PREVIEW OF REDROW’S REGENT COLLECTION HOMES WOULD-BE read moreWakefield Content Marketing Agency Expands Services With Appointment Of Two New Team Members
13th November 2018 Wakefield Content Marketing Agency Expands Services With Appointment Of Two New Team Members Stada Video continues its plans to become a major player in the industry by expanding its services and adding to its ever read moreManufacturer secures £2m of new business in fifth consecutive year of growth
13th November 2018 Manufacturer secures £2m of new business in fifth consecutive year of growth A Wakefield-based specialist fabricator has secured £2m worth of new business in 2018. Conservatory Outlet, which read morePlan for scheme which includes 2,000 new homes moves forward
12th November 2018 Plan for scheme which includes 2,000 new homes moves forward A Planning Promotional Agreement has been agreed and signed for a proposed urban development which could deliver 2,000 homes as well as employment, community read moreCharity Angel joins TopicUK team
9th November 2018 Charity Angel joins TopicUK team TopicUK the community B2B magazine, is delighted to announce that Mandy Taylor has joined the team as Business Development Executive. Mandy joins at an exciting time as TopicUK read moreDeadline extended for Made in Yorkshire Awards
8th November 2018 Deadline extended for Made in Yorkshire Awards The deadline for entries to Insider’s flagship manufacturing awards Made in Yorkshire has been extended until 23 November. Eleven awards are presented at the read moreHARIBO welcomes new managing director; CBRE appoints regional director; and more
8th November 2018 HARIBO welcomes new managing director; CBRE appoints regional director; and more HARIBO UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Jon Hughes as Managing Director. This appointment follows the promotion read moreWest Yorkshire telecoms services group snapped up in multi-million pound deal
8th November 2018 West Yorkshire telecoms services group snapped up in multi-million pound deal AdEPT Technology Group has signed an agreement to acquire ETS Communications Holdings and its trading subsidiary ETS Communications in a read moreFREE ONLINE LEARNING IN WAKEFIELD
7th November 2018 Wakefield council are offering employers a chance to upskill their workforces with several FREE level 2 online learning courses. Current courses available are as follows; - Business Administration - read moreSay Cheese!
7th November 2018 Michael Lee Fine Cheeses have a lot to smile about as they unveil their new look... Based in Featherstone, It seems that it’s not only the cheese that goes from strength to strength. Michael Lee read moreSuccession strategy puts new team at the helm of £20m Yorkshire firm SCS Group
7th November 2018 Succession strategy puts new team at the helm of £20m Yorkshire firm SCS Group Wakefield-headquartered contractor The SCS Group (SCS) has undergone a buyout deal financed by Allied Irish Bank (GB). The read moreYorkshire Sculpture Park, set in the beautiful Wakefield Countryside, to open new visitor centre in March 2019.
6th November 2018 The new £3.6million visitor centre – to be known as The Weston as a result of significant support from family grant-maker, The Garfield Weston Foundation – will open to the public on Saturday 30 March 2019. read moreSMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
6th November 2018 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Another year making a Big Difference! Small Business Saturday reaches millions of customers and businesses each year - get involved now! Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, read moreGlass manufacturer invests £75k in facilities to service growing rum market
1st November 2018 Glass manufacturer invests £75,000 in facilities to service growing rum market A glass manufacturer based in Knottingley has invested £75,000 in mould equipment at its production facility to launch a new read morePrivate equity firm completes sale of £380m print management firm
1st November 2018 Private equity firm completes sale of £380m print management firm Mid-market private equity firm Equistone Partners Europe has completed the sale of managed print services provider Apogee to HP, in a deal that read moreAcquisitive agency swoops for Wakefield firm
1st November 2018 Acquisitive agency swoops for Wakefield firm A digital firm with offices in Wetherby and Harrogate has acquired Wakefield-headquartered Statement, a fast-growing Shopify agency. IDHL has a group of agencies and read moreEntries now open for FSB Small Business Awards
30th October 2018 Entries now open for FSB Small Business Awards The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards recognise the best small businesses and the self-employed from right across the UK, from every sector and industry and from read moreBuyer secured for Poundworld intellectual property
30th October 2018 Buyer secured for Poundworld intellectual property The intellectual property assets of collapsed Wakefield-based retailer Poundworld have been acquired from administrators by a Leeds-based business which is read moreHost and judges for 2019 Yorkshire Business Masters revealed
30th October 2018 Host and judges for 2019 Yorkshire Business Masters revealed TheBusinessDesk.com can today announce the host of the 2019 Business Masters and reveal the high profile panel that will judge the entries across 13 read moreYorkshire firm buys Poundworld’s intellectual property
29th October 2018 Yorkshire firm buys Poundworld’s intellectual property A Leeds-based property developer hopes to open 250 stores next year after buying the intellectual property assets of the failed discount retailer read moreA series of free events exploring the role of women in driving forward innovation & growth in business will be hosted by Leeds Beckett University across West Yorkshire as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
26th October 2018 A series of free events exploring the role of women in driving forward innovation and growth in business will be hosted by Leeds Beckett University across West Yorkshire as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. The Women read moreDeadline approaching for Made in Yorkshire awards
26th October 2018 Deadline approaching for Made in Yorkshire awards The deadline for entries to Insider’s flagship Made in Yorkshire Awards 2019 is just a week away. Eleven awards are presented at the March dinner at the Hilton City read moreWorks Better Top tips to creating a Healthy Workplace
25th October 2018 Top tips to creating a Healthy Workplace Creating a healthy workplace is being proven to be fundamental to not only support employees health and wellbeing but also workforce productivity. When you talk about read moreCEO at listed engineering group steps down with immediate effect
25th October 2018 CEO at listed engineering group steps down with immediate effect The chief executive of listed engineering group Redhall has resigned his position and has left the board with immediate effect, just six months after read moreNew senior management appointments for 600 Group
25th October 2018 New senior management appointments for 600 Group Engineering business the 600 Group has filled two newly-created senior management roles. Terry Allison will take up the new role of chief operating officer at the read moreManaged Workspace & Incubation Space in the Wakefield district
24th October 2018 There is a series of managed office spaces and incubation centres, which are perfect for start-up businesses, spread across the Wakefield district. Renting your first premises enables you to lower your initial overheads. read moreAston Barclay secures West Yorkshire site
24th October 2018 Aston Barclay secures West Yorkshire site Aston Barclay, which last week acquired online car retailer The Car Buying Group (TCBG), has completed a deal for a new West Yorkshire car auction centre. Illuminating read moreNEW CFO FOR TEAM17
24th October 2018 New CFO for Team17 The chief financial officer of video game developer Team17 is set to step down from the role, to be replaced by a former director at Experian. Paul Bray joined the business in 2010 and has presided over read moreKEEPMOAT AQUIRES 19-ACRE DEVELOPMENT SITE
23rd October 2018 Keepmoat acquires 19-acre development site Keepmoat Homes has completed the purchase of a 19-acre development site in Wakefield earmarked for more than 250 new homes. The housebuilder has acquired the site at read moreNominations now open for Northern Powerhouse Export Awards 2019
22nd October 2018 Nominations are now open for the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards in association with HSBC and the Department for International Trade. The awards are open to exporters of all types and read moreWakefield’s NGC Networks drive revenues to £6m
19th October 2018 Wakefield based Business telecommunications company NGC Networks is celebrating double-digit turnover growth generating £6m in its latest financial results, a year-on-year uptick of 16%. The growth was read moreCONSERVATORY OUTLET WINS TOP MANUFACTURING AWARD
18th October 2018 CONSERVATORY OUTLET WINS TOP MANUFACTURING AWARD WAKEFIELD’S Conservatory Outlet Limited smashed the glass ceiling at the inaugural Wakefield Manufacturing Awards to win Manufacturer of the Year read moreApprenticeship Grant for Wakefield Employers ... One Person, Big difference.
18th October 2018 Are you a business with less than 50 employees? Are you a Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT or Digital Business? Never employed an apprentice? Want to recruit your future software developer, IT read moreXscape Yorkshire set for multimillion-pound refurb
18th October 2018 Xscape Yorkshire set for multimillion-pound refurb The Xscape Yorkshire attraction is set to undergo a £2m refurbishment starting in 2019. The centre opened its doors in October 2003 on the former read moreWest Yorkshire industrial estates fully occupied
17th October 2018 West Yorkshire industrial estates fully occupied The final units both Balm Road Industrial Park, Leeds, and Astoria Court, Normanton, have now been let. Comprising 3,689 sq ft, Unit 6 at Balm Road has been let on a read moreWACCL LAUNCHES WITH JUST 20 SEATS AVAILABLE
16th October 2018 Wakefield’s Annual Christmas Charity Lunch (WACCL) has almost sold out with just 20 seats available. With tickets starting at just £50 per head and tables at £500 many companies have had their seats read more
£10m speculative scheme brings over 50 jobs to Wakefield
16th October 2018 £10m speculative scheme brings over 50 jobs to Wakefield Marshall CDP has just completed phase three of its £10m industrial development at South Kirkby, Wakefield, bringing over 50 jobs to the read moreTraining Specialists Partner to Develop World-Class Non-Executive Director Training for Exiting Military Officers
15th October 2018 Training Specialists Partner to Develop World-Class Non-Executive Director Training for Exiting Military Officers OnBoarding Officers is an accelerated non-executive training programme that has been created to read moreASTON BARCLAY ACQUIRES WAKEFIELD-BASED THE CAR BUYING GROUP WITH PLANS TO DOUBLE TURNOVER AND WORKFORCE OVER NEXT FEW YEARS
15th October 2018 ASTON BARCLAY ACQUIRES WAKEFIELD-BASED THE CAR BUYING GROUP WITH PLANS TO DOUBLE TURNOVER AND WORKFORCE OVER NEXT FEW YEARS Aston Barclay, the UK’s leading independent vehicle auction group has announced that read moreWakefield headquartered Card Factory, has named former chief exec of Britvic as new chairman.
15th October 2018 Wakefield headquartered high street gift card retailer Card Factory, has named a former chief executive of Britvic as its new chairman. Geoff Cooper, who has held the position since 2014, advised the Card Factory read moreCelebrating the achievements of over 100 young people in care from the Wakefield district.
12th October 2018 We are celebrating the achievements of over 100 young people in care from the Wakefield district. Jono Lancaster from the district who himself is care experienced has leant his voice to drive awareness read moreCelebrating the achievements of over 100 young people in care from the Wakefield district.
12th October 2018 We are celebrating the achievements of over 100 young people in care from the Wakefield district. Jono Lancaster from the district who himself is care experienced has leant his voice to drive awareness read moreAD:VENTURE has shown its support for Wakefield Business Week, which will comprise of 15 separate events over 5 days across the district.
26th September 2018 Following the formal launch of WBW at Unity Hall Wakefield, the following schedule of events on Monday 1 October include, Digital Disruption, Survival or Growth, delivered by AD:VENTURE, at the Advanced read moreWAKEFIELD BUSINESS WEEK SPONSOR ASTON BARCLAY SET TO OPEN EUROPE’S MOST MODERN VEHICLE AUCTION CENTRE IN WAKEFIELD
26th September 2018 ASTON BARCLAY SET TO OPEN EUROPE’S MOST MODERN VEHICLE AUCTION CENTRE IN WAKEFIELD Aston Barclay has announced plans to open a new vehicle auction Mega centre in Photon Park near Wakefield, following planning read moreYORKSHIRE entrepreneur & Wakefield Business Week panelist Margaret Wood MBE appointed to Government Made Smarter Commission of industrial leaders
26th September 2018 YORKSHIRE ENTRPRENEUR APPOINTED TO MADE SMARTER COMMISSION YORKSHIRE entrepreneur, Margaret Wood MBE has been appointed to the Government Made Smarter Commission of industrial leaders tasked with tackling low read moreWakefield First in partnership with Wakefield Bondholders will stage a fitting finale for Wakefield Business Week
25th September 2018 BONDHOLDERS JOIN FIRST FOR BUSINESS WEEK FINALE www.wakefieldfirst.com in partnership with Wakefield Bondholders will stage a fitting finale for Wakefield Business Week (WBW) on Friday 5th October at read more
David Masters, OE Electrics’ Group Managing Director Answers Your Questions at the launch of Wakefield Business Week 2018.
25th September 2018 OE Electrics, electrical manufacturer and 2017 ‘Wakefield business of the year’ shows their continuous support for their local community, as the proud headline sponsor for this year’s read moreOE ELECTRICS, ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURER AND 2017 ‘WAKEFIELD BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’ SPONSORS WAKEFIELD BUSINESS WEEK.
24th September 2018 OE Electrics Ltd. has been servicing the office interiors market since 1993 and has become a name well-recognised within the industry. Thanks to this long-term success, along with a move to their new 65,000 sf purpose-built read moreIts time to work on your Business not in it! 5 DAYS – 1 District. Sponsored by OE Electrics
20th September 2018 Wakefield Business Week 2018 gives you 15 chances to take your business to the next level? 15 separate events across the city and its district including West Bretton, Castleford, Osset and Stanley. The Wakefield read moreThe West Yorkshire Economic Growth Conference is back - 18th September 2018
5th September 2018 The West Yorkshire Economic Growth Conference is back 18th September 2018 - 0745hrs - 1645hrs - New Dock, Leeds This year the focus is on making development and regeneration projects happen to drive economic growth! read moreWakefield Hospice to hold star studded Sporting Dinner this November 16th ...
4th September 2018 Wakefield Hospice are holding a star studded Sporting Dinner this November 16th at the Cedar Court Hotel from 7pm. A chance to mingle, network and most importantly enjoy an evening whilst raising money for a very read more
The Spirit of Wakefield Scoops Silver Medals in International Awards
4th September 2018 Nightingale’s Gin, Wakefield’s first commercial gin brand, has won a brace of silver medals at one of the world’s most highly acclaimed spirit competitions. The International Wine & Spirits read moreCALLING ALL THE DISTRICTS SME'S! For Heathrow Airports Business Summit held in Doncaster October 11th.
4th September 2018 The Heathrow Business Summit on Thursday 11th October 2018 will give Yorkshire SME businesses the chance to have free 15 minute face-to-face appointments with Heathrow’s supply chain in a one day event taking read more
NORMANTON-BASED PACKAGING COMPANY, PARKSIDE, GIVES JOBS BOOST TO LOCAL ECONOMY
4th September 2018 NORMANTON-BASED PACKAGING COMPANY, PARKSIDE, GIVES JOBS BOOST TO LOCAL ECONOMY Normanton-based speciality packaging manufacturer, Parkside, has increased its workforce by more than a quarter in a little read moreNormanton firm at the forefront of national Manufacturing Award
4th September 2018 Normanton based Yorkshire Laser and Fabrication (YLF) has been shortlisted for the UK’s most prestigious manufacturing awards. The company which specialises in power generation, communications and medical read moreCreating opportunities from Digital Disruption TED style @ Wakefield Business Week 2018
3rd September 2018 As technology evolves at increasing speed, so too do the threats and opportunities to businesses…of all shapes and sizes. So in this constantly shifting digital world, how do you future proof read moreCelebrating sport and business at Wakefield Bondholders’ first Friday this week
3rd September 2018 INCLUSIVE SPORT SCORES WITH BONDHOLDERS Celebrating sport and business, Wakefield Bondholders’ first Friday, taking place on 7th September, will welcome Craig Shepherd, General Manager for Wakefield read moreWakefield College celebrates A Level results…
16th August 2018 A Level students from Wakefield College’s Sixth Form have once again demonstrated hard work and determination after the class of 2018 achieved another strong set of results. Figures revealed last night showed read moreWakefield Manufacturing Forum launching first ‘Wakefield Manufacturing Awards’ at Wakefield Business Week 18
16th August 2018 The Wakefield Manufacturing Forum is launching the first ever ‘Wakefield Manufacturing Awards’, a new event to the Wakefield region, focused entirely on recognising and celebrating the vibrancy and read more
Want to learn how to start or grow your digital business? Free Workshops start in Wakefield September 2018
15th August 2018 Want to learn how to start or grow your digital business? Futurelabs has designed FutureStart – just 5 evening sessions which will give you the tools you need for building and growing your digital idea into a read moreGood times are on the menu with Wakefield cities FIRST ever Restaurant Week.
15th August 2018 Led by the Wakefield Bid, Wakefield will celebrate its position as one of the most up and coming food and drink locations in the country with the city centre's first ever Restaurant Week, from September 1st to 7th read moreTRINITY WALK WELCOMES NEW CAFÉ-BAKERY MUFFIN BREAK TO WAKEFIELD
15th August 2018 Growing café-bakery chain Muffin Break will open its doors in Trinity Walk shopping centre Wakefield on Thursday 16th August. With 60 over café-bakeries nationwide Muffin Break is gaining in read moreTheatre Royal Wakefield entered into UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre competition .... OH YES THEY HAVE!
9th August 2018 The UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre competition IS OPEN! Theatre Royal Wakefield have entered the competition, and would love as much support as possible! It is an online vote where entrants are put into a prize read moreSWEET SUCCESS FOR HARIBO FRUITILICIOUS
9th August 2018 HARIBO Pontefract, the UK’s leading gums and jellies manufacturer, has been shortlisted in The Grocer New Product Awards for its recently launched reduced sugar treat, Fruitilicious. At over 150 years old, The read moreWHY WAKEFIELD FOR IT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS EITEX
9th August 2018 Following a 20-year milestone in business, established IT support specialists Eitex took a bold move and relocated to the Wakefield district in 2017. Now, having spent a year as part of the local business community, we spoke read moreVFS South Kirkby on more than just a roll …
9th August 2018 Part of the FAIST Group, a London registered worldwide Manufacturing and Technology group, VFS have built a reputation of supplying the highest quality LCV bodywork to major OEM manufacturers and Fleet operators read moreSFB Group Wakefield is shortlisted for top business awards
9th August 2018 A local firm of chartered accountants, wealth managers and business advisers are celebrating after being shortlisted for the UKs most prestigious accountancy awards. SFB Group has been named a finalist at this read more
Wakefield-based chocolate manufacturing equipment supplier receives support from Department for International Trade
8th August 2018 A Wakefield-based chocolate manufacturing equipment supplier has received support from the Department for International Trade (DIT) to support growth plans. Coeur de Xocolat, founded by David read morePontefract shone brightly yesterday for its entry into the Great British High Street Awards!
1st August 2018 Yesterday Pontefract saw the Teams from the the Great British High Street Awards, Wakefield Council and Wakefield First out in force! The Sun shone brightly over the town centre showcasing all in their read more
Kitwave agrees deal for new northern distribution centre in Wakefield
30th July 2018 Wholesaler Kitwave has secured a four-acre site in Wakefield for its new 65,000 sq ft northern distribution centre. The company will take space at Wakefield Hub, a logistics site capable of accommodating in excess of 1.5 read moreBanner of Normanton snaps up cleaning products specialist
25th July 2018 Wakefield-headquartered workplace supplies and services provider Banner has acquired a Leicestershire-based cleaning and hygiene products specialist. Subec Wiping Solutions, based in Hinckley, supplies the UK read moreThe Nostell Estate is Recognised for its Commitment to the Environment
24th July 2018 A business park based just outside of Wakefield has received a series of awards and grants acknowledging its commitment to the environment. The Nostell Estate, which is located alongside Nostell Priory, was last read moreHARIBO PRESENTED WITH PRESTIGIOUS RoSPA PRESIDENT’S AWARD
24th July 2018 HARIBO has been handed a prestigious RoSPA President’s Award in recognition of its continued commitment to health and safety practices. Having received its thirteenth consecutive Gold read moreWhy diversity is good for a business with Gillian Arnold, Managing Director of Tectre
24th July 2018 ‘’You can’t open a trade paper or a broadsheet these days without hearing the industry bodies telling you that diversity is good for your business. Believe it or not, this trend started in America in the mid read moreAn alternative to traditional tutoring in the centre of Pontefract
24th July 2018 Young Minds Matter study-centre which Opened in October 2017 is the creation of Katharine Young and Maggi Addison–Hewitt. Situated in central Pontefract, the centre offers effective learning experiences read moreCouncil’s New Economic Strategy Launched
20th July 2018 Wakefield Council has launched its new Economic Strategy to create more successful people, businesses and places throughout the district. The strategy will guide the way the Council does business and our read moreBONDHOLDER MEMBERSHIP SHIFTS UP A GEAR WITH THE CAR BUYING GROUP
19th July 2018 Wakefield Bondholders, the private-sector initiative which aims to promote the Wakefield District as a great place to visit, invest and live, has welcomed The Car Buying Group to its network of members. Based in read moreWakefield Business Conference Wednesday October 3rd 2018, part of the Wakefield First Business Week
16th July 2018 read moreDIGITAL INNOVATION IN THE WORKPLACE WITH NGC NETWORKS WAKEFIELD
13th July 2018 In just two years, artificial intelligence (AI) will create more jobs than it destroys by delivering more business value. That’s according to Gartner, the leading research and advisory company which is also read moreSir Rodney Walker appointed Chairman of The Yorkshire Society
13th July 2018 A Yorkshireman through and through, Sir Rodney Walker, born in Wakefield, has been appointed Chairman of The Yorkshire Society. Established in 1980, The Yorkshire Society is a not-for-profit organisation that read moreCASTLEFORD CURTAIN MAKERS HAVE SUCCESS ALL SEWN UP
12th July 2018 Nationwide Curtain Makers – recipients of a sizeable grant from ERDF funded programme, AD:VENTURE – celebrated the completion of its new offices and showroom with a star-studded ribbon cutting read moreFrom strength to strength.. Wakefield based Topic UK, launches Yorkshire wide.
12th July 2018 As Yorkshire business magazine TopicUK has now reached its fifth Birthday, founding partners Gill Laidler and Rob Blackwell made the decision to amalgamate all editions into one Yorkshire edition and following the read more
Quite literally a Star Studded event ...
12th July 2018 Theatre Royal Wakefield launched their new studio space and café bar with a ribbon cutting ceremony that saw all the Theatre’s donators and supporters celebrate the official opening. Almost 150 people read moreFamily-owned Wakefield business set for £5.5m turnover boost with new Aldi contract
12th July 2018 Family-owned woodworking firm HARTE is set for a multi-million pound turnover boost and workforce expansion after securing a contract with Aldi. The Wakefield-based business will create 15 jobs, and see turnover leap read moreSewtec to create 40 jobs with new office in Wakefield
10th July 2018 Dewsbury-based robotics specialist Sewtec is set to create about 40 jobs after opening a new mechanical and software engineering design office in Wakefield. The new office at Silkwood Park, just off Junction 40 of the read moreYorkshire Business Woman Jo Haigh Wins the IoD Yorkshire & North East Non-Exec Director of the Year Award 2018
9th July 2018 With bases in Wakefield, London and Birmingham, Jo Haigh has been awarded the Institute of Directors Yorkshire & North East Non-Exec Director of the Year Award. This regional recognition solidifies Jo’s read moreGROUP RHODES INVESTS IN ITS FUTURE WITH WAKEFIELD FACTORY RELOCATION
9th July 2018 Group Rhodes, the Wakefield-based advanced engineering company is celebrating relocating to new premises on Calder Vale, investing in refurbishing and re-equipping its new manufacturing facility and creating 21 new read moreLeeds LEP boss Roger Marsh to chair new Northern Powerhouse group
9th July 2018 Leeds City Region LEP Chair Roger Marsh is to chair an influential new body to support the Government’s ambitions for the Northern Powerhouse across the region. The Chairs of each of the 11 LEPs in the North of read moreChoices @ 16+ - the skills and careers event for young people is coming to the district .....
9th July 2018 Choices @ 16+ is the skills and careers event for young people in the Wakefield district. Headed up by Wakefield Council in partnership with, Go Higher West Yorkshire, The National Collaborative Outreach Programme, read moreInvestor swoops for 176,000 sq ft warehouse in Castleford
6th July 2018 A 176,000 sq ft distribution unit which was occupied by TK Maxx in Castleford has been snapped up for an undisclosed sum. Scarborough-based property investor Broadland Properties has completed the acquisition read moreHunter Safety Solutions Castleford - Runner up in local business of the year awards scheme.
6th July 2018 The team at Hunter Safety Solutions are delighted to have been announced runners up in a local Business of the Year awards scheme. The annual awards ceremony, held by Eaton Smith Solicitors at the Cedar Court read more£7m deal agreed for residential property portfolio to include Wakefield
3rd July 2018 Residential property fund manager Hearthstone Investments has agreed a £7m deal to acquire a portfolio of properties in Wakefield, Cardiff, Doncaster, Hull, Nottingham and Wigan. The firm has exchanged read moreSpeculative development for Castleford site following £3.2m sale
3rd July 2018 A new speculative industrial development is set to be built in Castleford following the sale of a 13-acre site for £3.2m. The site, known as 'Super G', has been acquired by Barwood Capital, read moreDIGITAL KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE OFFERS FREE DIGITAL MARKETING WORKSHOPS FOR BUSINESSES
28th June 2018 Digital Knowledge Exchange, the innovative business support programme, is to host two free Digital Breakthrough events this summer to help businesses from across the Leeds city region enhance their digital skills so they read moreBackstage Academy to open first student accommodation
28th June 2018 Wakefield's Backstage Academy, an education facility dedicated to the live events industry, is set to open its first dedicated student accommodation. Opening for their 2018 September cohort, the Waterfront read moreTech hub to launch in Wakefield
28th June 2018 A new tech hub that will act as an incubator for start-ups in the creative and digital sector is set to open in Wakefield. The Plex has been developed in a grade II-listed building on Margaret Street which was once home to the read moreWork starts on 150,100 sq ft development between Castleford and Pontefract
28th June 2018 Construction has started on a 150,100 sq ft speculative development of production and distribution space close to Junction 32 of the M62 motorway between Castleford and Pontefract. Developer Gregory Property Group read moreHow is Wakefield Firsts' World Cup Draw coming along? ...
22nd June 2018 Hosts Russia got the tournament off to a flier with a thumping 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia . Day two saw the highly anticipated match up between Euro 2016 winners Portugal and 2010 World Cup champions Spain in Sochi and what a read moreGrants for community projects to support people into work
20th June 2018 Wakefield Council is inviting voluntary organisations, community groups and businesses to apply for new grant funding to support residents into work and help the local economy to prosper. The People Enabling Area read moreResults for the Regulatory Excellence Awards are announced today ....
20th June 2018 Good Luck to Wakefield's Environmental Health Team! The Regulatory Excellence Awards recognise regulatory organisations, businesses and trade associations achieving positive outcomes through good read morePontefract's sweet success
19th June 2018 Pontefract sweet-making giant Haribo has said it is in a "good position" to meet the challenges currently facing the UK confectionery industry. The company reported turnover of £172.7m for the read more£1m fund launched to support new tech businesses
18th June 2018 The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership, which includes the Wakefield district, is offering £1m in funding to encourage digital businesses to relocate to the area. The city region's tech sector read moreMASTER CHEF WILL BE TALKING INGREDIENTS FOR A STRONG WAKEFIELD ECONOMY AT THE NEXT BONDHOLDERS FIRST FRIDAY.....
15th June 2018 Utilising locally sourced ingredients to whip up a recipe for success, MasterChef quarter finalist, Chris Hale will show Bondholders an alternative way to support the local economy, when he delivers a cooking demo at read moreLEP calls for transport investment in Leeds City Region
15th June 2018 The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership has backed calls for the region to receive a substantial share of transport investment through the Government's £860m Transforming Cities read moreLET THE GAMES COMMENCE! .. Wakefield First hosts World Cup Draw - The 32 teams represented by 32 shining businesses across our district!
13th June 2018 Today businesses from across the district gathered to join in with the World Cup Fever. Hosted by Wakefield First and supported by Rhubarb Radio at CREATE Cafe, Wakefield One. The draw was broadcast LIVE across read moreLocal Networking group, Club 5, Goes from Strength to Strength
12th June 2018 For a new business networking group, Club 5 in support of The Prince of Wales Hospice, is making tremendous progress and being incredibly well-supported by local businesses. Membership numbers continue to grow every month, read moreWakefield Cyber security firm bought by PE-backed group
12th June 2018 A Wakefield-headquartered cyber security consultancy has been snapped up by a private equity-backed group. Agenci is a consultancy that specialises in IT security, particularly ISO 27001 and GDPR, working with a read moreWakefield Works… works! Free job seeking scheme to return after 95% of attendees find it useful
4th June 2018 Wakefield Works, the successful employer-led campaign that is delivered thanks to a partnership between JobCentre Plus and First Choice Recruitment, will return to the region in September and October after supporting read moreLeeds City Region shortlisted to become home of new national Channel 4 HQ
4th June 2018 Leeds City Region’s submission to Channel 4 for the broadcasters’ new National HQ outside of London has officially been shortlisted. Leeds City Region includes Wakefield, Barnsley, Bradford, read moreRock 'n' roll up, roll up.... CALLING THE DISTRICTS #MUSICFUTURES .....
29th May 2018 Are you an artist, manager, record label or someone who makes a living from music? What are the truths around streaming? Is it possible to have your music on a multitude of streaming platforms and make money? Do you need a read moreWakefield-based headquarters for touring artists makes Yorkshires top 10 most talented in Creative Sector .....
29th May 2018 Production Park, the Wakefield-based headquarters for touring artists has made Yorkshires top 10 most talented and able young enterprises, as part of Creative England’s annual CE50 list of the 50, making the read moreNEWSFLASH - Save The Date for Wakefield Business Week 2018
24th May 2018 read moreWith support from local and national business a Majestic Sculpture was unveiled in Featherstone.
23rd May 2018 Funded nationally and locally by Featherstone Town Council, Wakefield Council, R.V.Rugg Featherstone, RIM Scaffolding Featherstone, and Envy Windows of Normanton, A majestic sculpture of a horse has been read moreWakefield based, STATEMENT, the Digital and E commerce agency, gets new programme into shape for UK wide XERCISE4LESS
23rd May 2018 Statement, the leading Northern eCommerce and Shopify agency, has helped Xercise4Less, the UK wide gym-chain, increase sales, awareness and sign ups of their Transformation Camps and 4FiiT Programme, a dedicated read morePONTEFRACT MARKETING AGENCY EXPANDS
23rd May 2018 PHD Marketing & Strategy, based in the iconic Pontefract Barracks building, has announced significant expansion in due to increased demand for marketing services in the print, packaging and plastics read moreThe Ridings Wakefield win national award.
23rd May 2018 The Ridings Centre in Wakefield has beaten national competition to scoop a top industry award. The centre was crowned the overall winner at the Revo Purple Apple Marketing Awards, picking up a Golden Apple Award for its Cuppa read moreCraven Fawcett of Wakefield secures china clay equipment project.
21st May 2018 Craven Fawcett, based in Wakefield, has recently designed, manufactured and installed a new Extruder for global materials company Sibelco at its plant in Devon. The new Extruder was required to replace an existing read moreGROUP RHODES MOVES AHEAD IN FUNDRAISING DRIVE FOR MOVE AHEAD A WAKEFIELD CHARITY
21st May 2018 Group Rhodes, the Wakefield-based engineering company, has raised £2,600 for Move Ahead, the local charity that provides help and long term care for brain injury sufferers and their carers. A team of six Group read moreWakefield based TopicUK Magazine celebrates 5th Birthday with expansion.
21st May 2018 To celebrate the five-year anniversary, TopicUK Magazine, Yorkshire’s premier business to business magazine is expanding to cover the whole of Yorkshire. Launched in Wakefield by Gill Laidler and Rob read more1,400-home plan at former Nestle site at Castleford set for approval
18th May 2018 The proposed construction of a 1,400 home residential development on the 64-acre former Nestle plot in Castleford is set to move forward with plans recommended for approval when they go before councillors next week (24 May read moreWakefield video game developer Team17 to raise £217m on admission to AIM market
18th May 2018 Team17, the video game developer, has announced it is expected to have a market capitalisation of around £217m when it floats on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange late this month. The read more£1.5m Normanton business park redevelopment now fully let
18th May 2018 Marrtree Investments has fully let its newly refurbished 26,000 sq ft business park at Normanton Industrial Estate. The £1.5 million Marrtree Business Park scheme, which is set to create several new jobs, was read moreYorkshire projects lined up for £30bn investment boost
17th May 2018 A "bold and ambitious" initiative designed to attract more than £30bn worth of overseas investment to the UK – which could benefit a number of projects across Yorkshire – is set to read moreWakefield based entrepreneur who imports and refurbishes Tuk-Tuks helps more than 15 micro businesses in first year.
16th May 2018 A Wakefield based entrepreneur that recognised the new business potential of importing and refurbishing Tuk-Tuks has helped more than 15 micro businesses since its launch just twelve months ago. Thanks to AD:VENTURE, read moreLeeds City Region, which serves the Wakefield district, submits its bid for new national Channel 4 HQ
15th May 2018 Leeds City Region, which includes the Wakefield district, has submitted its bid to Channel 4 for the broadcasters’ new National HQ outside of London. The bid, which responds to the read moreWakefield accountant supported by the AD:VENTURE programme shortlisted for prestigious Yorkshire award.
9th May 2018 Wakefield based accountant Aimee Hargreaves is preparing for a glittering awards ceremony after being shortlisted for the Accountant of the Year at the inaugural Yorkshire Accountancy Awards. Taking place on read more
Record breaking crowds turn out for Tour de Yorkshire
9th May 2018 More than 2.6 million spectators turned out over four days to watch the 2018 edition of the Tour de Yorkshire in another record-breaking year for the event. About 900,000 roadside spectators witnessed Sunday's read moreCastleford cheesemonger sets sights on the UAE and beyond
9th May 2018 Family-run cheesemonger Cryer & Stott is set to export to the UAE after its artisan cheeses impressed buyers at the world’s largest annual food tradeshow Gulfood in Dubai. Hotel, restaurant and read moreCELEBRATE THE BRAVERY AND TALENTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE WAKEFIELD DISTRICT
8th May 2018 Nominations open for the Yorkshire Children of Achievement Awards at the Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield As the only event that exclusively celebrates the bravery and talents of young people from across the read moreWakefield district firms encouraged to bid for digital growth grants
8th May 2018 Wakefield district Businesses - Leeds city region are being urged to take advantage of up to £10,000 of funding to invest in new digital technology under the Government-backed Digital Enterprise programme, before read more£230 million flotation plans for Wakefield video game developer
8th May 2018 Wakefield developer and independent publisher Team17 is going public, it confirmed today, seeking admission of its shares onto the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. The Wakefield video games company read more