Software developed by APD Communications is the first to be officially certified to support a new state-of-the-art communications network for the UK’s emergency services. Hull-based APD’s software, Cortex, has been accredited by the Network Approval Testing Service (NATS). The NATS endorsement – a critical element of the requirements to operate on
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East Yorkshire brewery wins two awards at London Beer Competition
The team at a Wold Newton based brewery is celebrating after winning two prestigious awards for its continental style blonde beer. Wold Gold, 4.8 per cent ABV, was awarded both Best in Show (by Country) and a silver medal at the London Beer Competition recently. Judged by industry professionals including Ros Shiel,
Top tier directory ranking for Leeds law firm
A law firm in Leeds has been named a tier 1 law firm in the 2018 eprivateclient Top Law Firms rankings. The rankings, which are highly regarded in the private client sector, named just 12 law firms as top tier. They also revealed that Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth had the most
The Yorkshire Society honours Jack Tordoff MBE and JCT600
Jack Tordoff, MBE, founder and chairman of Yorkshire-based motor retailer JCT600, is one of a select group of people in the region to be recognised by The Yorkshire Society for his outstanding contribution to the county. For many years, The Yorkshire Society has erected plaques to commemorate Yorkshire men and women
Second top learning award for PM Legal Services employee
A member of the award-winning PM Legal Services team has landed a prestigious YMCA Training award – for the second year running. Kirsten Etheridge, an office administrator at PM Legal Services - a division of hlw Keeble Hawson - has been singled out for The Progression Award for the improvements she
Leeds-based start-up celebrates award win and 60 per cent growth increase
A Leeds-based manufacturer of women’s fashion accessories has been named a winner at Leeds Beckett University’s Business Advantage Awards, following its most successful year in business. Established in 2015 by part-time ballet teacher, Claire Shakespeare, Butterfly Tree creates handcrafted bags from its headquarters in Leeds, Yorkshire. In partnership with Leeds law firm, Lupton
Best practice quality mark for Langleys Solicitors
Langleys Solicitors has achieved reaccreditation of the Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS). The scheme provides a best practice quality mark for wills and estate administration advice given by law firms. It sets service standards to ensure transparency in process, costs and communications. Langleys’ reaccreditation comes as latest figures reveal
Trainee cabinetmaker scoops best apprentice award
The team at fitted furniture specialist Hartleys is celebrating as fast learning Luke Baldwin won the Best Apprentice/Trainee award at the Skipton Business Awards. Luke beat other finalists from Kingsway Veterinary Group and catering suppliers Coffee Care to clinch the accolade at an awards ceremony at The Rendezvous Hotel. The independent team
MBA Engineering secures latest ISO certification
MBA Engineering, a supplier of laser cutting and metal fabrication equipment, has received the latest ISO Standards for Quality Management (9001: 2015) certification from United Registrar of Systems (URS), following stringent assessment. The ISO standard 9001: 2015 is an international business standard that specifies criteria for documentation, implementation and certification of management quality
Spirit of Harrogate is the No.1 thing to do in Harrogate on TripAdvisor
Spirit of Harrogate has achieved an exciting new milestone by becoming listed as the No.1 thing to do in Harrogate on TripAdvisor. Spirit of Harrogate, who has a store on The Stray, has claimed the top spot with its popular in-store Slingsby Gin experience, where visitors can relax, indulge and socialise. Customers have taken