Katrina Cliffe, managing director of Huddersfield-based marketing and PR agency KC Communications, is set to take on another year of physical challenges for babyloss charity, Tommy’s. After a successful 2018 which saw her complete a number of challenges including the Yorkshire 10 mile, Katrina’s set to push herself further in 2019
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Huddersfield sisters realise lifelong ambition and open baby boutique
It was something they dreamed of when they were young, and now two sisters from Huddersfield have fulfilled their lifelong ambition and launched a baby boutique together. Linda Holmes-Phayer and Gayle Phayer-Thompson have just finished an intensive three-week refurbishment of their 500sqft space on Westbourne Road, Marsh. And now, only 1
247 Blinds reports record growth as it launches first TV ad
Huddersfield-based retailer 247 Blinds attributes its record growth to continued investment in the ecommerce experience and through diversifying its product offering. The online retailer, who aim to be number one for blinds in the UK, made its highest ever turnover of £25m in 2018 and has since undergone a complete brand
International Trade Conference to strengthen region’s export opportunities
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce will host a unique International Trade Conference (ITC) as part of a shared goal partnership, to educate regional businesses on export opportunities before and after-Brexit. New for 2019, the conference is being delivered in partnership with the Department for International Trade (DIT), MY Export Hub,
University of Huddersfield and 3M BIC shortlisted for national technology award
The University of Huddersfield and the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) have been shortlisted for a national technology award in recognition of their investment in technology that has allowed small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region to access advanced technologies to aid business growth and product development. The
Call for businesses to be more aware ahead of new Digital Tax Laws
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is urging Halifax, Huddersfield and Wakefield businesses to prepare for the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) laws ahead of HMRC’S rollout next month. From the 1 April 2019, any registered businesses above the £85k VAT threshold will be required to maintain digital records for VAT
Access North Structures braves 2.5 million litre shark tank
Huddersfield-based rope access specialist Access North Structures has completed a comprehensive 12-week maintenance assignment at The Deep in Hull – entailing a daring structural repaint above a 2.5 million litre open shark tank. Opened in 2001, the complex, geological rock formation-inspired structure is built around a steel framework and externally clad
Huddersfield branding agency lands six new clients
Huddersfield-based branding and digital design agency, Aye!, is celebrating its most successful month to date, after landing six new clients in the first few weeks of 2019. The project wins come on the back of Aye!’s biggest year in 2018, which saw the firm uplift turnover by 20%, compared to the previous
Green light for development of former Huddersfield fire station
The development of a former Huddersfield fire station, by property developer SB Homes, has been given the go ahead by Kirklees Council – and will test-pilot a brand-new social housing scheme. The 109-year-old Marsden building, which was purchased by the firm in 2017, is set to be developed into one house
Ridley and Hall Solicitors join Huddersfield businesses in providing services for start-up competition
Huddersfield solicitors Ridley and Hall are the latest business to offer their legal expertise to the winner of the KC Communications Huddersfield start-up competition. Due to this, KC Communications are extending the deadline of the competition from Thursday 14th February to Thursday 21st February at 5pm. The competition will support one Huddersfield-based start-up