Huddersfield-based tech firm, yboo, has recruited six new staff as the company continues its ambitious growth strategy to bring the money saving app to 60m smartphone users in the UK. Loren Birkett, Keely Robinson, Josh Hoyle, Helen Cullinane, Mike Constantinou and Phil Kershaw all join the firm to raise the profile of
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Roger Scarlett-Smith appointed interim managing director at Thornton & Ross Ltd
Thornton & Ross has announced that Roger Scarlett-Smith has agreed to take up the position of interim managing director at Thornton & Ross Ltd, effective October 8 2018, for a minimum period of six months. He has had an exceptional career in the Consumer Healthcare Industry heading numerous Divisions with GlaxoSmithKline,
Law graduate joins Huddersfield law firm
Local law graduate Kate Machon is the latest young professional to secure a training contract at Huddersfield legal practice Wilkinson Woodward Norcliffe and Co. Kate, who is 22 and lives in Greetland, studied law at the University of Leeds and completed her Masters and LPC (Legal Practice Course) at the University
Huddersfield agency celebrates ten years of creativity
Web design and development agency, Splitpixel, is celebrating ten years in business this year. It's an exciting year of substantial growth for the company, with 12 new client wins so far this year, and projected turnover growth of 10.5% on 2017. Founded in 2008 by directors Charlie Herke and Greg Smuk, the
Universities collaborate to support business success
An exciting collaboration between Huddersfield and Bradford University is set to give young businesses across the Leeds City Region access to a flexible and dynamic programme of events that has been specifically designed to unlock growth potential. Launching on October 2, Huddersfield Business Pathway will offer places free of charge to
£500k investment doubles Leach print capacity
Graphic display specialist Leach has purchased a new Durst Rhotex 325 printer that has doubled the capacity of the Huddersfield factory. The half a million-pound investment – the latest technological evolution since the Chargeurs acquisition – means Leach can now achieve a 500m² per hour print rate. At 6.5m wide x 4.5m
Two lettings at historic Park Valley House in Huddersfield
Two new lettings have been concluded at Park Valley House, the historic 19th Century mill office at the heart of Park Valley Business Park in Lockwood, Huddersfield. The 6,000 sq ft heritage building, which has been imaginatively converted to high-quality office accommodation, is now almost full. The two new tenants are healthcare business
Planning submitted for premier mixed-use development in Huddersfield
Planning has been submitted to transform a premier gateway site in Huddersfield into a major mixed-use development, creating hundreds of sustainable jobs for the town. Developers Trinity One LLP are regenerating the 6.1 acre former campus of Kirklees College in New North Road on the western side of the town’s ring
Wordsmiths at Scriba PR set to donate 250 books to Yorkshire’s youngsters
Huddersfield-headquartered public relations firm Scriba PR is encouraging youngsters to delve back into books, with the launch of a new competition on National Read a Book Day. Recognising the cognitive and wellbeing benefits associated with reading at any age, Scriba has challenged under 11s from throughout the region to pen a
Planning submitted for premier mixed-use Huddersfield development
Planning has been submitted to transform a premier gateway site in Huddersfield into a major mixed-use development, creating hundreds of sustainable jobs for the town. Developers Trinity One LLP are regenerating the 6.1 acre former campus of Kirklees College in New North Road on the western side of the town’s ring