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Yorkshire Tuesday 19 April 2022

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TOP STORY Buy It Direct targeting further growth Online consumer goods retailer Buy It Direct is well-placed for further growth, boosted by a recent acquisition, having successfully navigated the challenges presented by the pandemic. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Ask the expert: Tree constraints or tree opportunities? Verena Meyer, principal arboriculturist and landscape architect at Enzygo Ltd, says change the way you're thinking about trees on development sites. Read More

DEALS Label manufacturer snapped up by international group An 80-strong Leeds-based label manufacturer is set to be acquired by a Germany-headquartered packaging group. Law firm Schofield Sweeney advised on the deal. Read More Wolseley UK strikes deal for Irish brands Wolseley UK has acquired heating, plumbing, tiling and bathroom businesses Heat Merchants, Tubs & Tiles, and Hevac. The acquired firms have combined revenues of about €150m and employ more than 400 people in 47 locations in the Republic of Ireland. Read More Equinox Kombucha passes £1m with crowdfunding campaign West Yorkshire-based Equinox Kombucha has now secured more than £1m from investors with time still remaining on its crowdfunding campaign. Read More Marlowe agrees to buy occupational health firm Business-critical services and software group Marlowe has acquired an occupational health specialist in a deal which is expected to have an enterprise value of £14.9m. Read More

PROPERTY Castleford Tigers set out ground refurbishment plans Castleford Tigers have outlined details of their plans for the refurbishment of their Wheldon Road ground. Read More Hall Brown opens Leeds office Hall Brown Family Law has expanded with the opening of a new house in central Leeds. Read More Apartment plans for historic building get the go-ahead Planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of a historic Leeds building to create new apartments, after a decision was deferred earlier this year. Read More £3m Leeds venue to open A new £3m social space, eatery and rooftop bar is set to open its doors in Leeds this spring. Read More Aberfield appointed to support Wellington Place Aberfield Communications has been appointed by developer and asset manager MEPC as the PR agency for its Wellington Place development in Leeds. Read More Historic hotel acquired by hospitality group A historic Derbyshire hotel has been acquired by a South Yorkshire-based hospitality group. Read More Placefirst reports record growth and portfolio expansion Build-to-rent provider Placefirst has reported record property portfolio growth as it continues to expand. Read More

BUSINESS Wastewise appoints operations director Hull-based recycling and waste management company Wastewise has appointed a new operations director. Read More Howarths appointed to support Jacuzzi Group West Yorkshire based HR consultancy Howarths has been appointed to provide management training to the UK division of Jacuzzi Group. Read More Vintage and military clothing retailer opens at arcade A retailer of vintage workwear and military clothing established during the pandemic has signed up for space in a Hull city centre arcade. Read More The Oakland Group reports record growth Leeds-based data consultancy The Oakland Group has hailed a period of record growth. Read More Northcoders to open Midlands hub Sofware coding training provider Northcoders, which has operations in Leeds, is set to open a new hub in Birmingham. Read More

MANUFACTURING Administrators called in at oil and gas sector supplier A North Yorkshire supplier to the oil and gas sector has ceased trading and appointed administrators. Read More Conservatory Outlet signs seven-figure deal with home improvement specialist Yorkshire-based Conservatory Outlet has extended its partnership with a home improvement specialist in one of the largest deals in its history. Read More

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MEMBER NEWS Comms agency celebrates client wins A Leeds-based brand communications agency has secured a pair of new contracts. Read More Victory Leisure Homes expands marketing team East Yorkshire-based luxury holiday homes manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has expanded its marketing team with two new additions. Read More

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SERVICES & GUIDES Location Leeds City Region 2021 Your informative guide to how different sectors are performing, what the key strengths are and what property investment opportunities exist. Read More Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More

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