Thursday, April 25, 2024

Barnsley

An NHS nurse who has devoted over 40 years to caring for others has swapped her bandages for broomsticks to create a sanctuary dedicated to exploring the mystical and magical. Pearl Armstrong opened the doors to her Barnsley-based business, The Yorkshire Witch, on Halloween, and since that time her unique...
A Barnsley-based business which is giving youngsters the chance to reach for the sky in their future careers is setting a course for expansion after securing support from a grant scheme created to improve business productivity across the region. Launched in 2019 by former lawyer-turned-entrepreneur Rebecca Hutchinson and her business...
Two friends have fulfilled a lifelong ambition of running their own business together after spending more than 35 years creating the perfect recipe for their dream café. Joanne Potter and Clare Griffiths launched Worsbrough-based Wheels & Walkers in September 2020. The opening of the pet-friendly café was something of a...
Entrepreneurs are an optimistic bunch. They often seize opportunities where others see adversity and in many cases, back their instincts and gamble it all in the hope of success. We’re all familiar with some of those people who have made their fortune and built multi-million-pound businesses with little more...
A Barnsley-based car body shop specialist has seen business demand speed up dramatically since opening its garage doors last July after receiving a financial boost from alternative lending provider Finance for Enterprise. Taylor’s Bodyshop called on support from Finance For Enterprise to help the business meet the setup costs, purchasing...
Award-winning brand and digital agency awesome. is celebrating their five-year anniversary this year. With a headquarters at Barnsley Digital Media Centre, awesome is looking back on its achievements over the past five years, while continuing to onboard new clients and launch recent projects. Established in 2016 by Creative Director Dan...
Former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, the Rt Hon David Gauke, has become the first patron of Offploy – a Yorkshire-headquartered social enterprise dedicated to helping those with criminal convictions find sustainable work. Ministry of Justice figures show that, on average, only 17% of former prisoners manage...
Paul Dyson, owner of Yorkshire-based private gritting company Gritting Direct has experienced his busiest month to date due to extensive snowfall throughout January in Yorkshire. His work helps keep essential public sector and private businesses continue to operate safely and provide their essential services in adverse weather conditions. The private...
Leading independent BMS and energy solutions company BGES is supporting The Children’s Hospital Charity’s famous snowflake appeal this year. A highlight of the festive season for many, the award-winning snowflake display has raised over £1m for Sheffield Children’s Hospital since 2013. In return for pledging to raise funds, Dinnington-based BGES will...