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Wednesday 19 December 2018

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Growth for bakery chain in year of BGF investment

Turnover has grown to almost £50m in the latest accounts for a historic bakery chain with more than 145 shops, in the year it secured a multimillion-pound investment from the BGF.
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Ask the Expert: Mission statement

Chris Everard, chair for East & West Midlands at Vistage, tells us how the mission statement is made possible.
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Deals

Smith & Nephew acquires company behind medical device

Historic medical equipment manufacturing giant Smith & Nephew has agreed a deal to acquire the US-based developer of a new device for a fee that could rise to $105m (£82.8m).
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YFM sells sailing apparel brand stake

Leeds-based YFM Equity Partners has sold its stake in a technical sailing apparel brand to a specialist investor.
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£7m funding for tourism projects

Almost £7m in funding has been earmarked to support three projects designed to boost tourism in the Sheffield City Region.
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Entrepreneur of the month - Mark Dransfield

A Yorkshireman born and bred, Mark Dransfield has the grit to get him what he wants. Insider spends an afternoon with the property powerhouse.
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Business

Financial services partner joins Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs has appointed a new financial services partner, who has joined the law firm in Leeds from Royal Bank of Scotland.
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New regional appointment for British Business Bank

The British Business Bank has appointed a new UK Network senior manager for Yorkshire, Humber and the Tees Valley.
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Paragon Entertainment warns on 2018 losses

York-based attractions design, production and fit-out business Paragon Entertainment has warned it is set to report a pre-tax loss of about £2.4m for the 2018 financial year. However, it emphasised that the turnaround of the business is progressing well.
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Nexus hub partners with KPMG

Nexus, the University of Leeds' new innovation hub which opens early next year, has partnered with professional services giant KPMG.
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Record year for recruitment at Taylor&Emmet

Sheffield-based law firm Taylor&Emmet has reported a record year for recruitment.
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Business Matters: Technology will continue to change the world in 2019

Nick Horrocks of GP Bullhound says that it has been a year of trials and tribulations for technology as regulators have sought to match its evolution with existing frameworks. Yet, this year’s 2019 GP Bullhound Tech Prediction report continues to show that technology does not just move the goalposts, it reshapes the world as we know it.
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Property

Former production facility to be redeveloped following sale

A 100,000 sq ft former bathroom products manufacturing facility in West Yorkshire has been sold for redevelopment.
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Sheffield development site sold

The site of HSBC's former offices in Sheffield, which received planning permission for 658 student beds and 247 residential units earlier this year, has been sold.
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Plans in for mansion refurbishment works

The proposed renovation of a grade I-listed Georgian mansion in South Yorkshire to create a new visitor attraction have reached a key landmark, with a new planning application for the works lodged.
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New operational centre for Energy Assets

Energy Assets Group, the metering and utility network construction business, has moved to a new operational centre in Sheffield.
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Topping out ceremony at £19m student scheme

A topping-out ceremony has been held to mark an important milestone in the construction of a £19m student accommodation development in Sheffield.
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New multimillion-pound offshore wind contract for Hobson & Porter

Hobson & Porter has secured a multimillion-pound contract from the University of Hull for the construction of a new low-carbon innovation centre.
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Plans lodged for new business centre

Plans have been lodged for a new business centre featuring office, laboratory and workshop space on a site in South Yorkshire.
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Manufacturing

Growing brewer toasts another successful year

Expansion of its flagship Head of Steam pub chain has helped a Hartlepool-based brewery increase turnover beyond the £70m mark.
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New technical partner for Ginetta

Yorkshire sports car manufacturer Ginetta has entered into a new partnership with a specialist lubricant and treatments manufacturer.
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Carter Towler acquires units on behalf of client

Leeds-based Carter Towler has acquired a pair of industrial units on behlaf of a client, from a guide price of £1m.
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