Home News Business News Huddersfield Business News

Huddersfield Examiner Business Awards 2011 - The Shortlisted Businesses

THEY’VE made it this far!Read

WH Smith pleased with sales performance

RETAIL chain WH Smith said today it continued to trade well, despite a 4% decline in like-for-like sales over the 21 weeks to last weekend.Read

Investors encouraged to back Instore move

POUNDSTRETCHER owner Instore is urging shareholders to back plans to leave the stock market.Read

Home improvements on the agenda for Kirklees householders

HOUSEHOLDERS in Kirklees are spending more on improving their homes, a survey claims.Read

Bank of England Governor hits out at banks failure to reform

BANK of England Governor Mervyn King launched an attack on the banking industry’s failure to reform despite "breathtaking" levels of taxpayer support.Read

Heywood Williams in administration but offer tabled from new group

A FIRM employing more than 1,000 staff ended up in the hands of the banks today after falling into administration.Read

Pub chain all set to limit expansion

PUBS chain Mitchells & Butlers today suspended dividend payments and said it would limit expansion as part of efforts to reduce borrowings.Read

A tree to top them all

A FESTIVE landmark has returned to the Huddersfield skyline.Read

Big hitters in town to debate hot topic of global warming

HUDDERSFIELD is to host a major debate on the hot topic of climate change.Read

Saluting best in their business

Saluting best in their business

THE best in business took centre stage last night.Read

Fans can interact in stadium full of mobiles

TOWN fans are set to get interactive with their favourite club.Read

THE firm in charge of Britain’s rail tracks and signals announced a 4% rise in half-year profits today.

Network Rail made pre-tax profits of £780m in the six months to September 30 as it reported “continued progress”.Read

Kelda target for takeover

A TAKEOVER bid worth almost £3bn has been launched for Yorkshire Water’s owner Kelda.Read

AN organisation at the hub of Huddersfield’s vibrant creative industries was recognised at last night’s awards.

AN organisation at the hub of Huddersfield’s vibrant creative industries was recognised at last night’s awards.

The Media Centre, based at Northumberland Street, was unanimously chosen by judges as winner of the Regeneration Award, sponsored by Eddisons chartered surveyors – recognising its success in turning derelict buildings in the town centre into a home for start-ups and small firms in the creative, digital and media sector.Read

FANTASTIC Media was founded by managing director Andrew Hobson to provide a comprehensive service covering strategic marketing, advertising, public relations, website design and development, event management and public relations.

FANTASTIC Media was founded by managing director Andrew Hobson to provide a comprehensive service covering strategic marketing, advertising, public relations, website design and development, event management and public relations.

And it has quickly established itself as one of the region’s top 20 marketing agencies.Read

DAVID ARMITAGE, chairman of textile machinery manufacturer Sellers, received the award for Huddersfield Business Person of the Year in recognition of his personal achievements and lifelong dedication to the town.

DAVID ARMITAGE, chairman of textile machinery manufacturer Sellers, received the award for Huddersfield Business Person of the Year in recognition of his personal achievements and lifelong dedication to the town.

The presentation was made by Jeremy Garside, managing director of law firm and awards sponsor Chadwick Lawrence, who told guests: “David Armitage has business – and Huddersfield – in his blood.”Read

Morrisons continue revival

SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons offered more evidence of a revival today after it said its recent trading performance had been “encouraging”.Read

Agenda Creative

AGENDA Creative aims to be a design agency with a difference.Read

P2 Technologies

CHOOSING technology can be fraught with problems – which is where P2 Technologies comes in to help.Read

Fantastic Media

FANTASTIC Media is making a name for itself in the world of sport.Read

Your Examiner

Get involved...

We want your local stories, videos & pics.