A six-figure project to install striking exterior signage at a newly opened Marks & Spencer store in Stevenage has been completed. Signage specialist Widd Signs designed, manufactured, and installed over a dozen eye-catching signs at the retailer’s new 10,000 square metre store, which is located on the Roaring Meg Retail Park and set toRead more
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West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets has launched its first ever accumulator challenge, inviting businesses and people with an entrepreneurial flair to turn £40 into thousands. Individuals and teams who apply will be given £40 by Simon on the Streets to convert into as much money as possible. The funds raised will enableRead more
Vet-AI, an award-winning Leeds-based business which provides pet owners access to affordable and convenient veterinary care via its app Joii Pet Care has partnered with Markerstudy Broking, which is working with Asda Money to relaunch its pet insurance brand. The commercial agreement will give Asda Money pet insurance customers, whose policies are underwritten by MarkerstudyRead more
One of the oldest signage businesses in the UK is expanding its team with a new senior hire. 134-year-old Widd Signs has appointed Dan Mallin as head of projects as it continues to grow its 70-strong team across its bases in Leeds and St Helens. His appointment comes in response to increasing demand for theRead more
Simon on the Streets, a West-Yorkshire homelessness charity has changed its name to Simone on the Streets to raise awareness of female rough sleepers ahead of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global day held on 8th March each year and the theme for 2022’s campaign is #BreakTheBias. Simon on the Streets advisesRead more
Leeds office holds auction and raffle with prizes including signed merchandise from Leeds Rhinos, the Brownlee brothers and AJ Pritchard National law firm Weightmans LLP is hosting a nationwide £100 boardroom challenge between its offices. Weightmans’ Leeds team is supporting West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets which supports and delivers emotional and practicalRead more
Widd Signs has completed a combined six-figure project to design, manufacture and install eye-catching branding and signage at the £1bn flagship Paddington Village development in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter. The project saw the Leeds and St Helens-based company create and install a mix of exterior and interior signage and branding at a number of developments withinRead more
West-Yorkshire homelessness charity, Simon on the Streets has received more than £8,000 from local law firm Schofield Sweeney during its time as charity of the year. Schofield Sweeney which has offices in Bradford, Leeds, and Huddersfield, has supported the charity since 2017 and made Simon on the Streets its annual charity partner throughout 2021, raisingRead more
Vet-AI, an award-winning Leeds-headquartered business which gives pet owners access to affordable and convenient veterinary care via its app Joii Pet Care, has appointed a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to its growing team. Matt Elcock joins the company with more than a decade of experience in building high growth, innovative technology companies. Elcock founded Push DoctorRead more
Primary school children across Leeds schools have raised £10,393.74 for local homelessness charity, Simon on the Streets by taking part in a fundraising event with a difference. Almost 3,000 pupils aged 3-10 years old took part in an ‘Elf Run’ around their schools and local areas dressed as Christmas elves in support of the charityRead more
