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By Business CNCT A mum of three from Knowsley has launched a distinctive ice cream business designed to introduce more people to African culture and cuisine through a range of heritage-inspired flavours. Yinka Koomson, 40, from Huyton, founded Ujima Ice Cream after developing the idea while on maternity leave with her youngest daughter. The brand

By Business CNCT Leeds-based microbrewery Tartarus Beers has launched a £40,000 crowdfunding campaign to help open a new taproom in the city centre, following the closure of its previous venue in 2025. Established in 2020, Tartarus Beers began with a mission to produce high-quality craft beer with a distinctive mythical theme. Since starting with a

By Business CNCT Unity Homes and Enterprise has been recognised for its work supporting local communities and promoting entrepreneurship at the Housing Executive Awards 2026. Leeds-based housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise has won Best Social Value Project of the Year at the Housing Executive Awards 2026, recognising its efforts to improve opportunities and strengthen

By Business CNCT Technology company Sharp has opened a new UK headquarters in Leeds, bringing nearly 100 employees together in a 10,200 sq ft office designed to showcase its growing range of workplace technology solutions. Located at South Central, the new headquarters serves not only as a base for Sharp’s Yorkshire team but also as

By Business CNCT A luxury tanning salon in Urmston is preparing to mark its first anniversary after transforming a former laundrette into a stylish and welcoming destination for customers. Glowing Limited opened in November 2025, offering what owner Dawn Lambert describes as a different kind of tanning experience, combining premium equipment with a relaxing, lounge-style

By Business CNCT Bobby, Managing Director of Este Medical Scotland, hid his hair loss for years before it led him to a career. He tells us how a radio advert heard by his truck-driver dad changed everything. For many men, hair loss is something to hide. For Bobby, it became a career. Born in Walsall

By Business CNCTLtoR (back) Taylor George, Abigail Cooper, Thomas Chalmers, Euan Scott, LtoR (front) fLilly Henderson,Fraser Chalmers The national firm, which was established in 1880 and has 38 offices across the country from Inverness down to London, has just appointed six new graduates in the northeast of Scotland. Shepherd and Hardies have an unrivalled graduate

By Business CNCT Insurance group Sompo International Holdings Ltd. has appointed Nicolas Berg as chief executive of its UK Insurance business, with the appointment due to take effect next month. Berg succeeds Sarah Stanford who has led the UK Insurance business through its initial integration period following Sompo’s acquisition of Aspen. Stanford is stepping down

By Business CNCT SYTECH, a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in digital forensics, cybersecurity, training, and consultancy, has announced the strategic appointment of Garry Dixon as Non-Executive Director. The high-profile addition to the senior leadership team marks a significant milestone as the company positions itself for its next phase of national growth and expanded service delivery.

By Business CNCT Jet2 sees a rise in package bookings for multigenerational holidays Package holidays for groups of five or six people are revealed as the most popular bookings among holidaymakers Canary Islands named the number one destination for multigenerational family holidays, followed by Türkiye (Turkey) and the Balearic Islands 2nd September 2026: Families are