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By Business CNCT Newcastle-based auction house Anderson & Garland has been acquired by two of its longstanding employees in a management buy-out, marking a new chapter for the 186-year-old business. Founded in 1840 by William Anderson and George Hedley on Pilgrim Street, the historic firm has built a reputation for specialist valuations and auctions, achieving

By Business CNCT English dental group Smile Rooms has acquired 1 Smile Dental Clinic in Glasgow, marking its first entry into the Scottish market. Located on Renfield Street in Glasgow city centre, the four-surgery practice serves approximately 5,000 patients and is known for its cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry services. The acquisition followed a confidential

By Business CNCT Liverpool-based sportswear brand Montirex has reported a significant increase in revenue and profits, with annual sales rising 79% to £129.3m as demand for its products continues to grow across Europe and international markets. Founded in 2019 by friends Daniel Yuen and Kieran Riddell-Austin, Montirex has developed into a growing name in the

By Business CNCT Property group Lomond has acquired Liverpool-based City Residential after 25 years under founder Alan Bevan, continuing its nationwide expansion through the purchase of regional estate and lettings agencies. City Residential has become the latest addition to Lomond’s growing property portfolio as the London-headquartered group continues to strengthen its presence across the UK.

By Business CNCT North East entrepreneur Tony Earnshaw is investing approximately £1.8 million to develop a new luxury self-catering accommodation business in Ponteland, near Newcastle International Airport. Earnshaw, chief executive of facilities management firm UK Commercial Group and an experienced property developer, is transforming an existing property into Runway Luxury Suites. The development aims to

By Business CNCT Scottish entrepreneur Mark Glasgow has acquired Edinburgh-based video production company Just Shot for an undisclosed sum, expanding his business portfolio and advancing plans to establish a leading marketing agency for the UK trades sector. Founded in 2021 by Sergiusz Jezewski, now 20, Just Shot has delivered creative services for major automotive brands,

By Business CNCT The Imperial Hotel – which has welcomed generations of families, holidaymakers and returning guests to the promenade in the ‘Queen of the Welsh Resorts’ – has unveiled a contemporary new food offering designed to establish its acclaimed Chantrey’s Restaurant as a dining destination in its own right – open to all. The