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A Hull-based IT solutions provider is offering businesses free systems and software health checks to beef up their cybersecurity and defend themselves against the threat of cyberattacks. Layer8 is providing businesses with a rare opportunity to gain in-depth insight into the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in their digital systems from experienced IT professionals at absolutely no cost. Read more
AaGlobal Language Services and Ongo have extended their existing business partnership with a joint commitment to strengthening the social value around a housing project in North Lincolnshire. In addition to providing homes for refugees arriving in the region, Ongo also sets out to add vital support to help families integrate, progress, and feel confident in their new community. Read more
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, has announced that £495k has been awarded to Doncaster Deaf Trust (DDT) to further develop a project that supports people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) into further learning and employment. Read more
Samantha Watson, store director at Selfridges Birmingham, has been named as the new chair of trustees at the children’s charity Acorns. Acorns Children’s Hospice, the Birmingham Chamber 1813 Club members which has sites in Selly Oak, Walsall and Worcester, offers a network of specialist palliative care for life-limited and life-threatened babies, children and young people and their families across the heart of the UK. Read more
Melody Woman Music in Towcester, Northamptonshire, has been named as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring small businesses for 2025 by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation’s favourite businesses. This honour follows an incredible year for the firm, which was also named Microbusiness of the Year for Northamptonshire at the 2025 NNBN Awards. Read more
Sheffield’s female-led property law firm, Mason Thomas Law is celebrating a triple achievement after being shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious Yorkshire Legal Awards 2025. Mason Thomas Law’s founder, Cathy Thomas, leads the nominations after being shortlisted for Managing Partner of the Year. Read more