Robots that repair pipelines drive growth for UK firm
Advanced engineering and robotics firm Synthotech Group reported a record year in 2025 as UK utilities increased spending on technology designed to maintain ageing infrastructure with less disruption and lower cost. The Harrogate-based group, which develops robotic systems that operate inside live pipes and underground ducts, lifted turnover 33 per
Laurent-Perrier partners with The Treasury Whitby
The Treasury Whitby is proud to announce a distinguished new partnership with Laurent-Perrier, one of the world’s most revered Champagne houses. This collaboration unites two family-led brands connected by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The partnership brings together a globally celebrated Champagne house with one of
Sale for York Handmade
4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”) are pleased to announce the acquisition of York Handmade Brick Co Limited (“York Handmade”), the multiple award-winning manufacturer of bespoke and premium handmade bricks. This deal has prevented the brickmaker going into administration, saved 20 jobs and secured its long-term future. York Handmade is famousLatest Articles
Skipton Business Finance delivers record profit and lending growth in 2025
Skipton Business Finance (SBF) has reported another year of strong performance, achieving record profit before tax of £11.6m, up 7.8% on 2024, as demand for flexible working capital solutions reached new highs. Loans and advances increased 5.5% to £200.6m, the highest in SBF’s history, with
Reward backs retail regeneration with rapid £1.6M facility
Reward Funding stepped in with a £1.6m facility at pace, enabling Pulse Property Services to acquire Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre complex and to support the next phase of the site’s ongoing regeneration. Pulse Property Services is led by experienced entrepreneur Mohammed Baz, a proven operator with a track
Chartered Accountants celebrates success at Yorkshire Accountancy Awards
For the third year Parsons Accountants is celebrating multiple successes at the highly prestigious Yorkshire Accountancy Awards. A team of twelve attended the ceremony at the Royal Armouries, proudly representing the firm across six shortlisted categories: managing partner of the year, partner of the year, team of the year, rising
Major new £15m sports hub to be given final green light
Final go-ahead is expected to be given for work to start on a major new £15million sports hub in Holbeck at Leeds City Council’s executive board meeting on 11 March. Senior councillors are expected to give approval to appoint an agreed contractor to complete the work which will deliver
Beverley Building Society raises over £10,300 to support mental health
Beverley Building Society is proud to announce the outstanding success of its 2025 Charity of the Year campaign, raising more than £10,300 for Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and helping to support vital, life‑changing mental health services across the region. The year-long pledge to champion mental health reflects
Robots that repair pipelines drive growth for UK firm
Advanced engineering and robotics firm Synthotech Group reported a record year in 2025 as UK utilities increased spending on technology designed to maintain ageing infrastructure with less disruption and lower cost. The Harrogate-based group, which develops robotic systems that operate inside live pipes and underground ducts, lifted turnover 33 per
Laurent-Perrier partners with The Treasury Whitby
The Treasury Whitby is proud to announce a distinguished new partnership with Laurent-Perrier, one of the world’s most revered Champagne houses. This collaboration unites two family-led brands connected by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The partnership brings together a globally celebrated Champagne house with one of
AI-up: More hospitality venues sign-up to AI startup Urbanary
Urbanary, an AI-driven platform launched to lend a helping hand to the hospitality sector in Leeds earlier this month, has had a host of new venues sign-up as partners, including Leeds Food Tours and Be At One. The mobile-optimised platform allows individuals to plan a perfect night out in theFood&Drink
Laurent-Perrier partners with The Treasury Whitby
The Treasury Whitby is proud to announce a distinguished new partnership with Laurent-Perrier, one of the world’s most revered Champagne houses. This collaboration unites two family-led brands connected by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The partnership brings together a globally celebrated Champagne house with one of
AI-up: More hospitality venues sign-up to AI startup Urbanary
Urbanary, an AI-driven platform launched to lend a helping hand to the hospitality sector in Leeds earlier this month, has had a host of new venues sign-up as partners, including Leeds Food Tours and Be At One. The mobile-optimised platform allows individuals to plan a perfect night out in the
Yorkshire whisky distillery named as one of the Top 50 spirits producers in the world
The team at a North Yorkshire whisky distillery is celebrating after being named one of the top 50 spirits producers in the world. Hunmanby Single Estate, single malt whisky distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire, was awarded the accolade by the IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) on account of its consistent
Yorkshire single malt whisky distillery releases eagerly awaited special festive bottling
Fresh from being noted as one of IWSC’s top 50 spirits producers in the world, distillers at Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery have revealed details of their annual Sherry Cask Reserve release. For 2025, the sixth release in this highly regarded series marries whisky that has been aged inArts&Culture
JG Graves Trust pledges £300k to support Harmony Works music hub
Harmony Works has landed a transformational £300,000 boost from the JG Graves Charitable Trust – bringing its vision to transform Canada House into a vibrant music hub for Sheffield’s young people one step closer to reality. The JG Graves Charitable Trust, established by Sheffield philanthropist John George Graves in
Bright new mural brings colour and creativity to Sheffield
A vibrant new mural has been unveiled in Sheffield, injecting colour and creativity into the heart of the city. The large-scale artwork now adorns the car park of the former Cole Brothers building, owned by Sheffield City Council, and set to be redeveloped by award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash. Created
Yorkshire horse-racing trainer puts his mansion up for sale
Tom Tate, one of Yorkshire’s most popular and successful horse-racing trainers, is saying farewell to the beloved house where he and his family have lived for the past 36 years, but he isn’t shedding too many tears. “It’s not because we haven’t loved living here, we
Why the holiday park industry bad guys deserve a kicking
The increasingly poor reputation of the UK’s holiday park industry must be addressed, according to a leading Yorkshire holiday park owner. Mark Goodson, who runs the award-winning Wayside Holiday Park at Wrelton, near Pickering, says he is very concerned by the cynical behaviour of some holiday park operators. MarkCharity
Beverley Building Society raises over £10,300 to support mental health
Beverley Building Society is proud to announce the outstanding success of its 2025 Charity of the Year campaign, raising more than £10,300 for Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and helping to support vital, life‑changing mental health services across the region. The year-long pledge to champion mental health reflects
Yorkshire lawyer to celebrate 60th birthday with 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic
David Knaggs from Harrogate celebrated his milestone 60th birthday in an unusual way on 6th December. Instead of enjoying a lunch or a party with friends and family, David and his golf partner Richard Larking, were in the Canary Islands undertaking a final preparation open ocean training row just days
Boroughbridge community charity marks 50 years with new electric car
Boroughbridge Community Charity is celebrating 50 years of supporting local people with the acquisition of a new fully electric Kia car, which will be used to transport clients to hospital appointments and other essential visits. Long-time supporter of the charity, Reed Boardall, is helping to keep the new vehicle on
Hurayra Pet Foods answers charity call for help
Hurayra Pet Foods, a rising name in premium, ethically sourced pet nutrition, has stepped forward to support the Harrogate Cat Rescue following the charity’s recent appeal for help. The company has donated a significant supply of its newly launched premium cat food, providing the equivalent of a year’sLatest Articles
Skipton Business Finance delivers record profit and lending growth in 2025
Skipton Business Finance (SBF) has reported another year of strong performance, achieving record profit before tax of £11.6m, up 7.8% on 2024, as demand for flexible working capital solutions reached new highs. Loans and advances increased 5.5% to £200.6m, the highest in SBF’s history, with
Reward backs retail regeneration with rapid £1.6M facility
Reward Funding stepped in with a £1.6m facility at pace, enabling Pulse Property Services to acquire Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre complex and to support the next phase of the site’s ongoing regeneration. Pulse Property Services is led by experienced entrepreneur Mohammed Baz, a proven operator with a track
Chartered Accountants celebrates success at Yorkshire Accountancy Awards
For the third year Parsons Accountants is celebrating multiple successes at the highly prestigious Yorkshire Accountancy Awards. A team of twelve attended the ceremony at the Royal Armouries, proudly representing the firm across six shortlisted categories: managing partner of the year, partner of the year, team of the year, rising
Major new £15m sports hub to be given final green light
Final go-ahead is expected to be given for work to start on a major new £15million sports hub in Holbeck at Leeds City Council’s executive board meeting on 11 March. Senior councillors are expected to give approval to appoint an agreed contractor to complete the work which will deliver
Beverley Building Society raises over £10,300 to support mental health
Beverley Building Society is proud to announce the outstanding success of its 2025 Charity of the Year campaign, raising more than £10,300 for Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and helping to support vital, life‑changing mental health services across the region. The year-long pledge to champion mental health reflects
Robots that repair pipelines drive growth for UK firm
Advanced engineering and robotics firm Synthotech Group reported a record year in 2025 as UK utilities increased spending on technology designed to maintain ageing infrastructure with less disruption and lower cost. The Harrogate-based group, which develops robotic systems that operate inside live pipes and underground ducts, lifted turnover 33 per
Laurent-Perrier partners with The Treasury Whitby
The Treasury Whitby is proud to announce a distinguished new partnership with Laurent-Perrier, one of the world’s most revered Champagne houses. This collaboration unites two family-led brands connected by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The partnership brings together a globally celebrated Champagne house with one of
