Business Niche estate agency launches new branch in Ilkley Leeds estate and lettings agency Fowler and Powell has announced the opening of a second branch in the historic spa town of Ilkley. Occupying a prominent location on Church Street, the office opened on 3 March and will be personally managed by directors Julien Powell and Levi Fowler, whose first By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Hull Agency nominated for Charitable Business of the Year at the Yorkshire Choice Awards Hull-based digital marketing and web design agency Eyeweb has been nominated for Charitable Business of the Year at the 2025 Yorkshire Choice Awards. The nomination follows the team's fundraising efforts for Hull Animal Welfare Trust, Walkies for Welfare, where the seven members walked over 1,000 miles during By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire whisky distillery produces limited edition spirit for German Whisky Fairs The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery has collaborated with its German importer to create an exclusive whisky for the German market. Launched at Germany's largest whisky fair, Whisky-Messe, in Nuremberg, Filey Bay German Fair Exclusive #1 is a marriage of ex-Bourbon, ex-Islay and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Walker Crips and University of York celebrate five years of successful internship programme Walker Crips Financial Planning is celebrating five years of its successful internship programme in collaboration with the University of York. Since its launch, the programme has provided students with invaluable hands-on experience in financial planning, equipping them with essential industry skills and opportunities for long-term career development. The internship programme By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Simpson Wood names by Financial Times as one of the best financial advice firms in UK Huddersfield financial advice firm, Simpson Wood Financial Services Ltd, has been named as one of the best financial advice firms in the UK by the Financial Times. The FT Adviser Top 100 is a prestigious annual list that compares the UK’s top 100 financial advice firms based on a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Funding and appointments support accessibility startup’s growth A Leeds-based accessibility startup has secured early funding and expanded its team as it rebrands and accelerates its growth. AUDITSU, formerly known as IMAGINaiTION, was founded by Jason Crispin, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur. The new identity reinforces AUDITSU’s focus on automated accessibility compliance and risk intelligence, aligning with its mission By The Editor • 1 min read
Business British spring manufacturer achieves incredible 100th patent milestone Leading British spring manufacturer and components supplier to the mattress and furniture industry, Spinks, has achieved a major milestone after receiving its 100th patent – demonstrating its ongoing commitment to innovation. The Yorkshire-based company has been granted its 100th patent around the world for a new coil design that will help By The Editor • 1 min read
National Topps Tiles partners with colleges to tackle national skills shortage A new education partnership designed to boost the number of qualified tilers in the UK has been launched by Topps Tiles. The UK’s number one tile specialist is teaming up with Leeds College of Building and South & City College Birmingham to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople. By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yorkshire garden centre group is shortlisted for a national people and culture award The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious national HR award. Yorkshire Garden Centres Group has reached the final in the People Team of the Year (500 - 1,000 employees) at the British HR Awards which celebrate organisations and individuals that By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire's first whisky distillery welcomes English Whisky GI news The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery is celebrating the news that the English Whisky Guild's application for geographical indication (GI) status has reached the consultation stage. "GI status protects the quality, integrity and production methods of a particular product or process. English By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Reward Funding secures £360m of new debt facilities and targets £500m loan book Reward Funding has successfully completed a £360m re-finance as a key part of its strategy to increase its loan book to £500m in the next three years. Advised by international advisory firm Interpath, Reward has received a £100m debut private securitisation from an international bank, a £150m senior debt facility By The Editor • 2 min read
Business York manufacturer acquired by modular building specialist Thurston Group Thurston Group, one of the UK’s largest modular building manufacturers, has acquired Storplan, a specialist fabrication business which increases fabrication capacity and product offering. Wakefield-based Thurston Group will have secure access to Storplan’s 1,900 sqm manufacturing facility in York, which will provide additional fabrication capacity for the By The Editor • 2 min read
