Business York Handmade plays pivotal role in London development The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in a prestigious new mixed-use development in the heart of London’s West End. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied 200,000 specially manufactured bricks for a stunning state-of-the-art development at 25 Baker Street. This significant By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Three-year high for West Yorkshire industrial property market According to the latest Logic Industrial Property report from the Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank, a robust 678,200 sq ft of take-up was recorded in the West Yorkshire and Humber region during Q3 2024, bringing the total take-up figure to a three-year high of 1.9 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Michael Wilson & Son Limited win Eaton Smith's Business of the Month Award Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Michael Wilson & Son Limited, a well-respected family-run business based in Huddersfield, has been awarded the Business of the Month Award for September. This award recognizes the company’s long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional service within their industry. Established over By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Details revealed for new restaurant opening in Slaithwaite Preparations are well underway for the launch of a new bar and restaurant in Slaithwaite. Empire House – the business members’ club that was established in 2021 – is set to become home to a small plates restaurant, called Braise. Founded by Jonny Wood and Paul Coath, the team behind the successful By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Legal Studio marks 10 years of growth with acquisition and new directors Legal Studio, a law firm with a vision of creating a better work life balance for lawyers, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the acquisition of Leeds based GC Business Lawyers. This significant acquisition represents a major milestone for Legal Studio, as they have spent a decade reshaping the legal By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Farming charities to benefit from harvest dinner at Great Yorkshire showground Farming charities offering vital support to the agricultural community in tough times will benefit from proceeds raised at the Future Farmers of Yorkshire Harvest Dinner Dance at the Great Yorkshire Showground this autumn. Tickets are now on sale for the Harvest Dinner Dance which will be held at Pavilions of By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire law firm scoops duo of industry awards Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison has enjoyed major success at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, one of the legal sector’s most prestigious industry events. The firm was shortlisted for four awards in total, winning in the residential property and personal injury and clinical negligence categories. The 25th Yorkshire Legal Awards By The Editor • 3 min read
Business EY opens new Leeds office EY’s new office in Leeds city centre is officially open after it was unveiled at a launch event attended by EY Partners and a range of businesses operating in the region. The new office, based in Wellington Place, is within a short walking distance of Leeds train station and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business West Yorkshire Combined Authority announced as UKREiiF official Destination Partner The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced that West Yorkshire Combined Authority is the official Destination Partner for the annual event taking place between 20th-22nd May 2025, in Leeds. As the Destination Partner, West Yorkshire Combined Authority will take a prominent role at UKREiiF, with By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford College completes £6.9m mill transformation project A multimillion-pound renovation project at Bradford College has transformed a derelict mill into a flexible digital, science, and allied health training facility for higher-level students. Garden Mills on Thornton Road opened its doors to staff and students after months of construction work on the 1900s five-storey building. The development results By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire family business joins The Furniture Makers’ Company Family business, HSL, which has been making and selling upholstered chairs, sofas and adjustable beds from its base in West Yorkshire for more than 55 years, is the latest business to become a corporate member of The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture McFly and Busted go head-to-head on unmissable 2025 tour Busted and Mcfly will be going head to head on one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2025. The Busted vs McFly Tour will see the two groups visit some of the UK’s biggest and best venues including first direct arena, Leeds on 27 September 2025. Speaking of By The Editor • 1 min read
