Legal Matters Solicitors showcase ongoing investment in new legal talent Yorkshire law firm, Blacks Solicitors LLP, has demonstrated its commitment to nurturing future legal talent in the region by confirming five new training contracts and welcoming two new apprentices into the team. The firm has also retained five newly-qualified solicitors since the beginning of 2023. The firm is celebrating newly By The Editor • 2 min read
Business JCT600 makes investment in luxury multisensory car ‘destination’ Yorkshire-based automotive retailer JCT600 has made its largest single investment in a dealership site in its 78-year history with the transformation of JCT600 Brooklands in Leeds to create new homes for three of the world’s leading luxury car brands, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce and Bentley. The creation of the state-of-the-art By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds Bradford Airport joins the Business Travel Association The Business Travel Association (BTA) is delighted to welcome Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) as its latest airport partner, effective October 2024. This partnership aligns with LBA’s commitment to supporting business travel and enhancing connectivity for corporate travellers across the UK and internationally. Leeds Bradford Airport is a pivotal hub By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On The Dualers play Halifax Victoria Theatre - Friday 8th November. The Dualers are a 9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band from South-East London. They first hit the headlines when the single ‘Kiss on the Lips’ entered in to the UK charts at number 21 despite no industry or professional backing, the follow up single By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Senior appointment for Leeds Marriott hotel A key appointment has been made at a prestigious hotel in the heart of Leeds City Centre. Experienced hotelier Collin Ten Dam has joined the team as the new general manager to lead the running of the Leeds Marriott Hotel and assume responsibility for more than 100 associates on what By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Insurance group AXA has signed a new deal with Gilbanks AXA is the first company to join the new business community and will benefit from flexible office space for 81 people in the city's most prestigious building. Team members will benefit from cutting-edge technology and space designed to provide a dynamic and productive workspace. Leeds-headquartered Gilbanks has designed By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University officially installs new chancellor Global business leader and philanthropist John Studzinski CBE has been installed as the new Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University. With a career spanning 40 years, John’s work is anchored in his belief in the importance of human dignity. He is Managing Director and Vice Chairman of PIMCO, noted for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Developer of Bank Street in Sheffield rebrands One Heritage Group (OHG), the Manchester-based residential developer has announced a comprehensive restructuring plan, including a rebrand. OHG is rebranding as Zentra Group PLC, which better reflects its renewed strategic focus and its independence from the One Heritage brand. This new identity gives the company greater flexibility to reshape its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The new, British-made, 100% recyclable rail seat that is the most comfortable ever tested The UK’s most comfortable rail seat system ever tested – the new, British-made, 100% recyclable EcoSeat™ – has been unveiled at a demonstration launch event at the University of Huddersfield’s train simulator, with rail industry experts in attendance. The new commuter rail seat has been designed and developed by leading By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Electric vehicle charging company gears up for growth with Finance Yorkshire investment West Yorkshire based We Power Your Car (WPYC) is expanding with £750,000 from Finance Yorkshire’s growth fund. The company is using the investment to scale its operations and attract more domestic and commercial customers across the UK. WPYC employs more than 50 people including 25 engineers who install By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Firm doubles the size of its manufacturing facilities Advanced manufacturing firm Aqualand Industries has made a six-figure investment to double the size of its facility in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. The new 4,000 sq ft factory and warehouse space will accommodate the company’s growing product range and support its growing export business. The move will create six By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Schofield Sweeney invests in lawyers of the future Award-winning law firm Schofield Sweeney has welcomed a new cohort of solicitor apprentices and trainees this month. The firm is recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and saw a record number of applicants this year for its pathways into law. The firm advocates social mobility, ensuring its By The Editor • 2 min read
