Launch of Ventur podcasts season two The Editor January 17, 2022 – 1 min read Share this post Ventur launch season two of their popular podcasts. Check back weekly from 18 January for individual interviews. Share this post Written by The Editor Unlike some business publications and websites, we work with the business community to bring you content, not relying on journalist research, we get to the heart of a topic by asking the experts. Comments Business Work starts on site at "game-changing" £60m Leeds office building Construction work has now started on site at 31 Wellington Street, the 80,000 sq ft Grade A Leeds office building opposite Wellington Place. The £60m speculative development by Prescient Capital is replacing Wellington Plaza, which has been demolished. Located at the junction of Wellington Street and Northern Street, the By Gill Laidler • 2 min read Business Bradford College named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ Bradford College has been named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026. Announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool, the award recognises a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results. Bradford By Gill Laidler • 2 min read Business Businessmen network with Yorkshire Businessman Dozens of Businessmen joined the Yorkshire Businessman network last night at a special event held at Uyare Rooftop Restaurant in Leeds, hosted by West Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce CEO James Mason and Married at First Sight UK star and presenter, Matt Jameson. Launched on International Men's Day in By Gill Laidler • 1 min read Business Work starts on site at "game-changing" £60m Leeds office building Construction work has now started on site at 31 Wellington Street, the 80,000 sq ft Grade A Leeds office building opposite Wellington Place. The £60m speculative development by Prescient Capital is replacing Wellington Plaza, which has been demolished. Located at the junction of Wellington Street and Northern Street, the By Gill Laidler • 2 min read Arts&Culture Chadwick Lawrence donates £2,500 to support a number of initiatives this Ramadan Law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has donated £2,500 to a number of initiatives over Ramadan, as part of its ongoing charitable work. The firm held an Iftar at its Leeds office on 5th March, bringing together colleagues from across its eight West Yorkshire offices to break the fast at By Gill Laidler • 1 min read Arts&Culture JCT600 backs Bradford’s Bantam of the Opera choir with 2026 sponsorship Bradford-based automotive retailer JCT600 has announced it will sponsor the Bantam of the Opera choir for 2026, helping ensure the popular Bradford community group can continue for another year. The partnership was revealed at the company's Heroes Awards event at the Queens Hotel where colleagues were recognised for By Gill Laidler • 2 min read Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence strengthens wills and probate team Northern law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has expanded its wills and probate team with the appointment of solicitors Helena Wong and Tom Grice. Helena Wong joins the firm as a solicitor specialising in probate matters, including taxable and non-taxable estates, as well as wills and lasting powers of attorney. Helena By Gill Laidler • 2 min read Business Bradford College named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ Bradford College has been named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026. Announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool, the award recognises a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results. Bradford By Gill Laidler • 2 min read Business Businessmen network with Yorkshire Businessman Dozens of Businessmen joined the Yorkshire Businessman network last night at a special event held at Uyare Rooftop Restaurant in Leeds, hosted by West Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce CEO James Mason and Married at First Sight UK star and presenter, Matt Jameson. Launched on International Men's Day in By Gill Laidler • 1 min read
Business Work starts on site at "game-changing" £60m Leeds office building Construction work has now started on site at 31 Wellington Street, the 80,000 sq ft Grade A Leeds office building opposite Wellington Place. The £60m speculative development by Prescient Capital is replacing Wellington Plaza, which has been demolished. Located at the junction of Wellington Street and Northern Street, the By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Business Bradford College named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ Bradford College has been named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026. Announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool, the award recognises a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results. Bradford By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Business Businessmen network with Yorkshire Businessman Dozens of Businessmen joined the Yorkshire Businessman network last night at a special event held at Uyare Rooftop Restaurant in Leeds, hosted by West Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce CEO James Mason and Married at First Sight UK star and presenter, Matt Jameson. Launched on International Men's Day in By Gill Laidler • 1 min read
Business Work starts on site at "game-changing" £60m Leeds office building Construction work has now started on site at 31 Wellington Street, the 80,000 sq ft Grade A Leeds office building opposite Wellington Place. The £60m speculative development by Prescient Capital is replacing Wellington Plaza, which has been demolished. Located at the junction of Wellington Street and Northern Street, the By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Chadwick Lawrence donates £2,500 to support a number of initiatives this Ramadan Law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has donated £2,500 to a number of initiatives over Ramadan, as part of its ongoing charitable work. The firm held an Iftar at its Leeds office on 5th March, bringing together colleagues from across its eight West Yorkshire offices to break the fast at By Gill Laidler • 1 min read
Arts&Culture JCT600 backs Bradford’s Bantam of the Opera choir with 2026 sponsorship Bradford-based automotive retailer JCT600 has announced it will sponsor the Bantam of the Opera choir for 2026, helping ensure the popular Bradford community group can continue for another year. The partnership was revealed at the company's Heroes Awards event at the Queens Hotel where colleagues were recognised for By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence strengthens wills and probate team Northern law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has expanded its wills and probate team with the appointment of solicitors Helena Wong and Tom Grice. Helena Wong joins the firm as a solicitor specialising in probate matters, including taxable and non-taxable estates, as well as wills and lasting powers of attorney. Helena By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Business Bradford College named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ Bradford College has been named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026. Announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool, the award recognises a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results. Bradford By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Business Businessmen network with Yorkshire Businessman Dozens of Businessmen joined the Yorkshire Businessman network last night at a special event held at Uyare Rooftop Restaurant in Leeds, hosted by West Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce CEO James Mason and Married at First Sight UK star and presenter, Matt Jameson. Launched on International Men's Day in By Gill Laidler • 1 min read