Business New appointment drives growth at Aqualand Industries Aqualand Industries is supporting its growth plans with the appointment of Alan Parkinson as new business development manager. Alan will lead the company’s sales activity around the world and build on its strong partnerships with leading leisure brands. He joins from a senior business development role at Kirklees College, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Firm celebrates 10 year anniversary with random acts of kindness RJC Plant Services began it’s rollout of 10 acts of kindness recognising three local community heroes RJC Plant Services Ltd, a North Yorkshire based provider of grab hire and aggregate supplies, is celebrating their 10th anniversary by saying thanks to three local community heroes with random acts of kindness. By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture £2.3m support package for West Yorkshire's creative sector A new initiative has been launched to help venues and event organisers in West Yorkshire become more accessible to disabled artists and audiences. It will be the first scheme to be rolled out as part of Mayor Tracy Brabin’s £2.3 million ‘You Can Make It Here’ programme, which By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global environmental protection SME invited to Winter Olympics 2026 Bid Committee meeting The UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection and environmental protection systems, Andel, was one of a handful of businesses invited to attend an Olympic Bid Committee meeting recently. The Yorkshire SME showcased its water sustainability products for officials for the Winter Olympics and Paralympics due to be held By The Editor • 1 min read
A Boost for Business in Bradford Bradford’s business landscape is transforming the area into a prime location for enterprise growth and opportunity. Responding to this entrepreneurial drive, Digital Enterprise will be hosting an event this month in conjunction with Invest in Bradford. Local businesses from the 2025 City of Culture are invited to attend on By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Bradford Airport welcomes new Bulgaria ski destination Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced it will host a new ski programme to Sofia, Bulgaria, from Winter 2024/ 25 with Balkan Holidays, offering access to some of the best ski resorts in Eastern Europe. This new direct flight will depart weekly on Saturdays at 14:45 from Leeds Bradford By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leadership transition at Leeds-based Stephenson Personal Care Stephenson Personal Care (‘Stephenson’), a global leader in personal care and cosmetic ingredients, announces a significant leadership transition as Jamie Bentley, the visionary force behind the Horsforth company's growth and success, steps back. During his tenure, Jamie fulfilled his aspiration to drive the company’s growth and enhance By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Good news! funding available for Yorkshire’s Churches The Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT) is welcoming funding applications from places of worship across the county for repair, restoration and maintenance work. Due to the generous donations and legacies received last year, the Trust is actively encouraging churches to apply for the next round of funding. The application deadlines By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Quarter of Yorkshire and Humber employers see an increase in staff home working A new survey from Acas has found that more than one-quarter (26%) employers in Yorkshire and the Humber have seen an increase in staff working from home in the last 12 months. Nearly one in five bosses (18%) have also reported a reduction in physical workspace as the reason behind By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds office rents now breaking all records The prime rent for Grade A office space in Leeds has now risen to £38 per sq ft, breaking all records, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank. In Knight Frank’s brand-new UK Cities report, published this week, it is revealed that city centre rents have increased by six By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Beverley Building Society builds on its community strategy by supporting local sports clubs Beverley Building Society has announced new sponsorship partnerships with both Beverley Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) and Beverley Town Football Club. The partnership with Beverley RUFC will see the Society become a sponsor of the women’s team as well as supporting some of the mini and junior teams. As By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Award-winning developer unveils St Valentine's deals To celebrate St Valentine’s Day, and the season of love, award-winning Huddersfield residential developer Yorkshire Country Properties has unveiled a trio of fabulous offers on three of its brand-new three-bedroom houses. Two of the houses are at YCP’s Shepley development and one at Skelmanthorpe. Both developments are close By The Editor • 2 min read
