Legal Matters Blacks Solicitors invests in new legal talent Blacks Solicitors continues to support the career development of legal talent after retaining four newly qualified Solicitors and offering four training contracts in its 2023 intake. Three of the newly qualified Solicitors have qualified into the Real Estate team; Conor Tobin, Victoria Adamson and Annie-May Dyson. Victoria and Conor were By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire law firm opens 18th regional office One of Yorkshire’s leading law firms has opened its second office in South Yorkshire, taking its total network of offices to 18. Based in Doncaster, Ison Harrison’s new office, located in Cavendish Court, will be managed by Dayne Bailey-Mayfield, a licensed conveyancer who has been with the firm By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Law firm pledges support to Yorkshire families West Yorkshire law firm Holden Smith has pledged its support to some of the region’s neediest families by becoming a patron of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. The Trust provides respite breaks to children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, have life-limiting conditions, or who have experienced poverty, trauma By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture The BACIL Awards 2023: celebrating the unsung heroes that make Leeds a safer city. Recently, saw the return of the BACIL Awards 2023, with over 200 guests from both the retail and night-time economy attending the prestigious event along with the guest of honour, recently appointed Lord Mayor, Councillor Al Garthwaite. BACIL (Business Against Crime in Leeds) is a dedicated organisation protecting business premises By The Editor • 4 min read
Legal Matters Employment team at Leeds law firm grows by 50% Leading Yorkshire law firm Ward Hadaway has announced a key appointment in its employment team as the department continues to grow. The firm welcomes Amy Hughes to the employment department, which has grown by 50% in the last two years. Amy advises on all aspects of employment law providing expertise By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Textile recycling specialist converts Savile Row waste to create luxury wool fabric Yorkshire-based textile reprocessing firm, iinouiio, which was acquired by global textile manufacturer Camira in 2022, has recycled 200kg of material waste from Savile Row tailors, to innovate a new circular wool fabric, which will be unveiled during Wool Month in October 2023. The only textile recycling capability of its kind By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Begbies Traynor partner takes on charity Kilimanjaro challenge Richard Pughe, a partner at business recovery and financial advisory firm Begbies Traynor in Leeds, is in training for an expedition to the summit of Africa’s highest mountain, Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro - to raise money for Harrogate-based charity Artizan International. Richard will be accompanied on the 19,340 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New GM for Parfetts Sheffield depot Parfetts has appointed Peter Jones as the new general manager of its Sheffield depot. He was previously a supply chain manager at the company’s head office in Stockport. Peter brings a wealth of experience to the role, with seven years of experience at Parfetts and 17 years at Morrisons By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Rapidly growing Smart Repairs.co.uk sees turnover rocket by 25 percent Smart Repairs.co.uk, the UK’s largest independent cosmetic vehicle repairer, has announced an increase in turnover of 25 per cent this year. The Leeds company, based at 18,000 sq ft freehold premises in Weaver Street, has also smashed its target of creating over 100 new and sustainable By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Freight agency 'supporting Ghana' campaign empowers education at Flagstaff House Basic School Freight Agency, a leader in the freight industry, has recently launched its 'Supporting Ghana' campaign. This initiative reflects Freight Agency's commitment to giving back to the community and strengthening ties within Africa. As active members of Africa Logistics Network, Freight Agency is dedicated to enhancing relationships, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knight Frank appointed to market iconic Odsal Stadium The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has been appointed to sell the lease of the iconic Odsal Stadium, the home of the Bradford Bulls Rugby League team. Opened in 1934, Odsal is a multi-purpose sports stadium which extends to approximately 12.85 acres and is currently the By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm announces another year of growth with net profit up to £10.6m Law firm Gordons increased its annual turnover by six per cent to £21m for the year ended 31 March 2023, with net profit also up six per cent on the previous period to £10.6m. During the financial year, Gordons experienced growth across its sector-led service offers with retail, food By The Editor • 1 min read
