Business Dan Cohen becomes the 131st Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Dan Cohen became the new Lord Mayor of Leeds, following Leeds City Council’s annual general meeting. Taking over the role from Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, Councillor Cohen is the 131st Lord Mayor of Leeds. He will be joined in his mayoral year by his wife, Mrs Elayna Cohen, By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Leeds United legend and award-winning speaker to host charity event in Harrogate Former England and Leeds United footballer Tony Dorigo and the award-winning speaker and businessman Rob Northfield are set to share their exclusive insights from the worlds of sport and business at a charity event. Rob and Tony, who struck up a friendship after bonding over their love of charitable work By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Social enterprise Shine puts 40,000 sq ft Leeds HQ up for sale Shine, the Leeds-based, award-winning social enterprise that has supported women ex-offenders, local children, entrepreneurs and artists in the Harehills area of the city since 2008, has put its landmark property up for sale as the organisation focuses on developing its programme for women-led start-ups. Eddisons has been appointed to market By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vet-AI’s automated triage tool outperforms leading AI models in clinical testing Animal healthcare startup Vet-AI has announced the results of its latest testing, revealing that its new automated triage tool outperforms Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT in both clinical accuracy and triage effectiveness. In a blind comparison conducted in April 2025, vets reviewed 48 simulated pet-owner conversations generated by By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Three new firms join Harrogate’s Copthall Bridge offices Three new companies have signed leases at Copthall Bridge, underlining continued demand for Harrogate’s newest premium serviced offices. Flotilla, which provides sustainability consultancy, joins IT hardware supplier ITinstock and business advisers and accountants, TC Group, at the town centre site, which is within walking distance of Harrogate’s rail By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Five fee earner promotions at Chadwick Lawrence following successful year Leading Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has announced the promotions of five fee earning team members, as it looks to build on its continued success entering the new financial year. Julia Wilding is promoted to salaried partner, wills and probate. Having qualified as a solicitor in 1997, Julia has 28 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business General manager announced for Leeds new hotel opening Set to open in summer 2025, Hotel Indigo Leeds has officially announced Simon Grace as general manager, to oversee hotel operations. Bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Simon honed his skills in some of Yorkshire’s most prominent wedding venues before transitioning to fine By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Driffield business wins Chairman's award The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after winning an East Riding of Yorkshire Chairman's Award. Middleton on the Wolds based Soanes Poultry beat stiff competition from Everard Group and Peak Security to win the Business Award (Businesses with over 51 employees) in this year& By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Dales Accountancy firm backs Yorkshire Children’s Charity Fraser Gowland, director of booking keeping and accountancy firm FOAMMS, has joined the board of trustees at The Principle Trust, which provides respite breaks for children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, have life-limiting conditions, or who have experienced poverty, trauma or abuse. Fraser is a long-standing supporter of The Trust, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Bigger Boat named official marketing partner ClimbUK Integrated marketing agency The Bigger Boat has been appointed as the official marketing partner for Climb25, the Leeds-based event connecting scaling UK companies with international investors, innovators, and collaborators, taking place on 2-3 July 2025. The two-day event – now in its third year – is expected to attract more than 4, By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity East Yorkshire brewery to host a charity quiz night Tickets have gone on sale for a fundraising quiz at an East Yorkshire brewery. The team at Wold Top Brewery is hosting a quiz on 30th May in aid of St. Catherine's Hospice, its charity of the year. Events coordinator, Sam Smith explained the rationale for the event: By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Radcliffe Construction to deliver growth warehouse extension for glazing specialist Radcliffe Construction, the Huddersfield-based construction project management firm, has been appointed by glazing specialist Halifax Glass to deliver a warehouse extension at its headquarters to fuel business growth. The 2,615 square foot extension will create more space for Halifax Glass to extend its existing internal crane while also allowing By The Editor • 1 min read
