Business Take-up in West Yorkshire's industrial and logistics market hits three year high A robust year for the industrial and logistics market in West Yorkshire and the Humber saw transactional take-up reach a three-year high of 2.1 million sq ft (units over 50,000 sq ft), according to global property consultancy Knight Frank’s latest Logic Report. This represents a 25% increase By The Editor • 4 min read
Food&Drink Neighbourhood cafe residence announces new opening in Leeds Leeds café and bar brand Residence has announced plans to expand with a new outlet in Moortown, North Leeds and a new day-to-night concept. This will be the third location for the popular eatery which already operates thriving cafés in Headingley and Cookridge. Residence Moortown aims to blend the comfort By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Scarborough garden centre team member's kindness benefits Filey cat rescue charity A kind hearted gesture by a team member at a Scarborough garden centre has benefitted a cat rescue and rehoming charity in Filey. Sharon Flintham, catering assistant at Dean's Garden Centre in Scarborough, was so touched by the dedication and love shown by the team at Filey Cat By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Footbridge installation, road users need to plan ahead Road users are being urged to plan ahead early next month as significant disruptive work takes place around the Armley Gyratory involving the full closure of the A58 Wellington Road northern arm of the junction. Starting 8pm Saturday 8 February until 5.30am Monday 10 February sees the completion of By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Solicitors practice appoints new director from within One of West Yorkshire’s most longstanding solicitors practice, Wilkinson Woodward, is pleased to announce the promotion of James Hodgson to director. James, who lives in Halifax, joined the firm in 2010, after graduating from Lancaster University in Law and subsequently completing his Legal Practice Course at the College of By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Charcuterie brand celebrates milestone supermarket listing A new charcuterie brand headquartered in Leeds is celebrating after expanding into Sainsbury’s supermarkets. The deal will see The Mad Butcher’s distribution extended to 173 Sainsbury’s stores across the country from, as well as being available to order online. The premium, traditionally produced charcuterie sticks are available By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Historic mill conversion at Dean Clough is new office for law firm Dean Clough, the award-winning mixed-use destination in Halifax, has completed a deal to let 5,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation to Ramsdens Solicitors. Ramsdens is a long-established full-service law firm employing a team of 280 people across 12 offices in Yorkshire. It is relocating to Dean Clough By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Beware the dangers of poor financial advice In today’s complex financial landscape, even the most accomplished business leaders can fall victim to poor financial advice. Lazenby's Financial Services, a Leeds-based Independent Financial Advisory firm, is emphasising the critical importance of choosing the right advisor to help investors fully understand the risks and costs involved. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leading Northern developer signs up 5 retail occupiers Leading northern developer Almscliffe-Dhesi (AD) is transforming a derelict industrial site on Faverdale in north-west Darlington into a multi-let retail park. Construction work on the two-acre site begins next month (February) and is scheduled to finish in September. Occupiers already signed up are Costa Coffee, Greggs, Indigo Sun, Harrison Vets By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Schofield Sweeney announces six promotions to start the year Law firm Schofield Sweeney has started the year by promoting six colleagues for their outstanding contributions. The firm invests heavily in the career ambitions of its colleagues through learning, development and progression opportunities. Pardeep Khela has been promoted to partner in the real estate team. His expertise include high value By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Scarborough Pride celebrates LGBTQ+ history month with inspiring new exhibition In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Scarborough Pride, in collaboration with Scarborough Museums and Galleries, presents Picturing Pride, an evocative new exhibition created by photographer Aidan Brooks. This vibrant collection of portraits, captured during Scarborough Pride 2024, offers a striking visual celebration of the town’s diverse LGBTQ+ community. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Business North Yorkshire developer welcomes planned easing of mortgage rules The news that mortgage rules could be eased in the quest for growth has been welcomed by Vivly Living, the award-winning Yorkshire residential property developer and builder. The Government has urged financial regulators to look at allowing banks and other lenders greater flexibility to allow “responsible risk-taking” from borrowers. The By The Editor • 2 min read
