Business Avant Homes submits plans for development near Barnsley Housebuilder Avant Homes has submitted plans to deliver a £66.5m, 300 new home multi-tenure development in Thurnscoe, near Barnsley. Located on land off Thurnscoe Bridge Lane, the proposed development will comprise a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. It will feature 13 of Avant Homes’ practically designed energy By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire Wolds brewery launches new beer in support of ‘Tryanuary' The team at Wold Top Brewery has brewed a new beer to encourage people to support independent breweries and pubs this month. Brewers at the Wold Newton based business have developed a fruity St. Clements ale to support ‘Tryanuary'. Tryanuary is an initiative that was started in 2015 by By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 15 years of putting ‘washroom services’ at the heart of the business Thirsk-based TWC Facilities Ltd, a leading provider of washroom solutions, is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Since its humble beginnings, the company has grown into the region’s top choice for washroom services in the North of England, offering a range of services including washroom management, waste services, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sophie Seddon PR wins Eaton Smith's Business of the Month Award Sophie Seddon PR, a leading communications consultant specialising in innovative and impactful public relations strategies, has been named Eaton Smith Solicitors’ Business of the Month for December. This prestigious accolade recognises the consultancy’s remarkable achievements, contributions to the local business community, and commitment to excellence in public relations. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Zerum strengthens team supporting new project wins Leeds and Manchester-based multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy Zerum Group is starting the new year on a high after securing several new transpenine clients and announcing two senior appointments. Following project wins in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, Zerum’s expansion continues with the appointment of Pheobe Threlfall as associate director By The Editor • 1 min read
Business ‘Double whammy’ for Yorkshire and Humber economy Yorkshire and the Humber’s economy was hit by a double blow last month, according to the latest research from the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3. The data shows a marked decrease in new business start-ups in the region, along with a small rise in insolvency-related activity, By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Housebuilder hosts fundraising quiz for breakfast charity Housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West recently hosted its second fundraising quiz to support Magic Breakfast’s mission to ensure no child or young person is too hungry to learn. Research by the charity has shown that eating breakfast is a vital part of improving learning, attendance at By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture The Dubliners’ legend lives on as The Dublin Legends come to Leeds The Dublin Legends- formerly The Dubliners, are embarking on a UK tour, to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, arriving at The City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds on Monday March 10, 2025 promising an evening full of Irish Folk hits. The Dublin Legends consists of– Sean Cannon, Paul Watchorn, Gerry O’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire-based NBF announces 7.5% membership growth The Skipton-based National Bed Federation (NBF), the trade association representing UK manufacturers of beds and their suppliers, has grown its membership base by over 7% in 2024 and now has a total of 86 members, including 54 of the UK’s leading bed manufacturers. Around 30% of its members are By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Places for People provide vital support to communities this winter Places for People, the UK’s leading social enterprise dedicated to transforming lives and nurturing thriving communities, is expanding its support for customers this winter by partnering with 49 warm banks and food banks across the UK – seven of which are in Yorkshire. The group specialises in placemaking, regeneration, development, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sportsshoes.com announces retail partnership with Vitality Online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer SportsShoes.com has announced a new retail partnership with health and life insurer Vitality. SportsShoes.com is now available to Vitality members through the Vitality Programme – the insurer’s behaviour change programme – that rewards and incentivises Vitality’s 1.8m members By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vivly gets the green light for quality Shepley development Planning permission has been granted to Vivly Living for a pioneering residential development at Shepley, near Huddersfield. Kirklees Council has given the go-ahead for 52 new homes at Knowle Grange, which will form Phase 2 at Vivly’s development in the village. Phase 1, comprising 31 homes, has completely sold By The Editor • 3 min read
