Business York couple secure the future of their family businesses A husband-and-wife team from York have taken a major step forward in securing the future of their two much-loved local businesses – completing the purchase of the premises they each operate from, with support from Hethertons Solicitors. Matt and Nicola Cooper, owners of York Car and Commercial and Liliput Day Nursery, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Luxury British bedmaker expands global presence with launch in Indonesia Award-winning fifth-generation British bedmaker since 1840, Harrison Spinks, has announced its debut in Indonesia, launching its renowned British Luxury Collection into one of the country’s leading retailers, Duta Abadi Primantara (DAP). Following the signing of a Distribution and License Agreement, the handcrafted range will initially be available across five By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hull College celebrates student success Hull College celebrated the achievements of its graduating students in a memorable ceremony held at Hull Minster earlier this month, where two highly respected local figures - Kathryn Shillito, executive director at Hull BID, and Andy Sykes, plant director at Siemens Gamesa - were each presented with the Order of By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Instantprint accelerates factory automation with £260,000 MoviĜo Robotics investment Instantprint has unveiled a major £260,000 investment in factory automation with the rollout of three advanced autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from MoviĜo Robotics, forming a new robotic fleet designed to eliminate repetitive low-value tasks and improve production flow across its facility. The fleet includes two Ŝharko5 and one Ŝharko10 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Intertech Contracts announces internal appointment of tThree new directors Intertech Contracts UK Ltd has announced the appointment of three long-serving team members as directors – Dean Thomas, Nick Scholey and Wayne Tompkins. The trio have spent years shaping the company from the inside. Now, as directors, they’ll continue driving Intertech forward while leading in their own areas of expertise. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prime Thorpe Park office building acquired for £3.25m A 31,500 sq ft Grade A office building at Thorpe Park, near Leeds, has been acquired for £3.25m. 2150 Century Way has been bought by Manchester-based Newpark Group, advised by WSB Property Consultants LLP and JLMcr Property Consultancy, from the Threadneedle Property Investments Trust advised by CPP. The By The Editor • 2 min read
L to R) Andy Lucas, Daniel Andreca, Ian Parsons, Steven Wortherspoon and Martin Benson-May Business Parsons, Chartered Accountants announces four new director promotions As the firm continues to grow, Parsons is delighted to announce the promotion of four new directors in Tax, Audit and Business Services. The award-winning Yorkshire firm has been a leading provider of accounting, tax, audit and corporate finance services since 2009, and these appointments mark a key milestone for By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Schofield Sweeney focuses on emerging talent Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney has underlined its commitment to emerging talent and retention, with the appointments of newly qualified staff, trainees, and four new apprentices. The new appointments follow a series of senior recruits at the firm, aimed at delivering a strategic expansion of its service offering. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business ACS successfully reassessed by CCPI setting industry benchmark ACS Stainless Steel Fixings Ltd has been successfully assessed under the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI), giving greater confidence to product users and underscoring the importance of transparency and information in a changing sector. ACS is among the first construction manufacturers in the UK to be successfully re-assessed, not By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Hawnby's magnificent Owl welcomes a new head chef An historic drover’s inn in one of North Yorkshire’s most picturesque villages has appointed a new head chef. Will Rough, formerly of the award-winning Skosh in York and the Michelin-starred Star in Harome, takes over at the Owl in Hawnby from Sam Varley. Sam has moved to Brancusi By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Mayor showcases West Yorkshire’s delivery on net zero ahead of COP30 West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin is in Rio de Janeiro for the C40 World Mayors Summit, joining leaders from around the world to push for bolder action on climate to create jobs, cut energy bills, and drive economic growth. Speaking to some of the world’s most prominent city leaders By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Neighbourhood cafe House of Koko expands into Leeds centre The much-loved independent café brand, House of Koko is coming to Leeds city centre this autumn with the opening of its third venue. House of Koko has been a fixture of Leeds’ café culture since 2015. Known for its Middle Eastern–inspired menus, exceptional coffee and design-led spaces the new By The Editor • 2 min read
