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
Business Blacks Solicitors strengthens its commitment to developing future legal professionals With a clear focus on growth and opportunity, Yorkshire law firm, Blacks Solicitors, continues to invest in emerging legal talent and support diverse routes into the profession as it retains three of its newly qualified solicitors. Rosie Rudolph, Lana Bamforth, and Sophie Spencer have successfully completed their training at the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business JCT600 enhances customer experience As part of its ongoing investment in Doncaster, family automotive retailer JCT600 has redeveloped its Mercedes-Benz dealership in the city, putting improved customer experience at the heart of the building. The 44-week programme has seen the Doncaster dealership, located on Wheatley Hall Road, undergo a complete redevelopment to incorporate Mercedes-Benz’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SPG Resourcing enters resource augmentation market SPG Resourcing is entering the resource augmentation market to provide technology-driven companies with access to specialist talent, eliminating the delays associated with traditional recruitment. The launch comes as UK businesses grapple with an intensifying skills crisis. A recent Pearson survey and Forbes IT Skills Gap Report found that 93% of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Propaganda announces trio of new client wins Brand consultancy, Propaganda, has announced three new major account wins, securing briefs from Keys Group, NCM Auctions and Ecobat Battery. Building on Propaganda’s long history of working at C-suite level to deliver transformative brand strategy, two of these new appointments were made on the strength of senior board recommendations By The Editor • 2 min read
Business YorLoos acquires A64 Loo Hire – strengthening Yorkshire footprint for pioneering brothers Yorkshire’s fast-growing portable toilet and wastewater management specialists, Berkache Services Ltd, trading as YorLoos, have acquired A64 Loo Hire — one of the region’s longest-established names in the sector. The deal brings together two sets of brothers from two generations: David and Andrew Tagg, who established A64 Loo Hire By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Mobility specialist Fenetic Wellbeing celebrates success of first bricks-and-mortar Following the launch of its first accessible retail space, Yorkshire-based Fenetic Wellbeing is celebrating as the showroom has reached over £500k in sales revenue, just 18 months after opening its doors. The launch of the Skipton showroom marked a major milestone for the independent wellbeing brand. The 32,000 sq By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Harron Homes launches brand new showhomes at Pontefract Castle Gardens is ideally situated in Pontefract, a charming market town in West Yorkshire that offers a perfect blend of history and modern living. The name of the development pays homage to the nearby Pontefract Castle, built by Ilbert de Lacy in 1070. Families can enjoy excellent schools nearby and By The Editor • 1 min read
