Business Leeds Beckett student shines in national apprentice of year shortlist Trish Burley, current Level 6 Chartered Manager Apprentice at Leeds Beckett University has been shortlisted for the Chartered Management Institute’s (CMI) prestigious Outstanding Apprentice of the Year award. Recognised for her dedication to learning at university, professionalism in the workplace and her outstanding contribution as a course representative, Trish By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters 15 trainees join Leeds law firm Leeds law firm Ward Hadaway has welcomed 14 new trainee solicitors and one solicitor apprentice. The appointments form an ongoing part of the firm's ambitious growth strategy, spearheaded by new managing partner Steven Petrie, who stepped into the role in May 2024. The 15 recruits are based across By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Lord Richard Harrington appointed as UKREiiF advisory group chair he appointment will assist UKREiiF with the next phase of their growth following Infopro Digital’s acquisition of the business. UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) has announced the appointment of Lord Richard Harrington as UKREiiF’s Advisory Group Chair. He’ll assist UKREiiF with their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Parcel delivery lockers coming to railway stations in the North As many as 50 railway stations across the North of England are set to get new parcel delivery lockers. It follows a deal between Northern and Quadient who operates parcel lockers at more than 20,800 locations around the world. Parcel Pending by Quadient is a growing network of smart By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Triton Project Group Holdings acquires PES Triton Project Solutions has announced its acquisition of Power Engineering Services (PES), a Leeds-based electrical engineering specialist. The acquisition aligns both businesses under the newly formed Triton Project Group Holdings company, marking the beginning of a new chapter for PES. The move was made possible along with Ben Whitaker, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Construction work officially begins on first phase of Our Cultural Heart The main construction work on the first phase of Our Cultural Heart – Kirklees Council’s major regeneration scheme in Huddersfield town centre – is officially underway. Following the appointment of BAM as the principal contractor for this phase of work, core construction work began in earnest this week. This includes the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Colourcube Automotive named as finalist for Motor Trader’s ‘Best Bodyshop of the Year’ Huddersfield’s Colourcube Automotive has been selected as one of three national finalists in the prestigious Motor Trader Industry Awards 2024 for the ‘Best Bodyshop (Medium Enterprise)’. Competing against industry giants, this recognition marks another major achievement for husband and wife team Mike and Liz Mayes who lead their independent By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Benito’s makes motorway debut at Leeds Skelton Lake services Benito’s, the popular Mexican food retailer, is set to open at Leeds Skelton Lake services (J45, M1) on October 14th. The new Mexican retailer will replace the vacant unit previously occupied by Tortilla and will join the already vast selection of food and drink retailers at Leeds Skelton Lake, By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Reward raises £24,000 to support Andy’s Man Club Reward Funding has raised £24,000 for Andy’s Man Club. The funds will support the charity dedicated to saving lives by supporting 200 free groups, with over 1,600 volunteers, working with around 5,000 men each week to help break down stigmas and provide a safe, judgement-free environment By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm hires employment and property disputes solicitors Law firm Gordons has appointed an employment lawyer and a hired a newly qualified solicitor for its property disputes practice. Jessica Smith joins the firm’s employment and HR team whilst Arran Crump has become part of Gordons’ property disputes practice after qualifying as a solicitor this September following his By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Knight Frank wins major Yorkshire Property Award The Yorkshire office of global property consultancy Knight Frank was named the Office Agency Team of the Year at this year’s prestigious Yorkshire Property Industry Awards. The awards, held at New Dock Hall, Leeds, were attended by 600 of the region's top professionals. Ian Leech of Yorkshire By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Barnett Waddingham cements Northern growth ambitions with new home in Leeds Barnett Waddingham (BW) has relocated to its new landmark base in Leeds and reinforced its strategic growth ambitions in northern England. The leading independent professional services consultancy, who had based one of its nine UK offices in Leeds since 1989, has moved its 180 plus workforce from Pinnacle in Albion By The Editor • 2 min read
