Business Popular Shipley pub and ‘secret‘ distillery goes up for sale A unique drinking and entertainment venue and micro brewery in Shipley has been put up for sale with a guide price of £75,000 with commercial property estate agent Ernest Wilson. The Fox at Shipley, on Briggate, close to the town‘s train station, has built a reputation with real By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Vivly Living strengthens its marketing team with significant appointment The award-winning residential property developer Vivly Living has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment of Joe Murray as trainee marketing executive. Nineteen-year-old Joe joins Huddersfield-based Vivly from commercial trailer manufacturer Montracon. Joe, who was educated at New College, Pontefract, explained: “This is a wonderful opportunity for me. Vivly Living By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Agreements signed with employers to support student skills Leeds Trinity University has signed the first Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with three organisations as part of a new project to enrich student education and opportunities. Leeds-based digital services company Hippo, Liberty Shared Services (part of Liberty Global, which has offices in Bradford and London), and UST – a Digital Transformation By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Homebuilder aces charity golf day for Candlelighters A charity golf day arranged by Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has raised £11,000 for its charity of the year, Candlelighters. 19 teams made up of 76 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees and sub-contractors, took part in the tournament which was held at Garforth By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder announces trio of senior appointments Housebuilder Honey has announced three new appointments to complete the senior management team for its Central regional office in Sheffield to support the delivery of its ongoing expansion. Dean Cutts and Richard Short have been recruited as technical director and commercial director respectively, whilst Nadine Trigg has joined as head By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Have your say on plans to improve travel on Burmantofts and Beckett Streets A new consultation has launched to improve the route along Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street, which connects the city centre to St James’s Hospital and the neighbouring areas of Burmantofts, Lincoln Green, Richmond Hill and Harehills. The scheme builds on previous consultation in 2019, which focused on improvements for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A packed programme announced by Leeds Digital Festival Leeds Digital Festival promises a packed 2024 event schedule. Organisers behind this year’s Leeds Digital Festival are promising an immersive festival programme with over 200 diverse events registered. The full programme launched in August. Now in its ninth successive year, one of the themes of the 2024 Festival will By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Anita Morris Associates win long-term Visit Leeds contract Boutique PR agency Anita Morris Associates (AMA) has won the Visit Leeds PR contract after a competitive tender. Visit Leeds is the official destination management organisation for the city which aims to raise the profile of Leeds as a visitor destination for both business and leisure tourism. Ilkley-based AMA won By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Leisure complex & iconic restaurant near York relaunches A popular leisure complex located in the village of Bishopthorpe, just outside York, has relaunched following a significant renovation and re-brand which has seen the transformation of the entire site and investment into its popular restaurant, Bosun’s. Occupying an idyllic location at the side of the River Ouse, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink New Leeds food and drink destination opens White Cloth Hall, the new all-day food and drink hall for Leeds city centre, opened its doors this Bank Holiday Weekend. Showcasing the best local, independent food traders and suppliers, the hotly-anticipated venue opened to the public at noon on Friday 23 August. Open all weekend, the family-friendly venue has By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Charlie & Ivy's new Christmas lines The team at Charlie & Ivy's have announced plans to launch two new, limited-edition products in response to customer feedback for innovative foodie gifts. The Thixendale, North Yorkshire, based family business will launch the products, a premium truffle mayonnaise and a Christmas gift box of bread dippers and By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Monthly street food and makers market to launch in Leeds Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays are soon to be jam-packed with some of the very best street food, drink, music and entertainment with the launch of new street food and makers’ market, Tower Works Street Fest. The team behind the award-winning North Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley & Riverside Food & Drink By The Editor • 2 min read
