Business Burton unveils new look Leeds branch Burton has re-launched its Leeds branch following a significant investment. The branch is one of Burton's largest depots, stretching over 1 acre. It was originally launched in 1997 but has now re-opened under its new livery while also undergoing significant re-modelling. The refurbished branch will also house a By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Harrogate counselling charity warns of dramatic rise in poor mental health There has been a dramatic rise in poor mental health across North Yorkshire, especially amongst children and young people, according to a leading counselling charity. In its annual report, Harrogate-based Wellspring Therapy and Training also revealed that there had been a 44 per cent increase in the demand for its By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity From muck to making memories A Worth Valley cleaning company has pledged its support to families across the region by becoming patron of a Yorkshire children’s charity. Oakworth-based Providi Ltd are the latest local firm to announce their patronage of The Principle Trust, which provides respite breaks to children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Easyjet introduce new Paris flight from Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is expanding its easyJet partnership with the introduction of a brand new route to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) for the winter 24/25 season. Building on the success of its existing routes to Belfast and Geneva, easyJet will now operate the new flight service to Paris, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Passmore Group completes acquisition of Yorkshire Supplier Company Leeds-based Passmore Group has expanded into Otley after completing the acquisition of Yorkshire Plumb Supplies (YPS). The latest acquisition is the business’ third expansion in the last decade, after the company acquired Charms Bathrooms of Harrogate in 2017, and later opened a 1,000 sq. ft. concession at Whiteleys Garden By The Editor • 2 min read
Health New cosmetic dental studio to open in Barnsley Vitruvian Dental Studio, a state-of-the-art private dental practice is set to open in Barnsley’s The Glass Works this autumn. The family-run business, which offers a variety of services, from ‘smile transformation’ to cosmetic and general dentistry, will be opening their second location in Yorkshire, with its first unit situated By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Levels of start-ups in Yorkshire and the Humber rose last month The UK showed some encouraging signs of an economic resurgence as all of the regions and nations, including Yorkshire and the Humber, recorded growing numbers of new businesses launching in July compared with the previous month, according to the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3. Based on an By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Furniture retailer supports Candlelighters charity with bedroom furniture donation Bed Kingdom, a leading online retailer of beds and bedroom furniture, recently donated two beds and mattresses to Candlelighters, a charity that supports families of children with cancer in Yorkshire. The donation allowed Candlelighters to replace some of their existing beds in their Candlelighters Cottage, which is accommodation provided by By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Nines Tines takes home Great Taste 2024 award Judged by the Guild of Fine Food’s expert panel, Nine Tines is awarded a Great Taste one star in the world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme Nine Tines vodka from Collaboration Spirits, a small batch British vodka which is handcrafted from premium potatoes grown in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University welcomes Unlocked Graduates’ largest cohort of new prison officers Leeds Trinity University has welcomed Unlocked Graduates’ largest ever cohort of prison officers who have started their training at its Main Campus in Horsforth. Unlocked’s Summer Institute marks the beginning of the award-winning, two-year Unlocked Graduates leadership development programme, which is creating the next generation of leaders in prisons By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SMEs grow with Finance Yorkshire investment SMEs across Yorkshire and Humber are growing and creating jobs with investment from Finance Yorkshire. The funding body’s loans fund is supporting businesses expand by investing in technology, marketing spend, new product development and the hiring of new staff. Finance Yorkshire’s loans fund provides investments to SMEs of By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Healthy holidays set to cater for 5,000 children across Leeds this summer Around 5,000 children across Leeds will access nutritious food and fun activities thanks to an initiative run by Leeds City Council and Leeds Community Foundation this summer. The Healthy Holidays programme, now in its seventh year, provides fun activities and nutritious food for children whose families may struggle during By The Editor • 2 min read
