Business Blinds by Post to continue backing Bantams Bradford City AFC is pleased to confirm BlindsbyPost will continue as an official club partner, ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. The continuation of the sponsorship has been marked by BlindsbyPost’s range of dedicated Bradford City AFC branded blinds. Having agreed renewed terms with the club last summer, the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Avant Homes West Yorkshire appoints managing director Wakefield-based Avant Homes West Yorkshire has appointed a managing director to lead the housebuilder’s expansion strategy in the region. Richard Hosie, who was previously a managing director for Persimmon Homes, has 19 years’ experience in the housebuilding industry. In his new role, Richard is working closely with the company’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Minskip's Wild Swan triumphs in prestigious awards ceremony The Wild Swan at Minskip, near Boroughbridge, has won the competitive Small Leisure, Retail and Hospitality Business category in the Harrogate Advertiser Excellence in Business Awards. The prestigious awards, which celebrate the very best businesses in the region, were held at a glittering ceremony at the Pavilions of Harrogate. Altogether By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Brighouse IT provider boosts headcount by 30% as company marks 20th year in business Brighouse-headquartered managed service provider (MSP), Fusion IT Management (Fusion), is celebrating its 20th year in business. The milestone comes in conjunction with a notable growth in headcount for the firm — having increased by 30% over the past twelve months. The company is now home to a 42-strong team of technical By The Editor • 2 min read
Business First Permanent average speed cameras in West Yorkshire to be installed in Leeds Leeds City Council will soon install the first permanent average-speed cameras in West Yorkshire, which will be located on the A6120 Outer Ring Road and the A647 Stanningley Bypass, and form part of the Connecting West Leeds scheme. The speed cameras are being installed as part of a wider strategy By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stylish Danish homeware brand to open first Yorkshire store Søstrene Grene, a successful Danish homeware brand, is set to open its first Yorkshire store in Sheffield city centre this summer. The 5,600 sq ft shop will be located in Grosvenor House on Cambridge Street – part of the Heart of the City development scheme led by Sheffield City Council By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Calderdale based Deighton Engineers announces closure Calderdale-based Deighton Engineers has ceased to trade. Sarah Long and Antony Denham of DL Partnership (UK) Limited have been appointed as Joint Liquidators of the company and have assisted with the structured closure of the business. The family run business had traded successfully for over 30 years but battled to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Caddick Construction reaches halfway milestone at Leeds Valley Park With construction work now well underway, progress is taking shape on-site at Leeds Valley Park, with three of the six steel unit frames now erected and fit-out due to commence imminently. This £26.2 million construction project is set to bring six high quality, modern industrial units ranging in size By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leading property auctioneers merge with combined auctions Two of the north’s largest property auction houses, North-West based Pugh and South Yorkshire based Mark Jenkinson, are combining their online property auction listings from this month. Mark Jenkinson, which has been based in Sheffield for over 125 years, was acquired by Eddisons earlier this year, joining Pugh which By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Finalists announced for the Business for Calderdale Awards 2023 The finalist for The Business for Calderdale Awards 2023 which will take place on Wednesday 13th October 2023 at The Venue, Barkisland have been announced. New Business of the Year * Daisy Bank Camp * Kelly Jones Creative * Sustainable Rope SME of the Year * Holdsworth House * John Fredericks Plastics Ltd * Projex Solutions By The Editor • 1 min read
Business No Code Lab super hack unveiled Tech in a Day for Leeds charities & trusts No Code Lab hosted its second No Code Hack event last month as part of Climb23, which was hailed as a great success. No Code Lab is building an open-source community in the heart of Leeds. With a core aim to create a social movement that is inclusive and diverse. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Plan ahead for more traffic restrictions - East Parade Leeds Major changes will take place to vehicle movement in the city centre, as construction work over the weekend (16-18 June) introduces a new 24-hour East Parade bus gate. The new 24-hour bus gate on East Parade (where its junction meets South Parade) comes into effect from 5am Monday 19 June. By The Editor • 3 min read
