Business 40% turnover growth propels consultancy to expand into Leeds One of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary property consultancy firms - EDGE PS - has revealed how a 40% year-on-year growth in turnover provided the momentum needed for the strategic launch of its Leeds office earlier this year. Since the office’s initial formation in January 2022, the company has By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Sustainability Partnerships Awards are BACK for 2022! The Sustainability Partnerships annual awards are back with a bang for 2022. Sustainability Partnerships' mission is to drive and accelerate the NHS’s green agenda through connecting businesses with innovative products and services with Trusts across the UK through a combination of events and knowledge sharing. The awards are By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Global tech hub established in Leeds An automotive software developer has chosen Leeds as the home for its new international technology hub. Mad Devs operates directly across Europe and through partnerships in Australia. The move will see the company recruit up to 10 new roles in its IT and support team over the coming months as By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On Nominations are now open for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2022 The Community Foundation for Calderdale are proud to announce that nominations are open for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards which will be held at The Venue, Barkisland on 24th November 2022 celebrating the Not-for-profit sector in our borough. The last year has been especially tough for the charity sector and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A message from Sir Rodney Walker I have been asked by the media in Yorkshire to issue a statement following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. "In common with the vast majority of people in the country, I have a feeling of sadness and emptiness following the untimely death of our Queen. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Young professionals benefit from a new inspiring self-development network Young professionals in Leeds are set to benefit from a new network that will support personal development and provide networking opportunities. The Fresh Prosperity Programme aims to grow the wealth of knowledge and skills of professionals in the deal-making community. Its inaugural event featured former Leeds Rhino Jamie Jones-Buchanan MBE By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Headstar strengthens its team Leeds-headquartered finance recruitment consultancy, Headstar, has made two new senior hires and three promotions to its team following record demand for its services. Simon Webster has been appointed as consultant finance director and recruitment lead for the Humber and South Yorkshire, in a newly created role that will see him By The Editor • 2 min read
Business BDO welcomes 19 new trainees in Yorkshire Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO is welcoming 19 new trainees to its Leeds office, with 600 joining nationwide. The trainees will be a combination of school leaver apprentices and university graduates, with nearly half joining the firm’s audit practice. The majority of new trainees will have the opportunity By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New agency puts clients and team members first A new performance marketing agency has launched in Leeds. Intrinsic was founded by industry stalwart Dominic Geary and Mark Hodgson to become a leading client-centric agency. Dominic returns to the industry after a sabbatical following the equity stake sale in Carat Leeds. While Mark will roll his own consultancy business, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Plan ahead as City Square preliminary highway work begins Work has begun to transform City Square into a more people-first environment, and motorists are being advised to plan their journeys in advance to avoid being affected by any disruption. Traffic management works are diverting all through-traffic away from City Square, ahead of its permanent closure to traffic in February By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Northern to reward 1000 commuters with 'free' journeys Hot on the heels of their £1 ‘Flash Sale’ last week, Northern has now announced plans to reward 1,000 of its season ticket customers with the cost of their commute. The train operator, which serves major cities across the North of England including Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Investment secures future of iconic Bridlington seafront Pavilion Harrison Leisure Ltd, the Bridlington-based hospitality group, has purchased the freehold of The Old Floral Pavilion Leisure Complex, securing the future of the Grade-2 listed iconic Bridlington seafront building as part of a multi-million pound acquisition and refurbishment investment. Michael Harrison, founder and owner, said: "This is a significant By The Editor • 2 min read
