Business Trio of new board appointments at Thurston Group Modular building manufacturer Thurston Group has welcomed three new directors to its Executive Leadership Team, strengthening the production, construction, and financial expertise of its leadership team. The new directors will help guide the business as it works to grow its position at the forefront of the modular construction industry. Gary By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Plans submitted for landmark mixed use scheme in Leeds Plans have been submitted for a landmark new development in Leeds, which would create a vibrant community of new homes, offices, retail, leisure and community uses, as well as extensive green public open space within the emerging South Bank neighbourhood. The proposals, brought forward by Caddick Developments, the Yorkshire based By The Editor • 2 min read
Business William's Den triumphs in prestigious rural awards William’s Den, the popular Yorkshire children’s attraction, has won a major honour at the prestigious National Farm Attraction Network (NFAN) awards. The awards, the Oscars of the flourishing farm attractions industry, were hosted by television personality Jules Hudson at a glittering ceremony in Newport, Wales. William’s Den, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Second phase of Wakefield's prime employment park launched The second phase of the successful Flanshaw Business Park development in Wakefield has started on site this week. West Yorkshire’s number one multi-let developer, Frank Marshall Estates of Bradford, bought the four-acre site from Flanshaw Property Ltd for £1.3 million in 2020. Since then, the first phase of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Department launches its search for founding members at new Leeds Dock workspace Managed workspace concept, Department, is launching its search for founding members at its first Leeds site, which will be fully operational from October 2022. The work, wellness and social concept will operate at the four-floor site at Leeds Dock, formerly a casino. Among the already confirmed founding members is Glean, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Public invited to have their say on city's first co-living development A public consultation has been launched on draft plans for Leeds’ first co-living residential scheme at 28-36 The Headrow, previously known as Direct Line House. The proposed high-quality development includes 232 private studios across ten floors alongside extensive communal and outdoor spaces, with retail retained on the ground floor. Repurposing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds SaaS firm powers one of EU’s biggest rail signalling company Alstom Leeds-headquartered SaaS firm eviFile has announced it’s working with Alstom Transport UK Ltd – the multinational rolling stock manufacturer and the UK’s leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider in CP6 – to roll out the eviFile platform across all live UK projects, including a contract worth £130 million. The 100 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ripon Farm Services celebrates its 40th Birthday at Great Yorkshire Show Ripon Farm Services (RFS), one of the leading agricultural machinery suppliers in the UK, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style at the Great Yorkshire Show this month (July). RFS will be showcasing the iconic John Deere 4040 tractor, first launched in 1978, to highlight its 40 successful award-winning years By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sure Valley Ventures establishes North of England presence Sure Valley Ventures, the founder-led Venture Capital firm is pleased to announce that it has established a presence in the North of England with the appointments of Mel Ellyard (pictured) and George Mensah who are based in Leeds and Manchester respectively. Sure Valley Ventures is securing offices in each location By The Editor • 2 min read
Business DS.Emotion storms to a grand prix victory in prestigious awards Leading Yorkshire marketing agency DS.Emotion has won the highest honour at this year’s prestigious Property Marketing Awards (PMAs). The flourishing Leeds-based agency, which also has offices in Manchester and London, won the Grand Prix award in recognition of its overall quality of work, submissions and achievements. The awards, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Cartwright and Butler announce additional cost of living pay rise for all employees Yorkshire-based luxury hamper and fine food specialists Cartwright & Butler has announced a new, monthly additional cost of living increase for each of its 50 employees equating to £1800 a year. Paid monthly from June 2022 the increase is a permanent boost to its employees’ wages and is over and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Arcade in Dewsbury could become England’s first community-run shopping centre Plans to restore a Grade II-listed Victorian shopping arcade in Dewsbury are back on track – and the public is being invited to help shape the project. The Arcade is one of the town’s iconic buildings, fondly remembered by generations of local people, and could become England’s first community-run By The Editor • 3 min read
