Business Huddersfield’s newest recruitment agency appoints a resourcer just six months after launch One of Huddersfield’s newest recruitment agencies – formed just six months ago – has appointed a recruitment resourcer to support its rapidly growing clients in a buoyant job market. Red Diamond Recruitment – sister company to Red Diamond Headhunters – was launched in May 2021 by founders Emma and Simon Robinson, after seeing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Vacancies come into view at Wetherby Specsavers Specsavers Wetherby has revealed it is recruiting for over half a dozen positions at all levels of the business and is calling on local residents to come forward for consideration. The new vacancies follow a rise in demand for eye and hearing care across the area, after successive lockdowns. Following By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Munroe K and Knight Frank broker significant office deal Munroe K, and global property consultancy Knight Frank, have announced they have brokered one of the most significant office deals in the Leeds out of town office market this year. The Leeds office agency team of Knight Frank, led by partner Eamon Fox, has let 12,414 sq ft of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business MEPC announce latest new occupier at Wellington Place Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC, has today announced its latest occupier to join the Wellington Place community – Cubo – an innovative co-working space concept created to address the changing needs of the modern worker. Due to open its doors in February 2022, Cubo focuses on harnessing a fun, creative and enjoyable By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Data consultancy invests in senior team as it prepares for scale Leeds-based Data Consultancy, The Data Shed, has announced a number of senior hires as it prepares itself for robust scalable growth. The past 18 months have been a period of rapid growth as The Data Shed has won several new contracts across different sectors including retail, health and travel, as By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Apprentices receive recognition for their efforts Twenty-nine apprentices from Keighley College have been acknowledged for their determination and hard work throughout the pandemic at the annual Milner Awards. Sponsored by Keighley Training Consortium, the awards celebrate the achievements of first year apprentices on the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) programme at the college. For the first By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Bradford Airport announces roadmap to net zero by 2030 Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced its detailed plan to become a net zero carbon airport by 2030, unveiling the specific steps it will take in the coming years to achieve the goal on a new, publicly available website. LBA’s roadmap is focussed on emissions that the airport is By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Deal will bring 331 new apartments to SOYO in next phase of landmark regeneration * The international business of Federated Hermes’ Hestia brand selects Leeds for its latest residential development. * 331 built-to-rent apartments will form the next phase of the £300 million SOYO Leeds regeneration project. * Caddick Group will work with Hestia to design, develop and deliver the two new blocks * The scheme follows Hestia’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds technology company receives national recognition A Leeds technology company has received national recognition for its automotive software. Mad Devs awarded IT Innovation of the Year for its iStoreDocs and iConnect platforms in the prestigious Motor Trader Awards. The awards took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London and were hosted by comedian Jon Culshaw. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Azets acquires £12m turnover Garbutt + Elliott Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, announces the acquisition of Garbutt + Elliott, a specialist accountancy firm with offices in York and Leeds, and one the largest independent chartered accounting firms in Yorkshire. Established in 1896, Garbutt + Elliot is now trading as Azets in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Smith Brothers to provide EPC services as part of £78m net zero flexible power generation scheme Specialist high voltage engineering and contracting firm Smith Brothers, has been appointed to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise to a portfolio of projects – designed to support the transition towards more sustainable power generation. The £78m programme – a joint venture between LMPH and Victory Hill – represents a commitment to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Innovative shelving solutions company becomes employee-owned fds Director Services advises Nabco Group Limited on its transition of becoming an employee ownership trust. Nabco, which is based in St Albans, is the leading independent provider of shelving products and shopfitting accessories in the UK and was the innovator behind the Evolve range of retail shelving. Nigel Bass By The Editor • 1 min read
