Business Wellbeing support brings farmers together this Spring Farmers and members of their families are invited to a series of suppers organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society as part of a dedicated programme of activity to promote wellbeing in the farming community. ‘Supper On Us’ is an initiative of the Society’s Yorkshire Rural Support Network to encourage By The Editor • 3 min read
Business New £13m development proposed for former scrap yard A development of 40 new homes on Town Street in Stanningley, West Yorkshire has been granted outline planning permission by Leeds City Council. The £13m scheme, by Redstart Robinson Developments, will comprise a mix of two, three and four-bedroom houses and one- and two-bedroom apartments. The development is situated on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business £35m green light for Dawsons Corner/Stanningly bypass The Department for Transport has given the green light of £35.709 million funding to enable Leeds City Council to make improvements to the Dawsons Corner junction and complete joint replacement work on the Stanningley Bypass. This forms part of a £42.679 million total package with the West Yorkshire By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Firm demonstrates commitment to best practice Roann, specialist fabricator and installer of high-volume low-silica worktops for house builders and consumers, has become a member of the Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF). The WFF, a non-profit trade association founded in 2020, promotes professionalism and collaboration across the worktop fabrication and stone masonry industries. Through networking, shared resources, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knight Frank's Jonathan Hyland receives major rugby league award Leeds property consultant and Rugby League ambassador Jonathan Hyland is the eighth recipient of the prestigious Rugby Football League President’s Award. The Award was presented at the sport’s Etihad Campus headquarters in Manchester by Adam Hills MBE - shortly after Jonathan had received his President’s chains of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Award-winning Yorkshire developer welcomes base rate cut A leading Yorkshire developer has warmly welcomed this week’s cut in interest rates by the Bank of England. Oliver Bottomley, of award-winning Huddersfield-based Vivly Living, said the decision by the Bank to cut the base interest rate by 0.25 per cent from 4.75 per cent to 4. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Propaganda Brand Consultancy appointed to lead transformative brand strategy for ADHD 360 Propaganda Brand Consultancy is proud to announce its appointment to spearhead a significant brand transformation for ADHD 360, a leading provider of ADHD services in the UK. Leveraging its proprietary Brand Discovery™ process, Propaganda will develop a comprehensive brand strategy and long-term activation plan that aligns with ADHD 360’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Reward Funding eyes further UK growth with newly created head of partnerships appointment Reward Funding has further strengthened its UK growth plans by appointing Adrian Stalley as its first head of partnerships. In the newly created role, Adrian will drive forward the alternative lender’s sales and marketing strategy at a national level, by working closely with the regional directors and business development By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Jiggle earns nomination for Yorkshire Choice Awards 2025 Jiggle, a dynamic and versatile recruitment and staffing company, announces its nomination for the prestigious Independent Business of the Year award at the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2025. Specialising in bespoke temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, and interim management solutions, Jiggle has been committed to bridging the gap between talented individuals and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Design Tonic appointed to deliver new Leeds office for solicitors Yorkshire commercial design and build specialist Design Tonic has been appointed by Devonshires Solicitors as the build and fit-out partner for its brand-new office in Leeds city centre. Currently located at Whitehall Riverside, the firm has taken up 6,500 sq ft of space in Aire Park, where it will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds apprenticeship recruitment fair returns to Leeds The Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair takes place this week, showcasing a range of paid employment and educational opportunities from across Leeds and the wider region. Everyone is welcome at the free-to-attend event, organised by Leeds City Council, which is being held at the first direct arena Leeds, between 1-7pm on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business EY North teams advise on deals worth more than £500m in Q4 EY teams in the North of England acted on eight transactions worth a total of more than £500mn in the final quarter of 2024. EY provided a range of advice as Oakley Capital, a UK private equity house, invested in cybersecurity company, Assured Data Protection. EY North teams along with By The Editor • 2 min read
