Business SPG Resourcing supports cyber security expansion with key appointment SPG Resourcing has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Sham Chohan to lead the growth of its European cyber security recruitment division. With an extensive background in technology recruitment, Sham brings a wealth of expertise, particularly in the technology and security sectors. His appointment signals SPG Resourcing’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The 2025 'Peoples Honours' presented at Palace of Westminster Nathan Atkinson, from Leeds, was among 26 exceptional individuals honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. This recognition celebrates their outstanding contributions to society. The Medal Presentation, held on 23rd January, saw Nathan receive the coveted BCA Medal of Honour for Service to Education By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Showcase of farming innovation at Great Yorkshire Showground Farming’s latest cutting-edge technology, designed to support the agricultural industry meet productivity and environmental challenges, will be brought together at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate next month. Agri-Tech Expo North, on Tuesday 25th February, will give farmers and land managers a unique opportunity to see and hear more By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A rare vacancy at an award-winning rural estate near York Two quality offices have just become vacant at The Menagerie, Escrick Park, six miles south of York. The Menagerie is one of seven converted farmsteads at the historic Escrick Park Estate which has been in the same family ownership for over 350 years. The buildings were awarded the Royal Institute By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Estate agency hires land and new homes manager West Yorkshire-based premium estate agency Charnock Bates has hired a land and new homes manager. Gary Roberts joins from housebuilder Duchy Homes, bringing more than 27 years of experience in new homes sales roles within the housebuilding sector. At Charnock Bates, Gary is leading the agency’s new homes sales By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder launches partnership division with 4 sites Sheffield-headquartered housebuilder Honey has launched a partnerships division after securing four sites to deliver 286 affordable new homes across Yorkshire and Derbyshire with forward sales revenues of £60m. Called Partnerships by Honey, the division is working with local authorities, private rented sector (PRS) providers, registered social landlords and housing associations By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Eddisons appoints new UK plant and machinery sales director Eddisons has expanded its plant and machinery division with the appointment of new director Antony Reed to the firm’s growing asset sales operation across the UK. Antony joins Leeds-headquartered Eddisons from industrial auctions group Surplex, where he led its British outfit. He also worked previously for industrial machinery specialist By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bank of England monetary policy expert to deliver lecture at Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University is delighted to welcome Dr. Catherine L. Mann, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), to deliver the highly anticipated Economic Prospects Lecture on 11 February. Attendees will gain insights into the Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Report, to be released on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Council leader welcomes extra funding Final budget plans for 2025/26 released today The Leader of the council Councillor James Lewis has welcomed new funding for the city after final budget plans for 2025/26 were released today which confirmed £67million in extra funding next year. However, the impact of rising costs, pressures and demand By The Editor • 6 min read
Business Mayor's grad scheme to link graduates with SME's in Yorkshire Businesses in West Yorkshire will be able to recruit from a talent pool of hundreds of professionally-trained graduates under a new scheme launched by regional mayor Tracy Brabin. The Graduates West Yorkshire scheme is the first of its kind for the region, and will see up to a thousand graduates By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Take-up in West Yorkshire's industrial and logistics market hits three year high A robust year for the industrial and logistics market in West Yorkshire and the Humber saw transactional take-up reach a three-year high of 2.1 million sq ft (units over 50,000 sq ft), according to global property consultancy Knight Frank’s latest Logic Report. This represents a 25% increase By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Footbridge installation, road users need to plan ahead Road users are being urged to plan ahead early next month as significant disruptive work takes place around the Armley Gyratory involving the full closure of the A58 Wellington Road northern arm of the junction. Starting 8pm Saturday 8 February until 5.30am Monday 10 February sees the completion of By The Editor • 3 min read
