Business Leeds PIPES network celebrates major milestone The Leeds PIPES district heating network has marked the latest major milestone in its journey, having connected over 3,000 dwellings across the region since the scheme began back in 2018. Asserting itself as one of the fastest growing and largest heat networks in the UK, the scheme connects circa By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Plan ahead for busiest time of year on city centre roads Motorists travelling into Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead for what is typically the busiest time of year on the city centre’s roads. The run-up to the Christmas period always sees traffic increase with more people travelling into the city centre to shop and to enjoy events and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business North Yorkshire leathersmith launches belt range to combat fast fashion Founded in January 2020, just six weeks before the country went into a national lockdown, North Yorkshire-based entrepreneur and luxury leathersmith Coupland Leather has launched a range of belts designed to be the season’s hottest accessory, for men and women of all tastes. Each belt in the new collection By The Editor • 1 min read
Business JCT600 welcomes customers to brand new CUPRA & SEAT dealership in Leeds JCT600 has welcomed over 70 customers to its new CUPRA & SEAT dealership in Lower Wortley, Leeds, at an official launch event held on 7th November. A joint venture between the Yorkshire-based automotive retailer and the two brands, the state-of-the-art showroom sees SEAT and CUPRA come together under one roof. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Principles announces Philips account win Principles, Leeds’ longest-running brand communications agency, continues to grow its client base after being appointed as one of market-leading electrical brand, Philips’, strategic shopper agencies. This adds to a recent period of record growth for the agency, which also works with everyday brands like Ronseal, Astonish and Seabrook, following a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Water contact centre recruiting 40 new roles Yorkshire Water’s sister company, Loop, is recruiting 40 new customer service roles by January 2025. Loop is the first point of contact for Yorkshire Water customers, whether that be by phone, email, letter or social media. Loop handles a customer’s enquiry and aims to exceed expectations of great By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housing 21 resident presented with British Empire Medal Celebrations are in order as Housing 21 resident, Tom Long at Box Tree Court in Boston Spa has been presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM). The British Empire Medal is awarded for ‘hands on’ service in the local community, and in Wakefield, Tom has helped make a significant difference. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford College celebrates renewed partnership with Bradford City AFC Bradford College is extending its partnership with Bradford City AFC for a fourth consecutive year. The renewal sees the College remain one of City’s main partners, as well as being their official digital partner. Bradford College branding will continue to feature on the Bantams’ digital output, through both imagery By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Green-fingered Barnsley business adopts green thinking at work A Barnsley grounds maintenance business is investing in solar panels and battery powered tools to slash energy bills and cut back undergrowth. Twiggs has gained grant funding to invest in 29 solar panels for the expansive roof of their 6916sq ft business base at Rockingham Works in central Barnsley It’ By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Firm builds on success with key promotion and appointments Leading executive search consultancy Spencer Riley has reinforced its senior team, with a key promotion and two high-profile appointments, following a period of strong growth. The Leeds-based consultancy has promoted Adam Garvey to divisional director and welcomed Jonathan Russell and Gordon Roy as head of Future Mobility and head of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New Harrogate offices support jobs Office group WorkWell has invested £10.5m to redevelop a site at Copthall Bridge in Harrogate. The new site will support 360 jobs in the spa town and create five roles directly. Copthall Bridge is designed to offer a premium office environment for established SMEs and owner-operated businesses looking for By The Editor • 1 min read
Business LFH Regulatory Limited win Eaton Smith's Business of the Month Award Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that LFH Regulatory Limited, a leading consultancy firm specialising in regulatory compliance for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, has been awarded our Business of the Month Award. This award, which recognises outstanding businesses in the community, was awarded to LFH Regulatory for By The Editor • 2 min read
