Business Colourcube Automotive named as finalist for Motor Trader’s ‘Best Bodyshop of the Year’ Huddersfield’s Colourcube Automotive has been selected as one of three national finalists in the prestigious Motor Trader Industry Awards 2024 for the ‘Best Bodyshop (Medium Enterprise)’. Competing against industry giants, this recognition marks another major achievement for husband and wife team Mike and Liz Mayes who lead their independent By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knight Frank wins major Yorkshire Property Award The Yorkshire office of global property consultancy Knight Frank was named the Office Agency Team of the Year at this year’s prestigious Yorkshire Property Industry Awards. The awards, held at New Dock Hall, Leeds, were attended by 600 of the region's top professionals. Ian Leech of Yorkshire By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Barnett Waddingham cements Northern growth ambitions with new home in Leeds Barnett Waddingham (BW) has relocated to its new landmark base in Leeds and reinforced its strategic growth ambitions in northern England. The leading independent professional services consultancy, who had based one of its nine UK offices in Leeds since 1989, has moved its 180 plus workforce from Pinnacle in Albion By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Carnegie School of Sport launches master of sport leadership course Carnegie School of Sport, part of Leeds Beckett University, has announced the launch of its brand-new Executive Master of Sport Leadership course, an innovative Master’s-level qualification that will pave the way for business and sporting professionals with 5+ years’ of experience to develop their careers within sport. Designed to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Finance Yorkshire appoints new board chair Finance Yorkshire has appointed Nigel Ward as its new chair. Nigel succeeds James Newman OBE who has been chair of Finance Yorkshire since its creation in 2009. Nigel joined Finance Yorkshire as a non-executive director in 2021. He was a partner at PWC and spent more than 30 years advising By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Propaganda delivers ambitious rebrand for Powersheds Propaganda has delivered a brand refresh for Powersheds as the disruptive brand seeks to build on its success and deliver continued growth. The rebrand taps into consumer insight to position the company as the go-to brand for high-quality, dependable, and easy-to-purchase garden buildings. Through its comprehensive Brand Discovery™ consultative process, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ministers urged to trial monthly ‘climate card’ in North of England Campaigners and transport experts have called on the Labour government to trial a new monthly ‘climate card’ scheme that would simplify the train ticketing system, make fares fairer and encourage rail travel to help reduce emissions. A new report argues that implementing the climate card in the North of England By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Blacks Solicitors advises brothers behind Roland’s bar on their latest Leeds venture Yorkshire-based Blacks Solicitors has recently advised the brothers behind Leeds’ Roland’s bar on the share purchase of The Woods, an independent bar and restaurant venue in Chapel Allerton. Owned by brothers Alexander and Jonathan Neil through parent company Palagander Limited, the purchase of The Woods takes the pair’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sheffield Chamber of Commerce set to begin new chapter with office move Membership organisation Sheffield Chamber of Commerce (SCCI) has provided support, advice, expertise and representation for organisations of all sizes in Sheffield for almost 170 years. Now embarking on its next chapter, following continued growth and strength, the organisation has relocated its headquarters to Westfield House. Westfield House is a high By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Digital careers fair takes centre stage at Leeds Arena The Leeds Digital Careers Fair returns to the first direct arena in the city on Tuesday 24 September. The free event hosted by Leeds City Council will see businesses and learning providers from across the region showcasing opportunities to visitors exploring a career in the digital sector. With 56 organisations By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Business School signs national charter supporting inclusive entrepreneurship Leeds Trinity University Business School has become a signatory of the Charter for inclusive entrepreneurship, demonstrating its commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible business and enterprise landscape in the UK. The Charter for inclusive entrepreneurship aims to minimise barriers to entrepreneurship for underserved and under-represented groups such as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business It's a hat-trick! York Handmade secures three National Trust commissions The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has landed a hat-trick of prestigious commissions from the National Trust. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, is suppling bricks for Little Moreton Hall in Congleton, Cheshire, Dunham Massey in Altrincham and Goddards in Tadcaster Road, York. The three Trust properties are currently By The Editor • 2 min read
