Business JPG secures fourth Dakota Hotels contract Leeds based JPG Group has secured a further contract as consultant to deliver all civil and structural engineering services for the latest Dakota Hotels development near Manchester Airport. This is the fourth Dakota Hotels brief for JPG which has already provided services for Leeds city centre and Manchester city centre By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Positive half year results for West Yorkshire & Humber industrial market According to the latest Logic Industrial Property report from the Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank, a robust 722,000 sq ft of take-up was recorded in the West Yorkshire and Humber region during Q2 2024, bringing the half year total take-up figure to 1.2 million sq By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fast-growing people advisory firm secures growth funding A people advisory firm has secured funding to accelerate its growth plans. New Street Consulting Group (NSCG) has raised £6.5m to support its build-and-build strategy as it looks to grow in the UK and expand overseas. Leeds-based, Fresh Thinking Advisory supported the management team in developing the funding round By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Council is named one of the UK's top 100 apprenticeship employers Leeds City Council has earned a place in a prestigious index of the country’s best employers for providing apprenticeship opportunities. The Department for Education’s (DfE) top 100 apprenticeship employers list showcases the most outstanding apprenticeship employers from across the UK. Leeds City Council enters the rankings for the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Tiger Inn Knaresborough is to be put up for auction The popular venue, a former Harrogate Pub of the Year winner, was put up for sale in February for £495,000 with specialist leisure agency Fleurets, which is continuing to market the property. But now the pub will also feature in the next online auction held by auctioneer Pugh, part By The Editor • 1 min read
Business G&H Group wins multi-million pound contract G&H Group has secured a multi-million pound contract to deliver a complete mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) design and build to Manchester’s original skyscraper, Sunlight House. Appointed by main contractor MYCO and developer Karrev, G&H Group will support the refurbishment of the iconic Grade By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Aon gives Leeds students first steps on career ladder AON Plc a leading global professional services firm, has welcomed 30 school students from Leeds and the surrounding area to its 2024 Work Insights Programme, which aims to enhance career pathways and social mobility. Aon’s work experience programme provides students aged 16-17 and from lower socio-economic backgrounds with the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire-based Merrie England acquired by local investors Merrie England, a chain of Yorkshire coffee shops and drive-thru, has been acquired by Gary Conway and his team, including local investors Adam Sayers, Ian Coumont, and Anne Coumont. Established for over five decades, the six longstanding shops across Huddersfield, Brighouse, and Halifax are cemented within the communities, providing a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fantastic Media builds partnership with Thurston Group Leading Leeds-based strategic marketing agency Fantastic Media, has been appointed by Thurston Group, renowned modular building experts to deliver full-service marketing services to the firm as it seeks to become the UK’s leading off-site manufacturer. Fantastic Media will be implementing a comprehensive marketing campaign, aimed at increasing Thurston Group& By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire leaders approve over £40m for roads and homes The first meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority since the General Election has seen over £40 million approved for new housebuilding and road improvements. The meeting also saw progress towards a Local Growth Plan, outlining ambitions for deeper devolution and a single funding settlement for West Yorkshire, following a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Nominations now open for Leeds Digital Festival Awards 2024 Nominations for The Leeds Digital Festival Awards, hosted by tech podcast byProduct Live and Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway, are now officially open. The awards celebrate the best in digital and tech innovation across Leeds and the wider city area and recognise the talent born and bred in the region By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Building strong foundations with Timber and Technology Kirklees-based Timber Frame Construction company, TimberTight is experiencing a surge of growth, as demand increases for residential and commercial timber frame buildings. After recording 38 percent growth during October 2022 to 2023 - an increase from £3.75m to £5.2m - they have their sights set on doubling production By The Editor • 2 min read
