Business Fully funded training pathway launched to boost farming careers A new agricultural training programme to support the development of farming’s next generation has been launched by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Ambitious farmers aged under 35 are encouraged to apply for a place on the Goodall Agri-Development Pathway which has been developed thanks to a legacy left to the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fusion IT Management wins Eaton Smith Business of the Month Award Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Fusion IT Management has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Fusion was founded in 2003 by managing director, Jamie Watson, with the vision of creating bespoke IT and software solutions to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Art of Cloud builds on continued growth Leeds-based Salesforce specialists, Art of Cloud are responding to their continued growth - with the appointment of a new Technical Lead. Josh Windsor, 28, brings years of experience working with the Salesforce platform and will be helping Art of Cloud build on their technical expertise. He’ll be working closely By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Shipley based Sportsshoes.com announce 10 new appointments SportsShoes.com has announced 10 new appointments within its brand marketing, social media and design teams to support the online retailer’s ongoing business growth and development strategy. Established in 1982, the online retailer offers more than 17,000 products from 150 global running and outdoor brands. From a running By The Editor • 2 min read
Business WNY Chamber launches a new Devolution Alliance for North Yorkshire West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, along with the universities of York and York St John, has launched a new initiative to give the incoming mayor of York and North Yorkshire the best possible start when her or she is elected in May. The Devolution Alliance for Business has By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New cycling and pedestrian improvements for Crown Point Road Works to improve walking and cycling connections over the River Aire have completed, marking a significant milestone for cycling improvements in Leeds city centre. The Crown Point Bridge Gateway scheme adds over 1km of protected cycle track over the bridge, Crown Point Road and Black Bull Street and aims to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Growing Bradford care business invests in new HQ and training centre Tempcare Personnel, the Bradford-based agency that provides nurses, care and support workers for hospitals and care homes across the UK, is to relocate its headquarters in the city to newly acquired offices on Teasdale Street, off Wakefield Road, two miles south of the city centre. Property consultancy Eddisons sold the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ripon Farm Services announces a healthy trading year Ripon Farm Services, a John Deere main dealer, which specialises in servicing and selling agricultural machinery, has seen revenue increase by 22 per cent from £132.5m to £161.1m. Richard Simpson, the commercial director of the Ripon-based company, explained: “This has been a decent year for us. Turnover has By The Editor • 3 min read
Business New appointment at cap hpi helps vehicle manufacturers manage change Mark Turnbull has been promoted to director of OEM and consulting at cap hpi. The role’s broader remit will see him continue to expand the consulting team’s global reach and work with vehicle manufacturers to help them accelerate their product and growth plans. Mark will lead the consulting By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Modo25 expands team with six recruits Leeds-based digital marketing agency, Modo25 has invested further into its team with the recent appointment of six recruits. James Pinto, Arina Krasilova, Isobel Wormald, Phil Wright, Fatema Mulla and Francesco Natali have joined the agency, bringing a wealth of expertise to further expand the agency's capabilities during an By The Editor • 2 min read
Business High demand for Leeds Valley Park following completion Caddick Group’s Leeds Valley Park, a major new manufacturing site expected to create hundreds of jobs in the region, has been completed and handed over to its new owners. After initially being brought forward by Caddick Developments, Caddick Construction has handed the site over to the Greater Manchester Pension By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Recruitment experts launch ambitious new agency A new and innovative recruitment agency has launched in the North of England, with Elite Teaching Solutions set to open up opportunity and prosper for aspiring teaching professionals, assistants and special education needs (SEN) experts within Yorkshire and the Humber. Founder Ryan Hudson (pictured left) said about the new platform, By The Editor • 3 min read