Business New GM for Parfetts Sheffield depot Parfetts has appointed Peter Jones as the new general manager of its Sheffield depot. He was previously a supply chain manager at the company’s head office in Stockport. Peter brings a wealth of experience to the role, with seven years of experience at Parfetts and 17 years at Morrisons By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Rapidly growing Smart Repairs.co.uk sees turnover rocket by 25 percent Smart Repairs.co.uk, the UK’s largest independent cosmetic vehicle repairer, has announced an increase in turnover of 25 per cent this year. The Leeds company, based at 18,000 sq ft freehold premises in Weaver Street, has also smashed its target of creating over 100 new and sustainable By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Freight agency 'supporting Ghana' campaign empowers education at Flagstaff House Basic School Freight Agency, a leader in the freight industry, has recently launched its 'Supporting Ghana' campaign. This initiative reflects Freight Agency's commitment to giving back to the community and strengthening ties within Africa. As active members of Africa Logistics Network, Freight Agency is dedicated to enhancing relationships, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knight Frank appointed to market iconic Odsal Stadium The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has been appointed to sell the lease of the iconic Odsal Stadium, the home of the Bradford Bulls Rugby League team. Opened in 1934, Odsal is a multi-purpose sports stadium which extends to approximately 12.85 acres and is currently the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business C&C Fabrications announces significant equipment investment C&C Fabrications, leading steel fabrication specialist in the UK and recipient of the Business of the Year 2023 award, announces its latest investment – the Loewer SwingGrinder 3 Phase Deburring & Edge Rounding machine. Yorkshire-based fabrication specialist, C&C Fabrications, has announced its latest addition in an ongoing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Society of Dyers and Colourists to host international conference on circularity and sustainability The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) is set to host its first — for many years — international conference in June 2024, which will see speakers discuss sustainability and circularity within the global textile coloration sector. Taking place on the 18-19th June 2024 at Manchester Conference Centre, Pendulum Hotel, the event By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Bradford airport embarks on £100m terminal regeneration Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced over a £100m investment into a vital regeneration of its terminal facilities which will dramatically improve the passenger experience and help unlock economic growth for the region. Approved by Leeds City Council, the work is set to commence in autumn 2023 and is expected By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds winners feature in Yorkshire Blogger Awards 2023 Eight Leeds-based bloggers have won category prizes in the Yorkshire Blogger Awards. The Awards, now in their third year, celebrate the diverse digital talent from Yorkshire, and provide 16 categories of winners. Leeds bloggers featured heavily in this year’s winners. Joseph Tyrone Chance took the Beauty category for @baldylockswigs; By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New funding package supports Yorkshire business Rosehill Polymers Group has finalised a multi-million-pound deal with Virgin Money and UK Export Finance to complete a refinancing and management buyout of the business and accelerate their worldwide growth ambitions. Since 1988, Rosehill Polymers have established themselves as a market leader in sustainable polymer systems design, development and manufacturing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Onebright significantly expands its neurodevelopmental services with the acquisition of Psicon Onebright, the UK’s largest private outpatient mental healthcare company, significantly expands its neurodevelopmental services with the acquisition of Psicon Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Onebright provides a comprehensive range of market-leading mental healthcare services, including neurodevelopmental assessments, to its private medical insurance, corporate, and consumer clients. With the addition By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Vice-Chancellor discusses equality, diversity and inclusion in the Built Environment Professor Charles Egbu, Vice-Chancellor at Leeds Trinity University, has joined an array of speakers from the Leeds City Region to discuss equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the built environment – his subject area of expertise. The seminar, curated and hosted by Leeds City Council, invited speakers from the private and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Excellence in Calderdale businesses celebrated at annual Awards Night The annual Business for Calderdale Awards took place on Wednesday 11th October 2023 at The Venue, Barkisland celebrating the achievements of businesses in the borough over the last year. This glittering event brought together nearly 300 guests to honour and recognize the outstanding achievements of businesses in the area over By The Editor • 1 min read
