Business £1million sales milestone for online pet pharmacy VetMedi.co.uk, the York based online pet pharmacy, will surpass £1million in sales this month, in just its second year of trading. The stratospheric growth is attributed to pet owners feeling the cost of living pinch. In a bid to avoid more costly options, they’re turning in their By The Editor • 1 min read
Business No return to the office for Yorkshire's tech sector. Despite Zoom and Google ordering their employees back to the office, new data from SPG Resourcing shows 90% of technology jobs in Yorkshire offer hybrid working. The study of open job roles from the technology talent recruiter shows hybrid and full-time working from home remains the most popular employment model By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New Station Street update: Northern section closes to pedestrians As part of the ongoing transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area, the northern section of New Station Street (from the station’s main entrance to City Square) will be closed to pedestrians from Thursday (24 August). Pedestrians must use the other side of New By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Heat Recovery business shortlisted in industry awards The team at a Yorkshire heat recovery from refrigeration business is celebrating after reaching the final of a national heating award. Beverley-based DK Heat Recovery has been shortlisted for the Collaboration of the Year award in the 10th annual HVR awards that celebrate the industry's best products, businesses By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Firm launches free glass recycling service for local window installers A Morley company which manufactures integral blinds for doors and windows is offering window installers in the Leeds and Bradford areas the opportunity to save money through a free waste glass collection and recycling service, and raise thousands of pounds for good causes in the process. Morley Glass, which is By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Rising debt and inflation fuel surge of Yorkshire businesses in financial distress Yorkshire businesses are facing a growing burden of escalating economic pressures including rising interest rates and higher labour and materials costs, according to the latest Red Flag Alert data from leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor. The report found that 29,261 businesses in Yorkshire were suffering By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Phase two of new homes launched at former Victoria Mill Property developer Redwaters has released for sale three further, four-bedroom properties of phase two of its development at the former site of Victoria Mill in Ripponden, near Halifax. Called Victoria Meadows and situated just off Halifax Road, the development will comprise 24 family homes providing three, four or five bedroom By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sam Teale Productions is the Eaton Smith business of the month Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Sam Teale Productions has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Founded in June 2020, Sam Teale Productions was first established bursting with life, energy and ambitions. Sam Teale found his love By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Schofield Sweeney complete acquisition of landmark building in the heart of Leeds Two floors at The Granary, Leeds have been acquired by White Rose Education. The Granary is a Grade 2 listed local landmark with a proud history dating back to 1777. The building is in the heart of Leeds and has been substantially redeveloped to offer 20,000 sq ft of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Workspace offers businesses free office trial in first-of-its-kind initiative Wizu Workspace, a leading provider of flexible workspaces, is thrilled to unveil its unique initiative - the "Office Taster Day" - a first-of-its-kind opportunity where potential office members can experience the advantages of working from Wizu before committing. As part of this test pilot, which will initially be By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Planet Sport Bet signs Robbie Savage as football brand ambassador Planet Sport Bet, the sportsbook arm of the UK’s leading independent sports media group, Planet Sport – who has its HQ in Leeds – has signed former Premier League player and respected pundit Robbie Savage as its new brand ambassador. Savage joins Planet Sport Bet ahead of the new football season By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Council's decarbonisation partnership wins combatting fuel poverty crisis award Leeds City Council (LCC) has won the best initiative to combat the fuel poverty crisis category at the 2023 ASCP Awards with its decarbonisation project for which it partners with water and energy efficiency company Cenergist. The awards are the only ones celebrating safety and compliance in the social housing By The Editor • 2 min read
