Business National trade body celebrates Wetherby young achiever A building materials specialist from Wetherby has been recognised for his commitment to the industry. National trade body The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and Builders’ Merchants News (BMN), have joined forces to identify the Top 100 Young Achievers across the multi-billion-pound building materials sector, and shine a light on the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Frank Marhsall Estates buys Bingley Business Park Leading Bradford developer Frank Marshall Estates has bought Cottingley Business Park, near Bingley, in an off-market deal for an undisclosed sum. The 78,000 sq ft office park has been acquired from West Yorkshire property management and development company Cox22. Frank Marshall Estates is owned and run by Edward and By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Lisa zooms in on the magnificent Bishops' palaces of England As part of a series of Zoom lectures, the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT) is delighted to be joined by Lisa McIntyre at 7pm on Thursday 21 March, who will be presenting on The Bishops’ Palaces of England. Lisa graduated with distinction from the Architectural Association in 2012. She has By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mulgrave's iconic old guardhouse shortlisted for 2 major awards A former RAF radar site overlooking the North Sea in North Yorkshire, which has been restored to its former glory, has been short-listed for two major awards. The Old Guard House in Goldsborough, near Whitby, part of the award-winning Mulgrave Estate, has been converted into a luxury five-bedroom holiday home. By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture ‘Unforgettable’ care home play showcases in Huddersfield and Halifax. Award winning playwright Brian Daniels (Pluto Play Productions) play, relating to the plight of care homes during the pandemic will showcase in both Halifax and Huddersfield this month. Having premiered at the Houses of Parliament in the autumn thanks to support from Fabian Hamilton MP and Leeds Care Association who By The Editor • 2 min read
Business JPG Group becomes official community partner of Leeds United Engineering consultancy, JPG Group has agreed a multi-year deal to join the Leeds United Community Partnership. Established in Leeds more than 36 years ago with its headquarters just a short distance from Elland Road, JPG agreed the deal as part of its commitment to local community engagement and ongoing support By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture New cycling event announced to mark 10th anniversary of the Tour de France Grand Depart A major new cycling event is taking place in Yorkshire this summer to mark the 10th anniversary of the county’s unforgettable staging of the Tour de France Grand Depart. The mass participation event, named Legacy Ride, will be held on Sunday 7th July, with amateur cyclists getting the chance By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Tracy Brabin to end mayoral term with landmark decision on bus reform The final Combined Authority meeting of West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin's term in office will today see a raft of decisions and investment made to create a region that works for all. This will include the long-awaited decision on whether to take the region’s bus services back By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Bringing life back to Bondville Model Village The beloved landmark in Sewerby, Bridlington, is thrilled to announce a new chapter in its storied history with the introduction of new owners, husband and wife, Rachel and Mark Hill. With a passion for preserving tradition whilst embracing the new, the family are committed to elevating the visitor experience and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bobble Digital wins Leeds Marketing Agency of the Year Award for fourth year Bobble Digital, a media-focused digital marketing agency based in Leeds, has won Best Digital Marketing Agency in Leeds in the Business Elite Awards 2024 for the fourth consecutive year. The UK-based awards aim to recognise and showcase the efforts of highly skilled SMEs across the UK, using impartial judgement to By The Editor • 1 min read
Health Healthcare event at the Lakeside Conference Centre Lakeside Conference Centre (LCC), based at leading science park York Biotech Campus (YBC), recently hosted the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) annual conference. The event brought 160 delegates from across the region to LCC for a ‘Back to Basics’ conference. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bellway teams up with Own New to offer lower-rate mortgages Housebuilder Bellway has partnered with Own New to make mortgages more affordable to people purchasing new homes in Yorkshire. A new mortgage product, Own New Rate Reducer, could see buyers of new-build Bellway homes in the region benefit from interest rates below 1.00 per cent. It will also be By The Editor • 2 min read
