Business BGF invests £41 million in Yorkshire and North East BGF – the UK & Ireland’s most active growth capital investor – has invested £41 million in Yorkshire and the North East in 2021, backing some of the most entrepreneurial businesses in the region. The investor has a strong pipeline and is pledging to increase investment in the region again in By The Editor • 2 min read
National Schools tackle space crisis with outdoor canopies to extend their buildings As schools go back for the new term, many continue to face the challenges of overcrowding, with winter weather exacerbating the problem during break times. More schools are tackling their space crisis with outdoor canopies, to extend their buildings, economically, and quickly. A growing problem The average school class size By The Editor • 3 min read
National Mental health charity benefit from eco-friendly decking donation The UK’s largest sustainable decking brand, Composite Prime has donated 92m² of sustainable composite decking to the offices of a national mental health charity to provide service users with an area for relaxation. Mind, is a registered mental health charity committed to improving mental health in the UK. Installed By The Editor • 1 min read
National The Billion Dollar man Frederic Kerrest shares more secrets in part 2 of his interview Ventur are back with the billion dollar man, Frederic Kerrest, to finish an incredible discussion from last week on how he took a business from zero to a valuation of $40 billion. He reveals the principles of being a real entrepreneur, how to build a culture and the dos and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Modern Milkman agrees 6,870 sq ft lease in Holbeck Modern Milkman has taken a five-year lease of Unit 2, New Princess Street, Leeds – owned and managed by Brighouse-based commercial and industrial lettings specialist and landlord, Towngate PLC. The Lancashire-born Modern Milkman is a network of milkmen and women that delivers fresh daily essentials from independent dairies and suppliers to By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Thousands raised for charity as top chefs came together The West Park Hotel in Harrogate played host to a sellout charity dinner where £9425 was raised for national charity - Hospitality Action, supporting hospitality workers suffering in the face of adversity. The whole venue, which is part of the award-winning Provenance Inn Group, was transformed for the glittering gala By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Final phase of Sheffield digital campus reaches major construction milestone A major construction milestone has been reached at the fourth and final building of the acclaimed Sheffield Digital Campus (Sheffield DC), as steelwork erection reaches its highest point. Construction of the 62,862 sq ft building, which is being delivered by leading real estate developer and investor, Scarborough Group International By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Company insolvencies increase as tough year ahead forecast Insolvency figures released for December 2021* by the Government’s Insolvency Service showed a 20% increase in corporate insolvencies compared to the same month last year (1486 in December 2021 and 1237 in December 2020). They were also 33% higher than the number registered two years previously (pre-pandemic; 1120 in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business C80 Group acquires Ask Building Control Leeds-based integrated building consultancy business, C80 Group Ltd, has completed another key stage in its growth strategy with the acquisition of Harrogate-based Building Control Approved Inspector, Ask Building Control. With a strong presence in Harrogate and North Yorkshire, Ask Building Control will now join forces with YDBC, the Group’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business R3 responds to December insolvency statistics * Corporate insolvencies fell by 11.4% in December 2021 to a total of 1,486 compared to November’s total of 1,678, and increased by 20.1% compared to December 2020's figure of 1,237 and rose by 32.7% compared to December 2019 (1,120) * Personal By The Editor • 2 min read
National A Simple guide to clean your office the right way In the wake of the events that transpired in 2020 and 2021, many business owners are looking into improving how well they clean their office spaces going forward. As more workers return to the office full time, it's vital that your staff are working in a clean, safe By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Success after 12-year battle to save Skeeby pub Residents in a North Yorkshire village are toasting success after a 12-year battle to save their local pub. The once thriving village pub, which has been closed for more than a decade, will finally open its doors again after the community successfully purchased the premises following years of failed negotiations. By The Editor • 3 min read
