Business Helmsley Group completes significant out-of-town letting to Morrison Water Services Yorkshire property development and investment specialist, Helmsley Group, has announced the letting of 9,822 sq ft at its Kingston House development, located at Junction 27 Business Park in Birstall. Following refurbishment, the space will be occupied by leading service provider Morrison Water Services, which has recently rebranded from Morrison By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Specsavers vacancies come into view for East Riding residents Specsavers Cottingham has revealed it is recruiting for over half a dozen local positions at all levels of the business and is calling on local East Riding residents to come forward for consideration. The announcement of the store launch, which is expected to open in early 2022, follows a significant By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity A fundraising feat for charity runner Chris A local ICT manager is heading towards the finish line of his charity challenge to run 2021 miles in aid of Cancer Research UK. Oakenshaw-based Chris Reay has committed to raising £2021 for the charity by running 2021 miles over the course of this year — of which he’s already By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hull pet shop opens grooming parlour at Priority Space retail park A family business which has seen sales more than double in just over a year is opening a new grooming parlour next door to its pet shop in Monks Way, Hull. Owners of the Pet Van Store, Paul and Leanne Nightingale have taken on a second unit at the community By The Editor • 2 min read
Business House builder secures site for new homes in Bridlington National homebuilder Keepmoat Homes has announced the completion of its latest acquisition in Bridlington. The land, which was previously used for the Strawberry Fields car boot sale, has been purchased from private landowners for an undisclosed sum and will be transformed into a new housing development. The site has been By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Leeds Kirkgate Market launches online shopping experience with sustainable delivery service Steeped in tradition, Leeds’ iconic Kirkgate Market is preparing for an exciting next stage in its evolution, creating a new online market shopping experience in the city. The market has teamed up with Good Sixty, an online marketplace for independent and artisan food producers, to provide a sustainable local delivery By The Editor • 2 min read
National Choosing between Messi or Juninho may be a surprise! No-one would expect a conversation with the CEO of a council would contain such a fascinating array of subjects. From the mysteries of just who decides where roundabouts are built, to the choice between fish and chips or a Parmo, this is a hugely entertaining chat. Leeds City Council chief By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink A taste of the Caribbean comes back to The ‘Haus’ This month, the flavours of the Caribbean will be winging their way back to Roundhay when Chophaus invites top chef, Dom Taylor to take over their kitchen. On 29th November, customers can tuck into inspired Caribbean food with soul. Despite being most commonly known as a steakhouse and bar, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Bigger Boat and Storyblok join forces Integrated agency The Bigger Boat has become only one of two UK-based organisations to partner with Storyblok – a leading headless content management system (CMS). Nearly 60,000 web developers, marketers and copywriters throughout the globe are currently plugging in Storyblok to build pages – in just a few clicks – via feature-rich, By The Editor • 2 min read
National Don't pave it, save it! Leeds City Council has published its ‘Don’t Pave it, Save it’ guidance, which encourages residents to consider the environment and their impact on flood risk when renovating their front garden or driveway. The hard surfacing of front gardens for parking and reduced maintenance is increasingly popular, with over a By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Winter sparkle arrives in the Bradford district The Sparkling Bradford Winter campaign commences as the Festive Launch and official Christmas lights switch on for Bradford city centre took place on Saturday 13 November at The Broadway, Bradford with a host of celebrity guests. Tinchy Stryder, Jake Quickenden, Elsa and Anna from Frozen, and Ellie Sax performed throughout By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 133-year-old signage firm completes transformative projects A 133-year-old Leeds signage business is celebrating a number of major project completions in the city, including The Headline residential scheme on Wellington Street. Widd Signs has completed work to manufacture and install signage at a number of newly-created high-profile residential developments across the city, including Mustard Wharf on the By The Editor • 1 min read
