Business Mobility specialist Fenetic Wellbeing celebrates success of first bricks-and-mortar Following the launch of its first accessible retail space, Yorkshire-based Fenetic Wellbeing is celebrating as the showroom has reached over £500k in sales revenue, just 18 months after opening its doors. The launch of the Skipton showroom marked a major milestone for the independent wellbeing brand. The 32,000 sq By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Harron Homes launches brand new showhomes at Pontefract Castle Gardens is ideally situated in Pontefract, a charming market town in West Yorkshire that offers a perfect blend of history and modern living. The name of the development pays homage to the nearby Pontefract Castle, built by Ilbert de Lacy in 1070. Families can enjoy excellent schools nearby and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Knight Frank brokers significant office sale at Cleckheaton The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered a significant office sale in Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire. The 17,895 sq ft Woodland House, part of the Woodland Park development, has been sold by Parker and Parker Investments for £2m. It has been acquired by KJA Group By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire farming conference launched at Great Yorkshire Showground Tickets are now on sale for the first-ever Yorkshire Farming Conference, a brand-new event to be held in January by the organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show. The conference on Wednesday 28 January will be held at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre at the Great Yorkshire Showground from 9am to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Skipton Building Society honours Armed Forces Skipton Building Society hosted a special Armistice Day Service on Tuesday 11 November to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of the Armed Forces community. The event took place at the Society’s Bailey Head Office, which was illuminated in tribute to those who have served and continue to serve By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Businessman in Leeds? - this event you won't want to miss! Yorkshire Businessman network is launching in Leeds on Wednesday 19th November as we gather to celebrate International Men's Day. The launch of this unique network will offer businessmen a chance to network in relaxed and informal surroundings, regularly, at different venues across the city. Come and learn about By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New business start-up numbers decline across Yorkshire as insolvency activity rises Yorkshire and the Humber recorded a decrease in new business activity in October, as fresh figures reveal declining entrepreneurial confidence across the region. According to the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body R3, 4,709 new businesses were launched in Yorkshire and the Humber during October, representing a 5. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Drax electric vehicles teams up with Kirklees College Students at Kirklees College are set to benefit from hands-on experience with electric vehicle (EV) charging technology thanks to a new partnership with Drax Electric Vehicles. As part of the collaboration, Drax has donated multiple EV chargers to the college’s engineering department. Students will use the chargers in workshops By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Fantastic branches out with two new client wins Leeds-based full-service marketing agency, Fantastic, is marking the start of Q4 with two new client wins. The agency has added Rotherham-based sustainable outdoor playground equipment specialist Precision Timber to its client roster, alongside national investment house Bailie Group. Both companies will undergo Fantastic’s collaborative ‘INSIGHT’ programme to shape their By The Editor • 1 min read
Business JCT600 wins prestigious People and Culture accolade JCT600, one of Yorkshire’s largest family-owned businesses, is once again celebrating achieving national recognition for its success in putting its people first, scooping the People & Culture accolade at this year’s Autotrader Retailer Awards, based on its success in creating a dynamic, open and diverse workplace. With over By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds College of Building to expand North Street Campus Leeds College of Building (LCB) has announced the purchase of a large building adjacent to its North Street Campus — a move that will significantly expand facilities and open up new training opportunities. The 5,000 m2 former Vodafone site on Melbourne Street sits next to LCB’s North Street Campus By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SportsShoes.com makes six marketing team appointments Shipley-based SportsShoes.com has announced six new additions across its marketing team to support the online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer’s growth strategy. The new hires are within the brand performance marketing, customer relationship management and events specialisms. From a running perspective these include Asics, Nike, By The Editor • 2 min read