Legal Matters Real estate team reports strong performance in first half of 2024 Award-winning law firm, Schofield Sweeney, has announced a busy and successful first half of 2024 for its real estate team. In what is perceived to be an unsure market, the team continues to manage and conduct significant transactions, reflecting both the robust market conditions and the team's expertise By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Underpin Sports scores big with former premier league player appointment Leeds-based golf mental performance coaching company, Underpin Sports has appointed former Leeds United midfielder, Andy Couzens as its business development manager to lead its expansion across the north of England. The Yorkshire arm of Underpin Sports is dedicated to equipping players with the psychological tools and mental strength needed to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mayor Brabin tells builders to brace for housebuilding boom Mayor Tracy Brabin has vowed to deliver a “new dawn” for housebuilding across West Yorkshire, by working in lock-step with local housing providers and the new government in Westminster. The West Yorkshire Housing Strategy 2040, the first of its kind for the region, has been unveiled on a visit to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Flooring company turns attention to roof to slash energy costs A Barnsley-based carpet and flooring company has gained grant funding to invest in solar panels which will generate more than 70 percent of the energy it needs. Floormaster Yorkshire has installed 36 panels to the roof of its warehouse to feed electricity into the company’s 600 sq ft showroom By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Probate expert appointed as partner at Ramsdens Liam Brooke has joined Ramsdens Solicitors as a partner to lead its growing will, trust and estate disputes practice. With a wealth of experience advising on all types of contentious trust and probate matters, Liam joins the Edgerton office from Rothley Law’s private client practice (previously part of Shoosmiths) By The Editor • 2 min read
Mark Winter, Commercial Director of Astonish Business Bradford business ‘cleans up’ at industry-leading awards Bradford-based homecare brand, Astonish, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Household Goods Brand of the Year’ award by leading industry title, The Grocer, following a year of significant growth. This achievement recognises the Yorkshire business’ sales performance, innovative product development, and commitment to sustainability. The awards were held on 2nd July, By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Grand Finale of the 165th Great Yorkshire Show As this year's 165th Great Yorkshire Show closed, staff and visitors wished a final farewell to show director for Charles Mills after nine years. Action continued throughout the day in the show rings while a marriage proposal took centre stage at the finals of the pole climbing competitions. By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Chester Zoo goes wild for Crazi-Bugz! The UK’s most visited zoo has teamed up with Aqualand Industries to provide families with the excitement of electric buggies and trucks designed for four to 14-year-olds. The new vehicles are ready for visitors this summer at Chester Zoo. Every year, two million people come to Chester Zoo to By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture CAST play Holmfirth Picturedrome on 8th August Originally formed in 1992 from the ashes of two of the most legendary and lauded guitar bands of all time, The La’s and Shack, Cast released four albums, the second ‘Mother Nature Calls’ also went platinum (three of them top 10), and had ten top 10 singles, before disbanding By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Yorkshire brothers raise over £7,500 in epic ride for charity Two brothers from York have completed an epic 220-mile charity cycle ride from Leeds United’s Elland Road Stadium in Leeds to Harrow School in Middlesex. Tianyi and Jinyi Zhou raised more than £7,500 to tackle educational inequality in the UK. The proceeds from this marathon three-day ride are By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink A magnificent hat-trick for Hawnby's flourishing Owl The Owl at Hawnby, near Helmsley in North Yorkshire, has received a trio of prestigious accolades within just six months of re-opening. The historic 19th century drovers’ inn, situated in one of North Yorkshire’s most picturesque villages, is a new entry in the Good Food Guide and the Michelin By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink North Yorkshire business launches limited edition product for charity The team at a Thixendale rapeseed oil business has launched a limited edition oil to raise funds for its charity of the year. The team at Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil is partnering with HOPING (Helping Other People In Need Group) York Street Kitchen and hopes to raise more than £5,000 By The Editor • 1 min read
