Latest Edition Photo by Markus Spiske / Unsplash Business Watson Batty Architects announces leadership transition Watson Batty Architects has announced that managing director Peter White is to retire at the end of February 2026, marking the conclusion of more than 25 years of dedicated service to the Practice. His retirement coincides with a leadership transition that reflects Watson Batty Architect’s long-standing commitment to continuity, By The Editor • 2 min read Business Leeds tech leader backs apprenticeship drive as UK confronts AI talent shortfall Technology expert Sam Hameed from Leeds-based Solution Performance Group has welcomed the government’s new apprenticeships, saying the move will help to ease the chronic shortage of AI talent across Yorkshire and the wider UK. The government has committed to expanding youth apprenticeships to 50,000 places over the next By The Editor • 2 min read Business Premcor secures planning for 43-acre Mode 18 scheme near Doncaster Premcor Estates (Premcor) has secured planning permission for its 43-acre Mode 18 development at Rossington, Doncaster, marking a significant milestone and paving the way for hundreds of future jobs and the start of much-needed infrastructure works. Located three miles to the south of Doncaster, adjacent to the M18 Motorway and By The Editor • 3 min read Business Batley Baths to go under the hammer Kirklees Council has announced that the historic Batley Baths building is to be put up for auction as the local authority works to deliver £6.9m of savings required in 2026/27, according to its draft budget report. The Grade II-listed former public baths will appear as a lot in By The Editor • 1 min read Business Knight Frank brokers new letting at iconic Leeds building The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered one of the most significant office deals in Leeds in the past year with the letting of 12,459 sq ft of space at Broad Gate in the heart of the city. Emovis, a global expert in toll-based mobility By The Editor • 2 min read Business Connect Yorkshire enters a new era to support Yorkshire’s growing businesses. Connect Yorkshire, the not-for-profit business community that has supported ambitious, growing businesses across the region for more than 20 years, is entering an exciting new chapter. The organisation is being guided into this next phase by a newly appointed board of executive and non-executive directors. Owner Sophie Conboy continues in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Watson Batty Architects announces leadership transition Watson Batty Architects has announced that managing director Peter White is to retire at the end of February 2026, marking the conclusion of more than 25 years of dedicated service to the Practice. His retirement coincides with a leadership transition that reflects Watson Batty Architect’s long-standing commitment to continuity, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds tech leader backs apprenticeship drive as UK confronts AI talent shortfall Technology expert Sam Hameed from Leeds-based Solution Performance Group has welcomed the government’s new apprenticeships, saying the move will help to ease the chronic shortage of AI talent across Yorkshire and the wider UK. The government has committed to expanding youth apprenticeships to 50,000 places over the next By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Premcor secures planning for 43-acre Mode 18 scheme near Doncaster Premcor Estates (Premcor) has secured planning permission for its 43-acre Mode 18 development at Rossington, Doncaster, marking a significant milestone and paving the way for hundreds of future jobs and the start of much-needed infrastructure works. Located three miles to the south of Doncaster, adjacent to the M18 Motorway and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Batley Baths to go under the hammer Kirklees Council has announced that the historic Batley Baths building is to be put up for auction as the local authority works to deliver £6.9m of savings required in 2026/27, according to its draft budget report. The Grade II-listed former public baths will appear as a lot in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Knight Frank brokers new letting at iconic Leeds building The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered one of the most significant office deals in Leeds in the past year with the letting of 12,459 sq ft of space at Broad Gate in the heart of the city. Emovis, a global expert in toll-based mobility By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Connect Yorkshire enters a new era to support Yorkshire’s growing businesses. Connect Yorkshire, the not-for-profit business community that has supported ambitious, growing businesses across the region for more than 20 years, is entering an exciting new chapter. The organisation is being guided into this next phase by a newly appointed board of executive and non-executive directors. Owner Sophie Conboy continues in By The Editor • 2 min read
