Business Sign of the times for UK’s oldest signage company Widd, formerly known as Widd Signs, has announced the launch of its bold new brand and website, marking the next phase in the evolution of one of the UK’s oldest signage companies. Marking the launch, Ed Whiting OBE, CEO of Leeds City Council, who toured the Widd factory said: By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Why the holiday park industry bad guys deserve a kicking The increasingly poor reputation of the UK’s holiday park industry must be addressed, according to a leading Yorkshire holiday park owner. Mark Goodson, who runs the award-winning Wayside Holiday Park at Wrelton, near Pickering, says he is very concerned by the cynical behaviour of some holiday park operators. Mark By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Topping out ceremony marks milestone in Bradford College Building project Bradford College marked a significant milestone as governors and special guests gathered at the £19.3 million Junction Mills development for a commemorative topping-out ceremony. The college event celebrated the highest point of the building’s structure being put in place, signalling the next phase of work to create a By The Editor • 3 min read
Health work on stroke rehabilitation facility completed at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals EDGE, a leading multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, has completed its scope of work on a pioneering new stroke rehabilitation facility, which opened at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (DBTH) this week. The Phoenix Therapy Suite, based at Montagu Hospital within the Fred and Ann Green Rehabilitation Centre, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Netcompany make the move to Wellington Place European IT consultancy firm Netcompany has announced its move to the thriving Leeds urban quarter, Wellington Place. The firm has moved its Leeds team from its location at Greek Street into 3 Wellington Place, where it has taken the 8,412 sq ft office suite for its 300+ team. Netcompany’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Business OPM Labels and Packaging Group Wins Prestigious “Converter of the Year” Award Judges praised the independently owned family business for their product development, inclusive company culture, investment in people and training, and their ongoing community and charitable work. Founded over 40 years ago, OPM Group has grown from a traditional self-adhesive label printer into one of the UK’s leading providers of By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence advises Dormeuil on prestigious acquisition Leading Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has advised prestigious luxury cloth maker Dormeuil Manufacturing Limited on the acquisition of Alfred Brown (Worsted Mills) Limited, a leading Yorkshire-based worsted cloth producer, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition reinforces Dewsbury-based Dormeuil Manufacturing’s commitment to British textile manufacturing, as it acquires By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Bradford restaurateur saves 100,000 plastic containers going to landfill The owner of an Indian street food and craft beer restaurant in Bradford has celebrated a major milestone in his crusade to reduce plastic waste. Harry Khinda, owner of The Crafty Indian on Bradford Road in Shipley – previously known as the Michelin Guide listed, Zaara’s – introduced reusable steel tiffin By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bidders invited to step up to the plate as historic sale begins A unique number plate used by Lord Mayors of Leeds for more than 120 years has officially gone up for sale. After comprehensive market testing, Leeds City Council has engaged three specialist dealers who will now manage the sale process for the historic U1 plate. Prospective buyers now have one By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Reward Funding raises £21k for Rainbow Trust children's charity Reward Funding has raised £21,000 for Rainbow Trust, its partner charity in 2025, following a year of dedicated fundraising across its five UK offices alongside the support of business partners and the company’s network. The funds will help the charity continue providing vital support to families with a By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Source strengthens its team and marks the next exciting chapter Leeds-based performance-led marketing communications agency, Source Marketing , has strengthened its growing team with the appointment of two new PR and social media executives. Annabel Wales and Ella Adams, both bring bold ideas, creativity and new energy to the business and will work across a wide range of clients including MERKUR, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Triple celebration for Dewsbury bed manufacturer A Dewsbury manufacturer of electric adjustable beds is expanding and creating jobs as it launches a new product range. The firm has also passed a rigorous audit process to become a member of UK trade association the National Bed Federation (NBF). Adjust-A-Bed, based on Huddersfield Road, has appointed a new By The Editor • 2 min read
