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
Business Avant Homes acquires site in Harrogate Housebuilder Avant Homes North Yorkshire has secured a new homes development site, after exchanging contracts on 5.61-acres of land at Knox Lane, Harrogate. Subject to planning, Avant Homes North Yorkshire will build 60 of its practically designed, energy-efficient two-, three- and four-bedroom homes which will have a gross development By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence recognised for progressive culture with awards success Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has been recognised for its progressive and inclusive workplace culture, following a successful awards season. Recently, the firm was awarded Employer of the Year at the Mid Yorkshire Chamber Awards, in recognition of its commitment to the well-being and growth of its employees. It By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Hartmann Young strengthens senior team as it announces record sales growth Hartmann Young, the Leeds-based life sciences recruitment specialist, has announced a series of senior appointments following a record first half of the year. The company has seen strong growth in 2025, with sales over the first half of the year £1 million higher than during the same period in 2024. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Growth in business distress slows across Yorkshire Almost 49,000 businesses in Yorkshire experienced ‘significant’ or early-stage financial distress in Q3 2025, up 6.2% on the previous quarter and 11.1% on the same three months in 2024, according to the latest Red Flag Alert research from leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor. By The Editor • 2 min read
