Legal Matters Law firm hires senior employment and HR solicitor Law firm Gordons has announced the appointment of a senior lawyer within its employment and HR practice. Mike Patterson joins from law firm Berwins where he worked for almost 12 years as head of employment. He has particular expertise in advising clients within the food manufacturing, digital and technology and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Circus PPC doubles space at prime Leeds office building Specialist PPC marketing agency Circus PPC has doubled its space at Tailors Corner, the iconic central Leeds building which was originally the home of Hepworth Tailors. Circus now occupies 3,600 sq ft in the 25,000 sq ft building, which features some of the finest flexible Grade A office By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Award-winning Huddersfield developer launches leaflet drop campaign Award-winning residential developer Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) has launched a brand-new campaign this month to highlight four of its finest houses in West Yorkshire. YCP is undertaking a 38,000 leaflet drop by Royal Mail in specially selected locations in Huddersfield, Holmfirth, Fenay Bridge, Meltham, Thongsbridge, Honley and Overton. The By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Rudy's Pizza Napoletana arrives in York this summer Rudy's Pizza Napoletana has announced it will be coming to York this summer. The neighbourhood pizzeria will bring its relaxed dining concept to 5 High Ousegate, right in the heart of York city centre. The new York pizzeria takes over a unique site in the city, boasting original By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Manufacturing specialist first to win seal of approval for hydrogen & carbon work Graham Hart Process Technology Ltd, the heat transfer manufacturing specialist has become the first heat transfer manufacturers granted ‘Fit for’ status under the new standards programme for the hydrogen production and carbon capture industries. The Bradford based company, which is a leading global design and manufacturer of high integrity heat By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law Firm’s Booming Litigation Division Registers Further Success A Yorkshire law firm’s litigation division is on course for a record year following significant revenue growth, increasing client numbers and the appointment of a new Head of Department. The litigation division of Leeds headquartered law firm Ison Harrison’s turnover for the year to date is currently over By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Two award-winning North Yorkshire companies celebrate partnership TWO multi awarding-winning North Yorkshire firms are celebrating a 35-year partnership this year. Leading independent brickmakers York Handmade Brick and architects Mitchell Design Company have worked together on a series of prestigious projects since 1989. Guy Armitage, the managing director of Alne-based York Handmade, explained: “It’s a partnership made By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Northern appoints Yorkshire man as head of IT Northern has appointed David Sparling as its new Head of IT. David, from Wakefield in West Yorkshire, has almost 30 years’ experience in the IT industry. He began his career as a software developer at First Direct bank before holding a number of senior IT roles at HSBC, managing people By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Proposals to cut second class delivery are “too drastic”, say small firms Responding to Royal Mail’s response to the Ofcom consultation, Federation of Small Businesses Policy Chair Tina McKenzie, said: “Taking the axe to daily deliveries for second class would be a drastic cut which would hit the many small businesses which rely on it, and will in all probability leave By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Advanced manufacturing firm set for record growth An advanced manufacturing firm that supports the leisure industry with ride-on electric vehicles is set for record growth after a strong start to the year. Aqualand Industries has seen orders leap 50% to 122 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024. It puts the firm on track to hit a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Wolds rapeseed oil business wins gold at food awards The team at a Thixendale-based rapeseed oil business is celebrating after two of its products won gold awards in a prestigious national competition. Charlie & Ivy's Lemon and Dill Mayonnaise and Chilli, Balsamic, Oregano & Thyme Bread Dipper won the awards in the Farm Shop & Deli Product By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Huddersfield-based Green Building Store announces full rebrand in line with future vision Huddersfield-based building products supplier and high-performing homes specialist Green Building Store has announced a full rebrand to 21°, in line with its refreshed vision and common purpose: to help customers create healthy and comfortable homes through optimising energy performance. The rebrand took full effect from 21st March 2024, with a By The Editor • 1 min read
