Business Shipley based Sportsshoes.com announce 10 new appointments SportsShoes.com has announced 10 new appointments within its brand marketing, social media and design teams to support the online retailer’s ongoing business growth and development strategy. Established in 1982, the online retailer offers more than 17,000 products from 150 global running and outdoor brands. From a running By The Editor • 2 min read
Business WNY Chamber launches a new Devolution Alliance for North Yorkshire West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, along with the universities of York and York St John, has launched a new initiative to give the incoming mayor of York and North Yorkshire the best possible start when her or she is elected in May. The Devolution Alliance for Business has By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Wensleydale Creamery amongst cheesemakers delighting Chelsea pensioners Yorkshire-based Wensleydale Creamery joined cheesemakers from around the UK in donating to the Chelsea Pensioner’s Annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses. In total, more than 330kg of British cheese was donated to the Royal Hospital Chelsea event. Chelsea Pensioner Norman Bareham, who served in the Coldstream Guards – the oldest By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On International farmers set to flock to Great Yorkshire Show 2024 A world cattle conference and an exciting stunt show will take centre stage for the first-time at the 165th Great Yorkshire Show, organisers have announced. The World Ayrshire Federation Annual Conference 2024 will see around 100 farmers from countries including Kenya, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and America attend the show By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New cycling and pedestrian improvements for Crown Point Road Works to improve walking and cycling connections over the River Aire have completed, marking a significant milestone for cycling improvements in Leeds city centre. The Crown Point Bridge Gateway scheme adds over 1km of protected cycle track over the bridge, Crown Point Road and Black Bull Street and aims to By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Jamie Humpheson appointed President of the Huddersfield and Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society Eaton Smith Solicitors are extremely excited to announce that their Commercial Property Senior Solicitor, Jamie Humpheson, has been appointed president of the Huddersfield and Dewsbury Incorporated Law Society at their AGM. Jamie Humpheson (pictured left) commented, “I would like to thank Ellie Hirst of Chadwick Lawrence, our outgoing president for By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Lee’s wise move to join the magnificent Owl at Hawnby An historic drovers’ inn in one of North Yorkshire’s most picturesque villages has appointed a new front of house and general manager. Lee Webb has joined The Owl at Hawnby, a hidden gem near Helmsley in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Lee joins a talented By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Growing Bradford care business invests in new HQ and training centre Tempcare Personnel, the Bradford-based agency that provides nurses, care and support workers for hospitals and care homes across the UK, is to relocate its headquarters in the city to newly acquired offices on Teasdale Street, off Wakefield Road, two miles south of the city centre. Property consultancy Eddisons sold the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ripon Farm Services announces a healthy trading year Ripon Farm Services, a John Deere main dealer, which specialises in servicing and selling agricultural machinery, has seen revenue increase by 22 per cent from £132.5m to £161.1m. Richard Simpson, the commercial director of the Ripon-based company, explained: “This has been a decent year for us. Turnover has By The Editor • 3 min read
Business New appointment at cap hpi helps vehicle manufacturers manage change Mark Turnbull has been promoted to director of OEM and consulting at cap hpi. The role’s broader remit will see him continue to expand the consulting team’s global reach and work with vehicle manufacturers to help them accelerate their product and growth plans. Mark will lead the consulting By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Modo25 expands team with six recruits Leeds-based digital marketing agency, Modo25 has invested further into its team with the recent appointment of six recruits. James Pinto, Arina Krasilova, Isobel Wormald, Phil Wright, Fatema Mulla and Francesco Natali have joined the agency, bringing a wealth of expertise to further expand the agency's capabilities during an By The Editor • 2 min read
Business High demand for Leeds Valley Park following completion Caddick Group’s Leeds Valley Park, a major new manufacturing site expected to create hundreds of jobs in the region, has been completed and handed over to its new owners. After initially being brought forward by Caddick Developments, Caddick Construction has handed the site over to the Greater Manchester Pension By The Editor • 2 min read
