Business SMEs urged to be bold in 2024 Leading business advisory The Alternative Board (TAB) believes UK SMEs can continue to deliver strong results if they don’t allow themselves to be distracted by geopolitical unrest and an expected change of government next year. “A wait and see approach simply isn’t going to be good enough during By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Double delight for Yorkshire Sculpture Park at 2023 Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) scooped two top awards at last night’s Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards for 2023. YSP was presented with the Tourist Attraction of the Year Award as well as the inaugural Culture Award at the glitzy ceremony held at the new Dock Hall, Leeds. YSP Deputy Director By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Will this Yorkshire Pudding song be the Christmas Number One? Two Yorkshire men who love their Yorkshire Puddings have created a charity single that they hope will become this year’s Christmas number one. But with the sad loss of Shane McGowan, and his famous Fairy Tale of New York, scupper their plans? YouTuber Danny Malin, the face of Rate By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink The Owl takes flight for a new chapter One of the city’s most unique and celebrated restaurants is shaking things up with a collection of new menus alongside as a revised approach to service. The Owl, who famously launched its innovative fine dining concept in Kirkgate Market to rave reviews back in 2019, will now open to By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Renowned Yorkshire chef joins Minskip's Wild Swan Matt Turton, one of Yorkshire’s most talented chefs, has joined the historic 18th century Wild Swan inn at Minskip, near Boroughbridge. Matt, who worked with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay when he opened his Heddon Street restaurant in Soho, has vowed to take the award-winning Wild Swan to the “next By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Five charities set to benefit from Charity Championship initiative G&H Group has raised £23,695 for five charities through its Charity Championship 2023 initiative, which has seen the company host four fundraising events for staff, suppliers and customers this year. The Pudsey-based complete mechanical, electrical and public health service provider set out to raise £20,000 this By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Casa by Moda set to revolutionise renting for Leeds family home market Casa by Moda is preparing to set new standards in customer service and resident flexibility in the rental market with the opening of its first residential neighbourhood in Kirkstall - one of Leeds’ most desirable suburbs. Prioritising service, technology, wellbeing and sustainability, Casa, Abbey Court, is a brand-new community of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business MKM Building Supplies founder honoured with 'outstanding contribution to business' award David Kilburn, founder of MKM Building Supplies, has been recognised with the prestigious 'outstanding contribution to business' award at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 2023. The ceremony, which took place at Headingley Stadium, was attended by over 400 prominent business figures from the region and hosted By The Editor • 2 min read
Hannah Bratley, CEO of Frame. Photo by John Steel Photography AD:VENTURE Ignites Growth for Businesses in Calderdale More than 250 entrepreneurs from across West Yorkshire have attended recent AD:VENTURE events to hear about the fully funded support available to help them scale-up their businesses. A final roadshow event is due to take place in Halifax at the Elsie Whitley Innovation Centre, on the 6 December to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Technology resourcing specialist expands in the US with key hire Technology recruitment specialist SPG Resourcing is launching its first international operations in the US following the appointment of Ben Alston as principal consultant. Ben brings a wealth of experience in the technology sector, having held senior positions in global recruitment companies. In recent years, he has developed expertise in cloud By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Harehills architectural gem awarded much needed funding Ten places of worship from across Yorkshire are celebrating this month after receiving a share of £74,000 to help towards the cost of repairs and maintenance work. The grants have come from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT), a charity set up to help churches, chapels and meeting houses By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Christmas Tree producer prepares for another brilliant year Following a superb festive season selling all 26,000 of the trees it brought to market last year, preparations for Christmas 2023 are now in full swing at the historic Newburgh Priory Estate, near York. Newburgh Priory diversified parts of the Estate for Christmas trees, shortly after Stephen Wombwell and By The Editor • 2 min read
