Business Support for Leeds Students Leeds Beckett University Chancellor Sir Bob Murray, one of the UK’s leading businessmen, has revealed the secrets behind his own success to some of the students he is sponsoring in a recent meeting at the university. Sir Bob, who studied accountancy at the former Leeds Polytechnic in the 1970s, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Regenex reaches target milestone following successful processing of 1,000 tonnes of linen Specialist commercial linen cleaning company Regenex has reached its target milestone of successfully returning 1,000 tonnes of linen back to its customers — saving 3K tonnes of carbon in the process. Founded in 2017, the West Yorkshire-based company has continued to grow following the interruption of the pandemic and has By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire industrial property market bucks the trend Leading global property consultancy Knight Frank’s latest Logic Report has revealed that the steady delivery of new speculative space in West Yorkshire during 2023, (which was notably absent during 2022), was providing more opportunities for occupiers and driving a gradual increase in take-up levels and quoting rents in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praises 'thriving' Sunny Bank Mills Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has praised the dramatic transformation of the iconic Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley from an old textile mill into a thriving business, artistic and community hub. Spending an afternoon at one of the most historic family-owned mills in Yorkshire, Mr Sunak spoke to over 20 business By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Blacks Solicitors launches new paralegal apprentice scheme and signs up first recruits Blacks Solicitors has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to investing in future legal talent by launching a new paralegal apprenticeship scheme. Launched in a move to widen the routes into the legal profession, offering an alternative to University, two apprentices - Bella Birkett and James MacKenzie - have already joined the By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Over £5,500 raised by Chadwick Lawrence for the MS Society Award-winning Yorkshire law firm, Chadwick Lawrence has raised over £5,500 in support of the MS Society as part of a recent charity lunch. The firm hosted the networking lunch on 28 November at Headingley Stadium, attended by Rugby League legends James Jones-Buchanan and Jamie Peacock who spoke at the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Estate agent lists record number of £1m plus homes for sale A West Yorkshire-based premium estate agency has announced it has a record 12 homes for sale valued in excess of £1m as the higher end of the region’s housing market continues to perform well. Charnock Bates, which specialises in selling fine, country and period homes, has properties at this By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Tech architecture specialists are high in demand, says resourcing business Technical architects are increasingly in demand across the UK, according to the findings of a new industry report. A new report highlights that there are 50,750 architects currently employed in the UK in technology roles spanning enterprise, business, solutions, technical, software, network, infrastructure, systems, data and security. Experts at By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire malt whisky distillery releases eagerly awaited special bottling Distillers at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery have revealed details of their latest bottling. For its penultimate release before Christmas, Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has launched limited edition bottles of Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve 4. Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve 4, 46% vol, is the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ashberry Homes switches east riding on to digital house buying Ashberry Homes opened the doors to only its third ever development in Yorkshire recently and with it introduced its first digital sales office in the region. The sales and marketing suite at its new Pilgrim’s Way development in Beverley allows would-be homebuyers the chance to virtually view their preferred By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Kingswood Allotts appoints new associate director of tax Leading South Yorkshire accountancy practice Kingswood Allotts has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of experienced tax specialist Luke James. The move is part of the firm’s future growth plans and in his new role, Luke will head the company’s specialist tax and compliance division where By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire Law Firm’s Clinical Negligence Division Strengthens Expert Team A Yorkshire law firm’s clinical negligence division is adding to its considerable expertise following two key appointments. The clinical negligence division of Leeds headquartered law firm Ison Harrison has added Lucy Wells and Will Clark to its 14-strong team. Bringing 13 years of experience to the firm, Lucy has By The Editor • 3 min read
