Business Freight agency 'supporting Ghana' campaign empowers education at Flagstaff House Basic School Freight Agency, a leader in the freight industry, has recently launched its 'Supporting Ghana' campaign. This initiative reflects Freight Agency's commitment to giving back to the community and strengthening ties within Africa. As active members of Africa Logistics Network, Freight Agency is dedicated to enhancing relationships, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knight Frank appointed to market iconic Odsal Stadium The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has been appointed to sell the lease of the iconic Odsal Stadium, the home of the Bradford Bulls Rugby League team. Opened in 1934, Odsal is a multi-purpose sports stadium which extends to approximately 12.85 acres and is currently the By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm announces another year of growth with net profit up to £10.6m Law firm Gordons increased its annual turnover by six per cent to £21m for the year ended 31 March 2023, with net profit also up six per cent on the previous period to £10.6m. During the financial year, Gordons experienced growth across its sector-led service offers with retail, food By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds performing arts college announces new owner One of Yorkshire’s most prestigious performing arts colleges has been taken over by a West End musical theatre actor and director, marking an ambitious new era for the Leeds establishment. SLP College in Garforth, Leeds, has announced Kenneth Avery-Clark as its new owner, who is also the principal and By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Principle Healthcare marks coming of age as annual turnover tops £20m Health supplement giant Principle Healthcare has strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of vitamins, minerals and nutrition supplements, reporting an annual turnover of £20m as the North Yorkshire firm marked 21 years of trading in both UK and International markets. Established in September 2002 by By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire wine merchants win second National Award Field & Fawcett, the York-based wine merchants, has won the Award for Best Specialist Retailer New Zealand Category voted by the UK’s premier national wine and drinks magazine, Decanter. Owners Peter and Cathryn Fawcett are delighted with the award which they received in recognition for their extensive and diverse By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire garden centre group sponsors blogger awards A Bradford-based garden centre group sponsored two categories in the Yorkshire Blogger Awards that were held in Leeds recently. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owners of Tong, Tingley, Bingley and Otley Garden Centres, was one of the sponsors of the awards that celebrate talented, inspiring and creative bloggers throughout Yorkshire. Yorkshire Garden By The Editor • 1 min read
Business C&C Fabrications announces significant equipment investment C&C Fabrications, leading steel fabrication specialist in the UK and recipient of the Business of the Year 2023 award, announces its latest investment – the Loewer SwingGrinder 3 Phase Deburring & Edge Rounding machine. Yorkshire-based fabrication specialist, C&C Fabrications, has announced its latest addition in an ongoing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Society of Dyers and Colourists to host international conference on circularity and sustainability The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) is set to host its first — for many years — international conference in June 2024, which will see speakers discuss sustainability and circularity within the global textile coloration sector. Taking place on the 18-19th June 2024 at Manchester Conference Centre, Pendulum Hotel, the event By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Bradford airport embarks on £100m terminal regeneration Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced over a £100m investment into a vital regeneration of its terminal facilities which will dramatically improve the passenger experience and help unlock economic growth for the region. Approved by Leeds City Council, the work is set to commence in autumn 2023 and is expected By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Leeds law firm nurtures homegrown talent with new trainees Leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the recruitment of three new trainees into its Leeds office, with 13 trainees recruited nationally as it continues to grow. Ward Hadaway welcomes Aimee Winterbottom, Elizabeth Collings and Ross Henderson to the team. The new recruits take the number of trainees in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds winners feature in Yorkshire Blogger Awards 2023 Eight Leeds-based bloggers have won category prizes in the Yorkshire Blogger Awards. The Awards, now in their third year, celebrate the diverse digital talent from Yorkshire, and provide 16 categories of winners. Leeds bloggers featured heavily in this year’s winners. Joseph Tyrone Chance took the Beauty category for @baldylockswigs; By The Editor • 1 min read
