Business Congratulations to the class of 2023 It was cause for celebration at the Sumo Sheffield studio this week as the Sumo Digital Academy ‘Class of 2023’ came together for a special graduation event. The cohort of nine talented game programmers, who joined the Academy in 2022, have been the first in the country to graduate on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Historic Leeds tile firm expands with two new sites Leeds-based tile firm Andrews Tiles has expanded its range of sites, entering Greater Manchester for the first time in the company’s 137-year history. Andrews Tiles was founded as A Andrews & Sons in 1886 by Leeds businessman Arthur Andrews. The company has opened a new site in Bredbury, Greater By The Editor • 2 min read
Health More than 1600 trips made on Leeds e-bikes during first week More than 1,600 trips have been made on the new e-bikes for hire in Leeds since they arrived in the city centre just over a week ago. Initial uptake of the scheme has been positive, with more 1,200 users covering 375km in the first week. The figures have By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Stephenson strengthens its team following period of growth Leading manufacturer of solid format bases and natural ingredients, Stephenson, has made a trio of new appointments together with a series of internal promotions following a period of growth. Emilie Stelling, Joel Green and Debargha Ganguly have joined the Leeds-based manufacturer following a successful year to date for the business. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Levi Solicitors appoints new head of HR & talent acquisition Andrea joins Levi’s management team to work with partners and staff on recruitment, retention and all our people development needs. She has over 20 years’ experience and has held senior HR positions in the professional legal sector for the past nine years. Most recently as HR Director for a By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Growth and national recognition for Leeds family law firm Specialist family law firm Lake Legal has marked 15 years in business with a record turnover and a brace of award nominations. The firm also saw an increase in the number of divorce cases it managed for high-net-worth individuals. Commenting on the results, Claire Glaister, managing partner, said: “Lake Legal By The Editor • 1 min read
Keith Evans, AD:VENTURE Business Manager. Credit: Chris Whittam Photography Business AD:VENTURE Takes to the Road to Give Boosted Support to New Businesses across West Yorkshire AD:VENTURE has secured new funding from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and is taking to the road to help new businesses across West Yorkshire turn their business dreams into a reality. Statistics show that almost 60% of new businesses fail in the first three years of trading. AD:VENTURE provides By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Armley Gyratory highways construction enters next phase The removal of the Spence Lane footbridge over the Armley Gyratory is to begin later this month. This is the first of three footbridges around the Gyratory which will be removed and replaced with new footbridges with more accessible footways, set to complete next year. Built in the early 1970’ By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Buy-out of local firm Growing Leeds-based Commercial Cleaning firm, Nova has just undergone a buy out after their investor, David Ruddy, the previous owner of Biochemica Group took on 70% of the business during COVID-19, saving 48 jobs. By enlisting Industrial Chemist and Investor, David Ruddy as a key person of control within Nova, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business HICA Group acquires prestigious care home in Harrogate A leading Yorkshire-based social care group has acquired a prestigious care home in Harrogate as the organisation grows a portfolio of personalised services to meet the changing needs of users. Hull-based HICA Group has purchased Hampden House on Duchy Road, Harrogate from Elizabeth Finn Homes for an undisclosed sum. Hampden By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Alternative education provider awarded Centre of Excellence Huddersfield-based alternative education provider and social enterprise, Employability Solutions has received a prestigious Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status, recognising its inclusive and nurturing environment for students and staff. Centres of Excellence are given to those establishments which prove themselves to be highly inclusive organisations, while the Inclusive By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Topping out for Sheffield’s historic Leah’s Yard The ongoing revival of Sheffield’s historic Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street has celebrated an important construction milestone, with the building’s new extension reaching its highest point. Leah’s Yard is seen as the jewel in the crown of Heart of the City – the transformative city centre development By The Editor • 2 min read
