Business Half a million-pound office redevelopment at Leeds' Brookfield House Tailored office providers, WorkWell, is celebrating 50% occupancy pre-let, following a £500,000 investment to redevelop the Leeds-based 18-century manor. Purchased by the Corrigan family in 2002, Brookfield House has been the home to Leeds-based businesses for the last 21 years. Currently undergoing an extensive renovation, the office space is By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Research Agency recognised by World Land Trust A growing young research agency based in Harrogate, Harlow Consulting, is urging the business community to step up to help tackle climate change. The agency, which donates a percentage of its annual turnover to the World Land Trust, has been recognised as a valued and significant supporter in the charity’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Digital Festival launches a packed festival programme Leeds Digital Festival is launching a packed festival programme with over 240 events registered. The Festival is designed to inspire and encourage collaboration with the aim of promoting the strength of the sector in the city to a global audience. Delegates can attend the Festival in person or virtually with By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Two new hires at Sheffield-based African theatre company Sheffield-based African theatre company Utopia Theatre has hired two new team members to engage and inspire the next generation of creatives as the organisation expands its work and reach. Ethel Maqeda has been hired as youth participation coordinator and executive assistant, while Julius Obende joins as associate artist. Utopia Theatre By The Editor • 2 min read
Business BPIF Training celebrates positive Ofsted report BPIF Training Limited is pleased to announce the successful outcome of its recent inspection conducted from 1 to 4 August 2023. The inspection underscores the company's commitment to delivering quality education and training while fostering a skilled workforce for the print industry. The inspection results reflect the company& By The Editor • 1 min read
National 4 reasons why your business may need a crypto accountant The world of finance is continually evolving, and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of cryptocurrency. Once a niche interest, cryptocurrency has become a mainstay in modern business practices, making waves in industries across the globe. As the crypto landscape expands and becomes more complex, the need By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity West Yorkshire author raises more than £10,000 for local mental health charity A West Yorkshire author has been donating £1 from every copy of his book sold to help local mental health charity, Leeds Mind. Edward Evans is the author of ten books. He is based in Haworth, home of literature’s famous Brontë Sisters, and the Yorkshire landscape often features in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business York Handmade shortlisted for 2 awards at the brick Oscars The York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country, has been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious 2023 Brick Awards. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, in North Yorkshire, is short-listed in the Medium Housing category for the stunning Lancer Square development in By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Award-winning Whitby distiller paves way to prime Abbey location The dream of an award-winning Yorkshire gin-maker to move into brand-new new premises in the shadow of Whitby Abbey is now becoming a reality. Work is beginning this autumn on Whitby Distillery’s £1.8 million project to renovate two derelict barns on Abbey Lands on the south-west corner of By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Reward expands headquarters in Leeds with major office move Following 12 years of continuous growth and in preparation to support future expansion plans, alternative finance lender Reward Finance Group has moved its national headquarters to new Grade A office space in the heart of Leeds’ thriving business district. Previously housed in Central House, Reward has relocated to the recently By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Vastint submits plans on city’s next residential district Vastint UK, the developer behind Leeds’ highly anticipated mixed-use district Aire Park, has submitted plans for the first homes within its landmark scheme at the heart of Leeds South Bank. The plans which have been submitted to Leeds City Council, will see the development of seven buildings on the corner By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire law firm in the running for duo of industry awards Law firm Ison Harrison has been shortlisted for two awards at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, one of the legal sector’s most prestigious industry events. The firm is in the frame in the Law Firm of the Year (medium) and Corporate and Commercial Law Firm categories. Ison Harrison won the By The Editor • 2 min read
