Business £1million sales milestone for online pet pharmacy VetMedi.co.uk, the York based online pet pharmacy, will surpass £1million in sales this month, in just its second year of trading. The stratospheric growth is attributed to pet owners feeling the cost of living pinch. In a bid to avoid more costly options, they’re turning in their By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Best pick your own farms shortlisted for national awards Some of the best Pick Your Own Farms in the UK have been named after being shortlisted for the national Farm Retail Awards, sponsored by specialist retailer COOK. Two of the finalists hail from Yorkshire The category has been judged earlier than others in the awards in order for the By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Harrogate brunch spot heading to Leeds One of Harrogate’s most popular brunch spots is heading to central Leeds with its second venue towards the end of summer. Farmhouse, an independently owned restaurant specialising in breakfast, brunch and all-day dishes, will reside in the former ASK Italian on Lands Lane. Customers can expect hearty portions of By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Costa Coffee unveils new modern drive-thru store in Wakefield Wakefield’s coffee-lovers have a reason to celebrate today as Costa Coffee, the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, has boosted its presence in the city with the exciting opening of a brand-new drive-thru store in Ossett Silkwood Park, Wakefield. The latest store, which opened on 17th August, is set to By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Could you volunteer for Leeds Festival Salvage 2023 with Penny Appeal? On Monday 28th August, Penny Appeal are taking part in the charity salvage at Leeds Festival. Every year tens of thousands of festival goers descend on Bramham Park in Leeds for a weekend music festival, but as you maybe have seen over the years not everyone takes home everything they By The Editor • 1 min read
Business No return to the office for Yorkshire's tech sector. Despite Zoom and Google ordering their employees back to the office, new data from SPG Resourcing shows 90% of technology jobs in Yorkshire offer hybrid working. The study of open job roles from the technology talent recruiter shows hybrid and full-time working from home remains the most popular employment model By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Wholesolar signs shirt deal with Emley AFC Emley AFC has agreed a ground-breaking shirt deal with Wholesolar Group to sponsor the home and away shirts for the 23/24 season. Under the agreement, WholeSolar will assume main sponsor status at the club with both first team kits as well as significant brand awareness at the Fantastic Media By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New Station Street update: Northern section closes to pedestrians As part of the ongoing transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area, the northern section of New Station Street (from the station’s main entrance to City Square) will be closed to pedestrians from Thursday (24 August). Pedestrians must use the other side of New By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Levi Solicitors highly commended at the Modern Law Private Client Awards Levi Solicitors have been recognised at the inaugural Modern Law Private Client Awards 2023 in Liverpool last month. These awards were launched specifically to celebrate and champion the incredible work being delivered across the Private Client industry. The winners of all 19 categories were revealed at a gala dinner at By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Heat Recovery business shortlisted in industry awards The team at a Yorkshire heat recovery from refrigeration business is celebrating after reaching the final of a national heating award. Beverley-based DK Heat Recovery has been shortlisted for the Collaboration of the Year award in the 10th annual HVR awards that celebrate the industry's best products, businesses By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Firm launches free glass recycling service for local window installers A Morley company which manufactures integral blinds for doors and windows is offering window installers in the Leeds and Bradford areas the opportunity to save money through a free waste glass collection and recycling service, and raise thousands of pounds for good causes in the process. Morley Glass, which is By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Rising debt and inflation fuel surge of Yorkshire businesses in financial distress Yorkshire businesses are facing a growing burden of escalating economic pressures including rising interest rates and higher labour and materials costs, according to the latest Red Flag Alert data from leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor. The report found that 29,261 businesses in Yorkshire were suffering By The Editor • 2 min read
