National Estate Tea Company brews up growth plans A specialist tea merchant, which sources some of the rarest and most unusual varieties of Britain’s favourite brew, is hoping to tap into Newcastle’s bustling night scene by pioneering a unique day-into-night venue at its Heaton-based headquarters. The Estate Tea Company was launched in 2014 by Tom Webb, By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Consulting engineers expand team at new Leeds office Ambitious to double headcount over next five years TGA Consulting Engineers (TGA), an expert provider of consulting engineering services and working at the leading edge of carbon reduction technologies, has demonstrated its commitment to the Yorkshire region with the expansion of its team after locating to larger premises in Leeds. By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Leading Leeds surgeon records personal best in Jane Tomlinson 10k Leading Yorkshire-based plastic surgeon consultant Dr Fas Arshad has recorded a personal best time in the Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10K. Dr Arshad, who only took up running five weeks ago, swapped his scrubs for his running kit and finished the 10K race in one hour 13 minutes. Dr Arshad, who By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Helmsley Group marks another successful year after £17m regional investment Property investment specialist Helmsley Group is celebrating another profitable year for the business, having invested £17m in properties across Yorkshire over the last year on behalf of its client investors. The York-based business, which has reported a year-on-year increase in profits of circa 20% across the Helmsley Group of Companies, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business SunExpress to take off from Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced a new partnership with leisure airline SunExpress to boost the number of routes to Türkiye in 2024. SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will operate its inaugural flight from LBA to Antalya (AYT) in March 2024. The airline will offer three By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Leeds law firm announces key promotions as it continues to grow strongly Ward Hadaway, a leading law firm in Yorkshire, has announced a total of 19 promotions across the firm with a trio of those in its fast-growing Leeds office. The team is continuing to expand, growing by 16% in the last 12 months. As part of its commitment to providing a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business British Library’s chief operating officer recognised for services to Libraries in Birthday Honours Phil Spence, the British Library’s chief operating officer, has received the Order of the British Empire in His Majesty the King’s first Birthday Honours. The award has been made to Phil in recognition of his services to Libraries. Phil is responsible for the major operating functions of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bellway left on cloud nine with sales success The Yorkshire division of Bellway Homes says its exclusive enclave of townhouses at its St John’s View development in Menston has reached the brink of being completely sold out with only four properties remaining. Hillside at St John’s View, built around a central garden in the heart of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire and the Humber sees impressive Foreign Direct Investment growth Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects into the Yorkshire and the Humber region increased by 28% year-on-year in 2022, despite the UK seeing a 6% fall in project numbers, according to EY’s latest UK Attractiveness Survey. Yorkshire and the Humber was the host of 51 FDI projects in 2022, up By The Editor • 4 min read
Business House builder begins work on £28m development in Barnsley Avant Homes West Yorkshire has started construction on a nine-acre site near Barnsley to deliver 113 new-build homes with a gross development value (GDV) of around £28m. Located on Hay Green Lane between Tankersley and Birdwell, the development will comprise a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes and feature By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Consulting engineers expand team at new Leeds office TGA Consulting Engineers (TGA), an expert provider of consulting engineering services and working at the leading edge of carbon reduction technologies, has demonstrated its commitment to the Yorkshire region with the expansion of its team after locating to larger premises in Leeds. The firm also has ambitious plans to double By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Iconic mills complex welcomes Leeds special school An acclaimed Leeds special school has moved into the historic Sunny Bank Mills complex in Farsley. The Post-16 department of the West Leeds Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (West SILC) is now based in the recently renovated Mending Rooms at Sunny Bank. Rob Lakewood of West SILC explained: “The Post 16 By The Editor • 2 min read
