Business Yorkshire builders merchant nominated for training excellence award National trade body, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced Howarth Timber and Building Supplies, which has its headquarters in Leeds, as one of five nominees for its Training Company of the Year 2023 Award. Nominees are selected by BMF Regional Managers based on their commitment to supporting and developing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Bradford Airport boosts global connectivity with KLM Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced it will host a fourth daily flight to Amsterdam with KLM. This additional flight is on sale now and will depart every day at 1:20pm from 28th August 2023. This new direct flight is in addition to the three existing KLM flights operating By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Controversial quarry plans will destroy the village of Lumby Controversial proposals to transform 44 acres of farmland into a quarry will destroy the peaceful hamlet of Lumby, near Selby, say villagers. The environmental chaos which the quarry will create, if permitted by North Yorkshire County Council, will cause lasting damage to Lumby. Worried residents have now launched a campaign By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture York Handmade plays pivotal role in Cheshire new build home The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in creating a stunning contemporary home in Cheshire. The Easingwold-based firm, one of the leading independent brick-makers in the country, has supplied specially manufactured bricks for the Knoll, a new-build house in Mouldsworth, eight miles north of Chester. Altogether By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bnode Ltd is Eaton Smith business of the month Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Bnode Ltd has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Bnode Ltd is the Ethical and Environmental Digital Marketing agency that is championing good accessibility to be the norm for a company’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire garden centre group first in UK to accredit its own sustainability training The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after becoming the first garden centre group to accredit its own Carbon Literacy Training. The team have developed the training programme in conjunction with the award-winning Manchester charity, The Carbon Literacy Project in order to equip its 509 employees with By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds MPs’ maths lesson is given top marks Two local MPs got a staggering new perspective on maths during their visit to MathsCity in Leeds, showing huge support for the unique discovery centre and the benefits it provides to communities. Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds Central, and Fabian Hamilton, MP for Leeds North East, both took an interactive By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture TBB delivers immersive website experience for Escape Studios Escape Studios, one of the UK’s leading animation, games and VFX schools, has unveiled a modernised and immersive online presence – thanks to its partnership with multi-award-winning creative design agency, The Bigger Boat (TBB). Designed to showcase its market-leading creative credentials to budding students while delivering a dedicated space packed By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire economy rallies with increasing number of start-up and decreasing levels of distress Despite reports of the UK economy remaining sluggish compared with pre-Covid growth, Yorkshire and the Humber appears to be continuing to put in a stalwart performance with the number of start-ups in the region once again rising and insolvency-related activity falling last month. The latest research from R3, the UK’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Blinds by Post to continue backing Bantams Bradford City AFC is pleased to confirm BlindsbyPost will continue as an official club partner, ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. The continuation of the sponsorship has been marked by BlindsbyPost’s range of dedicated Bradford City AFC branded blinds. Having agreed renewed terms with the club last summer, the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Avant Homes West Yorkshire appoints managing director Wakefield-based Avant Homes West Yorkshire has appointed a managing director to lead the housebuilder’s expansion strategy in the region. Richard Hosie, who was previously a managing director for Persimmon Homes, has 19 years’ experience in the housebuilding industry. In his new role, Richard is working closely with the company’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink £2million makeover for Leeds’ iconic Restaurant Bar & Grill Restaurant Bar & Grill has long provided an impressive setting to enjoy food and drink in the heart of City Square, located in the landmark Old Post Office building just outside of Leeds’ bustling train station. But this summer, this iconic venue will reopen, bigger and better than ever. The By The Editor • 2 min read
