Arts&Culture Wayside Holiday Park's 'perfect' new development now open The Water Gardens, the stunning new development at the award-winning Wayside Holiday Park in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors, is now open. Three of the 13 new pitches for this “game-changing” development at Wrelton, near Pickering, have already been snapped up, with strong interest in the remaining nine. By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Leading Leeds surgeon named as a top just giving fundraiser Leading Yorkshire-based Consultant surgeon Dr Fas Arshad is swopping his scrubs for his running kit to take part in the Jane Tomlinson 10K next week (June 18). Dr Arshad, who owns and runs the acclaimed Leeds Private Hospital at Redhall in Shadwell, is already well on his way to raising By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Leading law firm rradar appoints head of business development Specialist legal enterprise and digital innovator rradar has announced the appointment of David Walsh as Head of Business Development, a newly created role which is part of the firm’s strategic vision for further expansion. This is a key appointment for rradar that will support its growth of services which By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Old Trelleborg factory site given new lease of life with 64 homes The specialist housing team at the Leeds office of award-winning construction and property consultants, Summers-Inman, has won a framework appointment by Yorkshire Housing to provide Employer’s Agent and Cost Consultancy services on a new housing scheme in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. The £14 million development comprising a range of 64 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Eddisons confirms over £4m building improvements funding secured for Yorkshire schools Property consultant Eddisons, which is headquartered in Leeds, has secured more than £20m of funding to improve buildings at schools across the UK, including more than £4m for Yorkshire schools, in the latest round of the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). Education sector specialist Eddisons has raised more than By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Burton Roofing Group appoints operations director York-based Burton Roofing Group has appointed Jon Smith as its new operations director. Jon joins the Group from London-based Enotria & Coe, where he was the supply chain director of the £200 million business, a leading wine and spirits distributor. He was responsible for all transport and warehouse operations while By The Editor • 1 min read
Health Launch event to celebrate the release of Men’s mental health journal June the 15th will see the launch of the highly anticipated second book from local mental health expert, Sharon Kinder. Taking place at the vibrant and quirky, Harvey’s Bar in Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield. Individuals, including cricket legend, Ryan Sidebottom, and local business owners will come together to celebrate the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Ellis makes power as the sun shines Ellis Patents has installed 173 new solar panels at its Rillington headquarters in North Yorkshire, meaning the cable cleat manufacturer has now invested over £400k in solar power; with over 400 panels now producing in excess of 250,000KwH per annum. In real terms, this investment equates to 50 per By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Richmond café at heart of community in huge fundraising push A café in North Yorkshire market town, Richmond has pledged to raise enough money to fund the purchase and installation of a community defibrillator, after reaching a third of its original fundraising goal within just half an hour of beginning its campaign. Morro Lounge has been a firm supporter of By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters BGF backs IDR Law for growth Harrogate-headquartered IDR Law has announced a £3.25 million growth capital investment from BGF – one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland. IDR Law is the only UK law firm to specialise solely in the resolution of contentious wills, probate and trust disputes. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Cricketing legend and Australian trade envoy Lord Botham visits Leeds In his role as the Prime Minister’s trade envoy to Australia, former cricketer Lord Botham OBE visited Sound Leisure in Leeds. The manufacturer of classic jukeboxes, which has exported to Australia for over 20 years, has sold 15 of its jukeboxes to Australia in the last 12 months. Employing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Brighouse IT provider boosts headcount by 30% as company marks 20th year in business With a wealth of experience spanning over two decades, Fusion has established itself as a reliable and trusted partner in the ever-evolving IT landscape. A customer-centric approach sees the company work closely with clients to understand their business requirements — providing strategic guidance, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring seamless operation and By The Editor • 1 min read
