Business Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Awards nominations now open A leading award scheme that celebrates the achievements of young Asian people in Yorkshire is now open for entries. The Yorkshire Young Achiever Awards – known as “the YAYAs” – are in their fourth year and have grown into a key event in the Yorkshire and UK awards calendar. The awards are By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Grantside appoints Summers-Inman to two major Carbon Net Zero regen projects in Sheffield York-based Grantside, the developer behind the hugely successful Quorum Business Park in Newcastle and the Bonding Warehouse in York, has appointed the award-winning construction and property consultancy, Summers-Inman, to its next two regeneration projects in Sheffield. They are both Carbon Net Zero developments and form part of the city’s By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Mid-sized businesses in Yorkshire outperform other regions Despite economic challenges, the UK’s mid-market has grown revenues and employment in the last year, according to new research from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO. Mid-sized businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber outperformed the majority of other regions, reporting a 14% growth in revenues and a 4% increase By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Expanding gravity moves to Merchant Gate in Wakefield Gravity Fitness Ltd, the flourishing global active entertainment company, has opened a new head office at Merchant Gate, the striking mixed-use development in the heart of Wakefield. Gravity has taken 6,683 sq ft of quality office space at 2 Burgage Square at Merchant Gate on a five-year lease. This By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Innovative engineering company turns up the heat on future growth plans A Sheffield based engineering company, which is helping businesses recoup thousands of pounds in energy costs, is turning up the heat on its future growth plans after calling on help from Finance For Enterprise and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Headquartered at Sheffield, Saphex manufactures, designs and repairs a wide By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Leeds flooring retailer expands into new premises One of the region’s largest independent flooring suppliers is opening new premises as part of ongoing expansion plans. Simon Thomas and Dave Marsden, co-directors of Greenholme Carpets and Flooring in Otley and Wharfedale Carpets and Flooring in Yeadon, have opened a third operation in Guiseley. Trading as Elite Floor By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Charity ball raises £50,000 to support poorly children at Leeds Children’s Hospital Leeds Hospitals Charity hosted its first-ever Leeds Children’s Charity Ball on 22nd April, raising £50,000 to benefit young patients at Leeds Children’s Hospital. A glittering evening complete with a champagne reception, live entertainment, silent auction and diamond necklace raffle took place at Pavilions of Harrogate. Barbara Rider, By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire Wolds rapeseed oil business wins gold at food awards The team at a Thixendale-based rapeseed oil business is celebrating after two of its products won gold awards in a prestigious national competition. Charlie & Ivy's Garlic, Oregano and Balsamic Bread Dipper and Garlic and Thyme Plant-Based Mayonnaise won the awards in the Farm Shop & Deli Product By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On William's Den launches pioneering new season in style William’s Den, the multi-award-winning East Yorkshire children’s tourist attraction, is launching its spring/summer season on Monday May 1 with family favourite Bluey and a big blue inflatable assault course to give families even more to enjoy. The unique family destination at North Cave, near Brough, has enjoyed By The Editor • 3 min read
Business eviFile’s digital methodology assists ARQ in Network Rail embankment safety project Leeds-headquartered digital progressive assurance and evidence capture solution, eviFile has enabled ARQ to efficiently implement a complex overhead line electrification (OLE) project. The engineering works form part of a £13.2m programme by Network Rail to stabilise a railway embankment on the East Coast Mainline, near Morpeth Station in Northumberland. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ascendant Solutions gets royal seal of approval A Doncaster-based technology company, which became an unsung hero of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Innovation. Ascendant Solutions is one of 148 companies across the UK to be recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise, with only 47 King’s By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Leeds College of Building celebrates electrician training milestone One hundred electricans have benefitted from free Level 3 ‘18th Edition Wiring Regulations’ training at Leeds College of Building thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). Delivered through the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges, and subsequent Skills Connect training is designed for adult learners looking to upskill, By The Editor • 2 min read
