Headlines Connecting Leeds £270 million investment in the transport network has completed After the start of the programme in 2018, the vision for Connecting Leeds was to deliver a transformational change in the transport network and connectivity across Leeds and the wider region, helping to bring people, places, jobs, learning and leisure closer together. By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Yorkshire professionals advise Kettlewell Fuels on its sale to Northern Energy The shareholders of Kettlewell Fuels Limited have sold their stake to Northern Energy for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1987 and based in Melmerby near Ripon, family-run Kettlewell Fuels is a leading independent heating and fuel oil supplier to domestic, agricultural and commercial customers across North Yorkshire. A member of By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Priority Space helps move hospital playroom up the agenda Priority Space has responded to an urgent request to help develop a new playroom at Leeds Children’s Hospital for children born with heart problems. The South Yorkshire company has sponsored the complete refit of a newly decorated playroom to create new storage of toys, games and jigsaws, interactive light By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Water supports Woodmeadow's tunnel vision A game-changing state-of-the-art polytunnel has been officially unveiled at the Three Hagges Woodmeadow between York and Selby. Sarah Mason of Yorkshire Water, who are the principal funders of the polytunnel, cut the ribbon at a special opening ceremony. Sarah said: “Yorkshire Water is absolutely delighted to be helping to fund By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Local firm donates self care items to food bank Local plant services company, RJC Plant Services Ltd have donated £500 worth of self-care products to support families in need following a call out for non-food related items by Selby and District Foodbank. The Church Fenton based business, which has developed a strong reputation for supporting charities and the local By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Harris Creative bolsters digital services Leeds-based construction marketing agency, Harris Creative, has recently welcomed two new additions to its team to increase the capabilities of its already successful digital division. Richard Butler joins Harris as its new senior front-end developer to work alongside its existing web team. He’s brought a wealth of knowledge and By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Duo launch Yorkshire spirit brand inspired by Brontë heritage A new Yorkshire spirits brand inspired by the world-famous literature of the Brontë sisters has launched this month. Brontë Drinks is a range of small batch spirits crafted to produce a vibrant, crisp, individual taste within a collection of gin, rum and vodkas. Created by West Yorkshire entrepreneurs Nigel Pickles By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Former Avant Homes CEO launches housebuilding business Former Avant Homes chief executive officer Mark Mitchell has returned to housebuilding with the launch of Honey, a new company backed by private equity firm Alchemy Partners. Sheffield-based Honey has initially agreed to acquire two developments in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The company intends to submit plans as soon as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business World first for Yorkshire-born chartered surveyor Yorkshire-born James Brook, founder of Novello Chartered Surveyors has recently been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). At just 31 years old, this is a hugely impressive accolade for someone of his age - most chartered surveyors become fellows much later in their careers. He By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Football Foundation appoints Leeds based digital agency Digital marketing agency Bolser has been appointed by the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation to help enable the investment of a projected £92m into multi-sports grassroots facilities across England by 2025. The Leeds-based agency has provided the charity with digital strategy consultancy and the design and By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture William's Den shortlisted in prestigious rural awards William’s Den, the popular Yorkshire children’s attraction, has been short-listed in two categories in the prestigious Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) 2022. The awards, the Oscars of the East Yorkshire tourism industry, will be held at a glittering dinner on Thursday November 10 at Bridlington Spa. William’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Leeds Digital charity ball donates £50k to local charities Next year’s ball will take place in May 2023, with organisers starting to look for event sponsors and contributors After a sell-out event, hosted at The Queens Hotel in Leeds, organisers of Leeds Digital Charity Ball have donated a total of £50,000 to five charities across the city, By The Editor • 3 min read
