Business Beverley development will boost local economy and create new jobs The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes says its new development in Beverley will boost the local economy and create a number of new jobs. Work on Bishops Gate, which will be located on an 11-hectare site off the town’s Long Lane, will begin next month, with sales By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Market-leading building services and energy consultancy acquires new site in Brighouse Renowned building services and energy efficiency specialists Hawley Group has signed a three-year lease within Towngate PLC’s Parkview House at Woodvale Office Park in Brighouse. The organisation has upgraded to the 2,800 sq ft via Towngate PLC to consolidate its office requirements under one larger roof — leaving room By The Editor • 1 min read
Business We are Syn takes Sperry to the Boardmasters Festival 2022 Leeds agency, We are Syn teamed up with iconic shoe brand Sperry to engage the 150,000 people attending the Boardmasters festival in Newquay. The agency created and delivered the brand experiences across two sites at Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, as well as working together with Boardmasters to create By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hat-trick of deals completed at the Bourse in Leeds A hat-trick of deals has been completed at The Bourse, a prestigious office and retail complex in Leeds city centre. IT healthcare services provider Synanetics, E-commerce and marketing agency Ayko and dental practice Smmmile have all taken space in Equity House, one of the three self-contained buildings which comprise the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire business surprised with award on The One Show RJC Plant Services received a One Big Thank You Award RJC Plant Services Ltd, the Church Fenton based waste management company received a special surprise when they were awarded a One Big Thank You on Thursday’s episode of The One Show. In recognition for their good deeds and community By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Major expansion for Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants has announced two major growth plans in Liverpool and Hull, as the business edges closer to £2m GRF*. The team has completed the acquisition of Birkenhead-based TAC Accountants – a property and construction specialist with 167 clients – for an undisclosed sum. Currently turning over £250,000 per annum, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Eddisons boosts Leeds valuation team with promotion and hires Property group Eddisons has made new hires and a senior promotion in its Leeds valuation team following a record year of turnover growth for the division. Jack Hutchinson, who joined the firm on the graduate programme in 2014, has been promoted to director. Jack has a widespread network across the By The Editor • 1 min read
Health What kinds of disabilities affect mobility? There are many different kinds of disability in the world, and not all of them affect a person's mobility. Some disabilities are not easy for an outsider to detect and can therefore be overlooked despite their legitimacy. Similarly, when a disability is hidden and still affects a person& By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global sports performance company catapults into Boar Lane A leading international sports performance analysis company is moving into the iconic 34 Boar Lane in Leeds. Catapult has just agreed a deal to take 5,608 sq ft of office space on the second floor of the recently refurbished building. Owner Kinrise is behind the transformation of 34 Boar By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards celebrates 10 years Nominations are now open for the prestigious Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards (YCCA). In aid of the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation, the awards – now in their tenth year - celebrate the phenomenal achievements of young people who have demonstrated courage, determination, and strength in exceptional circumstances. The awards By The Editor • 2 min read
National Three ways to boost motivation at work Having highly motivated staff in your workplace is an incredibly important asset to the overall success of your business. A highly motivated workforce is one that will ‘go the extra mile’ on a range of important projects and tasks and will deliver excellent results that improve the functioning of your By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Latest round in £7.2m Leeds city centre cycle improvements Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority start latest round of cycle improvements in Leeds city centre. Work has started on the latest round of cycle improvements in Leeds city centre, which are part of a £7.2 million package being delivered in partnership by Leeds City Council By The Editor • 2 min read