Business Mortgage affordability is being impacted due to the cost of living increase Homebuyers’ mortgage affordability is falling due to the increasing cost of living and inflation – but there are ways that prospective buyers can boost their chances of getting a mortgage accepted. That’s the message from Kate Burns, founder of Huddersfield-based mortgage firm KB Mortgage Services. The statement comes as forecasters By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire County Cricket Club hold first ever Eid Milan Party Yorkshire Cricket hosted its first Eid Milan event at Headingley Stadium bringing people from different cultures and backgrounds together to celebrate community. The event, attended by over 250 guests, included a number of community groups, dignitaries, religious leaders from a number of faith groups and members of staff from across By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters X-Press Legal Services join LegalTech Association Leading property search provider, X-Press Legal Services South and West Yorkshire has recently become a member of the LegalTech Association for the UK (UKLTA) as it seeks to collaborate in helping to shape the future delivery of legal services through technology. The UKLTA is bringing together legal professionals, technology providers By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Screwfix nails deal at Monks Cross Business Park Screwfix is moving into MX Park, a brand-new industrial/trade counter park in the heart of Monks Cross in York. Screwfix is taking two units at the 30,000 sq ft MX Park, which has just been completed. The park features 11 hi-spec units, ranging from 1,925 sq ft By The Editor • 1 min read
Business York Handmade plays pivotal role in prestigious Yorkshire housing development The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in the “stunning success” of a prestigious North Yorkshire residential housing development. The Easingwold-based firm, one of the leading independent brick-makers in the country, has supplied specially-manufactured bricks for the contemporary development at Ferrensby, near Harrogate. Altogether York Handmade By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Opera North set to welcome diners to new restaurant, Kino Exciting times are on the horizon for Opera North this summer, as the company announces an opening date for its much anticipated new restaurant, Kino. Located on New Briggate in the historic, newly renovated Grade II-listed Opera North space, Kino will open its doors and start serving up a range By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink I am Döner launches The Platinum Pud Kebab I am Döner who have recently hit national headlines with their camel kebab are at it again this time bringing you the Platinum Pud Kebab to celebrate the queens Jubilee. The Platinum Pud Kebab will be available to purchase in store to take home from 30th May – 30th June. Think By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On Three days of jobs and advice A three-day careers event - the biggest in South Yorkshire - to steer young people into training and jobs which will grow their potential and lead to successful careers. Source Your Future (June 21-23) will see hundreds of students from all schools and colleges in Sheffield, plus unemployed 18-24-year-olds, head By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Theakston salutes the Queen with special Jubilee beer Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston is celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with the launch of its most popular seasonal ale, Royal Salute. A 5% ABV Pale Ale, Royal Salute was originally brewed for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. It uses pale and crystal barley, Target, Challenger By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Fully fitted bespoke workspace launched at 26 Whitehall High-quality office space at one of the most sought-after addresses in Leeds has been launched. Potential occupiers have the chance to share a building with high-profile companies such as Sky, the Yorkshire Post, Engie (formerly GDF Suez) and International Personal Finance. Global property consultancy Knight Frank has announced that 15, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Free apprenticeship skills boost for 1,000 people in Calderdale Calderdale College is pledging to support over 1,000 people in Calderdale and its surrounding areas, through a host of new apprenticeship resources as it launches a wide range of free training courses, services and support for employers. The training is aimed at helping SMEs to hire new apprentices, improve By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Charity golf day raises £12,000 for Community CPR fund Neil Davidson hosted a charity golf day at West End Golf Club in Halifax and raised £12,000 for his Community CPR Fund. Over 30 teams took part in the event which had a shotgun start in the morning and in the afternoon, and the overall winner won a Four By The Editor • 1 min read
