Business Five star NABERS target rating for 11 & 12 Wellington Place A landmark new development in the heart of Leeds - 11 & 12 Wellington Place, developed by MEPC - has been officially confirmed as one of the UK’s most sustainable office buildings. The buildings, set for completion this winter, have become the first outside London and only the fourth By The Editor • 3 min read
National Four Yorkshire towns and cities named in top ten areas to invest in office space Sheffield, Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield make top ten list of cities where a business should invest in real estate according to new ranking. Experts advise what companies should consider when investing in office space Ways of working have drastically shifted over the past two years, with challenges presented for both By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters “Arrogant and unaccountable" Selby Council chief savaged in high court A controversial Church Fenton parish council by-election, where 20 ineligible people were allowed to cast votes, has ended up in the High Court. Furious Church Fenton villagers, buoyed by a successful crowd-funding campaign, took their case to the High Court where they challenged Selby District Council’s returning officer Janet By The Editor • 3 min read
Businesswoman Wear my Wardrobe Out “The power and influence that fast fashion brands have gained in the past 2 years is frightening. It is simply not sustainable to continue enabling over consumption. We have an obligation to nurture alternative ways of enjoying fashion” – Maria Loria, Wear My Wardrobe Out Founder WearMyWardrobeOut is a unique service By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture WIN tickets to see Green Day TopicUK has teamed up with The John Smith’s Stadium to offer one lucky reader the chance to win 2 tickets to see Green Day on Saturday 25th June 2022. To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is log onto Twitter and tweet: I& By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Fox Agency is metaverse-ready with RendezVerse new client win B2B technology marketing specialist, Fox Agency, has been appointed as global agency partner by RendezVerse, the metaverse platform sparking a revolution in the hotels and events industry. Following a competitive pitch, Fox Agency sealed the deal to deliver RendezVerse’s global launch and ongoing PR activity to position the brand By The Editor • 2 min read
Business House builder completes land purchase to deliver new homes Yorkshire housebuilder Avant Homes has acquired a 17-acre parcel of land to deliver 192 new-build homes as part of the first phase of the Skelton Gate regeneration scheme. Formerly an open cast colliery in the Leeds Aire Valley, and located just off Pontefract Lane on Skelton Lane, the Skelton Gate By The Editor • 1 min read
Business IoD offers free memberships for businesses in the Harrogate district The Institute of Directors is offering fully-funded memberships for local businesses, with support from Harrogate Borough Council using Government Covid-19 business recovery funding. IoD members receive a wide range of benefits including events, access to UK business hubs, expert advice, discounted professional development and an influential lobbying voice on policy By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Rudy's Pizza Sheffield will open this June Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza has announced it will bring authentic Neapolitan pizza to Sheffield in June 2022. Rudy’s Sheffield will be a relaxed neighbourhood pizzeria situated at the former Lonestar Site on Division Street, in the bustling heart of the City Centre. Creating light and classic Neapolitan pizza since By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Deans Computer Services celebrate their 40th year in business Deans Computer Services (DCS), a Leeds-based software solutions company, celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. Since its inception, the company has supplied over 2,500 UK-based companies with a wealth of IT solutions. Founded by Peter Rogerson in 1982, Peter has seen the company grow from 2 employees to over By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Concept Tavern launch new six-figure Beer, Gin and Gaming Hall this Spring Concept Taverns latest city centre venue promises a diverse selection of over 100 gins, over 20 draught lines including craft and world beers, 7 pool tables, shuffleboard and Sky sports and BT sports. Pinnacle Beer & Gin Hall is heading to Leeds’ financial district just in time for summer and By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Roxy Ball Room to open in Heart of the City this summer A night out in Sheffield is set to get even better this summer, with Roxy Ball Room opening on Wellington Street in the coming months. From beer pong to pool and shuffleboard, visitors to Sheffield city centre will be able to party the night away whilst competing in their favourite By The Editor • 1 min read
