Business FinTech North returns to Leeds with conference debut FinTech North's flagship Leeds conference returns to the city on May 15th, with Innovate Finance's prestigious Pitch360 competition set to be a key draw for attendees. The northern iteration of Innovate Finance’s renowned FinTech pitching competition will offer selected start-ups the opportunity to showcase their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business York businessman appointed to key role with national trade body A York-based businessman has been appointed regional chair for the North of England by national trade body, the BMF (Builders Merchants Federation). Martin Armour, commercial director at Burton Roofing Merchants Ltd, has taken up the role, which involves representing builders’ merchants and suppliers across Yorkshire and the North East region. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SPG Intelligence launches to help UK businesses unlock the power of AI. Leeds-based SPG Intelligence has launched to support UK businesses in adopting artificial intelligence technologies. A subsidiary of Solution Performance Group, the firm focuses on three key areas: cloud intelligence, cyber intelligence, and applied intelligence. The move follows a strategic reorganisation of teams across the business to scale AI delivery for By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Generations of football fandom given a new voice in library exhibition Some of the world’s oldest football fanzines, which kicked off a wave of people-powered publications on terraces across the globe, are going on display in a new exhibition in Leeds. A copy of Foul, widely regarded as the original magazine created by football supporters, is among the scores of By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Award-winning Yorkshire developer welcomes base rate cut A LEADING Yorkshire developer has warmly welcomed today’s cut in interest rates by the Bank of England. Paul Brown, of award-winning Huddersfield-based Vivly Living, said the decision by the Bank to cut the base interest rate by 0.25 per cent from 4.50 per cent to 4.25 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prime 527,000 sq ft M62 logistics site hits the market Leading Yorkshire developers Sterling Capitol have unveiled a prime distribution and logistics site by Junction 36 of the M62. The 29-acre Axis 36 development already has planning permission for a single distribution facility, with the flexibility to accommodate alternative layouts. Paul Beckett, CEO of Leeds-based Sterling Capitol, commented: “We are By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Society support amid farm confidence and wellbeing concerns Farming charity, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society will be looking at the support it provides to the farming community, following concerns about business confidence and wellbeing raised by its members. According to the findings of the Society’s first ever Farming Outlook survey, almost two in every three farmers (65%) fear By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Schofield Sweeney supports ‘home city’ again with Bradford showcase partnership Leading commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney will play a key role in showcasing the Bradford district’s planning and investment potential at an event alongside the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), in Leeds from May 20th-22nd. Working in partnership with Bradford Council, Schofield Sweeney, is a main By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Extra care housing scheme is laying the foundations for independent living Construction work is under way on an extra care housing scheme that will open up new independent living opportunities for older people in Leeds. Leeds City Council’s Middlecross development in Armley will provide a total of 65 high-quality and energy efficient apartments for affordable rent by people aged over By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Local firm responds to school SOS to transform outdoor space RJC Plant Services LTD, a Church Fenton-based waste collection and plant hire business, is set to make a lasting impact on the local community by leading a ‘Big Build’ project at Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School. The initiative, scheduled for the weekend of 7-8 June, will transform the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Young people take to the drivers seat to unlock jobs * 18-20 year olds to benefit from thousands of job and apprenticeship opportunities by the end of this year * Bolstering workforce will help prevent delays and cancellations on the railways * Getting young people in work and improving rail services will help boost the economy as part of the Plan for Change By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Message of thanks after 150,000 line the streets for Leeds United parade You did us proud – that’s the message from Leeds City Council to every single person who helped make Leeds United’s promotion party a truly champion occasion. Around 150,000 fans turned out in the city centre to salute manager Daniel Farke and his title-winning players during a celebratory By The Editor • 1 min read
