Health Dense Hair Experts and Kiss Branding win Diamond Award for best visual identity at Transform Awards Dense Hair Experts and creative agency Kiss Branding have won the prestigious Diamond Award for Best Visual Identity from the Lifestyle & Wellbeing Sector at the Transform Awards. The accolade recognises their bold and thoughtful approach to tackling the stigma surrounding hair loss through an empowering and authoritative brand identity. By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Ison Harrison expands regional presence with the acquisition of Armstrong Luty solicitors Yorkshire-based law firm Ison Harrison has announced the acquisition of Skipton-based personal injury specialists Armstrong Luty Solicitors, further strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading full-service legal practices. The deal marks another milestone in Ison Harrison’s strategic growth, expanding its reach across North Yorkshire and enhancing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Homebuilder sponsors super league rugby club Founded nearly a century ago in 1926, Castleford Tigers has a rich history in English rugby and continues to be a formidable presence in the Super League. The club, which plays its home games at The Jungle (Wheldon Road), is at the heart of the Castleford community and regularly see By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New timetable for trains across the North from 18 May Train operator Northern is reminding customers to check before they travel, with timetables for trains changing from Sunday 18 May 2025. Whilst the majority of timetables will remain similar to the current times, there will be changes to train times on some key routes, along with a few extra services By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds city bikes expands Users of Leeds’ cycle hire scheme benefit from a new model of electric bike when it launched on 22 April. 265 improved and easier to use e-bikes will be introduced to the Leeds City Bikes fleet. Delivered by leading British e-bike hire operator Beryl, Leeds City Council and the West By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Eddisons expands property security team with senior Yorkshire-based hire Property consultancy Eddisons has appointed security specialist Dominic Watson-Hayes as an associate director in its RemoteZone security services team, part of the firm’s insurance division. Based in the firm’s Leeds head office, Dominic has a national remit to work with businesses across the construction and vacant property sector, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford city centre gift card celebrates £185,000 milestone The Bradford City Centre Gift Card, an initiative launched by the Bradford Business Improvement District (BID), has reached an impressive milestone, surpassing £185,000 in total sales. This achievement demonstrates the growing support from residents, visitors, and businesses alike, reinforcing the card’s role in boosting the local economy and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Vivly Living starts on site at quality West Yorkshire development Work has now started on site at Vivly Living’s exciting residential development at Shepley, near Huddersfield. 52 new homes are now being built at Knowle Grange, which forms Phase 2 at Vivly’s development in the village. Phase 1, comprising 31 homes, has completely sold out. Oliver Bottomley, associate By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Manufacturing company and students join forces to support the Teenage Cancer Trust Bradford-based manufacturing and engineering firm, Graham Hart Process Technology, has teamed up with the Chemical Engineering Society at Bradford University to raise funds and awareness for the Teenage Cancer Trust, the only UK charity dedicated to supporting young people aged 13-24 facing cancer. The partnership was inspired by the rare By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Data analytics company eyes growth with Finance Yorkshire investment A company specialising in data analytics and AI for the retail sector is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire. Leeds based HyperFinity uses data and AI to help retail customers make smart decisions around customer loyalty and pricing, leading to increased profitability. Investment from Finance Yorkshire’s growth fund will By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New start-ups and insolvency-related activity increase in Yorkshire and Humber New business starts-ups and insolvency-related activity were both on the rise across the UK and in Yorkshire and the Humber last month, according to the latest findings from the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3. The research, based on an analysis of data provided by Creditsafe, shows a By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire whisky distillery partners with English Heritage for landmark bottling The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery has bottled a bespoke whisky for English Heritage. Hunmanby based Spirit of Yorkshire worked with English Heritage to launch Filey Bay Heritage Edition at 40 English Heritage sites throughout the UK. Described as ‘light, fruity and full of life By The Editor • 2 min read
