Business Six figure refurb of Leeds city centre premises Leeds-based barristers set Parklane Plowden Chambers (PLP) has announced six figure refurbishment plans for its 11,000 sq ft premises on Westgate in Leeds city centre. The set is investing in a complete reorganisation of the chambers’ internal space to create a high quality new environment to support flexible working By The Editor • 1 min read
Business PFF Group invests in transport management technology to reduce carbon footprint Food packaging manufacturer PFF Group has invested in a new transport management system to improve deliveries to customers and reduce its carbon footprint. PFF is one of the UK’s largest independent food packaging manufacturers, supplying packaging products to supermarkets and food manufacturers across the country from its Keighley and By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture ‘5 on the farm’ festival announces official event partners Leading wine brand ‘Lindeman’s Wines’ has been announced as one of the sponsors of this summer’s ‘5 on the Farm Festival’ at Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire. Organisers behind the Channel 5 festival, which takes place over the August Bank Holiday, have also revealed that top outdoor By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Specialist investment partnership acquires timber group A national timber group with a portfolio of businesses across Yorkshire has been acquired by a leading investment partnership focused on the acquisition of industrial companies throughout Europe and North America. Rubicon Partners has acquired the share capital of Consolidated Timber Holdings Group (CTHG) which is a leading importer, distributor By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Riverside Motor Group expands with latest acquisition Yorkshire based Riverside Motor Group has acquired Harratts Group’s Honda site at Calder Park Wakefield for an undisclosed sum. The deal includes Harratts’ Honda dealership and assets at Calder Park, their former Kia showroom, and a lease of premises at Darton, Barnsley for a period of 10 years. Riverside By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Good ‘pub grub’ for popular Addingham local Award-winning Chef Matt Broadley is taking over the kitchen at The Craven Heifer in Addingham. Matt, head chef and owner at Broadley’s Bistro in Ilkley is bringing his own take on home-made, traditional ‘pub grub’ to the popular village pub. Matt is said to be ‘buzzing’ about the opening By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Huddersfield media buying agency grows turnover by 60% Huddersfield-based media planning and buying agency, Media Performance, has doubled its headcount to eight, grown turnover by 60% to £7m+ and relocated to a luxurious business centre in 2021, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19. The firm, which had been based at The Media Centre since its formation in 2014, By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Marsden Jazz Festival seeking Crowdfunding support In 2020, the global pandemic brought about the first ever cancellation of Marsden Jazz Festival (MJF) since it began in 1992. Whilst the Pennine village fell quiet last year, the festival organisers are doing all they can to fill the streets of Marsden with live music, excitement, and a sense By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture First Bus and The Piece Hall bring staycation 'seaside' to Halifax First Bus is partnering with The Piece Hall to bring an annual family summer attraction to the famous Grade 1 listed leisure and tourism venue in Halifax, which they plan to become a regular date in the region’s event calendar. For the launch in July, its giant courtyard will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Beanie Media appointed by Rishworth School for global SEO project Beanie Media have been appointed by Rishworth School to implement a 6 month SEO strategy to increase their rankings on google and increase traffic to their site. Lydia Horbury, director of external relations at Rishworth School commented: Rishworth School have recently been upgrading our website, as part of the build By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Wakefield is back and better than ever Wakefield Business Week was historically an annual event, delivered in a partnership capacity by stakeholders including Wakefield Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Wakefield First. This year, the hosts, WF4 Recovery changed the theme up to be Wakefield Bounce Back Week! With attendees having the opportunity to hear from national By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Moda Living tops out at New York Square, SOYO Leeds * Moda Living’s New York Square neighbourhood officially tops out in Leeds * Moda will deliver 515 high quality rental homes with state-of-the-art amenities in Leeds city centre * Topping out is celebrated with local band, Talkboy, filming a video at the top of the Moda development * The project forms the first By The Editor • 3 min read
