Business Leeds-based CDS launches new division – marking 13 new roles and seven-figure investment Strategic communications agency CDS has announced the launch of a new behavioural insight division, designed to drive inclusivity and accessibility throughout the private and public sector. With 50% of the UK’s population having one or more characteristics of vulnerability at any one point in time (FCA), the news marks By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Bradford garden centre secures planning permission for next growth phase The team at a Bradford garden centre have secured planning approval for a second site as part of their ambitious growth plans. Leeds City Council's South and West Plans Panel voted to approve Tong Garden Centre's plans to transform a former golf club into a £14m By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds named among top UK locations for international investment The city council has welcomed a new report that names Leeds as one of the UK’s go-to destinations for major international investors. Professional services firm EY’s latest UK Attractiveness Survey shows Leeds was the seventh best performing place in the country for foreign direct investment (FDI) projects during By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink New food and drink brand launches with opening of fine wine shop Reuben & Grey, a new Yorkshire retail brand, is welcoming customers to its first fine wine shop, located in the Old Town Hall in Market Square, Knaresborough. The business plans to quickly open a chain of wine shops and high-end delicatessens across the region. Featuring hundreds of wines from around By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Quantum Group builds QS team with investment in next generation Pontefract-based quantity surveyors the Quantum Group have strengthened their team with the appointment of a young construction professional and investment in the development of another key team member. Formed of three divisions – Quantum Consult, Quantum CPM (Cost & Project Management) and Q-Meruit – the Group provides quantity surveying, specialist business and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Food industry veteran joins Troy Foods as non-executive director Norman Soutar, former CEO of William Jackson Food Group, has been appointed as director of fast-growing Leeds-headquartered vegetable, salad and mayonnaise producer Troy Foods. Dating back to 1921, Troy Foods is a fourth generation family business, now employing 400 people across its four Yorkshire sites. With over 25 years’ experience By The Editor • 1 min read
National Raft of promotions and appointments at Aon's Leeds Tingley and Harrogate offices Leading global professional services firm Aon, has strengthened its market position with 25 promotions and appointments at its Leeds Tingley and Harrogate offices. Aon, which provides its Yorkshire-based clients, from SMEs to large corporates, with a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions has invested in specialist expertise with By The Editor • 2 min read
National Urban regeneration specialist artisan real estate launches in Leeds Nationwide urban regeneration property developer Artisan Real Estate has launched in Leeds with the announcement that it will deliver a £65m, 263 home sustainable development in Kirkstall. Called Kirkstall Place, it will be the developer’s first project in the city and is on a seven-acre site on the corner By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The different types of safety bollards available Bollards are an effective and easy way to protect a business, property, warehouse or even a car park. They are also an effective way to divide and separate different areas of a premise from each other. If you are in the United Kingdom and are looking to invest in some By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Law firm announces return of Wharfedale ton charity cycling event Local businesses and individual cyclists are being urged to sign up for the return of the Wharfedale Ton charity ride on Friday, September 17, which will raise vital funds for the Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford. The charitable event, organised by Yorkshire law firm Gordons, has raised £51,500 since By The Editor • 2 min read
Business AYRE Events secure first conference project of 2021 Leeds-based events specialist AYRE Event Solutions has strengthened its relationship with wealth management company, St. James’s Place Wealth Management after being asked to deliver their Liverpool conference on 8th July 2021, at the Park Royal Hotel. With government restrictions beginning to lift, and all event limitations due to be By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink ‘& Company’ - Bar and Kitchen to open on East Parade Leeds & Company is opening in Leeds on June 18 in the stunning Grade II listed 10-12 East Parade. The bar and kitchen will be open for all-day dining, after-work drinks, and weekend socializing. With an amazing outdoor courtyard and a modern, welcoming interior, & Company is the perfect venue for By The Editor • 1 min read
