Business Vivly gets green light for quality Huddersfield development The award-winning residential development company Vivly Living has received planning permission for a quality housing development at Grange Moor, an old quarrying and mining site near Huddersfield. Kirklees Council has given the green light for 12 two to four-bed homes at Denby Lane, Grange Moor, comprising seven bungalows, three family By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence invests in sponsorship of five rugby clubs and two Leeds Rhinos players Leading Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has announced the renewal of its longstanding sponsorship of Leeds Rhinos, as it approaches almost 20 years of being the official legal partner to the rugby club. The firm has also committed to supporting five other local rugby clubs for the upcoming season. This By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Niche estate agency launches new branch in Ilkley Leeds estate and lettings agency Fowler and Powell has announced the opening of a second branch in the historic spa town of Ilkley. Occupying a prominent location on Church Street, the office opened on 3 March and will be personally managed by directors Julien Powell and Levi Fowler, whose first By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Hull Agency nominated for Charitable Business of the Year at the Yorkshire Choice Awards Hull-based digital marketing and web design agency Eyeweb has been nominated for Charitable Business of the Year at the 2025 Yorkshire Choice Awards. The nomination follows the team's fundraising efforts for Hull Animal Welfare Trust, Walkies for Welfare, where the seven members walked over 1,000 miles during By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire whisky distillery produces limited edition spirit for German Whisky Fairs The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery has collaborated with its German importer to create an exclusive whisky for the German market. Launched at Germany's largest whisky fair, Whisky-Messe, in Nuremberg, Filey Bay German Fair Exclusive #1 is a marriage of ex-Bourbon, ex-Islay and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Walker Crips and University of York celebrate five years of successful internship programme Walker Crips Financial Planning is celebrating five years of its successful internship programme in collaboration with the University of York. Since its launch, the programme has provided students with invaluable hands-on experience in financial planning, equipping them with essential industry skills and opportunities for long-term career development. The internship programme By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Simpson Wood names by Financial Times as one of the best financial advice firms in UK Huddersfield financial advice firm, Simpson Wood Financial Services Ltd, has been named as one of the best financial advice firms in the UK by the Financial Times. The FT Adviser Top 100 is a prestigious annual list that compares the UK’s top 100 financial advice firms based on a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Funding and appointments support accessibility startup’s growth A Leeds-based accessibility startup has secured early funding and expanded its team as it rebrands and accelerates its growth. AUDITSU, formerly known as IMAGINaiTION, was founded by Jason Crispin, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur. The new identity reinforces AUDITSU’s focus on automated accessibility compliance and risk intelligence, aligning with its mission By The Editor • 1 min read
Business British spring manufacturer achieves incredible 100th patent milestone Leading British spring manufacturer and components supplier to the mattress and furniture industry, Spinks, has achieved a major milestone after receiving its 100th patent – demonstrating its ongoing commitment to innovation. The Yorkshire-based company has been granted its 100th patent around the world for a new coil design that will help By The Editor • 1 min read
National Topps Tiles partners with colleges to tackle national skills shortage A new education partnership designed to boost the number of qualified tilers in the UK has been launched by Topps Tiles. The UK’s number one tile specialist is teaming up with Leeds College of Building and South & City College Birmingham to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople. By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yorkshire garden centre group is shortlisted for a national people and culture award The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious national HR award. Yorkshire Garden Centres Group has reached the final in the People Team of the Year (500 - 1,000 employees) at the British HR Awards which celebrate organisations and individuals that By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire's first whisky distillery welcomes English Whisky GI news The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery is celebrating the news that the English Whisky Guild's application for geographical indication (GI) status has reached the consultation stage. "GI status protects the quality, integrity and production methods of a particular product or process. English By The Editor • 2 min read
