Business Eddisons expands auctions presence with Network Auctions acquisition Leeds-headquartered property consultancy Eddisons has strengthened its auctions division with the acquisition of Network Auctions. The London-based firm was established in 2005 and sells residential and commercial properties across the UK via monthly online auctions. Network Auctions will integrate with Eddisons’ existing auction business which includes Pugh & Co, SDL By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Lazenby’s celebrates double finalist success Lazenby’s Financial Services Ltd, the Leeds-based independent financial adviser firm, is proud to have been named a finalist in two major categories at the highly respected Professional Adviser Awards 2025. The company is shortlisted for both Paraplanner of the Year, recognising the outstanding work of Rajvinder Bharj, and North By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Harrogate company claims leading industry award Harrogate-based Dishang Group has been named best state of the art manufacturer at the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW®) Awards 2025 in London, a win that places the global apparel specialist at the centre of the sector’s digital transformation. The award recognises the company’s smart digital manufacturing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business SportsShoes.com invests £1.5m in semi-automated warehouse system Online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer SportsShoes.com has invested £1.5m in a state-of-the-art semi-automated warehouse system as part of its ongoing growth plans. The new warehouse system comprises automated conveyers and packaging machines which enable faster order processing and distribution to customers throughout the UK, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mad Devs doubles support team as Connect dealer network expands Automotive technology specialist Mad Devs has doubled the size of its UK-based support team to ensure it continues to deliver industry-leading service as more dealers join its Connect platform. The move will create eight new jobs and follows strong growth in the company’s dealer network and increasing adoption of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Henry Boot Construction delivers first phase of £3m pro bono SEND school transformation in Rotherham Henry Boot Construction has completed the first phase of a major £3 million pro bono Yorkshire Children’s Charity and Nexus Multi Academy Trust project to transform Hilltop School in Rotherham – a special educational needs school supporting 180 children with complex needs. The first phase was officially unveiled at a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leading York architects triumph in Scottish competition Leading York architects brown + company have won a major Scottish design competition. The company, based in Blossom Street, is “extremely proud” to have secured first place in the National Design Ideas Competition for a new community facility at Portobello Promenade in Edinburgh. Set alongside this much-loved stretch of North Sea By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Salko UK opens new electrical plant hire depot in Balkholme Salko UK, a national full service mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering provider has announced the opening of its new electric plant hire warehouse in Balkholme, near Goole. The investment marks a major step forward in the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation across multiple sectors and disciplines. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Flagship ex-Real Radio HQ now available in Leeds A flagship office building, which would perfectly serve as a company’s headquarters, is available to buy or to let at the Capitol Park development in Leeds. The building, which was formerly the headquarters of Real Radio, is ideally situated at the entrance to Capitol Park East by Junction 28 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business £4 million price tag for landmark Leeds city centre property Strategic property and construction advisors, Fox Lloyd Jones (FLJ) has launched 84 Albion Street on behalf of ESR at an asking price of offers in excess of £4 million. The mixed use freehold commercial building is situated in a high-profile position between the city’s established retail core and its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford College wins international sustainability award Bradford College has been crowned a winner at this year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards, delivered by EAUC in association with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Now in their 21st year, the awards recognise sustainability innovation and leadership in post-16 education across the UK and Ireland. This year’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire horse-racing trainer puts his mansion up for sale Tom Tate, one of Yorkshire’s most popular and successful horse-racing trainers, is saying farewell to the beloved house where he and his family have lived for the past 36 years, but he isn’t shedding too many tears. “It’s not because we haven’t loved living here, we By The Editor • 3 min read
