Business A rare vacancy at an award-winning rural estate near York Two quality offices have just become vacant at The Menagerie, Escrick Park, six miles south of York. The Menagerie is one of seven converted farmsteads at the historic Escrick Park Estate which has been in the same family ownership for over 350 years. The buildings were awarded the Royal Institute By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Estate agency hires land and new homes manager West Yorkshire-based premium estate agency Charnock Bates has hired a land and new homes manager. Gary Roberts joins from housebuilder Duchy Homes, bringing more than 27 years of experience in new homes sales roles within the housebuilding sector. At Charnock Bates, Gary is leading the agency’s new homes sales By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters New employment partner joins Schofield Sweeney Andy Gilchrist has been appointed as a partner in the employment team at Yorkshire-based law firm, Schofield Sweeney. Andy is a multi-award winning employment lawyer and joins the firm from Lupton Fawcett, where he was head of employment. Andy has advised on significant employment law cases in the UK, and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder launches partnership division with 4 sites Sheffield-headquartered housebuilder Honey has launched a partnerships division after securing four sites to deliver 286 affordable new homes across Yorkshire and Derbyshire with forward sales revenues of £60m. Called Partnerships by Honey, the division is working with local authorities, private rented sector (PRS) providers, registered social landlords and housing associations By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Eddisons appoints new UK plant and machinery sales director Eddisons has expanded its plant and machinery division with the appointment of new director Antony Reed to the firm’s growing asset sales operation across the UK. Antony joins Leeds-headquartered Eddisons from industrial auctions group Surplex, where he led its British outfit. He also worked previously for industrial machinery specialist By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bank of England monetary policy expert to deliver lecture at Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University is delighted to welcome Dr. Catherine L. Mann, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), to deliver the highly anticipated Economic Prospects Lecture on 11 February. Attendees will gain insights into the Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Report, to be released on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Council leader welcomes extra funding Final budget plans for 2025/26 released today The Leader of the council Councillor James Lewis has welcomed new funding for the city after final budget plans for 2025/26 were released today which confirmed £67million in extra funding next year. However, the impact of rising costs, pressures and demand By The Editor • 6 min read
National Panda partners with Wolfenden to boost UK organic market share Bamboo bedding and mattress retailer Panda London has appointed Wolfenden to spearhead its SEO and digital PR strategy as the eco-conscious brand aims to establish dominance in the competitive bedding market. Founded in 2015, Panda London has set itself apart with its revolutionary approach to sustainable bedding, offering eco-friendly alternatives By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Mayor's grad scheme to link graduates with SME's in Yorkshire Businesses in West Yorkshire will be able to recruit from a talent pool of hundreds of professionally-trained graduates under a new scheme launched by regional mayor Tracy Brabin. The Graduates West Yorkshire scheme is the first of its kind for the region, and will see up to a thousand graduates By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Take-up in West Yorkshire's industrial and logistics market hits three year high A robust year for the industrial and logistics market in West Yorkshire and the Humber saw transactional take-up reach a three-year high of 2.1 million sq ft (units over 50,000 sq ft), according to global property consultancy Knight Frank’s latest Logic Report. This represents a 25% increase By The Editor • 4 min read
Food&Drink Neighbourhood cafe residence announces new opening in Leeds Leeds café and bar brand Residence has announced plans to expand with a new outlet in Moortown, North Leeds and a new day-to-night concept. This will be the third location for the popular eatery which already operates thriving cafés in Headingley and Cookridge. Residence Moortown aims to blend the comfort By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Scarborough garden centre team member's kindness benefits Filey cat rescue charity A kind hearted gesture by a team member at a Scarborough garden centre has benefitted a cat rescue and rehoming charity in Filey. Sharon Flintham, catering assistant at Dean's Garden Centre in Scarborough, was so touched by the dedication and love shown by the team at Filey Cat By The Editor • 1 min read
