Business Baytree's development sets new benchmark for environmental excellence Two state-of-the-art speculative warehouse units developed by Baytree Logistics Properties Ltd have reached practical completion – and are now available for occupation. The scheme totals 552,000 sq. ft and is situated in Stourton, south Leeds just three miles south-east of Leeds city centre and adjacent to both J7 of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Julian Kynaston appointed brand director for CLOUD NINE styling tools Julian Kynaston, founder and CEO of Propaganda Brand Consultancy, has been announced as the new brand director for CLOUD NINE, the award-winning hair styling tools company. Julian will take on this exciting role alongside his existing responsibilities at Propaganda and as chair of GenM. This move further solidifies the intertwined By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Housebuilder submits plans for £23.5m development in Barnsley Avant Homes has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on a 7.6-acre site in the village of Great Houghton, Barnsley to deliver a £23.5m, 108 new home multi-tenure development Called Houghton Place and located on High Street, the proposed development will comprise a mix of one-, two-, three-, and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder secures three new sites delivering 255 plots Sheffield-headquartered housebuilder Honey has secured three sites across South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire that will deliver 255 new build homes and revenues of £81.5m. The housebuilder has exchanged contracts on sites in Waverley, near Rotherham; Kirkby-in-Ashfield, near Mansfield; and Eastwood, near Nottingham. Honey currently has five live developments, ranging from By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Bradford City football fans to be transformed into opera singers Football clubs always say the backing of a passionate crowd on matchday is like having a twelfth man and terrace chants from fans are the thing of legend. But what impact could those chants have if they came from operatic singers? BBC Radio Leeds is taking on the challenge! The By The Editor • 3 min read
Business BGF announces partner appointments from Yorkshire and the North West teams BGF is delighted to announce several Northern appointments as part of its transition to Partner titles within its Investment and Portfolio teams. This strategic development reinforces BGF’s commitment to recognising individual contributions and driving long-term value and growth. Barry Jackson has been promoted to regional partner, building on his By The Editor • 1 min read
Business York Handmade plays pivotal role in the restoration of iconic Welsh Theatre The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in a restoration of Theatr Clwyd in North Wales. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied 37,000 specially manufactured bricks for the theatre, which had become unfit for purpose. This significant contract was worth £37,000 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global recruitment firm targets growth following MBO An international life sciences recruitment firm has completed a management buyout (MBO) with founder Andrew Buxton. The Leeds-headquartered company will see the management team of Tom Maskill, CEO, Sheridan White, CRO, and Ben Paice, COO, take majority ownership. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will provide a platform for global By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vivly unveils a raft of price reductions before stamp duty increase Award-winning residential developer Vivly Living has unveiled a raft of price reductions at two of its quality West Yorkshire developments. The reductions apply to beautiful stone-built homes at Vivly’s Willows development at Denby Dale and Whistle Bell Court at Skelmanthorpe. Vivly’s third West Yorkshire development, Knowle Grange at By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Thixendale rapeseed oil awarded joint first in a national Best Brands Survey The team at North Yorkshire family business, Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil is celebrating after being placed joint first in the Guild of Fine Food's Best Brands Survey 2024-2025. Published by Fine Food Digest, the Best Brands Survey showcases the best-selling and best-tasting products that are available from delis, farm By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Eddisons tops 2024 national commercial property deals table Leeds-headquartered Eddisons has topped the 2024 property deals tables as the year’s most active commercial property agent across England, according to the specialist property research platform EGI Radius. Eddisons scooped first place in the rankings, completing 804 property deals in England, covering over 3 million sq ft of space By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Harry Hall pledges support to Riding for the Disabled Association Leading equestrian specialist, Harry Hall has announced Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) as its exclusive charity partner for 2025. This partnership will support RDA's vital mission of enriching lives through horses, making equestrian activities accessible to disabled people across the UK. The Bradford based equestrian specialist has By The Editor • 2 min read
