Business Brouns & Co appoints property entrepreneur to board The Yorkshire-based maker of sustainable linseed paint, Brouns & Co, has appointed real estate expert and developer Duncan Melville to its board as it gears up for further expansion in 2025. Harrogate-based Duncan, the founder and owner of student property developer Primus Property Group, has over 30 years’ experience across By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Yorkshire marketer joins trade body Management Board Group marketing director at Alfred Bagnall and Sons Ltd, Joanne Gualda, has been appointed to the Management Board of a national trade body. Joanne, who is based at Bagnalls’ head office in Cleckheaton, was elected to the Board of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) at its AGM held on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Luscombe MG Leeds retains title as biggest dealer in the UK Luscombe MG Leeds is proud to announce that they have been recognised as the UK’s biggest dealer for MG vehicles for the second successive year. The trophy for ‘Best Volume Individual Dealer’ was presented at MG’s Annual Dealer Conference in Windsor, and is handed to the dealer who By The Editor • 1 min read
Business UK tech company becomes AI partner to manufacturing giant Tech company IntelliAM is to launch a commercial partnership with Swedish manufacturing powerhouse, SKF, which will see both companies unite to drive forward the global AI revolution. IntelliAM is transforming the machine asset management industry, making innovative advancements in how machine and man interact to manage the lifecycle of equipment, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business LNT Construction appoints Dudleys for expert engineering support LNT Construction has appointed Dudleys Consulting Engineers to assist with development planning and civil engineering aspects for a number of new projects across the UK. LNT Construction is a part of LNT Care Developments which is currently the UK’s largest provider of carbon-zero, affordable and high-quality care homes. Established By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Woman edges closer to goal of growing 5,000 trees by her 85th birthday Landscape supplier Green-tech is proud to share an inspiring update on Janet Willoner’s progress. Back in 2019, motivated by her grandchildren’s passion for combating climate change, Janet from Boroughbridge embarked on an ambitious mission to grow 5,000 trees from seed by the time she turns 85 - By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Innovative first aid business set for growth Award-winning Yorkshire based Mini First Aid is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire. The company was founded nine years ago by Yorkshire Businesswoman member and Yorkshire Businesswoman of the Year award winner, Kate Ball who has successfully grown the business which now operates more than 70 franchises covering most of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Opening date revealed for neighbourhood workspace With the redevelopment of the Bonding Warehouse well underway, Patch has announced that the coworking and community hub will officially open on Monday 6th January 2025. Following the unveiling of the plans in October, the neighbourhood workspace is attracting widespread attention among tech and creative businesses keen to establish a By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Leeds law firm strengthens team with 6 new appointments Ward Hadaway, a Leeds-based law firm, has announced the appointment of 6 new team members as it continues to grow. The appointments include an equity partner, two solicitors, two trainee solicitors and one paralegal across sectors including real estate, healthcare and commercial litigation. Emma Digby, executive partner in the Leeds By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Headstar volunteers join Zarach in the fight against bed poverty Leeds-based finance recruitment consultancy Headstar has partnered with Zarach, a children’s bed charity, to tackle bed poverty by providing vital support to local families in need. As part of its Donate A Day initiative, seven Headstar employees helped deliver more than 40 beds to children across Leeds and Bradford By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global training provider relocates to a new Harrogate office A Harrogate headquartered global training provider has moved its office to Copthall Bridge in the town. Primeast provides corporate blended learning solutions and culture change consulting to firms ranging from The British Council, Altrad and Kia. The firm twice received recognition for its growth when it won Queen's By The Editor • 1 min read
Business myenergi calls for local businesses to celebrate what makes Grimsby great With Grimsby making headline news as the ‘worklessness’ capital of Britain, Stallingborough-based renewable energy tech manufacturer myenergi is calling for local businesses to stand up to the criticism, champion the region and celebrate the thriving community that makes the town great. While the publicity may paint a bleak picture, co-founder By The Editor • 2 min read
