Business Firm doubles the size of its manufacturing facilities Advanced manufacturing firm Aqualand Industries has made a six-figure investment to double the size of its facility in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. The new 4,000 sq ft factory and warehouse space will accommodate the company’s growing product range and support its growing export business. The move will create six By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Schofield Sweeney invests in lawyers of the future Award-winning law firm Schofield Sweeney has welcomed a new cohort of solicitor apprentices and trainees this month. The firm is recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and saw a record number of applicants this year for its pathways into law. The firm advocates social mobility, ensuring its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business North Yorkshire apprenticeship provider celebrates outstanding students A Malton-based training and apprenticeship provider has celebrated its highest achievers and most outstanding students, accompanied by Christopher Ledger, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire. Hosted at Sandburn Hall in York, Derwent Training welcomed its apprentices, staff, employer partners and suppliers as well as VIPs to the awards event which By The Editor • 1 min read
National How to elevate your blog with simple design tweaks First impressions are crucial when it comes to blog design. The moment someone lands on a blog, the overall aesthetic and layout influence their decision to stay or leave. A well-designed blog instantly conveys professionalism and credibility, making readers more likely to engage with the content. The visual appeal of By The Editor • 2 min read
National Understanding market volatility: key insights for investors today Market volatility can often feel like a daunting concept for many investors. Price swings, fluctuating valuations, and rapid changes can be unsettling. However, understanding how volatility works, why it occurs, and how to manage it effectively can turn this uncertainty into a tool for growth. By focusing on these key By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Sam Crich joins Eaton Smith Solicitors as partner in the commercial team Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Sam Crich has joined the firm as a partner in its Commercial Team. With a wealth of experience in commercial law, Sam's appointment strengthens the firm’s ability to offer comprehensive and strategic legal advice to businesses of all sizes. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business BBC Open All Hours shop to go under the hammer A Doncaster hairdressers salon that was best known as the corner shop in the BBC’s much-loved sitcom Open All Hours is to go up for sale by auction this month. The property, on Lister Avenue, south of Doncaster city centre, was used for the external shots of the eponymous By The Editor • 1 min read
L to R: Former Leeds United Captain Ross McCormack, Skopes brand ambassador and Married at First Sight star Matt Jameson, Simon Cope CEO, Skopes Menswear, singer-songwriter Kuill, Kevin Sinfield CBE and Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton Business Heritage menswear brand Skopes opens flagship store in Leeds Leading UK menswear brand, Skopes, has opened its flagship store at White Rose Shopping Centre marking a homecoming for the Leeds brand. Skopes CEO Simon Cope officially opened the store this weekend together with Married at First Sight star and brand ambassador Matt Jameson. The grand opening of the store By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leader of Leeds City Council visits the new Leeds Trinity University City Campus Councillor James Lewis, Leader of Leeds City Council, was joined by Fiona Bolam, chief officer, Economy and Skills at Leeds City Council for a tour of the new Leeds Trinity University City Campus ahead of its official opening. Leeds Trinity University’s vice-chancellor professor Charles Egbu welcomed Cllr Lewis and By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Tracy Brabin launches new masterclasses for creative freelancers New masterclasses for creative freelancers and microbusinesses to “unleash their full potential” have been announced by West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin. The “WYCreate” platform will offer a bespoke programme of skills masterclasses and business support sessions, all tailored for those working in the creative industries. Delivered by leading creative industries By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Harrison Spinks wins ‘Bed Manufacturer of the Year’ Leeds-based fifth-generation luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has been awarded ‘Bed Manufacturer of the Year’ at the 2024 National Bed Federation Awards. The family-owned bedmaker secured the prestigious award for its continued product-related initiatives and development, after previously winning the same accolade at the NBF Awards in 2022. The judges commended By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Solicitors support Yorkshire-based specialist interior brand with management buyout Yorkshire-based Blacks Solicitors has recently supported Andy Taylor, Director of Andy Thornton Worldwide Interiors Limited (ATWIL) on the management buy out of his specialist interiors business. The leading commercial interior business, which turned over more than £3 million in the last financial year, recently completed the self-funded management buy out, By The Editor • 1 min read
