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
Business Bath manufacturer partners with local pioneer to develop accessible bathing range Two Yorkshire manufacturers have joined forces to develop a new generation of accessible bathing products designed to make independent living easier for people across the UK. Huddersfield-based bath and shower tray specialist Trojan has partnered with Keighley designer and manufacturer RBT Bathrooms to launch the new Living Showers range, a By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Yorkshire Hearing Company celebrates 5th anniversary Since launching in Windsor House in 2020, the Yorkshire Hearing Clinic now has nearly 3k patients, and has delivered 10,854 appointments. MD Andy Armitage is delighted to have reached such an important milestone and said, “When we started out, I had no idea just how successful the clinic would By The Editor • 1 min read
Business North Yorkshire pet food supplier adds further awards to trophy cabinet A Leeming Bar-based pet food supplier is celebrating following its latest win, Pet Food Brand of the Year – Yorkshire for the third year running in the Yorkshire Prestige Awards. This comes after being awarded ‘Best premium dog food 2024’ awarded by Northern England , ‘Best premium pet food 2023’ awarded by By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Global restaurant group choose Leeds for first India Bistro Hospitality Investment company AVT Capital has partnered with Foodlink Global Restaurants (UAE and India) to bring its celebrated India Bistro concept to the UK for the first time. The first UK restaurant will be located in Leeds, in the vibrant suburb of Chapel Allerton and is set to become a By The Editor • 2 min read
