Business Leeds Digital Festival launches Leeds Digital Festival 2024 officially kicks off in the city with the festival launch party on 12 September. The exclusive event is an opportunity for organisers to thank sponsors and supporters for their contribution to Leeds Digital and the lasting legacy it provides to the region’s thriving tech sector. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Council chief executive confirms leaving plans Leeds City Council chief executive Tom Riordan has confirmed his leaving plans after being appointed to a leading role in driving the improvement of health outcomes across the country. Tom, who announced his intention to move on earlier this year, will be taking up a post as a permanent secretary By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Curtain rises on Rotherham’s new Forge Island Cinema For the first time since 1990 it is now possible to see the latest Hollywood blockbusters in Rotherham, following the official opening of The Arc Cinema Rotherham, which opens its doors for the first time today. The centre piece of Rotherham’s Forge Island regeneration project, work commenced on building By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Building Society shares research that suggests your savings could work harder To support this year’s UK Savings Week, new research from the Building Societies Association (BSA) has found that in Yorkshire and the Humber region, and despite the recent focus on interest rates, 34% of people hold most of their savings in a current account1, which means many of us By The Editor • 2 min read
Caption: (L-R) Andy Hobson and Jake Edwards Business Huddersfield Town appoint Fantastic Media as official brand and marketing partner Huddersfield Town (HTAFC) has appointed Leeds based full-service marketing agency, Fantastic Media, as its official brand and marketing partner to drive the club forward following its delivery of a successful rebrand. First appointed by the club in October 2023, Fantastic Media delivered a strategic rebrand for Huddersfield Town, which rolled By The Editor • 2 min read
Business IT and architect firms relocate to iconic period building in Leeds A leading global provider of imaging IT solutions and a national commercial architect’s firm have accelerated their growth plans by relocating to the iconic Calls Landing building in Leeds. Sectra Medical and Box Architects will now occupy the second and third floors respectively of the attractive period building overlooking By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hisense announces three-year extension to partnership with Leeds United World leading tech and appliance brand, Hisense, has announced a three-year extension to its partnership with Leeds United, meaning they’ll have been in partnership for a total of seven consecutive years. This announcement marks another exciting moment in the history of Hisense who is looking to build on its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Water to install 1.3m smart water metres Yorkshire Water is set to exchange 1.3 million existing water meters with smart meters, designed to provide service improvements, enhanced customer support and reduce leakage. The meter exchange program is expected to begin in South Yorkshire in 2025, subject to Ofwat’s final determination, due in December 2024. By By The Editor • 2 min read
Business German ambassador visits west & north Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce have hosted the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom as part of a high-profile visit to Leeds. Held at juke box manufacturing business Sound Leisure, Chris Black, President of Leeds Chamber and also managing director of Sound Leisure, greeted Ambassador Miguel Berger By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Premcor plan for Rossington site could deliver 450 new jobs Privately-owned property development company, Premcor Estates (Premcor), has submitted a planning application for its 43-acre, Mode 18 development site at Junction 3 on the M18. The planning application relates to the redevelopment of the overall site at Rossington, Doncaster, which has the potential to deliver around 450 new jobs. Planning By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prime Leeds offices rents continue to break all records – Knight Frank The prime rent for Grade A office space in Leeds continues to break all records, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank. In Knight Frank’s latest research, it is revealed that city centre rents have increased by three per cover the past 12 months to £38 per sq ft. By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm hires head of property disputes Law firm Gordons has announced the appointment of a senior lawyer to lead its property disputes practice. Paul Joyce joins from the Leeds office of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and has specialised in property litigation for 13 years. He has expertise in advising commercial tenants including large retail, logistics By The Editor • 1 min read
