Legal Matters Ramsdens shortlisted in both regional and national legal awards schemes Ramsdens Solicitors, which works across Yorkshire and nationally, has been shortlisted in two sets of awards. It has been recognised in three categories of this year’s Yorkshire Legal Awards, and has also been selected in the UK-wide specialist British Wills & Probate Awards 2024. Launched 25 years ago, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A quartet of appointments for Boroughbridge-based UNTHA UK Industrial shredder specialist UNTHA UK has announced a quartet of appointments as the growing business continues to evolve. Bolstering the sales team is Dale Liptrott, who joins the North Yorkshire headquartered firm as an experienced sales consultant. With a decade of notable experience, most recently selling capital equipment at CPL By The Editor • 2 min read
Business University joins forces with tech partners to celebrate digital culture at Leeds Digital Festival Leeds Trinity University has planned four city centre-based events as part of this year’s Leeds Digital Festival, taking place from Monday 16 to Friday 27 September. Leeds Digital Festival is the UK’s biggest open tech event and, as part of its work to recognise and support innovation in By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Planning approval secured for new industrial space Paloma Capital has secured planning consent to deliver four new industrial/warehouse units totalling 34,400 sq ft at its established business park on the outskirts of York. The scheme is now offering design and build opportunities for units ranging from 4,000 sq ft up to 15,400 sq By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Firecracker Ball unveils new brand for its 22nd year supporting Barnardo’s The Firecracker Ball, the premier charity corporate event of the year in Yorkshire, has unveiled its new brand as it enters its 22nd year. Renowned for its unwavering support for Barnardo’s, to date the event has raised almost £3.4 million for the charity, transforming the lives of thousands By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Popular Shipley pub and ‘secret‘ distillery goes up for sale A unique drinking and entertainment venue and micro brewery in Shipley has been put up for sale with a guide price of £75,000 with commercial property estate agent Ernest Wilson. The Fox at Shipley, on Briggate, close to the town‘s train station, has built a reputation with real By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Vivly Living strengthens its marketing team with significant appointment The award-winning residential property developer Vivly Living has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment of Joe Murray as trainee marketing executive. Nineteen-year-old Joe joins Huddersfield-based Vivly from commercial trailer manufacturer Montracon. Joe, who was educated at New College, Pontefract, explained: “This is a wonderful opportunity for me. Vivly Living By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Agreements signed with employers to support student skills Leeds Trinity University has signed the first Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with three organisations as part of a new project to enrich student education and opportunities. Leeds-based digital services company Hippo, Liberty Shared Services (part of Liberty Global, which has offices in Bradford and London), and UST – a Digital Transformation By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Homebuilder aces charity golf day for Candlelighters A charity golf day arranged by Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has raised £11,000 for its charity of the year, Candlelighters. 19 teams made up of 76 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees and sub-contractors, took part in the tournament which was held at Garforth By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder announces trio of senior appointments Housebuilder Honey has announced three new appointments to complete the senior management team for its Central regional office in Sheffield to support the delivery of its ongoing expansion. Dean Cutts and Richard Short have been recruited as technical director and commercial director respectively, whilst Nadine Trigg has joined as head By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Have your say on plans to improve travel on Burmantofts and Beckett Streets A new consultation has launched to improve the route along Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street, which connects the city centre to St James’s Hospital and the neighbouring areas of Burmantofts, Lincoln Green, Richmond Hill and Harehills. The scheme builds on previous consultation in 2019, which focused on improvements for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A packed programme announced by Leeds Digital Festival Leeds Digital Festival promises a packed 2024 event schedule. Organisers behind this year’s Leeds Digital Festival are promising an immersive festival programme with over 200 diverse events registered. The full programme launched in August. Now in its ninth successive year, one of the themes of the 2024 Festival will By The Editor • 3 min read
