Charity On his bike! David bound for the Arctic Circle David Pickles, a general manager with the Gym Group, is tackling one of the toughest cycling challenges in the world, unsupported, for Wellspring Therapy & Training, the Harrogate-based mental health charity. Thirty-nine-year-old David from Cowthorpe, near Wetherby, is taking part in The North Cape 4000, which has a legendary destination By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Historic London livery company pays special visit to York Handmade Brick The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers, whose origins date back to the fifteenth century, has paid a special visit to the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company. The City of London-based livery company brought 27 members and their partners to York Handmade’s factory in Forest Lane, Alne, near Easingwold. By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Victoria Leeds unveils 'Reflections of Love' rainbow art at Leeds Pride 2024 event A striking and colourful glass installation has been officially unveiled at Victoria Leeds as part of the city’s Leeds Pride celebrations. The ‘Reflections of Love’ installation was revealed at a star-studded event held in Victoria Quarter at The Ivy, to mark the launch of Leeds Pride 2024, which will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Office of national construction and property consultancy expands Following a sustained period of new appointments, the Leeds office of award-winning Summers-Inman, a construction and property consultancy with a national network of offices, is expanding its footprint at Thorpe Park Leeds. Although established in Leeds for 35+ years in Leeds city centre, the firm moved up to Thorpe Park By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Honorary Fellowships awarded at Leeds Trinity University Seven outstanding individuals from across TV and radio, business, sport, film and photography have been awarded Honorary Fellowships by Leeds Trinity University for their contributions to their sectors and communities. Leeds Trinity began awarding Honorary Fellowships in 2017 as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations to recognise excellence across areas By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Hawley Group expands Brighouse base with third new office Hawley Group, the building and energy efficiency expert based in Brighouse, has bolstered its footprint with the opening of a new workshop, as the firm pushes for £30m turnover in 2024. Now occupying Unit 1 at Woodvale Workshops, located next to the former 1800s silk mill Woodvale Office Park, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business One of UK’s leading independent tyre specialists opens second site in Wakefield Bush Tyres one of the UK’s leading independent tyre specialists, has signed a 10-year lease on an industrial unit in Wakefield, as the firm gears up for further expansion across the North of England. The news comes just three months after Bush Tyres opened its first branch in the By The Editor • 1 min read
(L-R): Alex, Matthew and Ollie Yeo Business Family-owned business marks fourth decade with new range and growth plans Originally founded in 1991 as Décor Grille Security, Security Direct based in Beverley was taken over and rebranded by the founder’s sons in 2010 and has now added two new product ranges to its offering as part of its exciting growth strategy. With almost 20 per cent growth year By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Paul Pickering announced vice president of Stephenson Stephenson Personal Care (‘Stephenson’), the Yorkshire-based firm and leader in the manufacture and supply of a wide range of soap bases and ingredients for the personal care market has announced Paul Pickering’s appointment as vice president. Paul was initially employed as Stephenson’s head of sales, leading the sales By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Iceland Foods appoints retail specialist law firm Retail specialist law firm Gordons has been granted exclusivity by Iceland Foods to advise on all the British food retailer’s property matters. Founded in 1970 and with its head office in Deeside, Flintshire, Iceland has been a Gordons client since 2015. The retailer has more than 1,000 stores By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Developer shortlisted in national building awards Vivly Living, one of Yorkshire’s leading residential property developers, has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Building Awards 2024. The Huddersfield-based developer, formerly known as Yorkshire Country Properties, has been shortlisted in Housing Project of the Year category for its successful Knowle Grange development in Shepley in By The Editor • 3 min read
Business King's Speech - Housing In response to the King's speech today, Northern Housing Consortium chief executive Tracy Harrison said: “The Government’s focus on housing is good news for Northerners. The proposals set out in the King’s Speech to build more homes, including desperately needed social rent homes, are especially welcome. By The Editor • 1 min read
