JCT600 wins prestigious People and Culture accolade
JCT600, one of Yorkshire’s largest family-owned businesses, is once again celebrating achieving national recognition for its success in putting its people first, scooping the People & Culture accolade at this year’s Autotrader Retailer Awards, based on its success in creating a dynamic, open and diverse workplace.
With over
Leeds College of Building to expand North Street Campus
Leeds College of Building (LCB) has announced the purchase of a large building adjacent to its North Street Campus — a move that will significantly expand facilities and open up new training opportunities.
The 5,000 m2 former Vodafone site on Melbourne Street sits next to LCB’s North Street Campus
SportsShoes.com makes six marketing team appointments
Shipley-based SportsShoes.com has announced six new additions across its marketing team to support the online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer’s growth strategy.
The new hires are within the brand performance marketing, customer relationship management and events specialisms.
From a running perspective these include Asics, Nike,
Avant Homes acquires site in Harrogate
Housebuilder Avant Homes North Yorkshire has secured a new homes development site, after exchanging contracts on 5.61-acres of land at Knox Lane, Harrogate.
Subject to planning, Avant Homes North Yorkshire will build 60 of its practically designed, energy-efficient two-, three- and four-bedroom homes which will have a gross development
Chadwick Lawrence recognised for progressive culture with awards success
Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has been recognised for its progressive and inclusive workplace culture, following a successful awards season.
Recently, the firm was awarded Employer of the Year at the Mid Yorkshire Chamber Awards, in recognition of its commitment to the well-being and growth of its employees.
It
Hartmann Young strengthens senior team as it announces record sales growth
Hartmann Young, the Leeds-based life sciences recruitment specialist, has announced a series of senior appointments following a record first half of the year.
The company has seen strong growth in 2025, with sales over the first half of the year £1 million higher than during the same period in 2024.
Growth in business distress slows across Yorkshire
Almost 49,000 businesses in Yorkshire experienced ‘significant’ or early-stage financial distress in Q3 2025, up 6.2% on the previous quarter and 11.1% on the same three months in 2024, according to the latest Red Flag Alert research from leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor.