Business Henry Boot Construction completes radiotherapy building expansion in Sheffield Construction firm Henry Boot Construction has completed a £7.5 million extension to Weston Park Hospital’s radiology department in Sheffield. The block has been designed and built to incorporate linear accelerator (LINAC) machines – a device commonly used to deliver external beam radiation treatments to cancer patients. The extension, which By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Students commended for their professionalism during work experience Alfie Mitchell and Ethan Jones are two Level 3 Media students at Kirklees College who recently impressed on their Work Placement with The Basement Recovery Project. The Basement Recovery Project (TBRP) is an award-winning, not-for-profit lived experience recovery organisation (LERO) based in Halifax and Todmorden, dedicated to supporting those struggling By The Editor • 3 min read
National Yorkshire-made linseed paint chosen for £20m Natural History Museum renovation The team that is renovating the landmark Waterhouse Building at the Natural History Museum, one of London’s most iconic 19th century buildings, will use historically accurate and sustainable linseed paint, made in North Yorkshire, to restore each of the structure’s hundreds of original cast iron windows as it By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Ramsdens boosts real estate team with eighth partner Yorkshire-wide law firm Ramsdens Solicitors is continuing to build its real estate team with the appointment of Ian Hartley as partner based across the firm’s York and Leeds offices. With extensive experience in real estate law and the Leeds and Yorkshire markets, and nationally, Ian joins from Squire Patton By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Site managers gain national recognition The Yorkshire division of Bellway Homes is celebrating the success of two of its site managers after they were awarded National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job awards for the exceptional standard of work they’ve done on developments in Brough, Pocklington and Snaith. Karl Laverick worked on By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire whisky distillery's annual Open Day includes specialist masterclasses The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery is hosting an Open Day with specialist masterclasses in July. Spirit of Yorkshire's annual Open Day will take place at its distillery in Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, between 12 noon and 6.30pm on Saturday, July 27th. Visitors By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bed manufacturer looks to growth and sustainability HQ acquisition Bradford-based Wow Lifestyle, which manufactures beds and mattresses for leisure and hospitality sector clients such as Haven Holidays, Parkdean Resorts, Butlins and Scape student accommodation is relocating its manufacturing base within the city. The firm, which employs 22 people in Bradford, is relocating from its 20,000 sq ft premises By The Editor • 2 min read
mage: Professor Charles Egbu, Vice-Chancellor at Leeds Trinity University, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Professor Catherine O’Connor, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Experience at Leeds Trinity University. Business Mayor of West Yorkshire visits Leeds Trinity University’s new City Campus Tracy Brabin, the recently re-elected Mayor of West Yorkshire, has visited Leeds Trinity University’s City Campus at 1 Trevelyan Square, which is currently being fitted out to open for teaching in the 2024/25 academic year. Leeds Trinity University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Charles Egbu welcomed Tracy Brabin as part By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Brewery reinvents itself to remain in the market Ravenhill Brewery has faced many challenges since the pandemic but is looking to it’s Yorkshire roots to reinvent itself and the range it offers. Craft breweries which started in the 1970’s have grown in popularity, with people wanting to support local businesses and try local beer, and from By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Construction consultancy continues Yorkshire campaign Award winning independent development and construction consultancy, Identity Consult (IC) is supporting two major Leeds projects as part of its growing Yorkshire portfolio – at a new city centre residential development on Saxton Lane and at the Fearnville Wellbeing Centre on the eastern outskirts. The IC team, which is based in By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Swine that Dines overwhelmed by support as it smashes crowdfunding target The Swine that Dines, an independent Leeds bistro restaurant run by chef couple, Jo and Stu Myers, smashes its initial £25,000 crowdfunding goal to help fund its move to a bigger venue as it nears its £40,000 stretch target. The restaurant launched its crowdfunding campaign on Friday 7th By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Discover the magic of Mezcal and the wonders of whisky An event not to be missed for all whisky lovers. By The Editor • 1 min read
