Business Henry Boot Construction completes work on Leeds high school extension The main phase of work on a contemporary two-storey extension at an outstanding Leeds high school completed this week, helping to increase student capacity by over 400. The lead contractor on the project, Henry Boot Construction, started construction on the new 2,500m2 extension at Allerton High School on King By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knight Frank to market the largest available warehouse in Yorkshire The Yorkshire industrial and logistics team at global real estate advisor Knight Frank has been instructed by Legal and General Investment Management to market Sherburn 550, the largest immediately available warehouse in Yorkshire and the North East of England. The substantial 556,598 sq ft distribution / manufacturing facility is located By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford business wins two prestigious Garden Centre Association awards The team at a Bradford garden centre are celebrating after winning two awards at the North East and North West regional Garden Centre Association (GCA) awards that were held at Tingley Garden Centre on 5th July. Tong Garden Centre, part of the Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group, won awards in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business EY strengthens Leeds business with six new Partner appointments EY has today announced the appointment of six new Partners in its Leeds office, as the firm continues to make significant investments in top talent to meet client demand and support the growth of the business. The new appointments come as part of a 10% increase in EY’s total By The Editor • 4 min read
Business ESG team helps to underpin growth at commercial building consultancy The formation of an in-house sustainability team at Jones Hargreaves, a leading commercial building, project and sustainability consultancy, has contributed to a 74% revenue uplift for the first six months of this year when compared to the same period in 2022. The national consultancy firm, which has offices in Leeds, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire's Bed Kingdom makes the Sunday Times Top 100 Fast-Growing Businesses list Bed Kingdom, a leading British bed and furniture retailer specialising in children's beds, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Sunday Times Top 100 Fast-Growing Businesses in the UK. Ranked in the 51st position, the honour highlights Bed Kingdom's exceptional growth and success in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire businesses feel the impact of inflation as levels of distress rise in June Yorkshire and the Humber, along with many other parts of the UK, saw a worsening economic picture in June as businesses struggle in the face of falling consumer spending resulting in the region seeing levels of insolvency-related activity increasing by over 20% compared with May 2023. According to the latest By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fenton Packaging Solutions invests in the future Following the recent announcement of its Management Buy Out (MBO), Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions is continuing to expand and is investing in the future. In May, ownership of the business passed from former managing director Bob Clarke to: managing partner of sales development Chris Warren; managing partner of supply chain By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yonda appoints Zeal to support growth plans Yonda, a leading performance wet suit brand, has teamed up with Zeal to support its growth plans. The Leeds-based digital marketing agency will drive sales through an integrated digital marketing campaign, including website development, social media, email marketing, SEO, and PPC. Yonda manufactures premium quality wetsuits and tri suits. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New head of innovation for Leeds-based strategic change firm Leeds-based change enablement specialist — CDS — has recruited a new head of innovation, as clients’ appetite to deliver better services and experiences, while reducing operating costs, continues to grow. Dom Baker joins the firm with a creative career spanning design, customer experience, and production roles, including 15 years specifically in innovation-focused By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University receives positive Ofsted report Leeds Trinity University’s Initial Teacher Education (ITE) provision has been awarded a ‘good’ Ofsted rating after a recent inspection. The inspection, held in May 2023, highlighted the high quality of training on offer at the University, with trainees well prepared to teach their chosen subject and phase. Leeds Trinity By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Former New Zealand rugby league international becomes web partner Four-time Super League winner, Bradford Bulls legend and TV pundit, Robbie Hunter-Paul has become the web corporate partner for Leeds-based golf mental performance coaching firm, Underpin, through his digital agency Xtra Mile Marketing. The Cleckheaton company will focus on providing a new website to promote Underpin’s corporate proposition and By The Editor • 2 min read
