Business Schofield Sweeney appoints new corporate partner Michael Cantwell has joined Yorkshire-based law firm Schofield Sweeney as a partner in their corporate team. Based in Leeds, Michael acts on a wide range of corporate matters. He is regularly involved in early negotiations to structure a transaction and credited with finding solutions to issues early. Michael is a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder secures eight new sites totalling 1000 plots Within just eight months of launching, housebuilder Honey has announced it has secured eight sites located in Yorkshire and Derbyshire that will deliver 1,000 plots and revenues of £300m. The Sheffield-based builder is also in advanced negotiations on a further seven sites which it expects to exchange contracts on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Launch of Kirklees Top 100: Focus on Kirklees SMEs edition The first Kirklees Top 100 Companies: Focus on Kirklees SMEs 2023 edition has been officially launched to shine a spotlight on the small and medium enterprises (SME) across the Kirklees region that make a significant contribution to the local economy. The launch of the special SME edition was held at By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Calderdale College launches groundbreaking new apprenticeship programme Calderdale College has partnered with Huddersfield-based Textile Centre of Excellence (TCoE) and consulted with industry trade body, the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) and employers, to develop a bespoke textile engineering course. Starting in September 2023, the Level 3 apprenticeship course will see Engineering Technician apprentices at Calderdale College receive By The Editor • 2 min read
Business HMi Elements welcomes local Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake. HMi Elements, the Malton-based specialists in the development of hazardous area computer hardware for the oil and gas industry, proudly hosted a visit from local Conservative Member of Parliament, Kevin Hollinrake. The visit aimed to showcase the company's recent investment in precision engineering machinery, which will facilitate the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Five speech survival tips A public speaking opportunity is a great honour, but it’s also a huge responsibility. If the prospect of writing and delivering a great speech overwhelms you, these tips from Claire, the founder of the Yorkshire copywriting business Write for You, are designed to help. * Just start: This is the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Renowned Planet Mark certification keeps sustainability high on Bailie Group’s agenda Following a robust re-certification process, Leeds-headquartered Bailie Group, a United Nations’ named climate leader, has achieved internationally renowned Planet Mark accreditation for a third year – while celebrating a 20% reduction in carbon emissions and a social value exceeding £1m. The Group’s most recent priorities include reducing energy consumption, bringing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Gilbanks boosts expansion plans Gilbanks has boosted its expansion plans with the appointment of Ben Jaffray as finance director. He joined the serviced office provider from Bruntwood, where he was a head of finance. Ben will join the board and help the management team to accelerate its growth plans. The move follows the recent By The Editor • 1 min read
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
