Business Fantastic invests in next generation of marketing talent Leeds based strategic marketing agency, Fantastic, is continuing its investment in future marketeers, as it welcomes two new placement students and celebrates an apprenticeship graduation. Sam Ward has joined Fantastic full-time as a senior account executive after the completion of his multi-channel marketing apprenticeship. Sam has spent the last year By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Why are global tech firms choosing Leeds? Leeds has quietly become one of the UK’s most dynamic technology centres. With a strong heritage in financial services, a thriving digital ecosystem, and deep university links, the city has emerged as a natural home for global firms looking to scale in Britain. Access to talent, a culture of By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Hotel Indigo Leeds Recognised for its sustainability credentials with prestigious award win Hotel Indigo Leeds has been recognised by Greengage for its sustainability credentials, having received the ECOsmart Silver Award certification, just eight weeks after opening. Awarded to hotels, venues and travel companies with a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability through practices like energy efficiency, waste management and sustainable sourcing, the Greengage By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Work starts on new housing development in Pontefract Ahead of an eagerly anticipated launch, the first bricks have been laid at David Wilson Homes’ brand-new West Yorkshire development, Castle Syke Grange. Gavin Birch, managing director at David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West, was recently onsite for work starting on the first properties at the 55-home community in Pontefract alongside By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence advises Huddersfield Town AFC on landmark Accu Stadium share acquisition Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has advised its long-standing client, Huddersfield Town AFC (HTAFC), on the successful acquisition of shares in Kirklees Stadium Development Limited. This makes the Club the sole shareholder of the company that holds the long-term lease to its home ground, the Accu Stadium. The acquisition marks a major By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Langcliffe strengthens global M&A role with strategic rebrand Langcliffe, a leading global M&A deal origination firm based out of Ilkley in West Yorkshire, has relaunched with a comprehensive rebrand. With impressive growth in Europe and the US, the new look better reflects the company's continued evolving role and importance in supporting global M& By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire and Humber sees both start-up and insolvency-related activity fall The number of new businesses launched in Yorkshire and the Humber fell in August, while insolvency-related activity also declined, according to new analysis from R3, the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body. R3’s latest figures, based on data from Creditsafe, show that business start-ups across Yorkshire and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Schofield Sweeney announces partnership Commercial law firm Schofield Sweeney will be a key sponsor of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks (BMW) in October, supporting students and the manufacturing community in the company’s home city. Schofield Sweeney has a long history of supporting Bradford businesses and has now become an official partner of the BMW initiative, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Knight Frank appointed as agents on prime Leeds office building The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has been appointed as the joint marketing agent for the recently refurbished Centura building in Wellington Street in the heart of the city’s professional district. Landlords the Hillview Group have hired Knight Frank to work alongside fellow Leeds agents WSB By The Editor • 2 min read
Business IDS Group named exclusive technology sponsor for Connect Yorkshire’s 1,000+ business leaders Leeds-based IDS Group has been announced as the exclusive technology sponsor for Connect Yorkshire, a not-for-profit membership organisation supporting over 1,000 entrepreneurs, business leaders and high-growth companies across the region. This landmark partnership sees IDS become the first technology partner ever appointed by Connect Yorkshire, in a move designed By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Vivly Living opens Customer Hub at award-winning Shepley site Vivly Living, the leading Yorkshire-based residential developer and builder, is opening a bespoke Customer Hub at its award-winning Knowle Grange site in Shepley near Huddersfield. The Customer Hub, which will provide all the information needed to buy a house at Knowle Grange in Abbey Road, opened on September 8. Work By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hyundai approves Colourcube as official accident repair centre in Huddersfield Hyundai Motor UK has approved Colourcube as an official accident repair centre following a successful audit and nomination by Huddersfield’s R N Golden of Rainworth Motor Group. The partnership brings together two family-run businesses, united by shared values, high standards and a strong commitment to customer care. The approval By The Editor • 1 min read
