Business Leeds College of Building competes at ‘The Big Construction Diversity Challenge’ A team of Leeds College of Building (LCB) staff have competed in ‘The Big Construction Diversity Challenge’ for the first time. The annual event, held at Newark Showground, promotes the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the construction industry today. Twenty teams participated, including prominent industry names such as By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vivly Living to sponsor Leeds Tykes for the 2025-26 season Vivly Living, the award-winning Yorkshire residential property developer, is to sponsor the Leeds Tykes for the 2025-2026 season. The partnership began after Paul Brown, managing director of Vivly Living, attended the Tykes’ End of Season Awards and asked how Vivly Living could get involved. Paul saw an opportunity to support By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Luxury British bedmaker strengthens hospitality focus with new senior appointment Fifth-generation luxury British bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has appointed Jimmy Caines as National hospitality account manager, in a brand-new role created to support the company’s growth plans within the hospitality sector. The appointment coincides with the relaunch of the company’s dedicated mattress collections, as part of a focus to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business National Gallery calls for North Yorkshire schoolchildren Children at Outwood Primary Academy Alne, near Easingwold, have been selected to exhibit their work in the Take One Picture project at the National Gallery in London for the second successive year. Their project Tessellating Bricks was inspired by the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, also based in Alne. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Plan ahead for work beginning at Dawsons Corner Over four weeks starting on Saturday 26 July 2025, road repairs and resurfacing works will take place on the Stanningley Bypass, as part of the £44.179m Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvement scheme. Road users are now being urged to prepare to plan ahead, as traffic management (contraflow where By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Future business leaders step into ‘Dragons’ Den’ Seven ambitious Barnsley College students have taken their business dreams to the next level, pitching live to a panel of ‘investors’ in a thrilling Dragons’ Den-style finale designed to unlock further funding and professional support. The event marked the conclusion of this year’s Barnsley College Futurepreneur challenge, an initiative By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire punches above its weight in Private Business Awards 2025 shortlist Betty's & Taylors Group, Fera Science and Arco Limited are amongst the businesses shortlisted at the inaugural Private Business Awards 2025, sponsored by BDO. Eight of the 65-strong shortlist places were won by Yorkshire and North East companies across categories including private business, family business and transformation business By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Northern issues travel advice for visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Harrogate this week for one of Britain's largest agricultural events. Train operator Northern is encouraging customers travelling to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show to plan ahead, as services to and from Harrogate are expected to be busier than usual By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Adult learners celebrated as Mayor unveils £12m boost to skills training More than a hundred guests gathered at Leeds Civic Hall on 24 June to celebrate inspirational adult learners fro across West Yorkshire, as Mayor Tracy Brabin announced £12 million to expand skills and training opportunities across the region. The West Yorkshire Adult Learner Awards, now in its second year running, By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Econ Engineering signs Armed Forces Covenant Econ Engineering has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, marking an ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces community. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. It focuses on helping By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds financial firm named finalist for national award amidst record-breaking year Leeds based Lazenby’s Financial Services is proud to announce it has been named a finalist in the prestigious Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts Awards 2025, in the category of Independent Investment Adviser of the Year. This national recognition comes during a landmark year for the independent business, which has By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Gough & Kelly opens the door to security careers for Kirklees students Yorkshire security experts Gough & Kelly have teamed up with Kirklees College to run an initiative designed to rejuvenate the security and stewarding industry whilst opening up career pathways for students. The Leeds-based security firm provides weekly supported stewarding opportunities at venues and events around the region for students on By The Editor • 1 min read
