Business Bagnalls crowned national winner at Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025 National painting contractor, Bagnalls, has triumphed at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025, winning The Aptem Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Award. Having previously been named as the regional winner of this accolade for the Yorkshire and Humber area, Bagnalls has come out on top again, this time as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire entrepreneur launch AI-powered platform to support hospitality venues A new AI-driven platform has been launched in Leeds, looking to address the dramatic changes in search and the effect this is having on hospitality venues. Urbanary, an AI-powered discovery platform, gives residents and visitors a smarter way to explore the city’s bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues, giving a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Qualter Hall appoints new chief operating officer Qualter Hall & Company Ltd, the established engineering business based in Barnsley, West Yorkshire, today announced the appointment of its highly experienced Technical Director, Graham Carr, to the role of chief operating officer (COO). Drawing on 39 years of service, including 23 years as a director, Graham brings unparalleled operational By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Infinity Virtual Tours prepares for take-off as Yorkshire tech firm attracts global interest An Otley-based digital scanning specialist has announced a major step forward in virtual tour technology, unveiling a new platform that allows organisations to link several sites, guide viewers with accuracy and learn more about how people explore their spaces. The service, called Infinity Virtual Tours from Apollo3D, is already drawing By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Major progress at SOYO as latest phase of regeneration project emerges New imagery reveals progress at SOYO Block D, Moda Living’s first student development, marking another step forward for one of Yorkshire’s largest residential-led regeneration projects. Located in the heart of Leeds on the south side of York Road, SOYO is a £300m neighbourhood being developed by property and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Enjoy Digital signs long-term partnership deal with Jacuzzi Group Enjoy Digital has signed a long-term partnership deal with global hydrotherapy pioneer, Jacuzzi Group, to support business growth in the UK. The Leeds-based digital marketing agency will define a comprehensive marketing strategy to drive UK market growth and digital transformation for the company’s core brands: Jacuzzi and Sundance Spas. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Royal visit marks start on site for key Bradford Southern Gateway development Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, officially marked the start on site for the new Standard Health Hospital in Bradford, by unveiling the foundation stone for the development, which will form part of the city’s new Southern Gateway. The former Kingfisher House property, which is part of Jinnah Business By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Pickering farm shop and café wins family business award The team at a North Yorkshire farm shop and café are celebrating after their farm shop and café won an award at the Yorkshire and Humber Family Business Awards 2025 last week. Pickering’s Cedarbarn Farm Shop, Café and Miniature Railway won Agri-Business Excellence Award, which celebrates innovation and diversification By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Councillor James Lewis, officially opens Leeds International Study Centre The new home of the Leeds International Study Centre (ISC) for progression to the University of Leeds was officially opened during an official event held on Tuesday 25 November. The new facility is now located at 8 Park Row in central Leeds, placing international students at the heart of the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Join a spiritual walkway to Whitby heaven More than 1,000 people have submitted their names to be immortalised on a special Spirits Walkway in Whitby. The 80-metre walkway, which will be built in the shadow of Whitby Abbey, is celebrating the creation of the brand-new £2.4m Whitby Distillery, which opens to the public in the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds College of Building named UK leader in staff health & wellbeing Leeds College of Building (LCB) has been recognised as one of the best UK employers after winning the ‘Health & Wellbeing’ category at The Personnel Awards 2025. The 27th national awards celebrate the vital work of HR and Learning & Development teams and showcase the very best achievements of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Eddisons expands auctions presence with Network Auctions acquisition Leeds-headquartered property consultancy Eddisons has strengthened its auctions division with the acquisition of Network Auctions. The London-based firm was established in 2005 and sells residential and commercial properties across the UK via monthly online auctions. Network Auctions will integrate with Eddisons’ existing auction business which includes Pugh & Co, SDL By The Editor • 1 min read
