Business Council is building for a bright future with affordable homes Work on a new housing development is in full swing as Leeds City Council once again demonstrates its commitment to providing high quality, energy efficient and affordable homes for local families. The council secured planning permission in October last year for a total of 82 houses and apartments on the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business 37.6m housing development in Beverley reaches major milestone Great progress is being made at Yorkshire Housing’s latest affordable housing development in Beverley, thanks to a partnership with Strata and Summers-Inman. The first homes at the much sought after Anthem development have been made watertight, marking a significant milestone for the project. With demand for affordable housing higher By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Two new partners appointed at Knight Frank's Leeds office Knight Frank has strengthened its award-winning Leeds office with the appointments of Richard Brooke and Brad Harris as partners, specialising in capital markets and residential land & development respectively. Both Richard and Brad join from the Leeds office of commercial property consultants and auctioneers Allsops. Richard, who worked at Cushman By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Trinity’s LUFC Promotion Party Display Can be Seen for ‘Smiles’ Around To celebrate Leeds United’s promotion – and to see them crowned Champions, Trinity Leeds has emblazoned a 306-square-metre LUFC ‘smiley’ club badge on the shopping centre’s glass dome roof. As seen on this season’s cult yellow away kit, the huge display of support measuring 17.5m x 17. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Fabulous new office space at St Paul's House in Leeds The comprehensive refurbishment of the Grade II* St Paul’s House in central Leeds will provide some of the very best Grade A office space in the city. The beautiful 19th century building, which overlooks the magnificent Park Square and is one of the jewels in the city’s crown, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Homebuilder sponsors super league rugby club Founded nearly a century ago in 1926, Castleford Tigers has a rich history in English rugby and continues to be a formidable presence in the Super League. The club, which plays its home games at The Jungle (Wheldon Road), is at the heart of the Castleford community and regularly see By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New timetable for trains across the North from 18 May Train operator Northern is reminding customers to check before they travel, with timetables for trains changing from Sunday 18 May 2025. Whilst the majority of timetables will remain similar to the current times, there will be changes to train times on some key routes, along with a few extra services By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds city bikes expands Users of Leeds’ cycle hire scheme benefit from a new model of electric bike when it launched on 22 April. 265 improved and easier to use e-bikes will be introduced to the Leeds City Bikes fleet. Delivered by leading British e-bike hire operator Beryl, Leeds City Council and the West By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Eddisons expands property security team with senior Yorkshire-based hire Property consultancy Eddisons has appointed security specialist Dominic Watson-Hayes as an associate director in its RemoteZone security services team, part of the firm’s insurance division. Based in the firm’s Leeds head office, Dominic has a national remit to work with businesses across the construction and vacant property sector, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford city centre gift card celebrates £185,000 milestone The Bradford City Centre Gift Card, an initiative launched by the Bradford Business Improvement District (BID), has reached an impressive milestone, surpassing £185,000 in total sales. This achievement demonstrates the growing support from residents, visitors, and businesses alike, reinforcing the card’s role in boosting the local economy and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Vivly Living starts on site at quality West Yorkshire development Work has now started on site at Vivly Living’s exciting residential development at Shepley, near Huddersfield. 52 new homes are now being built at Knowle Grange, which forms Phase 2 at Vivly’s development in the village. Phase 1, comprising 31 homes, has completely sold out. Oliver Bottomley, associate By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Data analytics company eyes growth with Finance Yorkshire investment A company specialising in data analytics and AI for the retail sector is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire. Leeds based HyperFinity uses data and AI to help retail customers make smart decisions around customer loyalty and pricing, leading to increased profitability. Investment from Finance Yorkshire’s growth fund will By The Editor • 1 min read
