Business Homebuilder awarded five stars by customers for 16th year Leading housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has once again received the maximum five-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey. his is the sixteenth year in a row that Barratt and David Wilson Homes has achieved the top five-star rating – far longer By The Editor • 2 min read
Business WorkWell sets sights on Northern expansion with plan for up to ten new sites Workspace provider WorkWell has revealed plans to significantly expand its footprint across the north of England, with ambitions to open ten new office sites over the next decade. The Leeds-based company, which operates two centres in Leeds and recently opened a flagship site in Harrogate, will focus its expansion efforts By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leading Yorkshire developer predicts a golden age for Yorkshire housing market A leading Yorkshire residential property developer believes that the sustained downward trend in interest rates, combined with Labour’s planning reforms, will lead to a golden period for the housing market over the next two years. Paul Brown, managing director of award-winning Huddersfield-based Vivly Living, anticipates that the forecast of By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Young minds shaping the future of Sheffield Sheffield’s next generation of property professionals took centre stage this week as Regeneration Brainery joined Urban Splash, Peter and Paul, Made it Together, and Capital & Centric for a week-long training programme in the city. The award-winning academy, dedicated to inspiring and mentoring young people aged 16 and over, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Edmondsons IT Services wins Eaton Smith's Business of the Month Award Eaton Smith LLP is delighted to announce that Edmondsons IT Services Limited has been named our Business of the Month for February 2025. Based in Liversedge, Edmondsons IT Services is a leading provider of tailored IT support and consultancy for SMEs and larger organisations across the UK. Established in 2015 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds-based tech recruiter reveals shifting work trends in the IT sector Technology Recruitment specialist SPG Resourcing has highlighted the continued shift in working habits across the UK tech sector, with new data revealing a growing demand for hybrid and remote roles. According to the latest data, there are 85,046 tech roles currently advertised across the UK, and 22,818 are By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Planning and urban design consultancy announces partnership with Honey Yorkshire planning and urban design consultancy Nineteen47 has announced its partnership with Sheffield-headquartered Honey to advise on all of the housebuilder’s 21 secured development sites. With offices in Sheffield, York and Nottingham, Nineteen47 is providing Honey with a combination of planning, urban design and visualisation services to support the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds confirmed as UKREiiF 2026 host city Following on from many successful years, The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced it will remain in Leeds for a fifth consecutive year, for 2026. Formed in 2022 UKREiiF has quickly become the UK’s leading platform in the regeneration, development and property sectors – bringing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tech company scales up with Finance Yorkshire investment A company specialising in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire. Entrepreneur Lucy Blackley launched Bombiix in Hull almost 10 years ago after a career in product development and the fashion industry. Using her experience, Lucy has built a PLM software solution which delivers a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Helmsley Group reports significant office uptake in York Helmsley Group has secured 42,000 sq ft of prime office lettings in York, marking a significant boost in the city’s office market. The property investment and development specialist said that demand for office space in York has seen a resurgence as businesses return to in person and hybrid By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Henry Rigg appointed as new CEO of 3M BIC The 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) in Huddersfield has announced the appointment of Henry Rigg as its new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Sue Cooke, who is retiring. Stepping into the role of CEO in late April, Henry brings a wealth of experience in business development, economic regeneration and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business CP Media acquires Keegan Ford Sponsorship One of the fastest growing outdoor media companies in the UK, Yorkshire-based CP Media, has acquired long established Hastings based Keegan Ford Sponsorship Limited, expanding its portfolio in local authority sponsorship. Over the last six years, CP Media has acquired a raft of operators in the outdoor advertising world, including By The Editor • 1 min read
