Business Bed Kingdom ranked among top fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire Flair Furniture, a Yorkshire-based furniture retail group trading as Bed Kingdom, has been named one of Yorkshire's fastest-growing companies, featuring on this year’s regional Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 list. The Fastest 50 list celebrates the region’s fastest-growing businesses, with Flair Furniture securing its place thanks to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business House builder launches affordable family homes in Catterick Housebuilder Avant Homes North East has announced the release of three affordable three-bedroom family homes at its £28m, 135-home Brompton Mews development in Catterick. Located just four miles from Richmond town centre, the development comprises a mix of practically designed, energy efficient semi-detached and detached three and four-bedroom homes. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New showroom marks expansion for Wharfedale glaziers A Wharfedale glazing specialist has announced the opening of a new showroom on the outskirts of Leeds. Following two years of rapid expansion, Pioneer Frames has converted a unit between Menston and Otley to showcase its range of premium doors and windows for both trade and domestic customers. The new By The Editor • 1 min read
Business SPG Resourcing supports growth with new appointments SPG Resourcing is expanding its specialist team of technology recruiters with the appointment of Kevin Burke and Louis Taylor. Kevin joins as principal recruitment consultant and brings a wealth of experience in the sector from senior roles at an international recruitment group. Louis joins the company with three years of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business York Handmade chairman returns to school to land massive contract The chairman of the York Handmade Brick Company, David Armitage, returned to his old school to secure one of the most prestigious contracts in the company’s 37-year history. The award-winning independent brick manufacturer, based at Alne, near Easingwold, is providing 350,000 high-quality bricks for two new boarding houses By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Stafflex celebrates 25 years of excellence in recruitment Recruitment agency Stafflex proudly celebrates its 25-year anniversary this month, marking a quarter-century of excellence in connecting businesses with top talent across Kirklees and Calderdale. Founded in April 2000, Stafflex was established with the vision of becoming the first-choice employment agency in the region. The company quickly made its mark By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Thurston Group MD Matt Goff named Manufacturing Leader of the Year Matt Goff, managing director of Thurston Group, was awarded Manufacturing Leader of the Year at The Business Desk Yorkshire Leadership Awards last night. The Yorkshire Leadership Awards, which took place on Thursday 20 March at The Royal Armouries in Leeds, was created to celebrate people who are role models within By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Flourishing Yorkshire developer starts work on premier retail site Leading northern developer Almscliffe-Dhesi (AD) is transforming a derelict industrial site on Faverdale in north-west Darlington into a multi-let retail park. Construction work has now started on site and is scheduled to finish in September. Occupiers already signed up are Costa Coffee, Greggs, Indigo Sun, Harrison Vets and Fastned. A By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SIx former Leeds councillors receive major civic honour Six former Leeds councillors received one of the highest civic honours the city can bestow at a special session of full council last week. The group of former councillors, who have 115 years of public service between them and include two former Lord Mayors, were made honorary Aldermen/Alderwomen at By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds CCTV specialist ceases to trade Leeds-based CCTV equipment specialist Graham Firth Communications has ceased to trade following a structured wind down after 38 years of business. Established in 1987, Graham Firth supplied, installed and maintained temporary CCTV systems for major motorway improvements and maintenance schemes. The company built a reputation for quality products and customer By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Joda Freight expands capabilities and services amid continued growth West Yorkshire-based logistics limited company Joda Freight, specialists in abnormal load transportation, haulage and warehousing services, has announced the expansion of its vehicle fleet and warehousing capabilities, following the company’s growth in 2024. Joda Freight are a leading logistics and warehousing solutions company, with their revenue growing 10% in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Senior promotions at Lichfields’ Leeds office drive growth UK planning and development consultancy Lichfields has announced the promotion of Emma Gomersal and James Cox to Planning Directors in its Leeds office as its Yorkshire team continues to grow. Emma has a strong background in strategic land, specialising in the promotion of residential and employment sites. She has worked By The Editor • 1 min read
