Business ITP appoints new managing director to support next phase of growth Yorkshire-based manufacturer of protective textiles for construction, Industrial Textiles and Plastics (ITP) Ltd, is supporting its global expansion with the appointment of Carl Morse as managing director. With 30 years of senior leadership experience in the manufacturing industry, including successful tenures with international companies supplying cutting-edge technologies, Carl brings a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Rapidly growing Smart Repairs expands into Ireland Smart Repairs.co.uk, the UK’s largest independent cosmetic vehicle repairer, has announced an increase in turnover of 10 per cent during the past 12 months. The Leeds-based company has also smashed its target of creating over 120 new and sustainable jobs. Overall turnover, which was £11m during 2024, By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Aire Street Workshops acquired by office operator Yorkshire-based workspace operator has acquired Aire Street Workshops from Leeds City Council for an undisclosed sum. WorkWell plans to retain the building’s commercial use and will offer the current occupiers workspaces as it improves the quality of the interior. The four-storey, 22,979 sq ft building has a basement By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vivly gets green light for quality Huddersfield development The award-winning residential development company Vivly Living has received planning permission for a quality housing development at Grange Moor, an old quarrying and mining site near Huddersfield. Kirklees Council has given the green light for 12 two to four-bed homes at Denby Lane, Grange Moor, comprising seven bungalows, three family By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence invests in sponsorship of five rugby clubs and two Leeds Rhinos players Leading Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has announced the renewal of its longstanding sponsorship of Leeds Rhinos, as it approaches almost 20 years of being the official legal partner to the rugby club. The firm has also committed to supporting five other local rugby clubs for the upcoming season. This By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Niche estate agency launches new branch in Ilkley Leeds estate and lettings agency Fowler and Powell has announced the opening of a second branch in the historic spa town of Ilkley. Occupying a prominent location on Church Street, the office opened on 3 March and will be personally managed by directors Julien Powell and Levi Fowler, whose first By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Walker Crips and University of York celebrate five years of successful internship programme Walker Crips Financial Planning is celebrating five years of its successful internship programme in collaboration with the University of York. Since its launch, the programme has provided students with invaluable hands-on experience in financial planning, equipping them with essential industry skills and opportunities for long-term career development. The internship programme By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Simpson Wood names by Financial Times as one of the best financial advice firms in UK Huddersfield financial advice firm, Simpson Wood Financial Services Ltd, has been named as one of the best financial advice firms in the UK by the Financial Times. The FT Adviser Top 100 is a prestigious annual list that compares the UK’s top 100 financial advice firms based on a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Funding and appointments support accessibility startup’s growth A Leeds-based accessibility startup has secured early funding and expanded its team as it rebrands and accelerates its growth. AUDITSU, formerly known as IMAGINaiTION, was founded by Jason Crispin, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur. The new identity reinforces AUDITSU’s focus on automated accessibility compliance and risk intelligence, aligning with its mission By The Editor • 1 min read
Business British spring manufacturer achieves incredible 100th patent milestone Leading British spring manufacturer and components supplier to the mattress and furniture industry, Spinks, has achieved a major milestone after receiving its 100th patent – demonstrating its ongoing commitment to innovation. The Yorkshire-based company has been granted its 100th patent around the world for a new coil design that will help By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire garden centre group is shortlisted for a national people and culture award The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious national HR award. Yorkshire Garden Centres Group has reached the final in the People Team of the Year (500 - 1,000 employees) at the British HR Awards which celebrate organisations and individuals that By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Reward Funding secures £360m of new debt facilities and targets £500m loan book Reward Funding has successfully completed a £360m re-finance as a key part of its strategy to increase its loan book to £500m in the next three years. Advised by international advisory firm Interpath, Reward has received a £100m debut private securitisation from an international bank, a £150m senior debt facility By The Editor • 2 min read
