Business BGF announces partner appointments from Yorkshire and the North West teams BGF is delighted to announce several Northern appointments as part of its transition to Partner titles within its Investment and Portfolio teams. This strategic development reinforces BGF’s commitment to recognising individual contributions and driving long-term value and growth. Barry Jackson has been promoted to regional partner, building on his By The Editor • 1 min read
Business York Handmade plays pivotal role in the restoration of iconic Welsh Theatre The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in a restoration of Theatr Clwyd in North Wales. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied 37,000 specially manufactured bricks for the theatre, which had become unfit for purpose. This significant contract was worth £37,000 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global recruitment firm targets growth following MBO An international life sciences recruitment firm has completed a management buyout (MBO) with founder Andrew Buxton. The Leeds-headquartered company will see the management team of Tom Maskill, CEO, Sheridan White, CRO, and Ben Paice, COO, take majority ownership. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will provide a platform for global By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vivly unveils a raft of price reductions before stamp duty increase Award-winning residential developer Vivly Living has unveiled a raft of price reductions at two of its quality West Yorkshire developments. The reductions apply to beautiful stone-built homes at Vivly’s Willows development at Denby Dale and Whistle Bell Court at Skelmanthorpe. Vivly’s third West Yorkshire development, Knowle Grange at By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Eddisons tops 2024 national commercial property deals table Leeds-headquartered Eddisons has topped the 2024 property deals tables as the year’s most active commercial property agent across England, according to the specialist property research platform EGI Radius. Eddisons scooped first place in the rankings, completing 804 property deals in England, covering over 3 million sq ft of space By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds rents to hit a record-breaking £46 per sq ft by the end of March Comments by Eamon Fox, partner and head of development at the Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank on commercial property prospects in Yorkshire in 2025 As we look forward to 2025, it is highly likely that prime office rents, now hovering around £40 per sq ft, will rise By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sheffield customer service business acquired CC33, one of the UK's leading customer service outsourcing companies, has been acquired by the iCXperience Group in a deal which will lead to a £15million investment in the company. The new company will be known as CC33Global, the company will continue to expand its operations, with growth By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Estate agent and mortgage consultancy launches new branch The company, which formerly consisted of Wainhouse Properties and Woodhall Mortgages, has undergone a full rebrand and renovated a former barber’s shop into its first office on Sowerby Bridge high street in Calderdale. Chris Flanagan, co-founder, explained: “The launch of Chapters onto the high street is the result of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Two new hires for relaunched specialist recruitment consultancy A specialist recruitment consultancy for the education sector, The Education Network, has announced its expansion into Leeds again – the consultancy formerly had an office in Leeds which closed during the pandemic. At the same time, two new senior members of staff have been appointed as part of consultancy’s ambitious By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Avant Homes submits plans for development near Barnsley Housebuilder Avant Homes has submitted plans to deliver a £66.5m, 300 new home multi-tenure development in Thurnscoe, near Barnsley. Located on land off Thurnscoe Bridge Lane, the proposed development will comprise a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. It will feature 13 of Avant Homes’ practically designed energy By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 15 years of putting ‘washroom services’ at the heart of the business Thirsk-based TWC Facilities Ltd, a leading provider of washroom solutions, is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Since its humble beginnings, the company has grown into the region’s top choice for washroom services in the North of England, offering a range of services including washroom management, waste services, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sophie Seddon PR wins Eaton Smith's Business of the Month Award Sophie Seddon PR, a leading communications consultant specialising in innovative and impactful public relations strategies, has been named Eaton Smith Solicitors’ Business of the Month for December. This prestigious accolade recognises the consultancy’s remarkable achievements, contributions to the local business community, and commitment to excellence in public relations. The By The Editor • 2 min read
