Business Mayor showcases West Yorkshire’s delivery on net zero ahead of COP30 West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin is in Rio de Janeiro for the C40 World Mayors Summit, joining leaders from around the world to push for bolder action on climate to create jobs, cut energy bills, and drive economic growth. Speaking to some of the world’s most prominent city leaders By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Blacks Solicitors strengthens its commitment to developing future legal professionals With a clear focus on growth and opportunity, Yorkshire law firm, Blacks Solicitors, continues to invest in emerging legal talent and support diverse routes into the profession as it retains three of its newly qualified solicitors. Rosie Rudolph, Lana Bamforth, and Sophie Spencer have successfully completed their training at the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business JCT600 enhances customer experience As part of its ongoing investment in Doncaster, family automotive retailer JCT600 has redeveloped its Mercedes-Benz dealership in the city, putting improved customer experience at the heart of the building. The 44-week programme has seen the Doncaster dealership, located on Wheatley Hall Road, undergo a complete redevelopment to incorporate Mercedes-Benz’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SPG Resourcing enters resource augmentation market SPG Resourcing is entering the resource augmentation market to provide technology-driven companies with access to specialist talent, eliminating the delays associated with traditional recruitment. The launch comes as UK businesses grapple with an intensifying skills crisis. A recent Pearson survey and Forbes IT Skills Gap Report found that 93% of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Propaganda announces trio of new client wins Brand consultancy, Propaganda, has announced three new major account wins, securing briefs from Keys Group, NCM Auctions and Ecobat Battery. Building on Propaganda’s long history of working at C-suite level to deliver transformative brand strategy, two of these new appointments were made on the strength of senior board recommendations By The Editor • 2 min read
Business YorLoos acquires A64 Loo Hire – strengthening Yorkshire footprint for pioneering brothers Yorkshire’s fast-growing portable toilet and wastewater management specialists, Berkache Services Ltd, trading as YorLoos, have acquired A64 Loo Hire — one of the region’s longest-established names in the sector. The deal brings together two sets of brothers from two generations: David and Andrew Tagg, who established A64 Loo Hire By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Mobility specialist Fenetic Wellbeing celebrates success of first bricks-and-mortar Following the launch of its first accessible retail space, Yorkshire-based Fenetic Wellbeing is celebrating as the showroom has reached over £500k in sales revenue, just 18 months after opening its doors. The launch of the Skipton showroom marked a major milestone for the independent wellbeing brand. The 32,000 sq By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Harron Homes launches brand new showhomes at Pontefract Castle Gardens is ideally situated in Pontefract, a charming market town in West Yorkshire that offers a perfect blend of history and modern living. The name of the development pays homage to the nearby Pontefract Castle, built by Ilbert de Lacy in 1070. Families can enjoy excellent schools nearby and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Knight Frank brokers significant office sale at Cleckheaton The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered a significant office sale in Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire. The 17,895 sq ft Woodland House, part of the Woodland Park development, has been sold by Parker and Parker Investments for £2m. It has been acquired by KJA Group By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire farming conference launched at Great Yorkshire Showground Tickets are now on sale for the first-ever Yorkshire Farming Conference, a brand-new event to be held in January by the organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show. The conference on Wednesday 28 January will be held at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre at the Great Yorkshire Showground from 9am to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Skipton Building Society honours Armed Forces Skipton Building Society hosted a special Armistice Day Service on Tuesday 11 November to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of the Armed Forces community. The event took place at the Society’s Bailey Head Office, which was illuminated in tribute to those who have served and continue to serve By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Businessman in Leeds? - this event you won't want to miss! Yorkshire Businessman network is launching in Leeds on Wednesday 19th November as we gather to celebrate International Men's Day. The launch of this unique network will offer businessmen a chance to network in relaxed and informal surroundings, regularly, at different venues across the city. Come and learn about By The Editor • 1 min read
