Business Hisense announces three-year extension to partnership with Leeds United World leading tech and appliance brand, Hisense, has announced a three-year extension to its partnership with Leeds United, meaning they’ll have been in partnership for a total of seven consecutive years. This announcement marks another exciting moment in the history of Hisense who is looking to build on its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Water to install 1.3m smart water metres Yorkshire Water is set to exchange 1.3 million existing water meters with smart meters, designed to provide service improvements, enhanced customer support and reduce leakage. The meter exchange program is expected to begin in South Yorkshire in 2025, subject to Ofwat’s final determination, due in December 2024. By By The Editor • 2 min read
Business German ambassador visits west & north Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce have hosted the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom as part of a high-profile visit to Leeds. Held at juke box manufacturing business Sound Leisure, Chris Black, President of Leeds Chamber and also managing director of Sound Leisure, greeted Ambassador Miguel Berger By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Premcor plan for Rossington site could deliver 450 new jobs Privately-owned property development company, Premcor Estates (Premcor), has submitted a planning application for its 43-acre, Mode 18 development site at Junction 3 on the M18. The planning application relates to the redevelopment of the overall site at Rossington, Doncaster, which has the potential to deliver around 450 new jobs. Planning By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prime Leeds offices rents continue to break all records – Knight Frank The prime rent for Grade A office space in Leeds continues to break all records, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank. In Knight Frank’s latest research, it is revealed that city centre rents have increased by three per cover the past 12 months to £38 per sq ft. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Harry the tiny builder lays a foundation in new home The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Ashberry Homes has not only welcomed the first family to move into its Pilgrim’s Way development in Beverley, but delighted at the sight of possibly the tiniest housebuilder the world has ever seen! Within days of Laura Dodds and Scott Manterfield moving into By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Business of AI Wednesday 18 September 2024, 09:30 – 13:30 Location: Liberty Building Cost: Free of charge Join Leeds University Business School for a Leeds Digital Festival event on AI as a force for empowering business success and management innovation. Register via Eventbrite here AI technologies are undoubtedly reshaping industries, disrupting traditional By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence extends partnership with Huddersfield Town AFC Leading Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has announced the renewal of its partnership with Huddersfield Town AFC as the Club's Official Technical Area and Legal Partner for the next two seasons. Having been associated with Huddersfield Town and the John Smith’s Stadium for over a decade, the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Retirement prompts recruitment at Yorkshire garden centre group A Bradford headquartered garden centre group has appointed two new managers to lead newly acquired sites in North Yorkshire. Yorkshire Garden Centres acquired Dean's of York and Scarborough following the retirement of Richard, Helen and Sarah Dean earlier this year. Their retirement, plus that of Jim Cockerton from By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A quartet of appointments for Boroughbridge-based UNTHA UK Industrial shredder specialist UNTHA UK has announced a quartet of appointments as the growing business continues to evolve. Bolstering the sales team is Dale Liptrott, who joins the North Yorkshire headquartered firm as an experienced sales consultant. With a decade of notable experience, most recently selling capital equipment at CPL By The Editor • 2 min read
Business University joins forces with tech partners to celebrate digital culture at Leeds Digital Festival Leeds Trinity University has planned four city centre-based events as part of this year’s Leeds Digital Festival, taking place from Monday 16 to Friday 27 September. Leeds Digital Festival is the UK’s biggest open tech event and, as part of its work to recognise and support innovation in By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Planning approval secured for new industrial space Paloma Capital has secured planning consent to deliver four new industrial/warehouse units totalling 34,400 sq ft at its established business park on the outskirts of York. The scheme is now offering design and build opportunities for units ranging from 4,000 sq ft up to 15,400 sq By The Editor • 2 min read
