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
Business Popular Shipley pub and ‘secret‘ distillery goes up for sale A unique drinking and entertainment venue and micro brewery in Shipley has been put up for sale with a guide price of £75,000 with commercial property estate agent Ernest Wilson. The Fox at Shipley, on Briggate, close to the town‘s train station, has built a reputation with real By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Vivly Living strengthens its marketing team with significant appointment The award-winning residential property developer Vivly Living has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment of Joe Murray as trainee marketing executive. Nineteen-year-old Joe joins Huddersfield-based Vivly from commercial trailer manufacturer Montracon. Joe, who was educated at New College, Pontefract, explained: “This is a wonderful opportunity for me. Vivly Living By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Agreements signed with employers to support student skills Leeds Trinity University has signed the first Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with three organisations as part of a new project to enrich student education and opportunities. Leeds-based digital services company Hippo, Liberty Shared Services (part of Liberty Global, which has offices in Bradford and London), and UST – a Digital Transformation By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Housebuilder announces trio of senior appointments Housebuilder Honey has announced three new appointments to complete the senior management team for its Central regional office in Sheffield to support the delivery of its ongoing expansion. Dean Cutts and Richard Short have been recruited as technical director and commercial director respectively, whilst Nadine Trigg has joined as head By The Editor • 2 min read
