Business Begbies Traynor makes senior northern appointment with new BTG Advisory partner BTG Advisory LLP, a division of leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor Group, has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of experienced forensic accountant Jack Clitheroe as a partner focused mainly across the north of England, including Yorkshire and the North East. Jack joins BTG Advisory By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sod-cutting ceremony marks start of 'fully electric' new homes UK based NHBC-registered home builder, Forge New Homes has commenced work on the creation of 32 fully electric new homes in Waverley. Waverley Green will feature a unique collection of two- and three-bedroom terraced homes at Olive Lane – each of them sustainable thanks to the developer's innovative use By The Editor • 3 min read
Business 104,000 new homes on brownfield land to tackle Yorkshire’s housing crisis New research from the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has found there’s capacity for up to 104,000 new homes on brownfield land in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This will help the Government deliver 1.5m new homes over the next 5 years and play a part in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business C&C Fabrications completes headquarters refurbishment C&C Fabrications (C&C), a nationally recognised provider of bespoke metal fabrication services, has announced the completion of a refurbishment of its headquarters in Ferrybridge, Yorkshire. The strategic upgrade focuses on expanding manufacturing capabilities and improving operational efficiency to meet growing customer demand. The refurbishment involved a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New home for Sheffield art project Property group Eddisons has sold the 11,000 sq ft former Yorkshire Bank Chambers in Sheffield city centre to S1 Artspace. The imposing grade II listed building, on the corner of Haymarket and Commercial Street, which was once the city’s Stock Exchange building, will be redeveloped as an arts By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford mill demolition paves way for £17m cutting-edge tuture technologies centre Newly appointed contractor Morgan Sindall Construction has commenced demolition of a derelict mill on Thornton Road, making way for Bradford College’s purpose-built Future Technologies Centre. The demolition of Junction Mills marks the start of construction on the state-of-the-art four-storey building, which will become the home of modern automotive and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Eddisons crowned top dealmaker in West and South Yorkshire A slew of industrial property deals completed across West Yorkshire has propelled Leeds-headquartered Eddisons to be named the most active property firm in the county, and its Bradford-based associate director Matt Jennings crowned the most prolific property dealmaker, for the second quarter of 2024. The deals data is the latest By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fantastic Media gives Huddersfield Town new brand identity Huddersfield Town (HTAFC) is embarking on a new era of passion and pride, powered by its fans and guided by the strategic marketing expertise of Fantastic Media. The Leeds-based agency has partnered with the club’s new American owners to rejuvenate Huddersfield Town’s identity and cultivate a renewed sense By The Editor • 3 min read
Business York Handmade praised for pivotal role in magnificent role in York Racecourse development The pivotal role played by York Handmade Brick in the stunning transformation of the southern end of York Racecourse has been highlighted by the racecourse’s Chief Executive. William Derby praised the award-winning York Handmade for the company’s “magnificent contribution” to the multi-million-pound project, which comprised a significant upgrade By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Award-winning Yorkshire developer welcomes base rate cut A leading Yorkshire developer has warmly welcomed the recent cut in interest rates by the Bank of England. Paul Brown, the managing director of award-winning Huddersfield-based Vivly Living, said the decision by the Bank to cut the base interest rate by 0.25per cent from 5.25 per cent to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Fox Engravers win Eaton Smith's Business of the Month award Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce Fox Engravers Limited as the recipient of our esteemed Business of the Month Award for August 2024. This accolade celebrates Fox Engravers' outstanding achievements and contributions to the local business community. Fox Engravers Limited is a leading engraving company based in Huddersfield, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Kirklees College enrolment hotline is now open! Kirklees College has officially opened its Enrolment Hotline call centre, taking queries from the public who want to join a course starting in September. The hotline number is 01484 437100 and is open Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm until the end of September. The college recently launched its Adult Course By The Editor • 2 min read