Business The Tiger Inn Knaresborough is to be put up for auction The popular venue, a former Harrogate Pub of the Year winner, was put up for sale in February for £495,000 with specialist leisure agency Fleurets, which is continuing to market the property. But now the pub will also feature in the next online auction held by auctioneer Pugh, part By The Editor • 1 min read
Business G&H Group wins multi-million pound contract G&H Group has secured a multi-million pound contract to deliver a complete mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) design and build to Manchester’s original skyscraper, Sunlight House. Appointed by main contractor MYCO and developer Karrev, G&H Group will support the refurbishment of the iconic Grade By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Aon gives Leeds students first steps on career ladder AON Plc a leading global professional services firm, has welcomed 30 school students from Leeds and the surrounding area to its 2024 Work Insights Programme, which aims to enhance career pathways and social mobility. Aon’s work experience programme provides students aged 16-17 and from lower socio-economic backgrounds with the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire-based Merrie England acquired by local investors Merrie England, a chain of Yorkshire coffee shops and drive-thru, has been acquired by Gary Conway and his team, including local investors Adam Sayers, Ian Coumont, and Anne Coumont. Established for over five decades, the six longstanding shops across Huddersfield, Brighouse, and Halifax are cemented within the communities, providing a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fantastic Media builds partnership with Thurston Group Leading Leeds-based strategic marketing agency Fantastic Media, has been appointed by Thurston Group, renowned modular building experts to deliver full-service marketing services to the firm as it seeks to become the UK’s leading off-site manufacturer. Fantastic Media will be implementing a comprehensive marketing campaign, aimed at increasing Thurston Group& By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire leaders approve over £40m for roads and homes The first meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority since the General Election has seen over £40 million approved for new housebuilding and road improvements. The meeting also saw progress towards a Local Growth Plan, outlining ambitions for deeper devolution and a single funding settlement for West Yorkshire, following a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Nominations now open for Leeds Digital Festival Awards 2024 Nominations for The Leeds Digital Festival Awards, hosted by tech podcast byProduct Live and Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway, are now officially open. The awards celebrate the best in digital and tech innovation across Leeds and the wider city area and recognise the talent born and bred in the region By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Building strong foundations with Timber and Technology Kirklees-based Timber Frame Construction company, TimberTight is experiencing a surge of growth, as demand increases for residential and commercial timber frame buildings. After recording 38 percent growth during October 2022 to 2023 - an increase from £3.75m to £5.2m - they have their sights set on doubling production By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Profit warnings issued by listed companies in Yorkshire down by 35% in H1 2024 UK-listed companies in Yorkshire issued a total of 11 profit warnings in H1 2024, down by 35% from the 17 warnings issued in the same period last year, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report. Three of the warnings were issued by consumer-facing businesses in Yorkshire, reflecting recent consumer By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yorkshire firms worst affected by sustained surge in financial distress Financial distress continued to swamp businesses across the UK in the second quarter of this year, with Yorkshire revealed as the most severely affected English region, according to the latest Red Flag Alert data from leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist, Begbies Traynor. Published on 22 July, the report By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Last call to tech community for submissions for Leeds Digital Festival event programme With less than eight weeks to go until the 2024 Leeds Digital Festival gets underway, organisers are calling for the Leeds tech community to submit their event details. The final deadline for event submissions is 5.00pm Wednesday 24 July. The Festival runs from 16-27 September. Now in its ninth By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Historic London livery company pays special visit to York Handmade Brick The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers, whose origins date back to the fifteenth century, has paid a special visit to the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company. The City of London-based livery company brought 27 members and their partners to York Handmade’s factory in Forest Lane, Alne, near Easingwold. By The Editor • 2 min read
