Business Bed manufacturer celebrates first year working with National Bed Federation Kelcol, which employs 30 people and has been manufacturing beds in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, for 45 years, is celebrating the first anniversary of joining the National Bed Federation (NBF) and undergoing its strict audit process, marking the firm’s commitment to playing a more active role in the industry in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business First look at West Yorkshire development David Wilson Homes has recently unveiled the impressive five bedroom Lichfield style show home at its brand new Imperial Court development on Ilkley Road. Imperial Court is the developer’s latest luxury development, with all homes benefitting from the highest specification as well as being highly exclusive with only a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business What to expect from a Labour government Will Matthews, head of commercial research, at global property consultancy Knight Frank, who have Yorkshire offices in Leeds and Sheffield comments: The prospect of a ‘stability dividend’ for the UK “For a document that focused on ‘change’, the Labour manifesto contained a strong focus on continuity, at least in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Doncaster’s historic Grand Theatre to go up for auction – with nil reserve The Grand Theatre in Doncaster city centre is to be put up for auction later this month and will be included in the July online sale of Sheffield-based property auctioneer Mark Jenkinson, part of the Eddisons property group, and will be offered on a nil reserve basis, with no minimum By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Plan ahead: major highways work over the summer holidays Road users are being urged to plan ahead this summer as significant disruptive work begins around the Armley Gyratory, Stanningley Bypass (A647), and the Outer Ring Road A6120 Horsforth to Rodley route. The work has been planned to coincide with the reduced levels of traffic over the school summer holidays, By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Events company Impulse Decisions move offices to accommodate growth Harrogate based event and fundraising company Impulse Decisions has moved offices from their original home at Windsor House, to a new office development at Cardale Park. Despite moving within Windsor House, the business has grown over the last 12mths, and they have outgrown their current office space. The new offices By The Editor • 1 min read
Business West Yorkshire Mayor responds to Microsoft's plans for investing in the region Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: Here in West Yorkshire, we’re building the transport infrastructure, talent pipelines and thriving ecosystem we need to create jobs and growth. The new investment from Microsoft is a major vote of confidence in our plans, and I look forward to working with By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Henry Boot Construction completes radiotherapy building expansion in Sheffield Construction firm Henry Boot Construction has completed a £7.5 million extension to Weston Park Hospital’s radiology department in Sheffield. The block has been designed and built to incorporate linear accelerator (LINAC) machines – a device commonly used to deliver external beam radiation treatments to cancer patients. The extension, which By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Students commended for their professionalism during work experience Alfie Mitchell and Ethan Jones are two Level 3 Media students at Kirklees College who recently impressed on their Work Placement with The Basement Recovery Project. The Basement Recovery Project (TBRP) is an award-winning, not-for-profit lived experience recovery organisation (LERO) based in Halifax and Todmorden, dedicated to supporting those struggling By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Site managers gain national recognition The Yorkshire division of Bellway Homes is celebrating the success of two of its site managers after they were awarded National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job awards for the exceptional standard of work they’ve done on developments in Brough, Pocklington and Snaith. Karl Laverick worked on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bed manufacturer looks to growth and sustainability HQ acquisition Bradford-based Wow Lifestyle, which manufactures beds and mattresses for leisure and hospitality sector clients such as Haven Holidays, Parkdean Resorts, Butlins and Scape student accommodation is relocating its manufacturing base within the city. The firm, which employs 22 people in Bradford, is relocating from its 20,000 sq ft premises By The Editor • 2 min read
mage: Professor Charles Egbu, Vice-Chancellor at Leeds Trinity University, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Professor Catherine O’Connor, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Experience at Leeds Trinity University. Business Mayor of West Yorkshire visits Leeds Trinity University’s new City Campus Tracy Brabin, the recently re-elected Mayor of West Yorkshire, has visited Leeds Trinity University’s City Campus at 1 Trevelyan Square, which is currently being fitted out to open for teaching in the 2024/25 academic year. Leeds Trinity University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Charles Egbu welcomed Tracy Brabin as part By The Editor • 2 min read
