Business New investment to grow York Craft Brewery Award-winning brewery and taproom Ainsty Ales in Acaster Malbis has attracted a six figure investment from a group of local entrepreneurs. Husband and wife team Stuart and Lyndsay Weston will be managing the business and become shareholders, alongside the new owners. Investors include local business owners Nick Ivel, Jon Greenwood By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barnsley lubricants company launches bid to oil the wheels of change to Net Zero A Barnsley-based supplier of lubricants to customers in construction, manufacturing and logistics has embarked on its own Net Zero journey. Goldcrest Oil (North East), based in Wombwell, has completed the Net Zero Barnsley programme delivered by The Business Village in partnership with Barnsley Council. The company has worked with specialist By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Ahead Partnership inspires over 15,000 young people Leading ESG partner Ahead Partnership is celebrating a third successful year of its Kirklees and Calderdale Health and Care Careers Pathway programme, run in collaboration with NHS Health Education England and C+K Careers. The programme aims to inspire young people and increase their understanding of careers within the health By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Housebuilder agrees £4.3m first Manningham Housing Association deal Avant Homes West Yorkshire is constructing 20 new homes for Bradford-headquartered Manningham Housing Association at Odette’s Point in Keighley after agreeing a £4.3m deal with the housing provider. The partnership marks another important step in Avant Homes’ delivery of its multi-tenure strategy and is the first the housebuilder By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sam Teale takes home Yorkshire Choice Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Sam Teale, of Sam Teale Productions, has been honoured with the Yorkshire Choice Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at a ceremony held on 7th June. The awards are one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in the region, recognising outstanding contributions across various industries. It recognises Sam’s outstanding By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tooling supplier launches health & safety initiative Stonegate Precision Tooling Ltd has launched its Safe in Stone campaign to provide vital healthy and safety support for fabricators within the stone industry. The campaign will deliver essential informational and educational resource designed to help keep construction workers safe and healthy, while also enabling business owners to stay abreast By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Expect Distribution joins eFreight 2030 Consortium as a founding member The eFreight 2030 Consortium is a new scheme collaborating with the UK Government to join in their aim to decarbonise the haulage industry with the zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and infrastructure demonstrator programme. The project brings together leading businesses and hauliers to work together, share knowledge and further the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Thomas & Thomas open fabulous new showroom Thomas & Thomas, the well- known kitchen and furniture design company is excited to announce the opening of a fantastic new showroom close to Holmfirth. Headed up by local man Robert Entwistle and Howard Marshall, the duo is delighted to be able to attract more people to the local area, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Manning Stainton to host advice-packed Landlord Seminar Manning Stainton is hosting an exclusive Landlord Seminar on 12 June, aimed at both existing landlords and those looking to enter the lettings sector. Hosted by Manning Stainton’s managing director, Mark Manning, and its head of lettings, Amardeep Lall, the event will allow current and potential landlords to hear By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Award-winning Huddersfield developer unveils a raft of testimonials Award-winning residential developer Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) has unveiled a raft of stunning testimonials for some of its finest houses in West Yorkshire. YCP has been praised for the quality of its houses, the professionalism of its sales and construction staff and the high standard of its after care. The By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Independent payments broker secures solid growth Independent payments broker Accept Cards, which works with some of the biggest names in financial services, has reported a 34% pre-tax profit uplift in its latest accounts. During the financial year-ended February 29 2024, pre-tax profits rose to £804k, up 34% from £600k in the previous year. Accept Cards secured By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Integrated agency The Bigger Boat secures four new client wins The Bigger Boat, a Yorkshire-based integrated marketing agency, is thrilled to announce four new client wins: Reality+, Hunter Safety Group, Aptvision, and EDNX. These exciting partnerships reinforce The Bigger Boat’s reputation for delivering innovative and impactful full-service marketing projects. Innovative gaming technology company Reality+, renowned for its Web3 expertise By The Editor • 2 min read
