Business York man appointed regional director for Northern in the NE Jason Wade has been appointed as regional director for Northern in the North East. Jason, from York in North Yorkshire, is currently the train operator's head of retail operations and will have a phased transition into his new role while a replacement is recruited. In the North East, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence renews sports law partnership with Bradford Bulls Chadwick Lawrence, Yorkshire-based law firm, is thrilled to announce the extension of its sports law sponsorship agreement with the Bradford Bulls, marking the continuation of a highly successful three-year collaboration. This renewed partnership signifies a deepening of the relationship between the firm and the professional rugby league club. Chadwick Lawrence By The Editor • 1 min read
Business National Apprenticeship Week 2024 at Kirklees College Kirklees College is proud to support National Apprenticeship Week 2024, 5 – 11 February. Throughout the week, we are hosting a range of events to celebrate and promote our apprenticeship offer to new and existing students at all levels. Events at Kirklees College this week include talks from our Employer partners, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Duo of key appointments at fast-growth Huddersfield architecture practice Huddersfield-based architectural practice, France+Associates, has grown its team with a duo of key appointments as it chases ambitious growth plans. The award-winning practice, which specialises in designing bespoke homes for individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries, has welcomed Richard Grota as chartered architectural Technologist, and Martin Bird as business By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Flourishing Leeds fulfillment centre celebrates record breaking year A flourishing Leeds fulfilment centre has celebrated a record-breaking year. The Curo Fulfilment facility store, which is operated by Pegasus World Holding, has doubled its annual turnover. Curo Fulfilment is based in Curo House, a 75,000 sq ft state-of-the-art warehouse with offices, in the heart of the award-winning Logic By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Farming scholarship for Yorkshire entrepreneur on soils mission Digital entrepreneur Tom Scrope from North Yorkshire is embarking on an international mission to understand how more farmers can unlock the benefits of healthier soils, thanks to a prestigious Nuffield Farming Scholarship sponsored by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Tom, aged 29, who grew up on a small farm on the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Building for a bright future as work starts on new council homes Construction work has started on a scheme that provides further proof of the burgeoning success of Leeds’s Council Housing Growth Programme (CHGP). A total of 88 new homes are being built for Leeds City Council across a number of brownfield sites in Seacroft and the Ambertons area of Gipton. By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds tech firm sees revenue double A Leeds technology recruitment firm has seen revenue leap from £3.3m to £6m over the last 12 months. SPG Resourcing’s team grew from 11 to 16, and it launched a US division as part of its growth plans. SPG Resourcing helps companies and organisations across the digital sector By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire and the Humber sees slight drop in insolvency-related activity Amid the January gloom, Yorkshire and the Humber is seeing cautious signs of economic optimism with levels of insolvency-related activity showing a slight fall between November and December 2023. The region experienced an 11.7% month-on-month drop in insolvency-related activity, representing 248 businesses, according to the latest research from the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bailie Group CEO appointed as Chair of CBI for Yorkshire and the Humber Bailie Group CEO, Fergus Bailie, has been announced as the Yorkshire and Humber regional chair of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) — the most influential organisation of its type, speaks on behalf of 170,000 businesses of all sizes and sectors, across every region and nation of the UK. Having By The Editor • 2 min read
Business North Yorkshire training provider to hold open event for National Apprenticeship Week A Malton-based training and apprenticeship provider is to hold an open event at its facility on Tuesday 6th February, welcoming prospective apprenticeships to meet its team and partner employers Schneider Electrics, Severfield and McCain. The drop in session runs from 4.30pm to 7pm and offers the opportunity to explore By The Editor • 1 min read
Business More driver misery in Leeds as Victoria Bridge off-peak closures Leeds City Council is warning motorists who travel across Victoria Bridge to plan ahead and prepare for off-peak closures of the inbound lane between Sunday 4 February and Tuesday 6 February. Victoria Bridge is near to Bridgewater Place and motorists travelling from Junction 3 of the M621 may usually cross By The Editor • 2 min read
