Business Major milestone for Leeds’ SOYO neighbourhood with dual approval for final phase Caddick Group’s SOYO development at the heart of Leeds’ cultural quarter has secured planning approval for the final phase of the new neighbourhood from Leeds City Council’s City Plans Panel. Following a positive period of public consultation, Blocks A and D have won dual approval from the local By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Award-winning senior site manager is pride of Pocklington The Yorkshire division of Bellway Homes is celebrating the success of one of its senior site managers after he was awarded the Seal of Excellence for his exceptional standards by the National House Building Council (NHBC). Karl Laverick (38), who works on Bellway’s Ambler’s Grange development in his By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Second phase of Wakefield employment park completed Balme Business Park, the second phase of the successful Flanshaw Way development in Wakefield, has been completed. The business park, which has been masterminded by West Yorkshire’s number one multi-let developer, Frank Marshall Estates of Bradford, comprises 26,000 sq ft of brand-new, high-quality units ranging in size from By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Eamon Fox: Knight Frank partner and head of offices and development in Yorkshire It is vitally important to remain positive in these difficult economic times and to remind ourselves that demand for space in Leeds remains strong, despite all the challenges we have faced this year. Two key facts stand out in the Leeds office market: Occupier take-up is 20 per cent higher By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire based audio first content agency, celebrates 10 years in business. This is Distorted, celebrate a decade of success in the highly competitive audio market. Statistics show that a staggering 70% of businesses fail within their first 10 years, and the music and media industry often face even tougher odds. Distorted's journey has been marked by resilience, innovation, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Woodcock & Wilson Ltd celebrates 50 years of industrial excellence and innovation Woodcock & Wilson Ltd, a leading force in fan manufacturing and innovation are celebrating a golden jubilee as 2023 comes to a close. Founded in 1973, and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, the company's journey from humble beginnings to an industrial juggernaut is a testament to dedication, strong By The Editor • 2 min read
Business York Handmade supplies two Republic of Ireland developments The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has supplied 10,000 specially manufactured bricks for two new state-of-the-art developments in the Cork area of the Republic of Ireland. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, is providing bricks for a unique residential development by County Cork builders McCarthy Quality Homes and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hot chocolate! York development highly commended at Brick Oscars The Chocolate Works, one of the most prestigious residential developments in York in recent years, has been highly commended in the 2023 Brick Awards. The Chocolate Works, built on the site of the old Terry’s factory in Bishopthorpe Road, was singled out for praise in the Large Housing Development By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SMEs urged to be bold in 2024 Leading business advisory The Alternative Board (TAB) believes UK SMEs can continue to deliver strong results if they don’t allow themselves to be distracted by geopolitical unrest and an expected change of government next year. “A wait and see approach simply isn’t going to be good enough during By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Casa by Moda set to revolutionise renting for Leeds family home market Casa by Moda is preparing to set new standards in customer service and resident flexibility in the rental market with the opening of its first residential neighbourhood in Kirkstall - one of Leeds’ most desirable suburbs. Prioritising service, technology, wellbeing and sustainability, Casa, Abbey Court, is a brand-new community of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business MKM Building Supplies founder honoured with 'outstanding contribution to business' award David Kilburn, founder of MKM Building Supplies, has been recognised with the prestigious 'outstanding contribution to business' award at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 2023. The ceremony, which took place at Headingley Stadium, was attended by over 400 prominent business figures from the region and hosted By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Technology resourcing specialist expands in the US with key hire Technology recruitment specialist SPG Resourcing is launching its first international operations in the US following the appointment of Ben Alston as principal consultant. Ben brings a wealth of experience in the technology sector, having held senior positions in global recruitment companies. In recent years, he has developed expertise in cloud By The Editor • 1 min read
