Business Leeds Bradford Airport installs state-of-the-art security technology Security upgrades are now underway at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) with the installation of game changing security infrastructure. The installation of next-generation industry leading Leidos equipment will offer a smoother customer experience enabling passengers to travel through security without the need to remove items from their cabin baggage. LBA expects By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Bradford airport designated level 3 airport by department of transport Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has been designated by the Department for Transport (DfT) as a Level 3 (Fully Coordinated) airport during the night-time period during British Summer Time. LBA’s application was approved in November following a consultation process conducted by the DfT and capacity assessments by an independent third By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Development wins national award for groundbreaking regeneration deal West Bar, the £300 million, mixed use regeneration project underway in Sheffield, has won a national award for its progress in transforming a major part of the city centre. Urbo (West Bar) Ltd, a joint venture between Urbo Regeneration and Peveril Securities, was recognised, alongside Sheffield City Council, at the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Multi-branch estate agency group invests in technology Leeds-based Northern Estate Agencies Group is supporting its growth with a six-figure investment in cutting edge telephony technology. The group – comprising Manning Stainton, Ryder & Dutton and Mortimers – has more than 40 branches, predominantly across Yorkshire and Lancashire. The company employs more than 400 and is targeting turnover of £23 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Rare grade A space available at stunning Leeds neo-gothic building The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank has been appointed to market the stunning Grade II listed St Albions building in the heart of Leeds. St Albions, which dates back to 1868, is a former Victorian church institute building on the corner of Albion Place and Lands Lane. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business HMi Elements wraps up 2023 with remarkable profit surge and team expansion Leading international hazardous area computer manufacturer, HMi Elements, is capping off the year 2023 with an extraordinary period of growth, as evidenced by an impressive upturn in profits and a substantial expansion of their team. The conclusion of this year marks a significant milestone for the company, with revenues soaring By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Comment on the Autumn Statement from Fresh Thinking Capital “While any steps to drive the growth of the economy are welcome, we believe that the government could and should go further in reducing the tax burden on businesses. The average corporate income tax rate in OECD countries is 21.5%, and the UK has the ability to go further By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pete McKee announces new gallery at Leah’s Yard The beloved Sheffield artist is the first tenant announced for Sheffield’s Grade II Listed Heart of The City development. Leah’s Yard, which is currently undergoing the final stages of its renovation, breathing life back into its patchwork of buildings, is gearing up for opening in summer 2024. And By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Firm to host festive drive thru to ensure children have presents RJC Plant Services Ltd, the local waste collection firm based in Church Fenton, has announced a special festive fundraiser to collect presents for children in need as part of the Mission Christmas appeal. On Thursday 6th December, the firm will be taking part in the ‘ RJC Jolly Drive-Thru’ to collect By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Mulgrave's iconic old guardhouse rises from the ashes A former RAF radar site overlooking the North Sea in North Yorkshire has been imaginatively restored to its former glory. The Old Guard House in Goldsborough, near Whitby, part of the award-winning Mulgrave Estate, has been converted into a luxury five-bedroom holiday home. It has already achieved a 5-Star Gold By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Award-winning Yorkshire development reports strong take-up for quality new homes Yorkshire Country Properties, one of Yorkshire’s leading residential property developers, has reported a raft of sales and reservations at their three developments in West Yorkshire. The Huddersfield-based company, which has just won two major honours in the prestigious national WhatHouse? awards and been shortlisted in Yorkshire Residential Real Estate By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yorkshire businesses warned to prepare for the worst There are fresh warnings for businesses that use cloud technology to put in place disaster recovery plans. The warnings, from Leeds-based, Solution Performance Group (SPG) advise companies to have a disaster recovery plan in place for their cloud services, just as they would for on-premises IT systems. While cloud services By The Editor • 2 min read
