Business Knight Frank announce six promotions in Leeds Global property consultancy Knight Frank has announced six promotions at its Leeds office. Tom Goode, Matt Turner, Rebekah Donaldson, Amy Wood and James Green have all become Partners, while Victoria Harris is now an Associate. Nationally Knight Frank has promoted 51 employees to Partner and 77 to Associate. Henrie Westlake, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Launch of premium new homes at Hebdon Bridge Mill Huddersfield-based property developer Clay Developments has released for sale the first three-bedroom properties of phase two of its Old Town Mill conversion development in Hebden Bridge. The premium development’s first phase, which is called Weavers Terrace and comprised four new-build townhouses. This success has allowed Clay Developments to bring By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Latest guests announced for UKs biggest outdoor holiday home show Adventurer Andy Torbet will be joined by YouTube motorhome family the Roaming Radfords and Peter Wright from Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet, on stage at the UK’s biggest outdoor holiday home show. They will take to the Great Holiday Home Stage along with Matt Baker MBE, in chat By The Editor • 3 min read
Business House builder launches first family homes in Keighley Housebuilder Avant Homes West Yorkshire has launched the first family homes for sale at its £33m, 124-home Odette’s Point development in Keighley. Located on Shann Lane close to Keighley town centre, the development comprises a mix of three and four-bedroom family homes and features seven of Avant Homes’ housetypes. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business SPG drives growth with new appointments Solution Performance Group (SPG) is gearing up for growth with two senior appointments. Renowned technology advisor and investor Neil Stephenson joins as executive chair, and Steven Rogers as chief financial officer. Neil Stephenson brings a wealth of experience to the executive team, having led the Oynx Group for over 20 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Two new deals complete at historic Yorkshire Mill Two new deals have been completed at Sunny Bank Mills, the historic Yorkshire mill complex between Leeds and Bradford. During the past 11 years Sunny Bank Mills, one of the most famous family-owned mills in Yorkshire, has been transformed into a modern office and mixed-use complex for the 21st century, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Industry leaders appointed to LEP Board Nine of West Yorkshire’s leading businesspeople are set to come on board to help Mayor Tracy Brabin create jobs, attract investment and build a thriving economy. Nine new members have joined the West Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership Board (LEP), the Mayor Tracy Brabin has announced today, following a competitive By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Rare opportunity for available office space at 3M BIC as long-term tenant spins out Leading Software as a Service (SaaS) company, Adventoris, is set to spin out of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) in Huddersfield, after 10 years, to move to larger premises. Moving into the 3M BIC in 2013, the firm has since flourished from a fledgling business to emerge as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Music Factory charts further success with £1 million investment An international music company renowned for its Jive Bunny brand is set for growth following a £1 million investment from Finance Yorkshire. Music Factory Entertainment Group was founded more than 30 years ago in Rotherham by John Pickles. The Music Factory boasts tens of millions of record sales, worldwide number By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Iconic West Yorkshire textile mill celebrates 240th anniversary A family-run heritage textile mill established in 1783 is celebrating its 240th business anniversary. AW Hainsworth manufactures iconic British woollen cloth, high-performing textiles, and iconic fabrics for customers worldwide. The specialist textile manufacturer is the parent company to Hainsworth Fabric of a Nation, Hainsworth Protective Fabrics, Hainsworth Toptable, Natural Legacy By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Modo25 bolsters team with three new recruits – bringing the agency to 33 Leeds-based digital marketing agency, Modo25 is expanding its team with the recent appointment of three new recruits. Ioana Dobos, Charlie White, and Abbie Hooton have joined the agency, bringing a wealth of expertise and innovation to further expand the agency's capabilities. With over five years of marketing industry By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Commercial manager joins CCL Facades as pipeline reaches £17m CCL Facades, part of Caddick Construction Group, has appointed Danny Gubbini as commercial manager as the business looks to grow its £17m-strong work pipeline across the North of England. Danny joins CCL Facades from Mansell Building Solutions where he was business development manager and estimator, and brings over 15 years By The Editor • 1 min read