Yorkshire Day celebrations The Editor July 22, 2021 – 1 min read Share this post Share this post Written by The Editor Unlike some business publications and websites, we work with the business community to bring you content, not relying on journalist research, we get to the heart of a topic by asking the experts. Comments Arts&Culture JG Graves Trust pledges £300k to support Harmony Works music hub Harmony Works has landed a transformational £300,000 boost from the JG Graves Charitable Trust – bringing its vision to transform Canada House into a vibrant music hub for Sheffield’s young people one step closer to reality. The JG Graves Charitable Trust, established by Sheffield philanthropist John George Graves in By The Editor • 2 min read Arts&Culture Bright new mural brings colour and creativity to Sheffield A vibrant new mural has been unveiled in Sheffield, injecting colour and creativity into the heart of the city. The large-scale artwork now adorns the car park of the former Cole Brothers building, owned by Sheffield City Council, and set to be redeveloped by award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash. Created By The Editor • 2 min read Arts&Culture Yorkshire horse-racing trainer puts his mansion up for sale Tom Tate, one of Yorkshire’s most popular and successful horse-racing trainers, is saying farewell to the beloved house where he and his family have lived for the past 36 years, but he isn’t shedding too many tears. “It’s not because we haven’t loved living here, we By The Editor • 3 min read Business Bradford-based ITC targets growth Bradford founded and based telecommunications company, ITC, is eyeing up further growth in 2026, having marked a milestone year as the official telecommunications provider for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. ITC, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, is an official Bradford 2025 corporate supporter and throughout 2025, the By The Editor • 2 min read Business Glimmer of hope for businesses says R3 as insolvencies fall Corporate insolvencies fell by 8% to 1,866 in November 2025, compared to the October figure of 2,034. They were also down by 7% compared to the November 2024 figure of 2,001 and by 18% compared to November 2023’s 2,273 figure. Jodie Wildridge, deputy chair of By The Editor • 1 min read Business AI-up: More hospitality venues sign-up to AI startup Urbanary Urbanary, an AI-driven platform launched to lend a helping hand to the hospitality sector in Leeds earlier this month, has had a host of new venues sign-up as partners, including Leeds Food Tours and Be At One. The mobile-optimised platform allows individuals to plan a perfect night out in the By The Editor • 2 min read Business JCT600 announces first Chinese vehicle manufacturer partnership Leading independent automotive retailer JCT600 has announced a partnership with Changan Automotive Group, one of China’s largest and most established car manufacturers, which will see the Chinese-made electric vehicles sold at the Yorkshire car retailer’s Doncaster JCT600 Approved dealership. Changan vehicles will be introduced at JCT600’s Wheatley By The Editor • 2 min read Business Leeds tech consultancy reports landmark year of growth Leeds-based tech innovation consultancy Parallax is reporting its strongest performing year to date, securing 25 new clients, expanding into new markets, and forecasting its biggest ever financial year heading into 2026. A major driver of this performance has been Parallax’s growing international footprint. One third of the company’s By The Editor • 1 min read Business Sale for York Handmade 4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”) are pleased to announce the acquisition of York Handmade Brick Co Limited (“York Handmade”), the multiple award-winning manufacturer of bespoke and premium handmade bricks. This deal has prevented the brickmaker going into administration, saved 20 jobs and secured its long-term future. York Handmade is famous By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture JG Graves Trust pledges £300k to support Harmony Works music hub Harmony Works has landed a transformational £300,000 boost from the JG Graves Charitable Trust – bringing its vision to transform Canada House into a vibrant music hub for Sheffield’s young people one step closer to reality. The JG Graves Charitable Trust, established by Sheffield philanthropist John George Graves in By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Bright new mural brings colour and creativity to Sheffield A vibrant new mural has been unveiled in Sheffield, injecting colour and creativity into the heart of the city. The large-scale artwork now adorns the car park of the former Cole Brothers building, owned by Sheffield City Council, and set to be redeveloped by award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash. Created By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire horse-racing trainer puts his mansion up for sale Tom Tate, one of Yorkshire’s most popular and successful horse-racing trainers, is saying farewell to the beloved house where he and his family have lived for the past 36 years, but he isn’t shedding too many tears. “It’s not because we haven’t loved living here, we By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Bradford-based ITC targets growth Bradford founded and based telecommunications company, ITC, is eyeing up further growth in 2026, having marked a milestone year as the official telecommunications provider for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. ITC, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, is an official Bradford 2025 corporate supporter and throughout 2025, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Glimmer of hope for businesses says R3 as insolvencies fall Corporate insolvencies fell by 8% to 1,866 in November 2025, compared to the October figure of 2,034. They were also down by 7% compared to the November 2024 figure of 2,001 and by 18% compared to November 2023’s 2,273 figure. Jodie Wildridge, deputy chair of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business AI-up: More hospitality venues sign-up to AI startup Urbanary Urbanary, an AI-driven platform launched to lend a helping hand to the hospitality sector in Leeds earlier this month, has had a host of new venues sign-up as partners, including Leeds Food Tours and Be At One. The mobile-optimised platform allows individuals to plan a perfect night out in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business JCT600 announces first Chinese vehicle manufacturer partnership Leading independent automotive retailer JCT600 has announced a partnership with Changan Automotive Group, one of China’s largest and most established car manufacturers, which will see the Chinese-made electric vehicles sold at the Yorkshire car retailer’s Doncaster JCT600 Approved dealership. Changan vehicles will be introduced at JCT600’s Wheatley By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds tech consultancy reports landmark year of growth Leeds-based tech innovation consultancy Parallax is reporting its strongest performing year to date, securing 25 new clients, expanding into new markets, and forecasting its biggest ever financial year heading into 2026. A major driver of this performance has been Parallax’s growing international footprint. One third of the company’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sale for York Handmade 4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”) are pleased to announce the acquisition of York Handmade Brick Co Limited (“York Handmade”), the multiple award-winning manufacturer of bespoke and premium handmade bricks. This deal has prevented the brickmaker going into administration, saved 20 jobs and secured its long-term future. York Handmade is famous By The Editor • 1 min read