Haroon Qayum adds his expertise to award winning Roche Legal team
Haroon Qayum has joined the award winning Roche Legal as a senior solicitor adding his succession planning expertise to the York based team. Yorkshire born Haroon, previously a partner at LCF Law in Harrogate, is relishing the challenge of his new role and said: “I believe this is an ideal moment to join Roche Legal….
Brits turn to trains due to rising car costs
Car insurance quotes have risen by £348 on average this year alone and now more than half of UK drivers (56%) say they cannot afford to continue running their car with the increase in costs. New research from TransPennine Express (TPE) found that half (49%) of drivers are seriously worried about the increase in petrol,…
Yorkshire Building Society partners with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture has announced Yorkshire Building Society as a Major Supporter. The partnership will see the 160-year-old mutual work with the programme over three years to help support its aim of increasing employment opportunities and skills across the district. Yorkshire Building Society has a long heritage in the Bradford area. One…
EV charging points installed at TPE North Yorkshire station
Four electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been installed at one of TPE’s (TransPennine Express’) North Yorkshire stations – the first at the train operator’s car parks. Customers using the station will now be able to charge their vehicles while they travel by train from Thirsk. The new 22kW facilities were switched on today, Friday…
Yorkshire garden centre group supports running challenge for gardening charity
Two members of a Bradford-based garden centre group have joined a runner who is running every day to raise money for charity. Yorkshire Garden Centres’ Commercial Director, Sharon McNair and Head of Finance, Katie Young, joined runner Kate Ebbens for a 5k run to celebrate the group’s support for the Greenfingers charity which is dedicated…
Developer gives home buyers top tips for preparing a home for sale in West Yorkshire
Leading homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes is sharing some helpful tips for homeowners in West Yorkshire to take steps towards an easier move. Sam Wood, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes, said: “Many people that are looking to take their next step on the property ladder may worry about getting involved in…
Yorkshire gold – Power station celebrates 50 years with train journey across iconic landmark
The UK’s largest producer of renewable power, Drax Power Station, has celebrated its Golden anniversary with the unveiling of a special rail wagon, seen for the first time crossing Yorkshire’s iconic Ribblehead Viaduct. Renewable power pioneer, Drax Group, unveiled the golden liveried Class 66 locomotive operated by GB Railfreight to mark the 50th anniversary of…
Stephenson pays it forward with support for Getting Clean social enterprise
Stephenson, a global leader in personal care and cosmetic ingredients, has pledged its support for Yorkshire-based social enterprise CIC Getting Clean. This volunteering project was formed by recovering addicts to support those still struggling with addiction in local communities in Leeds, helping them stay clean and sober. Getting Clean’s ‘Soap with Hope’ programme assists recovering people…
Retirement prompts recruitment at Yorkshire garden centre group
A Bradford headquartered garden centre group has appointed two new managers to lead newly acquired sites in North Yorkshire. Yorkshire Garden Centres acquired Dean’s of York and Scarborough following the retirement of Richard, Helen and Sarah Dean earlier this year. Their retirement, plus that of Jim Cockerton from the Scarborough centre, created vacancies for managers…
Yorkshire Building Society appoints new Chief People Officer
Yorkshire Building Society has announced that Holly Rankin will become its Chief People Officer from December 2024, subject to regulatory approval. Holly brings more than 28 years’ experience in human resources, including 16 years in financial services. She will join from Barclays Bank, where she has been Managing Director HR. She previously held the roles…
£15m expansion plans for Trinity Kitchen
£15m Expansion Plans for Trinity Kitchen Set to Be Centre’s Biggest Investment Since Opening New 6,000 sq ft roof terrace to be added, offering views over city centre Trinity Leeds owner, Landsec, has submitted exciting new plans to invest £15m into the expansion of its popular Trinity Kitchen concept. Should the application be successful, it…
Cards Direct opens first Leeds store at the Merrion Centre
Leading Greeting Card Operator Brings Affordable Celebration Essentials to Leeds with new store opening Cards Direct, a leading family-owned retailer specialising in high-quality greeting cards, gifts, gift packaging, balloons and partyware, has officially opened its first store in Leeds at the Merrion Centre. The new store will create 8 jobs for the city. This new…
South Leeds adventure park hosts Castleford Tigers’ summer party
An adventure park at a South Leeds garden centre hosted a summer party for Castleford Tigers recently. 91 of the rugby league club’s season ticket holders, players and families enjoyed an afternoon of fun with mascot JT at Mission Out at Tingley Garden Centre. Among the people enjoying the fun was first team prop forward…
Emma and Ruth lead promotions at Rollits
Leading York law firm Rollits LLP has announced its latest round of promotions with two new partners and four more lawyers stepping up a level. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler in the commercial property team and Emma Hamilton in private capital have both been promoted from Associate to Partner and John Ashworth in dispute resolution becomes an Associate….
West Yorkshire homebuilder aces charity golf day for candlelighters
A charity golf day arranged by Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has raised £11,000 for its charity of the year, Candlelighters. 19 teams made up of 76 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees and sub-contractors, took part in the tournament which was held at Garforth Golf Club in Leeds. The funds…
We wanted to get it right…
On Thursday 12 September in Leeds, we are holding the inaugural Yorkshire Business Fair at the Holiday Inn Conference Centre in Garforth Leeds. Working in the advertising, marketing, networking and business event arena for over 4 decades, if I have learned anything, it’s the value of facilitating the opportunity for people to communicate transparently together…
Leeds-based mental health advocate and speaker Oly Newton is bringing change through storytelling and community impact
Oly Newton, a passionate mental health speaker and founder of Lights On Wellbeing, is making waves with his mission to give back through powerful storytelling and mental health support. After battling severe OCD, anxiety, and depression for over a decade, Oly’s recovery journey has transformed into an international movement, touching the lives of thousands. From…
Andrew Jackson advises specialist manufacturer on sale to US adhesive giant
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce that it has advised the shareholders of HS Butyl Ltd, the UK’s largest manufacturer and distributor of high-quality butyl tapes, on their disposal to NYSE-listed H.B. Fuller, the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world. Family owned and founded since 1964, HS Butyl has…
Introducing Unique-Computing
We would like to introduce our new business (www.unique-computing.com). We have established our business to be a major provider of I.T services based for home, business and charity clients in Yorkshire. Unique-computing services include computer network installations, full network audits, pc purchase walk-throughs, internet fraud prevention, virus protection, children’s internet safety and basic I.T training…
Lawyer makes the move from grandfather’s firm to join Rollits
A solicitor who took her first steps in the legal profession with the practice founded by her grandfather has made the move to join the property department at leading Yorkshire law firm Rollits LLP. Georgina Gibbon joins Rollits from BG Solicitors LLP, a firm which traces its roots back to 1944, founded by Tom Beetenson…
Leeds Beckett experts team up with Bradford freight firm to boost international growth
International marketing experts at Leeds Beckett University have joined forces with Baildon-based Freight Agency Limited, to support the business’s ambitious plans for overseas market growth. The project is a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), part-funded by the Government through Innovate UK. A team of Leeds Business School academics will lead the project to boost Freight Agency’s strategic…
PNG powerhouse Appo signs new two year deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce fans’ favourite PNG powerhouse Keven Appo has signed a new two-year deal – keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026 season! The 25-year-old arrived at Bartercard Odsal in February last year, making an instant impact – scoring 10 tries as the Bulls reached the play-off…
Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation unveils £1 million grant programme to boost employability in Bradford
Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation has unveiled a new £1million grant programme for charities that support employability in Bradford and is calling for relevant groups to submit an application for funding by 29 September 2024. Yorkshire Building Society has a long heritage in the Bradford area. One of the mutual’s founding organisations, the Bradford Self…
Leeds Beckett University experts help to develop digital solution to support children who stammer
Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology researchers at Leeds Beckett University are joining forces with stammering experts, SuperPenguin, and three NHS organisations to develop an innovative app and web platform to support children who stammer. The three-year project has received £1.5m funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The team will enhance…
West Yorkshire housebuilder calls for applications for community fund scheme
Local housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West is encouraging charities to get in contact and apply for its Community Fund scheme which is worth £1,500. The Community Fund scheme sees the developer support a different charity every month with a donation of up to £1,500 to aid the incredible work being done at…
Wingstop UK expands in Leeds with opening at White Rose
Wingstop UK, the ultimate experience for iconic wing flavours to enjoy with family and friends, is set to open at White Rose Shopping Centre on Monday 12 August, marking the third Leeds site for the brand. Due to popular demand, Wingstop UK is excited to expand its presence to the people of Leeds, building on…
Leaps and hounds: West Yorkshire homebuilder highlights dog walking routes across developments
Five star homebuilder David Wilson Homes is highlighting a range of walking routes at its Centurion Meadows and Imperial Court developments in Burley in Wharfedale. Imperial Court and Centurion Meadows both benefit from being on 14 acres of green space, meaning that there is a range of walking and cycling routes on the doorstep for…
DB Cargo UK delivers HVO-powered services for Drax
DB Cargo UK has announced that all trains it operates for Drax Group in and out of the UK’s largest renewable energy plant near Selby, will be powered by environmentally friendly Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) having switched entirely to the fuel. Drax Group, the UK’s leading producer of renewable energy, has taken the decision to…
Yorkshire garden centre group creates new roles to support growth
A Bradford headquartered garden centre group has created three new roles to support growth at its six sites. Yorkshire Garden Centres has sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley and Bingley and has recently acquired Dean’s of York and Scarborough. The new roles of Group People and Culture Manager, Group Catering Operations Manager and Giftware and Christmas…
Final phase of construction project brings rooftop reading space to The Leeds Library
The final phase of capital works project The Next Chapter is underway at The Leeds Library. In the biggest expansion in its 255-year-history, completion of the project will make the library accessible for the first time, unite its collection and archive, and create a new event space and a rooftop reading terrace. The library acquired…
The power of premium packaging to enhance your bottom line
Packaging often plays a pivotal role in competitive business-to-business (B2B) commerce. While its primary function is to protect products, premium packaging goes beyond mere protection, serving as a strategic tool that can significantly enhance a company’s customer retention and profitability. This article delves into the benefits of high-quality packaging and how it can drive business…
Bradford mill demolition paves way for £17m cutting-edge future technologies centre
Newly appointed contractor Morgan Sindall Construction has commenced demolition of a derelict mill on Thornton Road, making way for Bradford College’s purpose-built Future Technologies Centre. The demolition of Junction Mills marks the start of construction on the state-of-the-art four-storey building, which will become the home of modern automotive and digital engineering training at Bradford College. Once opened, the…
Storm storage: TPE trials new planter at North Yorkshire station
A specially designed planter that captures, uses, and stores rainwater before slowly releasing it into drains has premiered at one of TransPennine Express’ (TPE’s) North Yorkshire stations. The planter at Northallerton station captures water runoff from guttering before it can enter drains, helping to reduce the risk of local drainage networks being overwhelmed during storms,…
Launch date announced for flagship Zara store at Trinity Leeds
After much anticipation, Zara will launch its new flagship store at Trinity Leeds on Thursday, August 8th, at the former Topshop unit on Briggate. The new 46,000 sq ft store will include Zara’s Woman, Man, and Kids collections over three floors, showcasing the latest technological innovations from Zara’s integrated online and physical store platform to…
Yasper takes on PR brief for Leeds telecoms specialist
Leeds-based Yasper has been appointed by 24 Seven Cloud to deliver a media and content brief aimed at driving awareness amongst its target audiences. Yasper will initially be supporting the business telecoms provider with strategic B2B media relations support, as well as the production of web and social media content to promote the firm’s independent…
It’s BRSK at Bartercard Odsal Stadium!
We are delighted to announce an exciting, new partnership with full-fibre broadband specialists BRSK! Founded in 2020, BRSK are now rolling out their full-fibre Broadband, which will provide speeds of up to 1 Gigabyte per second, in West Yorkshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Calderdale and Birmingham. The partnership will see BRSK branding located in and around…
Training course percentage increase to bookings
Local Professional Procurement Training Provider S. L. Procurement Solutions Limited have been celebrating this week, with an increase of interest and bookings of their Procurement based training courses. Working closely with the region’s businesses, the training company have seen a 6% increase in local businesses getting in touch to organise Procurement training for their staff….
Family fun day at Bartercard Odsal Stadium!
Tickets are on sale for the Bulls’ return to Bartercard Odsal Stadium on Sunday 11th August, with Whitehaven RLFC the visitors for a 3:00pm kick off. The Bulls are looking to complete the league double over Jonty Gorley’s side following a 36-18 success up in Cumbria in June – where Mitch Souter, Jayden Myers, Kieran…
Bradford College degree approved by Social Work England
Social Work England has approved the full-time BA (Hons) Social Work degree at Bradford College as meeting rigorous industry standards. The result comes after a challenging inspection from 16-19 April by Social Work England – the regulatory body that monitors and approves social work education and training programmes across the country. The result means Bradford College…
Construction company, William Birch & Sons celebrates 150 years
York-based principal contractor William Birch & Sons Ltd has launched its 150-year celebrations at the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington, York. Nearly 200 colleagues, retirees, and shareholders gathered for an afternoon of family fun to mark this significant milestone. Since 1874, the company has been delivering restoration, refurbishment, and construction services across the Yorkshire region….
Bradford garden centre partners with Science and Media Museum for drop in play sessions
Tong Garden Centre has collaborated with the National Science and Media Museum to offer a series of summer holiday drop in activity sessions this summer. On August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, visitors to Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor play at Tong Garden will be able to participate in fun activities and science demonstrations led…
West Yorkshire developer offers insight into specially designed showhome
David Wilson Homes’ recently launched Imperial Court development in Burley in Wharfedale is offering local homebuyers the very latest interior design inspiration with the expertly designed Lichfield show home. The show home was styled by well-known interior designers, Edward Thomas Interiors, meaning homebuyers can be assured it is up to date with the latest trends….
Top tips to help butterflies flutter by in West Yorkshire this Summer
To celebrate Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count (12th July to 4th August), leading homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has teamed up with Butterfly Conservation to share top tips on how to help butterflies and moths this summer. Sam Wood, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes, said: “As a leading housebuilder, we take…
Andrew Jackson advises Flamingo Land on lease for Alpamare Waterpark
North Bay attraction reopens its doors to the public after several months’ closure Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to have advised Malton-based leisure company Flamingo Land on the lease of Scarborough’s Alpamare Waterpark, which has recently reopened to the public in time for the summer tourism season. Earlier this year, North Yorkshire Council named…
Yorkshire IT company gets boost from Theo Paphitis
A Cross Hills based firm has received recognition and a business boost from retail guru Theo Paphitis. Last week, Sara Haggas, Sales and Marketing Manager at Comprendo, posted about the business on the former Dragon’s Den star’s Instagram account during ‘Small Business Sunday’. As a result, Comprendo became one of six weekly winners to receive…
New non-executive director appointed at Yorkshire Building Society
Yorkshire Building Society has confirmed Peter Bole has will join its Board as Non-Executive Director on 1 September. Peter has over 30 years’ experience in financial services and has held the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tesco Bank and Virgin Money, where he went on to become Group Integration Director. In his current…
Infopro Digital acquires UKREiiF organisers Built Environment Networking Ltd
Infopro Digital, a leading business information services company, has acquired Built Environment Networking Ltd which runs UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum), a must-attend event for the real estate, property and infrastructure communities. The acquisition will strengthen Infopro Digital’s position as a leading international business-to-business trade show and event provider in the…
Popular fruit and veg stall at a Bradford garden centre extends opening hours
A family run fruit and veg stall at a Bradford garden centre has extended its opening hours due to public demand. Porters Fruit and Vegetable stalls have been a familiar sight outside hospitals in the region since 2016 and they recently trialled a stall at Tong Garden Centre in Bradford. Such was the success of…