New training salon opens doors to brighter futures for young people with SEND
A pioneering new training hub will help young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) take their first steps towards rewarding careers in the hair and beauty industry.
More than £130,000 raised as Hymers College Giving Day exceeds expectations
Hymers College has hailed its second annual Giving Day an outstanding success after more than £130,000 was raised to provide life-changing educational opportunities for talented young people.
Barnsley brothers accelerate growth of taxi business
A Barnsley taxi firm run by two brothers has more than doubled its bookings since launching a 24/7 local service two years ago.
Willerby unveils brand-new holiday homes and fresh takes on popular classics
Leading holiday home manufacturer Willerby is celebrating its 80th anniversary in style with the launch of brand-new holiday homes and exciting updates to some of its most popular models.
Sycamore Communications launches specialist podcast service connecting business founders with recognised guests
Award-winning PR agency Sycamore Communications has launched a specialist podcast guest booking and strategy service designed to help business founders, coaches, consultants and industry experts secure recognised names for their podcasts.
Hull solicitor among new partners at Wilkin Chapman Rollits
A Hull solicitor is among three new partners at law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits as it continues to strengthen its senior team. Insolvency expert Louisa Shilleto has been promoted to partner in the firm’s Hull office.
Wetherby town centre prime retail site to go under the hammer
A mixed-use property on Wetherby High Street that features a vacant ground floor retail unit, self-contained first-floor flat and stone outbuildings, is to be auctioned this month with a guide price of £220,000.
Huddersfield Landlords Face £5,000 Fines as New Gas Safety Rules Bite
Landlords being fined £5,000 under toughened gas safety laws. For the first time landlords across Yorkshire could face fines of up to £5,000 for each property they rent if gas safety certificates are not in place.
Residents take first look at plans for proposed new Great Ayton residential development
Dozens of local people have been taking their first look at plans for a proposed new residential development in a North Yorkshire village.
Employers and training providers to embark on next phase of skills improvement plan
An employer-led partnership covering Hull and East Yorkshire has secured government approval for the next phase of a programme which is designed to develop skills in the region.
Global Photography Specialists Reignite their SEO Strategy with Award-Winning Digital Agency
Sheffield-based camera and photography equipment and binocular specialists, Harrison Cameras, have returned to their former digital partner, The SEO Works, to reignite their SEO campaign.
Otley church hall site with planning for six homes to be auctioned for £595,000
Otley’s Newall Church Hall and almost an acre of adjoining land, with planning permission for six new homes, is to be auctioned this month with a guide price of £595,000.
Newett Homes Acquires Parcel of Land in Harrogate to Extend Popular Development
Yorkshire housebuilder Newett Homes has completed the purchase of a 1.5-acre plot of land in Harrogate to extend its existing sold-out development, The Pastures.
Harrogate gardening charity Horticap hosts Banks Group’s 50th anniversary reception
A Harrogate horticultural charity’s garden has welcomed dozens of guests from right across Yorkshire as part of the celebrations of one of its main business supporters’ 50th anniversary.
Free business drop-in to mark Yorkshire Day
A group of Yorkshire businesses will mark this year’s Yorkshire Day by doing what the county is best known for – offering straightforward advice, sharing knowledge and helping others.
180 year old Hanson Logistics opens new self storage business
Newly launched Hanson Self Storage, part of the family-owned Hanson Logistics business, opened this week in Huddersfield to bring a new standard of self storage and decades of warehousing experience from the Hanson Logistics team to the public.
Hull construction firm scoops top award for producing the region’s best refurbishment project
Hull based construction firm, Hobson & Porter has won a prestigious award for its work on a pioneering new Youth Zone in Grimsby that has been named the region’s best refurbishment and revitalisation project.
Zebra Print Group supports preservation of historic Bradford cemetery
Leeds-based print specialist, Zebra Print Group, has helped bring local history to life by producing a new visitor guide and map for Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery in Bradford ahead of a community open day.
Belmayne Planner Retires To Practise What She’s Preached
Dronfield-based independent financial planners, Belmayne, are bidding a fond farewell to a highly regarded team member, who is retiring after 30 years in the profession.
Three is the magic number for Apollo Cloud
Communication technology specialist Apollo Cloud is celebrating three years in business with the addition of the company’s 300th client and a move to new city centre offices.
Quickline partners with Enterprising Barnsley to help South Yorkshire businesses harness AI
Independent broadband provider Quickline Communications has partnered with Enterprising Barnsley to deliver a new AI training programme for founder-led early-stage businesses and SMEs across South Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Businesswomen Bring the Curriculum to Life Through Alfresco Learning as Wakefield and Rothwell MP Visits Space-Themed Outdoor Workshop
Primary school children from St John’s Church of England Primary School in Wakefield, West Yorkshire welcomed Wakefield and Rothwell MP Simon Lightwood to an outdoor learning workshop they were hosting being delivered by Alfresco Learning – a Yorkshire-founded education company…
First homes snapped up at King’s Crescent launch
Prestige housebuilder Beal Homes is celebrating the successful launch of its King’s Crescent development in Hull’s popular Kingswood neighbourhood, with buyers securing some of the first homes released. Beal is investing £120m in the 450-home development, which will feature a…
Harrogate nursery begins journey towards UNICEF children’s rights award
Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery and Pre-school is one of 12 settings chosen by Partou to start working towards Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) accreditation as the next step in the leading childcare provider’s partnership with UNICEF.
Yorkshire interiors specialist completes landmark projects as turnover tops £7m
A Yorkshire-headquartered interiors specialist that relaunched under a new brand last year, has reported more than £7m revenue in a nine-month period, after completing a series of high-profile commercial fit-out projects across the UK.
Construction work continues on major Huddersfield affordable housing development
Work continues to build 30 new affordable homes in the village of Newsome close to Huddersfield town centre The mix of two and three-bedroomed properties is being delivered by BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise in partnership with Kirklees…
Idyllic woodland for sale in Nidderdale
A large swathe of idyllic woodland that is for sale in Bewerley, in the heart of Nidderdale, is a rare opportunity to own a glorious stretch of North Yorkshire countryside that comes complete with shooting rights and spectacular views.
Doncaster civil engineering firm targets growth with six-figure finance deal from PMD Business Finance
A Doncaster-based civil engineering and surfacing contractor is targeting growth after securing a significant six-figure finance package with help from specialist business finance broker PMD Business Finance.
One of UK’s oldest pubs, former medieval watermill in Barnsley, to go under the hammer
The Mill of the Black Monks pub on Grange Lane in Barnsley, originally a medieval watermill dating back to 1150, is to be auctioned this month with a guide price of £300,000.
Northern England providers of hope to be celebrated at prestigious awards
A new and impactful awards ceremony has been launched by HelloHope, a Leeds-based suicide prevention community interest company.
Twelve fully let studio flats in Horsforth to go under the hammer
A large Edwardian detached house on Outwood Lane in Horsforth, Leeds, which has been converted into 12 studio flats, is to be auctioned this month with a guide price of £595,000.
From solving crimes to signing books: Yorkshire detective heads to Glasgow Book Bonanza
Yorkshire crime author, Roshan Pitteea, will travel to Scotland later this month to meet readers and fellow writers at one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent author events.
Growing digital audio adtech business audioadpro move to Leeds HQ
Digital audio advertising platform audioadpro is celebrating its second anniversary with a move into newly refurbished headquarters at Joseph’s Well in Leeds city centre.
New mural provides colourful backdrop for Leeds community event
Unity Homes and Enterprise has joined forces with Leeds Federated and Leeds City Council to deliver ‘Common Ground: Meanwood,’ a youth engagement event exploring the initiatives local young people would like to see in their community.
Organisations become proud allies by joining LGBTQ+ charity’s workplace initiative
UK LGBTQ+ charity Out Together has announced the launch of Spaces, a new initiative that aims to build a more inclusive society by growing a network of organisations, venues and service providers whose values align with those of the Rainbow…
Leeds agency helps Blue star, Simon Webbe, launch new music platform
Boyband star, Simon Webbe, has officially launched Backstage, a new music platform designed to help artists build deeper relationships with their most loyal fans while creating a sustainable new source of income beyond streaming.
Partou signs Wellbeing of Women Menopause Workplace Pledge
Partou, one of the UK’s largest day nursery providers, has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, a nationwide campaign led by the charity Wellbeing of Women that calls on employers to take practical action to support everyone experiencing perimenopause and menopause…
AI Brain Scanning Technology Reaches Harrogate
From the fifth floor of Windsor House hope prevails, as the team at The Brain Collective continues their fifteen years of practice, solving all types of cognitive challenges.