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July 31, 2025|Business

Planning granted for development in Altofts

Wakefield-based housebuilder Avant Homes West Yorkshire has acquired a six-acre site in Altofts and been granted planning permission for an 83-home, £20.4m residential development. Called Altofts Acres and located off Wharfedale Drive near Normanton, the development will comprise a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes. It will feature 13 of Avant Homes’ practically designed, energy efficient house types. Work is expected to start on site this month, with the first residents antic

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July 28, 2025|Business

Trio of new recruits to drive up occupancy at Department as workspace expands

Popular hybrid workspace, Department, has introduced a trio of new recruits to help cement its position as the number one flexible working location in Leeds. Following last month’s launch of a new 3,860 sq ft floor at the four-storey waterside location, Clare Moorhouse (pictgured) has joined Department as head of marketing, responsible for its Leeds, Manchester and London locations. Clare has over 20 years’ experience in digital marketing, running Moorhouse Digital for the past 10 years. Pri

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July 24, 2025|Business

Seven historic properties to be auctioned with combined guide price of £500,000

A collection of three small stone cottages neighbouring the former parsonage in Haworth that was home to the Brontё family is to be auctioned this month. The cottages, one of which has been divided to create an additional studio apartment, will go under the hammer with a guide price of £350,000 for all four properties. The one and two-bedroom houses, with characteristic mullion windows and stone-tiled roofs, are on Church Street in the celebrated Pennine village and date back to the 19th centu

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July 24, 2025|Business

Youbee Media marketing partner of Yorkshire’s Pride in Diversity Awards

Marketing agency, Youbee Media, has been announced as the official marketing partner for Yorkshire’s Pride in Diversity Awards for the second year. This follows the agency successfully supporting the launch of the inspirational, first-of-its-kind awards event in Yorkshire, which took place at Leeds First Direct Arena on 3 July 2025. The event, which brought together an expert panel of judges including public figures, TV and media personalities, as well as diversity and inclusion leaders, shine

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July 24, 2025|Business

WorkWell drives growth with a senior appointment

Office group WorkWell has appointed Laura Edwards to the new role of senior renewals manager to support its ambitious growth plans. Laura brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked across customer success and operations functions in the recruitment and technology sectors. In her new position, she is responsible for managing the end-to-end renewal process for a portfolio of customers. Her remit includes driving contract retention, working cross-functionally with teams across sales

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July 23, 2025|Business

Aubergine is the ‘natural’ PR choice for The NatureMade Food & Drink Awards

Leeds PR and content agency Aubergine has been appointed to generate awareness of the first ever awards championing foods which steer clear of ultra processing (UPF). Founded by industry veteran Pip Martin, The NatureMade Food & Drink Awards recognise outstanding flavour, sustainable practices, responsible nutrition - and completely natural ingredients. With a career spanning 5-star hotels in the US and senior roles at Harrods Food Hall, Pip launched food & drink events company Tasting Quart

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July 14, 2025|Business

EY appoints new Leeds Office Managing Partner

EY has appointed Kate Jarman as the firm’s new Leeds office managing partner. Kate has more than 20 years of experience and will be responsible for leading a team of around 500 people to serve EY clients across the region. Kate takes over the role from Tim West, who has been the Leeds office managing partner since July 2022. Tim will be focusing on his client serving role as a tax partner in EY’s Business Tax Services team and other national roles. Originally from Liverpool, Kate’s career at

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July 10, 2025|Business

Yorkshire diversity champions honoured at awards

Hardworking Yorkshire people, charities and social enterprises were honoured at the region’s first Pride in Diversity Awards, held on 3 July at Leeds First Direct Arena. The awards, who’s media partner is Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine, aimed to highlight people and organisations working to champion members of the community who face additional barriers when accessing public services and employment or simply enjoying daily life. This can be due to a range of factors, including race, neurodive

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July 7, 2025|Business

Northern issues travel advice for visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show

Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Harrogate this week for one of Britain's largest agricultural events. Train operator Northern is encouraging customers travelling to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show to plan ahead, as services to and from Harrogate are expected to be busier than usual from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 July 2025. Featuring a packed agenda over the four days of the event, visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show can expect to see the best animals in the country competing,

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June 23, 2025|Business

Leading family law solicitors appoints new partner

Austin Kemp Solicitors, a Legal 500 Leading Firm, has promoted Jennifer Hollyer to a salaried partner - taking the total number of partners to seven by the end of 2025. This latest promotion represents a strategic milestone in the firm’s continued commitment to building a best-in-class family law practice with internal progression and deep sector expertise at its core. Since joining Austin Kemp in 2020, Jennifer has risen through the ranks of the firm, earning successive promotions based on

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June 19, 2025|Business

Leeds’ hotly anticipated Mediterranean bar and restaurant

Opening on the corner of Lower Briggate and Swinegate, new bar, The Banksia bar and restaurant will blend old-world Mediterranean flavours with a modern, vibrant dining experience. Offering a small plate concept, ideal for sharing or simply sampling a varied selection of dishes, The Banksia will provide the perfect setting for a group celebration, business lunch or date night. Making up the menu will be Mediterranean inspired staples, some showstopping favourites, and the ‘Fire’ section to g

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June 18, 2025|Business

The life of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL to be honoured

The extraordinary life and legacy of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL, one of South Yorkshire’s most admired figures in business, heritage and public service, is to be celebrated with a public memorial service at Sheffield Cathedral. The event, on Thursday, July 3rd at 3pm, will be followed by a reception at the city’s Cutlers’ Hall. Dame Julie’s family, organiser of the memorial, hopes hundreds of people whose lives she touched will attend to pay their respects - from friends, former colleagues and

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