Business Bradford-based Society of Dyers and Colourists strengthens team The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has announced a duo of appointments as it builds on the momentum of its newly launched digital textile collection. The appointments follow the retirement of long-serving membership manager Clare Moore, who steps down after 37 years with the Society. Regiane Brown has been By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Up, up and away – It's not just sales soaring at Clifford Gardens Sales aren’t the only things soaring at Bellway’s Clifford Gardens in Skipton – with recent buyer and keen drone photographer, Chris Scott taking some wonderful shots from above the 188-home development. Chris, who’s been taking drone photos for the last five years, has been photographing the development from By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Much-loved Ripon interiors store begins new chapter As one chapter comes to a close, an exciting new one begins for The Castle a much-loved interiors and homeware store in the heart of Ripon, North Yorkshire, as the business has now officially passed into the hands of new local family owners Zoe and Robert Nemes, marking a meaningful By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Partner promotion at Yorkshire law firm for first head of privacy and data protection Law firm Gordons has further strengthened its leadership team with the promotion to partner of its first head of privacy and data protection. Lauren Wills-Dixon, who joined the firm in 2020, is a specialist in privacy and data protection and commercial contracts across the retail; sports, media and marketing; and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business LEGO Group announces April launch date at Trinity Leeds Excitement is building as the LEGO Group announces its new store will open at Trinity Leeds on Thursday, 23rd April. The 456sq m store will give shoppers the chance to fully immerse themselves in the world of LEGO building – with specially-designed, Yorkshire-inspired LEGO models available to see and pose with By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence expands into the Northeast Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has opened a new office in Darlington, marking a significant step in the firm’s expansion into the Northeast. The firm’s ninth office, based in Business Central – just a two-minute walk from Darlington train station – will provide commercial, practical, and supportive legal advice to businesses and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Icing on the cake for Steven at Sunny Bank Mills The multi-award-winning Farsley Cake Company has opened a brand-new shop at the iconic Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, near Leeds. Owner Steven Newbatt-Macdonald has moved from Town Street in Farsley to smart premises at 1 Old Engine Room in the heart of the mill complex. The move marks an exciting By The Editor • 2 min read
Business York Biotech Campus announces new nursery to open on site York Biotech Campus (YBC), Yorkshire’s leading bioscience hub, has announced that Little Years Sand Hutton will open onsite in July 2026 to support the campus community and local families. Little Years, a family-run early-years nursery group, has made a £50,000 investment in transforming the former nursery building based By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Female-led Yorkshire business expo celebrates fifth year of growth A Huddersfield business event, that started with just 43 exhibitors, is marking its fifth year with its biggest showcase to date. The SAM Business Expo, organised by local entrepreneur Sam Hartley (pictured), returns this spring at the Cedar Court Hotel in Huddersfield on Friday 24th April, bringing together 89 businesses By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Wellington Place hosts seventh Women of the Future event In celebration of International Women’s Day, Wellington Place proudly hosted its seventh Women of the Future event, bringing students and professionals together to champion belonging, inclusion and positive engagement in education. The Women of the Future initiative forms part of Inspired, a collaborative programme between Federated Hermes Real Estate By The Editor • 2 min read
Business How business owners reduce admin time through smart company Structures Running a business means managing many responsibilities, from client meetings to financial planning. Yet many owners spend large portions of their time dealing with administrative work that pulls attention away from growth activities. Filing returns, maintaining compliance records and coordinating with accountants can consume hours every week. The way a By The Editor • 5 min read
Business New LCB assistant principal to steer partnerships and adult provision A former director in the education and training sector has joined Leeds College of Building (LCB) as Assistant Principal -Partnerships & Adults. Carly Sidebottom joins LCB in the new role following her position as director of business strategy & compliance at regional training provider, Total Training Provision. Prior to that, By The Editor • 2 min read
