Business Leeds workspace to offer facilities for free in January One of Leeds’ most sought-after workspaces, Department at Leeds Dock, is opening its doors to give 10 creative, digital or tech businesses in Yorkshire the opportunity to win a free ‘Day at Department’ – designed to motivate teams for the year ahead, with inspiring workspaces, wellness and social experiences. The 10 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire marketer joins trade body Management Board Group marketing director at Alfred Bagnall and Sons Ltd, Joanne Gualda, has been appointed to the Management Board of a national trade body. Joanne, who is based at Bagnalls’ head office in Cleckheaton, was elected to the Board of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) at its AGM held on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Opening date revealed for neighbourhood workspace With the redevelopment of the Bonding Warehouse well underway, Patch has announced that the coworking and community hub will officially open on Monday 6th January 2025. Following the unveiling of the plans in October, the neighbourhood workspace is attracting widespread attention among tech and creative businesses keen to establish a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New advocate for Han Law Award-winning Han Law Co has expanded its team with the addition of Samantha Quinn, a dual-qualified Solicitor Advocate with a reputable standing for complex employment and discrimination matters. Samantha has over 14 years experience as a practicing lawyer including opening her own employment law firm, and a barrister’s chambers. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pioneering mentorship scheme connects young volunteers with opportunity A trailblazing new mentoring programme, which brings together local young volunteers and leading role models in the tech and digital sectors, has recently reached its grand finale. Delivered by social value specialist Ahead Partnership, the first-of-its-kind programme has aimed to give back to young volunteers aged 16-19 at Harehills-based youth By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Bradford garden centre relaunches its butchery offering A Bradford garden centre has relaunched its butchery offering following feedback from customers. Hearty's Food Hall at Tong Garden Centre has introduced a new butchery department in partnership with Yorkshire-based Bennett's Butchers. Bennett's founder, Phil Bennett, has been in the butchery trade since he By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Senior appointment for Yorkshire office group Office group WorkWell has appointed a new centre manager for its Copthall Bridge office redevelopment in Harrogate town centre. Experienced manager Jo Little will head up operations at the fully refurbished three-floor building at Station Bridge. Jo joins WorkWell from Harefield Hall in Pateley Bridge, where she was the operations By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The 3 Acres to reveal 2025 reopening date on Boxing Day Huddersfield gastro-pub The 3 Acres will reveal its 2025 reopening date on Boxing Day – exactly one year since it was devasted by a major fire. The iconic venue has been closed since last December while undergoing an extensive programme of refurbishment to the entire building, including a full rebuild of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire toy shop is one of Britain’s best Ilkley based indie toy shop Games Crusade has been honoured in a national UK’s Favourite Local Business competition. The retailer is part of the Ilkley Gift Card scheme An independent toy retailer has been recognised as one of the UK’s Favourite Local Businesses in a national competition organised By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The purrfect present to commemorate much-loved pets this Christmas Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has opened its famed Walk of Art 2 to officially allow pets to be featured for the first time. YSP’s Walk of Art 2 is the perfect opportunity to become a permanent part of the Park with name spaces now available on the next batch By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sandsend Ceramics celebrates Christmas in new studio Local ceramic artist Moya Suckling is preparing for a festive season like no other, celebrating Christmas in her newly relocated studio at the heart of Sandsend, near Whitby. The flourishing Sandsend Ceramics business, known for its handcrafted pottery inspired by the stunning local surroundings, has moved into the newly refurbished By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Conference Leeds appoints business development manager to boost city’s conferencing profile Conference Leeds has welcomed a new addition to the team as Carine Mills joins as business development manager. As the official convention bureau for the city, Conference Leeds’ newest appointment will play an instrumental role in identifying and attracting national and international conferences to the city to strengthen the wider By The Editor • 2 min read
