Business Bradford equestrian specialist takes the reins with more than 100 per cent revenue growth Bradford-based specialist equestrian brand, Harry Hall, is ending the year lengths ahead of its competitors after recording an increase in revenue growth of more than a quarter (26 per cent) over the past 12 months, taking the brand to a total revenue increase of 109 per cent since the start By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fully funded training pathway launched to boost farming careers A new agricultural training programme to support the development of farming’s next generation has been launched by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Ambitious farmers aged under 35 are encouraged to apply for a place on the Goodall Agri-Development Pathway which has been developed thanks to a legacy left to the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Caddick turns focus to sustainability with senior hire Caddick Construction Group is set to enhance its operational efficiency with the appointment of Alison Brough as environmental and sustainability manager, becoming the latest senior hire as the business eyes continued expansion. Alison joins Caddick from Willmott Dixon where she spent nine years in various regional and national environmental management By The Editor • 2 min read
Business BGF bolsters Yorkshire and North East portfolio team with senior hire BGF – one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland – has appointed Becky Odam to strengthen its team in Yorkshire and the North East. Becky joins BGF’s portfolio team from Elaghmore LLP, where she spent the last three years managing new and existing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Hill Cross Furniture announces new leadership changes Hill Cross Furniture, the family-owned contract furniture supplier, has announced strategic leadership changes as it prepares for accelerated future growth. The North-Yorkshire based business is also moving to a group model, with expansion into new sectors including residential and luxury lounge furniture on the back of rising client demand. Hill By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hippo provides technology for the app of the year for Virgin Trains Ticketing Hippo, a leading digital services provider, has a strategic partnership with Virgin Trains Ticketing, the rail ticketing app that has revolutionised train travel by offering customers a seamless way to book train travel and save money at the same time. Travellers that book any train ticket across Great Britain via By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Friends invest in East Yorkshire sandwich shop Three friends have taken over a sandwich shop in a popular East Yorkshire village. Sisters Zoe Robinson and Emma Neale from Wilberfoss have partnered with Jodie Tate from High Catton to take on the lease of the former Bridge Rolls sandwich shop in the centre of Stamford Bridge. Since taking By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Affordable Justice expands team with appointment of new solicitor Samantha Harrison Affordable Justice, the fast-growing non-profit alternative business structure legal service has appointed divorce lawyer Samantha Harrison to its growing team of solicitors offering affordable family law legal services to women throughout the UK. Samantha has particular expertise in domestic abuse matters, divorce and child arrangements. Founded and run by women, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Writers Retreat to host quadruple children’s book launch Family-run creative hub and events venue Writers Retreat is launching four children’s books on Sunday 10 December in Beal, North Yorkshire. * Craggie Aggie, by Jan Birley, who is also Writers Retreat’s founder and award-winning screenwriter, and illustrated by David Thompson of Hyperbright Studios * Being Lily, by Helen Hartley By The Editor • 2 min read
Business £11.4 million investment to support businesses in West Yorkshire A number of West Yorkshire organisations have received a combined investment of £11.4 million to deliver projects that will support local businesses to drive growth and innovation, Mayor Tracy Brabin has announced. Successful projects include £3.8 million towards a new health and wellbeing innovation centre at the University By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Data City supports international growth with senior appointment Global data company, The Data City, has appointed Emma Dickinson as chief financial officer as the business accelerates its international development. Emma joins The Data City at the beginning of its next phase of growth. She will lead in providing management information that will enable rapid decision-making and play a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Whitby Seafoods appoints finance director to help drive growth plans Whitby Seafoods, the UK’s largest scampi manufacturer, has made an important appointment to bolster its finance and senior leadership teams. Carol Gee has joined its Board as finance director following a recruitment process led by finance recruitment specialist, Headstar. Carol, a chartered accountant, comes with a wealth of experience By The Editor • 1 min read
