Business EY strengthens Yorkshire business with new partner appointments EY has appointed two new Partners in its Leeds office, as the firm continues to invest in top talent to meet client demand and support the growth of the business. Sophie Davies has been promoted to partner in EY’s Tax team after 13 years with the firm. Sophie has By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Hawnby stores reopen after massive makeover The historic Hawnby Stores and Tea Room near Helmsley, founded in 1762, is now open again after a comprehensive refurbishment. Oli Nicholls and Sally Pearson, who lease the building from the Hawnby Estate but own the business, have transformed the quaint building into a thriving village shop, café and community By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Primark & Sophie Morgan unveil new seated mannequin Sophie Morgan, TV Presenter, Influencer and Disability Advocate, alongside Primark, unveil a new mannequin designed to represent wheelchair users. This project is 12 months in the making but has been a longer-standing dream for Sophie since she first designed a wheelchair for mannequins in 2009, the MannequalTM. Sophie approached Primark By The Editor • 1 min read
Business West Yorkshire homebuilder calls for safe play during summer Now the summer holidays are here, Barratt and David Wilson Homes is encouraging families to utilise local parks, playgrounds, and leisure centres for fun and engaging activities that ensure children’s safety. In the ‘Children’s People and Nature Survey’ run by Natural England, it was identified that 91% of By The Editor • 2 min read
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 By The Editor • 1 min read
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 By The Editor • 2 min read
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 By The Editor • 2 min read
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 By The Editor • 3 min read
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 By The Editor • 1 min read
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. By The Editor • 2 min read
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 By The Editor • 1 min read
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 By The Editor • 1 min read
