Business Emma Ward joins Bluebay as sales director Bluebay Building Products – a leading independent UK distributor of specialist civil engineering and construction materials – has announced the appointment of Emma Ward as sales director. In her new role, Emma will support Bluebay’s clients nationwide, bringing over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. She has previously worked on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire housebuilder donates £500 to local foodbank Cleckheaton Food Bank has received a £500 donation from Barratt Homes Yorkshire West to support its vital work as an emergency foodbank covering Cleckheaton and the surrounding area. The foodbank, located near Barratt Homes’ Wadsworth Gardens development, began in March 2020 as a response to the first COVID-19 lockdown and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Female leaders unite at Girl Tech Leeds Girl Tech has made its return to Leeds, marking its highly anticipated comeback as the first in a series of digital insights days designed for young women - set to unfold in five major cities across the country this year. The event brings together representatives from leading businesses in tech By The Editor • 4 min read
Business The Bigger Boat named official marketing partner ClimbUK Integrated marketing agency The Bigger Boat has been appointed as the official marketing partner for Climb25, the Leeds-based event connecting scaling UK companies with international investors, innovators, and collaborators, taking place on 2-3 July 2025. The two-day event – now in its third year – is expected to attract more than 4, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Why Castleford and surrounding areas are becoming a property hotspot Hunters Castleford Owners Keira and Andy Wiles share their perspective on the area’s housing surge. Once known as a quiet corner of West Yorkshire, the Five Towns including Castleford, Pontefract, Wakefield, Featherstone, and Knottingley are now making headlines as one of the most in-demand areas for homebuyers and renters By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Caddick strengthens leadership team with promotion Multi-sector property specialist Caddick has promoted Hollie Shackleton to Associate Director. Bringing with her nearly 20 years of industry expertise gained from her work at Oakgate Group and Caddick’s developments arm, Hollie has played a pivotal role in securing commercial and residential opportunities across Yorkshire. In her new role, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Iconic Holmfirth café business goes up for sale A unique café and events business in Meltham, near Holmfirth, has been put up for sale with a guide price of £175,000 with commercial property estate agent Ernest Wilson, which is part of Eddisons. Launched in 2020, Lu’s Place, on the edge of Meltham and adjacent to open By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Train services between Bradford and London more than triple thanks to Government funding Passengers in Bradford are now benefiting from improved, increased rail journeys thanks to a multi-million-pound Government boost. Nineteenth if May saw the opening of a brand-new platform at Forster Square Station, which is already facilitating five additional services a day between Bradford and London. The new platform and improved station By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Lord Blunkett sets out phased plan to fix Yorkshire's broken rail network A phased plan to fix Yorkshire’s broken railways, published by Lord Blunkett today, could deliver a multi-billion pound boost to the government’s growth mission. The peer’s review of rail connectivity has identified how constrained and creaking Victorian-era infrastructure is holding the region back, with train services regularly By The Editor • 6 min read
Business Leeds’ latest rooftop bar announces new job openings After officially being open for less than two months, Leeds’ popular bar and restaurant, Azotea, has announced a wave of new job opportunities in response to overwhelming demand. Situated in the heart of Leeds city centre, on the 12th floor of the new Hyatt hotel, the vibrant, Latin-American-inspired venue has By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Wolds brewery MD invited onto the panel at a sustainable farming event The MD at Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery has been invited to contribute to a panel session at a sustainable farming event this month. Kate Balchin will join the Food Production panel at the Farmers Weekly Transition Live event at the University of Leeds Farm on 8th May. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Chargepoints in Yorkshire and the Humber grow by 26% in a year * 748 public chargepoints added to the Yorkshire and the Humber charging network since April 2024 * There are now more than 3,600 public chargers in the region, helping EV drivers in Yorkshire and the Humber get around with the confidence and peace of mind they're always close to By The Editor • 1 min read
