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
Business Hotel Indigo set to open in the city centre with adjoining Mediterranean restaurant A contemporary 107-bedroom hotel with a connecting bar and restaurant is set to open in Leeds this summer, following a multi-million-pound investment. Located on Lower Briggate with easy access from both Leeds train station and the hustle and bustle of the city’s main shopping streets and Leeds Trinity, Hotel By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New face leading Swinton Estate’s commercial and business development teams A familiar face in North Yorkshire’s hospitality scene is the latest to join the Swinton Estate near Masham. Tracey Ractliffe has been appointed the new head of commercial and business development for the 20,000 acre estate and luxury hotel near Masham. Tracey has had an impressive career in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford Garden Centre adds fresh fish to its retail offering Bradford garden centre has added a weekly fresh fish offering for its customers. Mobile fishmonger Jody Douglass from The Grimsby Fish Company, sells fresh fish and shellfish from a bespoke van at the entrance to Tong Garden Centre between 10 am and 2 pm every Wednesday. Mr Douglass, who has By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Key to helping remote teams thrive? Trust them to get on with the job Love it or hate it, home working is here to stay. But whether your staff are remote or hybrid, they cannot thrive without one thing: Trust. “There seems to be an assumption that staff who work from home are taking advantage – or just lazy,” says Professor Jo Clarke, a consultant By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Grand Central installs defibrillators on all its train services Grand Central has announced a new partnership with the North East-based charity, Red Sky Foundation, to install defibrillators on every train service. This initiative aims to enhance passenger safety by providing immediate access to life-saving equipment during medical emergencies. Red Sky Foundation was established by Sergio and Emma Petrucci after By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence raises life-changing funds to support children Yorkshire-based law firm Chadwick Lawrence has hosted its third annual charity Iftar, raising vital funds for The Citizens Foundation (TCF) that will support 186 school children through a year of education. The event, which brought together local businesses and individuals to promote diversity, inclusivity and different faiths and religions, was By The Editor • 2 min read
