Business Gilbanks supports growth with new board appointment Premium serviced office provider Gilbanks has promoted Maria Hall to operations director, a move that sees her take a seat on the company’s board. The appointment marks a significant step in Hall’s career and reflects the company’s commitment to nurturing talent from within. Maria began her property By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds' original Japanese restaurant announces comeback One of Leeds’ best-loved independent restaurants Fuji Hiro is set to reopen at The Merrion Centre this summer following its closure at the beginning of the year. The city’s original Japanese restaurant is reopening under new management with a fresh look, a refined menu and a renewed focus on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds-based law firm welcomes senior hire to fuel growth Boutique planning law firm Walton & Co has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Katy McPhie. Katy joins Walton & Co from Blacks Solicitors where she was a senior associate. Bringing 14 years of experience to the eight-strong team, Katy will focus on providing expert legal advice on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence appoints Justine Hunkins to launch Social Housing Management Team Law firm Chadwick Lawrence has announced the launch of a new Social Housing Management Team, providing nationwide litigation support to social housing providers. A new partner, Justine Hunkins, has been appointed to drive the development of the team. Justine is a social housing litigator, with 19 years’ experience in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business How female business leaders can navigate the funding crisis Despite women launching businesses at unprecedented rates, they continue to face extraordinary barriers in accessing the capital needed to scale their ventures. With female founders receiving a mere 2p of every £1 invested in UK businesses, it’s more than gender disparity, it’s a systemic failure to capitalise on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Heritage textile manufacturer makes significant investments in sustainability AW Hainsworth, a 242-year-old woollen mill based in Pudsey, has made a substantial investment in its sustainability strategy and partnered with Planet Mark to measure and reduce the business's carbon footprint. The company’s 2024 Sustainability Report explains how the historic textiles manufacturer plans to use 2024 as By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Ward Hadaway appoints head of private client to drive growth Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed experienced private client lawyer Alison Hall as partner and head of private client, reinforcing its full-service legal expertise and commitment to clients across the UK. Alison re-joins the firm where she started her professional life as a trainee and grew to partner. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Disruptive law firm ALT Legal expands its team ALT Legal, known for its commitment to innovation and its modern, subscription led and client-focused approach, has hired two new recruits. The firm is disrupting the legal industry, shrugging off the legal sector’s perceived ‘stuffiness.’ ALT Legal’s growing presence in the legal sector is thanks to its flexible By The Editor • 3 min read
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
