Business Connect Yorkshire welcomes trio of new strategic partners: Connect Yorkshire, the not-for-profit business membership organisation championing collaboration and growth across the region, is proud to announce ALT Legal, Rathbones and HSBC as its newest strategic partners. The addition of these three respected organisations marks a significant step forward for Connect Yorkshire as it continues to strengthen the support By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Business Major retail brands secured for prime development Premcor Estates (Premcor), a private UK property development company, has achieved a significant milestone at its 45-acre Rossington site near Doncaster, following the granting of planning permission for a dedicated roadside development. The consent has paved the way for a high-profile line-up of occupiers including McDonald’s, Costa and The By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire advisory firm shortlisted for double award Lazenby’s Financial Services has been shortlisted in two categories at the Yorkshire Financial Awards, capping a year of rapid growth and increasing national recognition for the independent advisory firm. The Leeds-based business is a finalist for Financial Advisor Team of the Year, while founder Alan Lazenby has been named By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Business Partnership prepares to empower organisations this summer ClimbUK, the UK’s leading business growth festival, returns to Leeds Dock this summer with a new partnership alongside marketing specialists Youbee Media and their digital learning platform, The Hive Academy. This collaboration focuses on giving attendees access to professional marketing skills training and ongoing support, ensuring more businesses leave By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Business Multi award-winning SealStop triumphs again SealStop, the ground-breaking automatic shut-off valve designed to eliminate water waste and save gardeners’ time, has triumphed in a major Yorkshire awards competition. SealStop was invented by Yorkshire farmers Jason and Belle Richardson of Pocklington. The multi-award-winning business has won the Newcomer of the Year category in Yorkshire Business Insider’ By Gill Laidler • 3 min read
Business Work starts on site at "game-changing" £60m Leeds office building Construction work has now started on site at 31 Wellington Street, the 80,000 sq ft Grade A Leeds office building opposite Wellington Place. The £60m speculative development by Prescient Capital is replacing Wellington Plaza, which has been demolished. Located at the junction of Wellington Street and Northern Street, the By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Chadwick Lawrence donates £2,500 to support a number of initiatives this Ramadan Law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has donated £2,500 to a number of initiatives over Ramadan, as part of its ongoing charitable work. The firm held an Iftar at its Leeds office on 5th March, bringing together colleagues from across its eight West Yorkshire offices to break the fast at By Gill Laidler • 1 min read
Arts&Culture JCT600 backs Bradford’s Bantam of the Opera choir with 2026 sponsorship Bradford-based automotive retailer JCT600 has announced it will sponsor the Bantam of the Opera choir for 2026, helping ensure the popular Bradford community group can continue for another year. The partnership was revealed at the company's Heroes Awards event at the Queens Hotel where colleagues were recognised for By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence strengthens wills and probate team Northern law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has expanded its wills and probate team with the appointment of solicitors Helena Wong and Tom Grice. Helena Wong joins the firm as a solicitor specialising in probate matters, including taxable and non-taxable estates, as well as wills and lasting powers of attorney. Helena By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Business Bradford College named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ Bradford College has been named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026. Announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool, the award recognises a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results. Bradford By Gill Laidler • 2 min read
Business Businessmen network with Yorkshire Businessman Dozens of Businessmen joined the Yorkshire Businessman network last night at a special event held at Uyare Rooftop Restaurant in Leeds, hosted by West Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce CEO James Mason and Married at First Sight UK star and presenter, Matt Jameson. Launched on International Men's Day in By Gill Laidler • 1 min read
Business The Coniston Hotel & Spa remains in Bannister family ownership The Coniston has announced a new chapter for the much-loved Yorkshire hotel, confirming it will remain family owned with third-generation leadership now taking the helm. Following a successful internal restructuring, plans for an external sale of the business have been withdrawn. Nick Bannister, who has led the estate for the By Gill Laidler • 1 min read
