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Gaye and Robert Wilmot with Mark Iley from BEF (centre).

Leeds solar energy firm bolsters team thanks to £50,000 loan

Earlier this year, Harworth opened a new 50-acre country park at Cadley Park in Derbyshire, providing new recreational space and wildlife habitats at the 600-home development.

'Defective' planning system is leading to construction delays, says Harworth CEO

Bruce and Rebecca Elsworth, inside High Corn Mill.

Yorkshire couple sell restaurant to start new business in 14th century mill

Jamie Sefton, managing director of Game Republic, said he believes the awards will shine a “much deserved” spotlight on the region's gaming industry, which has produced games including Hogwarts Legacy, Broken Sword (pictured), Worms and Gang Beasts.

Nominations open for 'best game ever made in Yorkshire and the North' award

James Varley has spent the last decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 organising committee.

Former FIFA World Cup executive launches news platform for rentals industry

Chris Rea, group managing director, AES Engineering Ltd, the group which owns AESSEAL.

AESSEAL announces £9.7m investment in robots at its "Factory for the Future"

Left to right: Chris Powell of Savoy Timber Holdings, (back) Gavin Lamb of Azets, and (front) Hitesh Tailor and Luke Mansfield of Clarion. Picture by Simon Dewhurst Photo Ltd.

Yorkshire timber merchant expands with £10m acquisition of North West business

Live and Breathe is targeting growth and creating further job opportunities, thanks to support from Lloyds Bank. Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Yorkshire advertising media firm targets growth after support from Lloyds Bank

Sarah Coles discusses how best to navigate your finances when buying a car. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Which is the best financial option when looking to buy a car? - Sarah Coles

Andy Howarth (right) with son Gavin Howarth (left), at the first Business Building Futures Recognition and Awards Event. Picture by Design Bank.

Yorkshire firms celebrated for helping homeless into employment

The value of Venture Capital investment in Yorkshire businesses nearly quadrupled in the second quarter of 2023, Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Value of venture capital investment in Yorkshire almost quadruples

Gary Parker, left, chief executive at Integra Buildings, with Chris Turner, managing director.

Yorkshire-based building specialist announces £1 million sustainability drive

Founded in 2014, CorrBoard manufactures corrugated cardboard from a purpose-built facility in Scunthorpe.

Firms urged to rethink 'waste' after partnership leads to double digit growth

Stu Sjouwerman, founder and CEO of KnowBe4 (right), cuts a ribbon at the opening ceremony of KnowBe4's new Leeds office. Photo: Roth Read Photography.

Major US cyber security firm moves to Leeds with plans to double team

MHA chief executive Lee Bloomfield (centre) gives evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Housing and Older People inquiry in the House of Lords.

Manningham Housing Association CEO calls for more support for BAME communities

The newly formed partnership between Clearsilver and Telescope will work as one team at new offices close to Leeds Dock.

Leeds-based Telescope acquires Clearsilver Brand Marketing

The Wilberfoss site will comprise approximately 60 two to five bedroom homes, including 25 per cent affordable housing.

Crest Nicholson set to deliver 250 new homes across East and North Yorkshire

Five stores in Yorkshire are amongst the 52 closures announced by Wilko.

Wilko: Five Yorkshire stores set for closure next week

Olivia Bowden, founder of Body Image Coach.

New enterprise launched to help young people with body image issues

Mimetrik has developed 3D-scanning technology that uses machine learning to generate fully digitised images of a patient’s dentition and facial structure.

Leeds-based AI dentistry software firm receives £2 million in funding

Willerby CEO Peter Munk. Picture by Shaun Flannery Photography.

Hull-based holiday homes firm becomes first to launch sustainability report

Pictured left to right: Tessa Beaumont, paralegal, corporate; Lindsay Dixon – partner, commercial litigation; Manpreet Bhambra – colicitor, commercial property; Richard Coulthard – director & head of corporate.

Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison on track for record year

Ryan Allen, CEO of Primary Care Physio.

Leeds-based healthcare firm receives £8m investment from BGF

New development - Honey is building 50 homes at Amber in South Normanton.

Sheffield-based Honey launches first homes for sale at Derbyshire development

Craig Waddington, founder of Easy Bathrooms.

UK’s largest bathroom and tile store set to open in West Yorkshire

Only 11 per cent of Energy Performance Certificates lodged for the Leeds housing market in the last year were compliant to the highest A or B standards, a report from JLL has found. Picture by James Hardisty.

Leeds housing: Only 11% of homes reach top EPC rating in past year, report finds

Jay-Be will be able to access a £2.5 million funding package from Santander UK, with support from the UK Government.

Dewsbury furniture manufacturer Jay-Be secures £2.5m funding package

Simply Business has launched its annual Business Boost competition, which will award a £25,000 cash prize to the winner.

Simply Business launches £25,000 competition aimed at small firms

Michelle Hands (middle), founder of She Who Dares Wins, with Sunny Bank Mills co-managing directors John Gaunt (left) and William Gaunt (right).

Female content and clothing brand moves to Farsley's Sunny Bank Mills

UK transactions involving mid-market private equity investors in Yorkshire have cooled in the first half of 2023, according to new analysis from KPMG. Picture by Bruce Rollinson

Yorkshire private equity activity cools amid tough trading conditions

Banner Cross Hall in Sheffield is set to be open to the public after its sale to Davison Property Investment.

Artisan restaurant and cafe planned for Sheffield's Banner Cross Hall

Sancorp Business Park, the 27,850 sq ft property, based on Larchfield Road in Leeds, is listed for sale at £1.5m

Leeds industrial business park listed for sale at £1.5m

Erki Kilu, CEO of LHV Bank

LHV Bank announces new partnership with Raisin UK

The building home to BT UK's Leeds headquarters has been sold for £38.5 million.

BT’s Leeds office sells for £38.5 million

North Yorkshire power station operator Drax has joined the First Movers Coalition. Picture by Simon Hulme

Yorkshire power station operator Drax joins US-led First Movers Coalition

Saltaire-based FOD Mobility Group is developing a new travel app for Transport for West Midlands.

Saltaire tech firm set to make new app for Transport for West Midlands

Cool Crutches and Sticks in Harrogate is part of the 2023 SmallBiz100 line-up.

Multiple Yorkshire firms featured Small Business Saturday SmillBiz100 line-up

Steve Lindsey, who formed Lontra in 2004.

Doncaster-based Lontra begins roll out of new air compressor technology

Left to right: Sanjoy Kundu – Natwest, Professor Alastair Wood – Bradford University, Victoria Wainwright – Azets, Professor Martin Priest, Rifaquet Ali – CTE, Lab Technician – Bradford University.

Bradford Manufacturing Week set to return this Autumn

Orchard Square, in Sheffield, which has this weekend celebrated the unveiling of its new look.

Sheffield's Orchard Square unveils new look while up for sale at £16m

Leeds has recorded the strongest prime rental growth of any city outside London and the South East. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Leeds records strongest prime rental office growth outside London

Shabana Muneer, director of employment and Immigration at Walker Morris.

Shabana Muneer on racial diversity in the legal sector

Andrea Bertone, Drax;'s new non-executive director and chair designate.

North Yorkshire power station operator Drax announces new company chair

Rainbow Road, in Malton. Yorkshire Housing is installing new roofs and solar panels on 150 of its homes as part of a £5 million roof improvement programme.

Yorkshire Housing launches £5m roof improvement programme

Asda has announced price cuts on 425 branded and own-label products.

Asda announces price cuts on 425 branded and own-label products

Hachette UK has expanded its business in Sheffield two years after first opening an office in the city.

Publisher Hachette UK announces expansion of Sheffield office