Nick Archive
The old disused central post office in Fitzalan Square, empty since 1999, will be converted into the Sheffield Institute of Arts under a long-term lease by Hallam University. According to the university’s plans, the Grade II-listed building, expected to be refurbished and opened by
A ‘strategic business park’ that has been approved for construction near the M1 is expected to create more than 7,000 new jobs in Barnsley. The Sheffield City Region Combined Authority meeting yesterday approved the plans for the park that will be constructed at the
Excello Law, a national commercial law firm with offices in London and Liverpool, has decided to extend its practice presence to Yorkshire, establishing its first office in the region in Leeds. “We’re committed to growing further in the region,” says George
Bisnought, founder of Excello
Yorkshire First yesterday launched its general election campaign in Hull. Formed in April last year, the new political party advocates for devolved powers for Yorkshire – the historic county of Northern England. Yorkshire is also the largest county in the United Kingdom. Fielding candidates
The City of Leeds has scheduled the opening of the new Kirkstall Forge train station for October this year. The project was embarked on about five years ago. Leeds West MP, Rachel Reeves, was elated by the announcement of the opening of the new
A workers’ strike is looming at Tata Steel in Sheffield following the company’s decision to close its pension scheme. Following the dispute, the National Executive Council of the Community trade union unanimously authorised a ballot of the union’s members. The majority of the workforce
A new survey by the Royal Society for Public Health has ranked Doncaster as the 53rd on the list of unhealthiest places in the UK. The sampling involved 70 towns and cities based on the proportion of local businesses in the main retail area
The Wicked Coffee Company is braced to edge its multinational competitors in the industry by introducing a brand new sales and marketing concept. Based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, the company says its aim is to help businesses sell an equally competitive coffee service that
A year after co-founding Yorkshire First, Richard Carter has made his intentions known to stand in the General Election in May for the Dewsbury seat. The party’s leader was selected by his membership as its candidate for the seat. The leader of a new
Ledston Hall, the 13th century historic landmark in east Leeds, will be converted into a residential property, according to proposals received by Leeds City Council. According to the submitted plans, the Grade I listed building held in a charitable trust by the Wheler Foundation
