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Howard’s Way Ltd is a family-run landscaping and building company based in Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, providing garden transformations, paving, driveways and a wide range of outdoor improvement services. The business was established in 1988 by Steve Howard after a career that included construction and the coal industry. More than three decades later, another generation of the Howard family is involved in the company.

Hawkcliffe Farm Produce is a family farm shop in Steeton, West Yorkshire, bringing together farm-reared beef, Yorkshire meats and local produce at the Meat & Tatie Shed. We met Sarah at the Keighley Agricultural Show on Saturday, where she told us about everything they have been doing with their farm shop.

There are two things almost guaranteed to make us stop while exploring Yorkshire: an old mill and somewhere serving coffee. At Cullingworth Mills, happily, you get both. Lyn and I had been looking around Cullingworth Mills, exploring the antiques, vintage furniture and all the unusual things tucked away inside the old building. Afterwards, we called into The Mill Cullingworth for a coffee and a sandwich.

The Yorkshire Renovation Company is a West Yorkshire business with involvement in residential renovation and property improvement projects across the region. Although the company doesn't maintain a large public online presence, there is independent evidence of its work – including recognition in the West Yorkshire Building Excellence Awards – and we also have our own professional connection with the company through landscape design work.

Kirsopp Building Contractors Limited is a South Yorkshire building company based in the Doncaster area, with involvement in residential construction and development projects across the region. Based at Kirkwood House, Swan Syke Drive, Doncaster, the company has been operating for many years and is associated with residential development work in South Yorkshire, including projects in the Barnsley area.

Finding reliable tradespeople can be one of the hardest parts of maintaining, improving or renovating a property. Based in Netherton, Wakefield, WPR Property Maintenance is a family-run Yorkshire business providing a wide range of property maintenance and improvement services for domestic and commercial customers.

Creating Spaces Group: Home Improvements for Inside and Outside Your Planning a major home improvement can quickly become complicated when kitchens, bathrooms, windows, extensions and outdoor spaces all involve different suppliers and trades. Creating Spaces Group takes a broader approach. Based in West Yorkshire, the company offers products and services covering numerous areas of the home, with showrooms in Copley, Halifax and New Mill near Holmfirth. Creating Spaces Group i

Craft Inn Ackworth – Handmade Gifts, Local Artisans and Creative Workshops Tucked away on Wakefield Road in Ackworth is a small shop with a rather different approach to retail. Craft Inn isn't one business filling its shelves with bought-in stock. It's a shared space where local artists and makers can display and sell their handmade work, giving visitors the chance to discover products created by independent craftspeople rather than simply picking something mass-produced from

We came across Violet’s Cafe while doing our Selby Circular Walk and stopped for a coffee. Tucked away on Market Lane in the centre of Selby, it turned out to be a lovely little find and exactly the sort of independent Yorkshire business we like discovering while we're out and about.

SB Paving is a Yorkshire paving and landscaping business based in Pontefract with more than 20 years of experience. The company undertakes a wide range of outdoor projects, including driveways, patios, paths, permeable paving, drainage, retaining walls and wider garden landscaping across communities in Yorkshire

A recent client review from Barnsley highlights an important point about equity release: sometimes the right advice is not to proceed. We look at how Simplified Equity Release helps homeowners understand their options, consider alternatives and make informed decisions.

A garden can change dramatically when water is introduced into the design. From wildlife ponds and koi ponds to contemporary water features, a carefully designed pond can become a focal point while also creating another habitat within the garden. For homeowners in Pontefract and across West Yorkshire, Morgan Ashton provides pond building, pondscaping, landscaping, pond maintenance and fish diagnostics, with services covering Pontefract, Castleford, Wakefield and Leeds.

A beautiful kitchen renovation in Leeds has transformed this home, combining traditional-style cabinetry, a large central island and herringbone flooring to create a timeless and practical space. The renovation was completed by Shire Joinery & Kitchens Ltd, who had previously worked on the property, creating bespoke alcove units and shelving in the living space several years ago.

Garforth Logs and Firewood Supplies is a local Yorkshire business based at Peckfield Farm in Garforth, Leeds. The company supplies kiln-dried hardwood, softwood and kindling for wood-burning stoves, open fires, chimineas and pizza ovens, with different quantities and delivery options available across Leeds and surrounding areas.

Finding a skilled tradesperson who takes genuine pride in their work can make all the difference when you're improving your home. Whether you're planning a new kitchen, fitted bedroom or bespoke furniture, good joinery isn't simply about how something looks when it's finished – it's about craftsmanship that will stand the test of time.

Smart Spaces design and build bespoke garden rooms that give homeowners practical, comfortable and beautifully finished spaces tailored to modern living. Their buildings are created with a clear focus on quality, usability and long‑term performance, offering a way to expand the home without compromise.

Woodstock Timber Buildings create high‑quality timber structures that are designed to enhance outdoor living across Yorkshire. Their work is rooted in craftsmanship, with each building constructed using reliable materials and methods that ensure strength, durability and long‑term performance.

Asprey Brothers deliver high‑quality landscaping and garden construction services across Yorkshire, combining practical skill with a commitment to creating outdoor spaces that stand the test of time.

A Trusted Roofing Team Serving Homes and Businesses SD Roofing Yorkshire Ltd provides reliable, professional roofing services across the region, delivering workmanship that meets the standards homeowners and commercial clients expect.

WPR Property Maintenance Wakefield: A Family‑Run Service Built on Reliability WPR Property Maintenance Wakefield stands as a long‑established, family‑run business with more than fifteen years of experience supporting homes, commercial buildings and public sector properties across the district. Their work is shaped by professionalism, reliability and a clear commitment to delivering a service that feels steady, trustworthy and rooted in practical experience. The White Shire At