Business International DJ Tom Zanetti unveiled as face of new clothing brand Internationally renowned DJ Tom Zanetti has been unveiled as the face of a new lifestyle clothing brand, led by a Huddersfield-based businessman. BE VIP – the brainchild of Joshua Lockwood – launched with a capsule range of hoodies, t-shirts, swim shorts, hats and loafers, starting from £45. The brand was initially launched By The Editor • 2 min read
National PPE rules for construction workers Construction is a dangerous business to work in. Between 2019 and 2020, 61,000 workplace injuries were reported to HSE (Health and Safety Executive) by the construction industry [https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/industry/construction.pdf]. There were also 40 fatal injuries to construction workers during this period. While By The Editor • 2 min read
National Understanding biodiversity loss [According to WWF](http://support.wwf.org.uk/biodiversity is defined as: “all the kinds of different life you’ll find in one area – the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world.” Biodiversity can be seen as natures support network. Each By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire cloud disruptors join forces to shake up industry Two disruptive cloud tech firms – both headquartered in Yorkshire – have announced an industry collaboration to supercharge the digital transformation solutions delivered to clients. Managed IT specialist CloudCoCo, based in Leeds, will strengthen the cybersecurity offering provided by Huddersfield’s Vapour. And in return, network guru Vapour will enhance CloudCoCo’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Competitions and offers Welcome to Yorkshire in Hull to talk tourism and technology Welcome to Yorkshire is delighted to be a strategic partner for the global technology festival, Tech Week Humber, a 5-day annual extravaganza of virtual and physical events, from Monday 8th to Friday 12th November. Hosting the Tech Expo Business Breakfast, on Tuesday 9th November from 8am, Welcome to Yorkshire will By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Black Sheep Brewery adds new beer to its flock, in collaboration with Harrogate Town AFC Yorkshire’s own Black Sheep Brewery has launched a new brew – Yellow Black Army – the official beer of Harrogate Town Association Football Club. Brewed in collaboration with the League Two side, Yellow Black Army is a dynamic, powerful and fruity session IPA, packed with a blend of American hops. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Developing entrepreneurial leaders in South Yorkshire’s tech ecosystem An exciting new programme that is designed to support tech entrepreneurs to accelerate their business growth is coming to South Yorkshire. Transform SY will form part of the ambitious TEAM SY project – a joint initiative between Capital Enterprise (a non-profit organisation striving to make the UK the best place to By The Editor • 4 min read
Charity Care home staff complete 6km Alzheimer’s memory walk A dedicated team from Nesfield Lodge Care Home in Belle Isle, Leeds, recently completed a 6 kilometre sponsored walk in the Temple Newsam Estate, fundraising a grand total of £800. The group of six, including home manager Laura Pickering, deputy manager Michelle Marshall, senior care assistant Lucy Lyons, activities co-ordinator By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire housebuilder focuses on local heritage with photo competition Leeds based Harron Homes launched a photography competition in celebration of Yorkshire Day on 1st August, and is urging locals to submit their entries before the November deadline. Recognising the beauty and uniqueness of the county of Yorkshire, the winning entries will be displayed on Harron’s upcoming 2022 calendar. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Engineering firm completes delivery to McGill’s of 55 zero emission buses ahead of COP26 Yorkshire family business Pelican Engineering has completed the fit-out and commissioning of its biggest-ever order of zero emission electric Pelican Yutong buses with the delivery of 55 buses to McGill’s in Glasgow ahead of the start of COP26 climate change conference on 31st October. Despite global supply chain disruption By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds-based pet wellness firm wins UK’s Scale-up Entrepreneur of the Year Barclays has announced a Leeds subscription-based pet wellness firm as a national winner at the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards. Itch was named as the UK’s Scale-up Entrepreneur of the Year, which recognises entrepreneurs whose businesses are growing rapidly. The judges were looking for disruptive ventures with strong management teams, which By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire firms show signs of bounce back As a result of the relaxation of Covid regulations this summer, according to the latest Red Flag Alert data, published today (29 October 2021) by leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor. The figures for the three months to September 2021 showed a 15% decline in the number By The Editor • 2 min read
