Arts&Culture New research reveals Yorkshire residents are unaware of cultural hotspots on their doorstep New research from Wakefield Council’s tourism team, Experience Wakefield, has revealed that many cultural attractions across Yorkshire, and the north, are under-visited by those living in the region and is encouraging them to take advantage of these spots this summer. The survey of 2,000 UK adults found that By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire glass manufacturer to feature on Channel 4’s Remarkable Renovations Huddersfield based glass manufacturer, Specialist Glass Products, will feature on an upcoming episode of the Channel 4 property show, Remarkable Renovations after Architect and television presenter, George Clarke, visited the factory in Milnsbridge with his production company Amazing Productions. The episode, which will be aired on Wednesday 11th August, will By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Restaurant steps up to the plate to help India’s “Railway Children” The Crafty Indian restaurant in Shipley is launching a fund-raising campaign to help ease the plight of India’s street children. Restaurant owner Harry Khinda has signed up to become a charity partner for Railway Children – a voluntary organisation which provides protection and shelter for thousands of children forced to By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Opus Trust extends PR contract with Open Comms Opus Trust Communications, the omnichannel communications specialist headquartered in Leicester, has extended its PR and content marketing agreement with Open Communications, the straight-talking PR agency based in Yorkshire. First appointed to work with Opus Trust Communications in 2019, Open Communications put in place a press office function for the brand By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Zenith sees direct-to-consumer business reach a new milestone. Leeds-based Zenith has announced its digital direct-to-consumer leasing subscription business ZenAuto has grown rapidly through the pandemic and now has over 7,000 cars on the road. ZenAuto attributes its growth to a focus on customer experience, evidenced by an ‘excellent’ rating of 4.7 stars on Trust Pilot. It By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Halifax set for full fibre boost as CityFibre announces £23m town-wide roll out CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has named Halifax as one of the next UK towns in line for a multi-million investment in its digital infrastructure – a move that will see it become one of the world’s best-connected communities. Nationally, CityFibre is building new and better By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Developer engages with council before submitting plans for student studios Plans have been submitted to Leeds City Council by Brewster Bye Architects to transform a vacant site on Merrion Street in Leeds, into 88 high specification studio apartments with associated amenities for students, on behalf of developer Urban Developments (York) Ltd. If approved, the vacant building at 26-34 Merrion Street, By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire law firm embraces mental health & wellbeing A Yorkshire law firm has made mental health a priority by investing in specialist training that teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide relevant help. All people managers at LCF Law were trained in ‘Mental Health Awareness’ earlier this year. More recently, By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Scandinavian Leeds United fan raising thousands for local charities A Norwegian member of Leeds United Supporters Club of Scandinavia (LUSCOS) has raised more than £12,000 to date for two Leeds charities by walking 230km following a losing bet on his beloved Leeds. Geir Rishaug is currently walking from Svolvær to Narvik, Norway after losing a bet on striker By The Editor • 2 min read
Business ‘Transformational’ development plans submitted for historic Leah’s Yard A planning application to transform historic Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street into a creative hub for independent businesses has been submitted. Earlier this year, Sheffield City Council selected Tom Wolfenden, CEO of SSPCo, which manages the Cooper Buildings on Arundel Street, and James O’Hara of the Rockingham Group, By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity AYRE Events contracted by St Gemma’s Hospice for annual ‘Light Up a Life’ event Leeds based events specialist AYRE Event Solutions has strengthened its relationship with St Gemma’s Hospice after being asked to support its annual ‘Light Up a Life’ event in December. Taking place on the 12th December, Light up a Life is an annual event curated by St Gemma’s Hospice By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Specialist Glass Products shortlisted at the Yorkshire Business Masters Awards Pioneering leader in glass manufacturing, Specialist Glass Products (SGP), has been shortlisted for the Investment Award at the Yorkshire Business Masters Awards 2021. The Yorkshire family-run business has gone through a large-scale investment programme over the last 48 months, with a combined investment of £6 million. SGP has extended the By The Editor • 1 min read
