Business Laser focus helps Doncaster manufacturer secure six-figure CBILS backing A Doncaster-based entrepreneur, who secured a significant contract to deliver ground-breaking research into laser technology and its use in the energy industry, has secured a six-figure cash injection from alternative lending provider Finance For Enterprise. Experienced engineer Peter Brown launched Rossington-based Laser Additive Solutions in 2014 to help businesses embrace By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds digital agency Ascensor achieves HubSpot Partner status Leading digital agency Ascensor has achieved HubSpot Partner status, adding further to its digital marketing credentials. HubSpot is a leading global provider of automated marketing tools. Their inbound marketing and sales platform helps companies to attract visitors, convert leads and close sales. They bring together a variety of functionalities, such By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Four tasty new openings added to Xscape Yorkshire’s menu Four major new openings have been added to Xscape Yorkshire’s menu, creating dozens of jobs. International brands Five Guys and Taco Bell and UK independent Pollo to Go will join the recently opened Heavenly Desserts at the Castleford visitor attraction. More than 100 jobs are expected to be created By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Huddersfield PR agency enhances junior team with appointment and promotion Following a series of contract wins, Huddersfield-based PR and communications agency KC Communications has recruited a Junior PR Executive and made an internal promotion as it sets out its ambition to increase turnover by 60% by August 2022. Abi Gosling has joined the agency, having completed her A-Levels at Huddersfield By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Charity challenges public to walk distance of homeless person this August West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets is challenging the public to step into the shoes of a homeless person this August and walk 26 miles. Having tracked the distance a homeless person walks; an average day sees them travel 12-20 miles, sometimes even further, in search of food By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire Tonics launches new paradise mixer for Yorkshire Day Award-winning Yorkshire Tonics is expanding its range of mixers with the launch of a new tonic called ‘Paradise’ to mark Yorkshire Day on 1 August. The company – based on the Yorkshire Wolds – has introduced the new tonic following demand from consumers for a crisp and refreshing mixer from God’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business One year after launch, Yorkshire work based training enrols again East Hull's Yorkshire Work Based Training (YWBT) is celebrating its first full year as a training provider by enrolling students on its vocational courses, despite having to deal with the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 lockdown. Students from as far afield as Glasgow, Birmingham and London are studying By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire Day fun lined-up for The Piece Hall’s fourth anniversary The Piece Hall is set to host a Yorkshire Day celebration this Sunday (1 August), as the Grade I-listed building honours the occasion with a fun-filled programme of family activities, dancing and live music from home-grown regional artists. The celebratory event also marks the fourth anniversary since the venue’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Brunch in style at Salon Prive, Dakota Leeds Salon Privé, one of Leeds most lively destination bars located on the first floor of Dakota Leeds is launching Brunch on The Terrace – and offering free fizz to celebrate! Embrace your inner VIP and visit Salon Privé through its own exclusive entrance and overlook the city’s electric Greek Street By The Editor • 2 min read
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Business Super six hop into new roles Just two months after opening a new office in Horsforth town centre, Leeds based estate agent, HOP, has expanded its team with six new appointments who will all be based at the branch on New Road Side. Seasoned property professional, Rich Hare joins as sales manager to lead the sales By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Former EA games designer joins The Engine Room Strategic brand consultancy The Engine Room has welcomed an established creative professional who has worked on global projects for Electronic Arts – including FIFA and The Sims – as well as Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Universal Pictures. Joining the Yorkshire firm as a senior artworker, Natalie Smith brings with her more than By The Editor • 2 min read
