Arts&Culture Wellington Place launches working from home wellbeing programme Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC, has switched its community events programme to a virtual one, meaning the people of Leeds can access some familiar Wellington Place community spirit from the comfort of their homes. The programme of events is open to all and encourages people to step away from their By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Wakefield Council supporting local business We are doing all we can to support businesses – that’s the message from Wakefield Council as the district pulls together during the coronavirus outbreak. The Council has employed a series of measures to help the district’s businesses at this difficult time. These include: A dedicated team of account By The Editor • 3 min read
Business York-based SpeedQuizzing boosts tech team SpeedQuizzing, the York-based company that’s revolutionising the pub quiz through its industry leading app, has boosted its tech capabilities with the appointment of software developer John Martin. John has joined from Fera Science, formerly the Food and Environment Research Agency, where he worked for two years developing often complex By The Editor • 2 min read
National Northern Powergrid gives insight into powering our lives Northern Powergrid, the company responsible for delivering power to 3.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is set to feature as part of a new nationally broadcast BBC One programme called ‘Night Force’. Airing weekdays from today (Monday 6 April) till 10 April By The Editor • 2 min read
Competitions and offers UK start-ups could win £5000 worth of customer research To celebrate their new Research Helper service designed to deliver insight in just a three-day turnaround, UX and behavioural research consultancy, SimpleUsability, is offering one UK start-up business the chance to win a research package worth over £5000. A panel of judges will decide on one start-up they agree that By The Editor • 2 min read
Whats On Smart Works Leeds launch series of webinars to continue supporting local community Running throughout the month of April, Smart Works Leeds is launching a series of weekly webinars to continue supporting the Yorkshire community. Known to support women in the city and surrounding area with securing employment, the charity has sought new ways to engage with the community, following a shift to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire business support programme launches free online masterclasses A Yorkshire business support programme is working with Leeds Beckett University to provide free online resources to businesses during the coronavirus outbreak. The Digital Learning Hub is a free resource providing online masterclasses, tips and advice to young businesses who want to improve their skills and knowledge. It has been By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture The 5 best UK South coast destinations Famed across the globe for its beauty, the British South Coast is well worth a visit – so, who could blame you for wanting to go there? With so many splendid areas along the coast, it can be hard to decide which ones to head to. That’s why we’ve By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Sporting chance for a lesson in city's football history Young people in Leeds have the chance to kick-off a fascinating journey through the city’s football history thanks to a unique online learning resource. Using a digitised collection of stirring images and memories, families learning together at home can explore more than a century of nostalgia, learn more about By The Editor • 2 min read
Whats On All in. Leeds. launches live webinars during lockdown All in. Leeds., a collective of nearly 180 companies from across the Leeds City Region’s creative sector, is hosting a variety of educational sessions to advise and reassure businesses on how best to navigate their way through issues that are arising during the COVID-19 crisis. The live Q& By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Help your cashflow during Covid-19 By Robert Barnard of Lupton Fawcett’s Debt Recovery team These are difficult times for any business and good cash flow must be maintained. This means that businesses will have to strike the right balance between pressing for payment and empathising with their customers, who are in the same boat. By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Development deal set to bring stunning apartments to Ilkley An impressive high calibre apartment scheme is set to be built within one of Ilkley’s most prestigious settings, following one of this year’s largest development deals in the town, which was negotiated by leading estate agent, Patrick McCutcheon, from Dacre, Son & Hartley. Set amidst sheltered grounds of By The Editor • 1 min read
