Business Haribo turns blue to say thank you HARIBO has turned its Castleford factory blue, as a sign of respect and appreciation for all NHS and key workers. The HARIBO team of 700 colleagues, hope that this gesture will communicate a big thank you as the facility stays illuminated over the coming weeks. Jon Hughes, Managing Director at By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Green Gecko Digital leaps to the #1 spot of SEO Company Leeds on Google Rankings Green Gecko Digital has become the highest-ranking result for SEO Company Leeds on an organic Google search. Earning high rankings on an organic Google search is a clear sign of a Search Engine Optimisation job well done. Founded four years ago, Green Gecko Digital [https://greengeckodigital.co.uk/tp:/] is By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Senior student recruitment manager required for Leeds campus The University of Law (Leeds campus) currently have a vacancy for the role of Senior Student Recruitment Manager (North Region) based at our Leeds Campus (with line management responsibility for the Student Recruitment Managers based in Chester and Manchester). The University of Law at Leeds is located at 15-16 Park By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Win prizes in charity quiz Looking for something to do this weekend? Enjoy our Sunday night quiz from the comfort of your own home for just £3.00, with a chance to win cash prizes, all while supporting our Children's Charity. Battle through six rounds of General Knowledge, Sport, Music and Film & By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Publish Interactive starts initiative to feed Leeds NHS staff Leeds-based publishing software developer Publish Interactive has started a crowdfunding initiative in conjunction with city-centre health food supplier Lean Lunch to deliver healthy and nutritious meals to staff on the frontline of the virus outbreak at Leeds General Infirmary. Publish Interactive, based at Marshall’s Mill on the South Bank, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Dewsbury’s ‘Jimmy’s’ nightclub to go under the hammer The former Jimmy’s nightclub and bar on Bond Street in Dewsbury is due to go under the hammer, one of around 100 lots in Pugh’s next property auctions which will be held online later this month. The former nightspot has a £15,000-£20,000 guide price. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Air conditioning specialist keeping cool during pandemic A Leeds-based air conditioning manufacturer is sustaining its operations to help keep technology functioning during the current coronavirus pandemic. Despite scaling back production to protect staff, Rawdon-based Airedale International, which designs and manufactures precision cooling systems that help keep critical equipment cool in a variety of sectors, has put processes By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Simon says Leeds charity needs help during Coronavirus crisis A longstanding Leeds based charity that supports homeless and vulnerable people across West Yorkshire is facing an uncertain future due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused nearly all its fundraising events to be cancelled at a time when increasing numbers of people are relying on its help. Simon on By The Editor • 2 min read
National National Express: suspension of services with effect from midnight 5 April 2020 National Express will fully suspend its national network of scheduled coach services with effect from midnight Sunday 5 April 2020. Chris Hardy, managing director: “We kept a limited coach network running to be able to help those individuals with essential travel needs but it is no longer viable to continue By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Payments partners up with Welcome to Yorkshire A Yorkshire based payment service provider has become the latest respected company to partner with Welcome to Yorkshire. Yorkshire Payments provides more than 3,500 businesses with affordable ways to process transactions by providing cost effective and easy to use card and contactless payment solutions. As well as this, it By The Editor • 1 min read
Editors Blog Pulling together during challenging times At the moment, each day feels a little bit like Groundhog Day doesn't it? It's been less than two weeks since we were all asked to isolate at home and I know for some, this is already proving to be a challenge. It is essential though By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Northern Accountants donates £500,000 survival package to client base to help them battle COVID-19 A firm of Yorkshire accountants is throwing a half-a-million-pound lifeline to businesses struggling with the effects of the Coronavirus lockdown. Leeds and Ilkley-based Northern Accountants, which serves small and medium-sized companies all over the county and beyond, has already pledged £250,000 to help stabilise cash flows – and is on By The Editor • 2 min read
