Business Thinking of starting a freelance business? Here’s what you need to know There has been a sharp rise in the number of freelance workers in recent years and it is easy to see why. Working freelance puts you in control of your career as it allows you to be your own boss which can provide great flexibility as well as a great By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Barnsley Hospice launches urgent appeal for funds Barnsley Hospice has launched an urgent appeal for funds during the coronavirus outbreak. The hospice needs to raise over £2 million each year to continue to provide care for patients with progressive, life-limiting illnesses and support for their families, but it is already losing £2,300 per day due to By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity A healthy way to raise money Digital agency Engage is on a mission to become the UK’s healthiest agency through its unique initiative ‘Elympics’ which sees employees raise money through exercise for charity. Now in its fourth year, the Engage team have raised over £36,000 for local Leeds charities; earned through a combination of By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Legal acquisition sees solicitor return to LCF law A solicitor has returned to the corporate department of a law firm, where he first worked 11 years ago, following the acquisition of Crooks Commercial Solicitors in Wakefield by LCF Law. Michael Crook has joined Yorkshire based LCF Law’s corporate team as a partner, after running Crooks Commercial Solicitors By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Property firm welcome a 'not so new kid' on the block A Leeds property company that celebrated its 160th anniversary last year and is home to one of the region’s largest residential block management divisions, has expanded its team with the appointment of chartered surveyor Aundre Hamilton-Martin. Aundre originally joined Adair Paxton in 2019 temporarily to cover a colleague’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Building Society extends mortgage offers to support borrowers Mortgage offers from Leeds Building Society are being extended by three months to support customers whose home purchases are delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “We’re pleased to confirm we are extending mortgage offers for an additional three months, to nine months, where the applicant has exchanged contracts,” said By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Yorkshire Brickwork Contractors announces official sponsorship with Almondbury Spartans Yorkshire Brickwork Contractors is delighted to announce its official sponsorship with Almondbury Spartans ARLFC, in order to support their ambitions as a new, local Huddersfield based rugby club, with the goal of facilitating essential opportunities and support for the young rugby players. Almondbury Spartans ARLFC was established in August 2019 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Business start-ups: How setting up in Yorkshire compares to the rest of the UK According to data from the Office for National Statistics, there were 381,000 new businesses in the UK in 2018 [http://]. That figure plateaued somewhat from the previous 12 months, when there were 382,000. However, the same research shows that 336,000 companies went under in 2018 – a sure By The Editor • 2 min read
Headlines Smith Brothers completes first two Arlington Energy sites The initial 60MW of Arlington Energy’s colossal 1GW UK portfolio of energy storage and gas peaker projects is now live, with Smith Brothers Contracting Ltd having energised both Greenfields and Chesterfield Road locations. The Elland-based contractor carried out all engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works on each project, with By The Editor • 2 min read
National Central England Co-op says ‘thank you’ to colleagues and key workers Central England Co-op has announced that is giving back to colleagues and key workers who are ensuring our communities are supported during this uncertain time. The retailer has reduced its opening hours to allow colleagues to clean stores and replenish shelves with food and essentials as well as ensuring they By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Motivational social media tool now available for free during COVID-19 SoAmpli, a social selling platform that empowers employees to share valuable content online, is being offered for free to Coronavirus-struck businesses. As enterprises battle the latest wave of uncertainty – which includes a three-week UK government lockdown – the smart social media firm wants to help as many organisations as possible as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Direct Voice and Data acquires Logical Telecom as part of its growth plans Direct Voice and Data has acquired Logical Telecom as part of its ambitious growth through acquisition plans. Huddersfield based, Direct Voice & Data, offers a wide range of telephone and IT services to companies and organisations of all sizes from both the private and public sectors. Leeds based, Logical Telecom, By The Editor • 1 min read
