Whats On WIN tickets to see GREEN DAY TopicUK has teamed up with The John Smith’s Stadium to offer one lucky reader the chance to win 2 tickets to see Green Day on 27th June 2020. To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is log onto Twitter and tweet: I’m By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sheffield Entrepreneur Featured on Forbes’ Prestigious “30 Under 30 Europe” Forbes today released it’s fifth annual edition of its “30 Under 30 Europe” list - featuring 300 young visionaries boldly redefining ten industries across 32 European countries. The list highlights young disruptors, visionaries and rising stars from across Europe, who are transforming industries and setting a new agenda. The By The Editor • 4 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Grand Theatre closes due to Coronavirus Following official government advice issued on Monday 16 March, which stipulates that people should avoid public buildings, including theatres, we regret to announce that Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House Ltd. will close from today to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Our three venues – Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties By The Editor • 1 min read
Headlines Mid Yorkshire Chamber postpones Kirklees Business Conference The Mid Yorkshire Chamber has postponed Kirklees Business Conference due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The event was scheduled to take place at the John Smith’s Stadium on Wednesday 18 March 2020. Martin Hathaway, managing director of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber, said: “In light of the evolving situation with By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Harrogate brewery scoops six awards Harrogate-based Rooster’s Brewing Co was one of the big winners at the highly prestigious SIBA Independent Beer Awards, scooping six gongs for its critically acclaimed beers. The independent, family-owned brewer received a Bronze award at the National Independent Beer Awards for its Baby-Faced Assassin IPA in can – the latest By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Waterloo Air Products Bought By Swegon Waterloo Air Products, a leading manufacturer of grilles and diffusers in the UK, has been bought by Swegon, the Swedish manufacturer of ventilation and indoor climate products. Founded in 1961 and based in Kent, Waterloo has 140 employees and last year recorded net sales of £12m. Swegon has acquired Waterloo By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity The Principle Trust Children’s Charity Open their 5th Lodge Last month, the fifth Principle Trust Children’s Charity lodge was officially opened by Peter Squires, ex British Lions & England rugby union player, in conjunction with Wooden Spoon, the Children’s charity of Rugby. Based in Skipton, The Principle Trust Children’s Charity provide free holidays to underprivileged, disadvantaged By The Editor • 2 min read
Headlines Minister commends 3M BIC Minister of State Simon Clarke MP visited the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) in Huddersfield on 12 March, after signing the new devolution deal for West Yorkshire alongside the Chancellor of the Exchequer and local leaders. The 3M BIC is a subsidiary of the University of Huddersfield, designed to By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Begbies Traynor supports Bradford children’s charity Begbies Traynor, the UK’s leading independent insolvency firm, is the latest Yorkshire business to lend its support to One in a Million, a Bradford-based charity that works with disadvantaged children and young people across the city. The charity uses sport, the arts and enterprise themed community programmes to engage By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The communications industry is facing a time of crisis The marketing communications industry has found itself in a period of low fees and poor service, according to Stephen Knight, company founder and CEO at marketing agency network, Pimento. Speaking at the Marketing Show North, Knight revealed that a survey of senior business figures – including CEOs, MDs and heads of By The Editor • 2 min read
