Discover the magic of Mezcal and the wonders of whisky The Editor July 02, 2024 – 1 min read Share this post An event not to be missed for all whisky lovers. Share this post Written by The Editor Unlike some business publications and websites, we work with the business community to bring you content, not relying on journalist research, we get to the heart of a topic by asking the experts. Comments Business AI-up: More hospitality venues sign-up to AI startup Urbanary Urbanary, an AI-driven platform launched to lend a helping hand to the hospitality sector in Leeds earlier this month, has had a host of new venues sign-up as partners, including Leeds Food Tours and Be At One. The mobile-optimised platform allows individuals to plan a perfect night out in the By The Editor • 2 min read Food&Drink Yorkshire whisky distillery named as one of the Top 50 spirits producers in the world The team at a North Yorkshire whisky distillery is celebrating after being named one of the top 50 spirits producers in the world. Hunmanby Single Estate, single malt whisky distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire, was awarded the accolade by the IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) on account of its consistent By The Editor • 2 min read Food&Drink Yorkshire single malt whisky distillery releases eagerly awaited special festive bottling Fresh from being noted as one of IWSC’s top 50 spirits producers in the world, distillers at Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery have revealed details of their annual Sherry Cask Reserve release. For 2025, the sixth release in this highly regarded series marries whisky that has been aged in By The Editor • 1 min read Business Major apprenticeship fair returns this February The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the North of England is returning to Leeds’s first direct arena on Wednesday 11 February. Showcasing opportunities from a wide range of employers in Leeds and across the region, the fair welcomed over 11,000 visitors last year. Running from 1pm-7pm, the event, By The Editor • 2 min read Arts&Culture Pontefract Football Club scores new sponsor Barratt Homes has recently become a proud sponsor of Pontefract Collieries FC, supporting ongoing improvements at the club’s stadium. Pontefract Collieries FC is home to 57 teams, ranging from under-six football sessions to adult teams. The club also offers SEND football sessions and boasts a thriving girls’ and women’ By The Editor • 2 min read Charity Fenetic Wellbeing reaches £15,000 donation milestone for MS Society Skipton-based mobility specialist Fenetic Wellbeing has raised £15,000 in donations for the MS Society as it celebrates its fourth consecutive year of donating a percentage of all product sales to the charity. First appointed as Fenetic Wellbeing’s charity partner in 2021, the partnership sees contributions made to the By The Editor • 2 min read Business Huddersfield’s BM Packaging acquired by Global Operator BM Packaging Ltd, the Holmfirth-based manufacturer and supplier of corrugated packaging, has been acquired by Nova Paper & Packaging B.V, part of the global Eren Holding. The family-owned business, which was established in 1990 and provides packaging solutions for a variety of businesses and industries as well as offering By The Editor • 1 min read Business Award-winning DS.Emotion appointed to market Bradford City Village Leeds-based DS.Emotion, the award-winning marketing and placemaking agency, has been appointed to promote Bradford City Village, one of the most significant developments in the city’s recent history. Bradford Council, in partnership with the ECF and Muse Developments, is developing plans to unlock the potential of the former retail By The Editor • 2 min read Business Blueprint for future of Elland Road land set to move forward An ambitious vision to guide the transformation of land around Leeds United’s iconic Elland Road stadium is set to go before senior councillors in Leeds next week. Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board will be updated on the proposed final draft of the Elland Road planning statement, By The Editor • 3 min read
Business AI-up: More hospitality venues sign-up to AI startup Urbanary Urbanary, an AI-driven platform launched to lend a helping hand to the hospitality sector in Leeds earlier this month, has had a host of new venues sign-up as partners, including Leeds Food Tours and Be At One. The mobile-optimised platform allows individuals to plan a perfect night out in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire whisky distillery named as one of the Top 50 spirits producers in the world The team at a North Yorkshire whisky distillery is celebrating after being named one of the top 50 spirits producers in the world. Hunmanby Single Estate, single malt whisky distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire, was awarded the accolade by the IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) on account of its consistent By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire single malt whisky distillery releases eagerly awaited special festive bottling Fresh from being noted as one of IWSC’s top 50 spirits producers in the world, distillers at Yorkshire’s first whisky distillery have revealed details of their annual Sherry Cask Reserve release. For 2025, the sixth release in this highly regarded series marries whisky that has been aged in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Major apprenticeship fair returns this February The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the North of England is returning to Leeds’s first direct arena on Wednesday 11 February. Showcasing opportunities from a wide range of employers in Leeds and across the region, the fair welcomed over 11,000 visitors last year. Running from 1pm-7pm, the event, By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Pontefract Football Club scores new sponsor Barratt Homes has recently become a proud sponsor of Pontefract Collieries FC, supporting ongoing improvements at the club’s stadium. Pontefract Collieries FC is home to 57 teams, ranging from under-six football sessions to adult teams. The club also offers SEND football sessions and boasts a thriving girls’ and women’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Fenetic Wellbeing reaches £15,000 donation milestone for MS Society Skipton-based mobility specialist Fenetic Wellbeing has raised £15,000 in donations for the MS Society as it celebrates its fourth consecutive year of donating a percentage of all product sales to the charity. First appointed as Fenetic Wellbeing’s charity partner in 2021, the partnership sees contributions made to the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Huddersfield’s BM Packaging acquired by Global Operator BM Packaging Ltd, the Holmfirth-based manufacturer and supplier of corrugated packaging, has been acquired by Nova Paper & Packaging B.V, part of the global Eren Holding. The family-owned business, which was established in 1990 and provides packaging solutions for a variety of businesses and industries as well as offering By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Award-winning DS.Emotion appointed to market Bradford City Village Leeds-based DS.Emotion, the award-winning marketing and placemaking agency, has been appointed to promote Bradford City Village, one of the most significant developments in the city’s recent history. Bradford Council, in partnership with the ECF and Muse Developments, is developing plans to unlock the potential of the former retail By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Blueprint for future of Elland Road land set to move forward An ambitious vision to guide the transformation of land around Leeds United’s iconic Elland Road stadium is set to go before senior councillors in Leeds next week. Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board will be updated on the proposed final draft of the Elland Road planning statement, By The Editor • 3 min read