Arts&Culture Harrogate film society and the Odeon to screen a much loved film A special charity screening of a much-loved film about a group of Bradford filmmakers is being held at Screen Five of the Harrogate Odeon at 7.00pm on Wednesday April 24. The multi-award-winning A Bunch of Amateurs will be raising money for two leading mental health charities, Wellspring Therapy & By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence offers four training contracts for aspiring solicitors Yorkshire law firm, Chadwick Lawrence has appointed four new trainee solicitors as part of their internal progression scheme. This scheme sees four current paralegals within the firm being awarded training contracts to continue working in the firm. Following a thorough evaluation process as part of the firm's annual By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Tracy Brabin steps in to fund health & social care training Local NHS services in West Yorkshire are benefitting from new investment to train and upskill people for jobs in the health and social care sector. In an unprecedented move for the region, West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin is funding training for frontline NHS workers. The £1.3 million investment will By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Digital agency hires director of International to launch first US office National digital agency idhl has appointed Sam Ogrizovic as director of international to launch the firm’s first office in the US. Sam will establish and grow the New York office as part of the agency’s ambitious growth plans. idhl specialises in performance media, e-commerce, web development, data and By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Doncaster restaurants could save thousands by recycling their food waste Pubs, restaurants, cafés and takeaways across South Yorkshire could save thousands of pounds on their waste disposal costs by ditching landfill and opting to recycle their food waste instead. That’s the advice of Philip Simpson, commercial director of ReFood, which operates one of Europe’s most advanced anaerobic digestion By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Ex rugby league star Stevie Ward launches men’s meets at Maggie’s Cancer support charity Maggie’s Yorkshire recently ran its first Men’s Meet Up group with ex rugby league star, Stevie Ward. Stevie spoke to a group of men who are living with cancer, whether their own diagnosis, or that of a friend or family member. He spoke about his By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Further plans unveiled to improve rail journeys in the North High-skilled jobs and more reliable journeys will be created in Bradford as momentum continues to deliver one of the country’s largest rail improvement projects. Rail Minister Huw Merriman has confirmed plans as part of the Government’s £3.9 billion investment into the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) to build By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Business Enterprise Fund to support 280 businesses and create 600 jobs with new £20m fund Responsible finance provider the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) has received a facility of £20m to boost support for small businesses, via an investment from Lloyds Bank & Big Society Capital. In a bid to support local jobs and improve the economy, the investment is part of a £62m boost to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Jack Lunn appoints three board directors Leeds based construction company, Jack Lunn Ltd has promoted three of its senior team members to its board of directors. The appointments not only reward three high performing individuals but also form part of a strategic plan to grow the business across key performing areas. Nicola Thompson becomes financial director By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Lycetts offers businesses in Yorkshire and The Humber a defence against cyber crime An innovative security service is set to help protect businesses in Yorkshire and The Humber against the increasing menace of cyber attacks. Leading insurance broker Lycetts’ Cyber Safety Tool has been designed to help prevent businesses falling victim to the 6,500-plus cyber crimes that occur in the UK every By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Mattress Online comes to Doncaster this month To celebrate the launch of Mattress Online’s newest store, the retailer will be opening with the offer of 10 percent off everything in store from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, and continuing until Sunday 7th April. Located on the Sprotbrough Road Retail Park, a stone’s throw from By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Artisan bakery and coffee house joins the thriving district A sustainable bakery and speciality coffee house is set to open in Little Kelham, Sheffield’s pioneering zero carbon neighbourhood, which has been transformed by property company and placemaker CITU. Bakers Yard Bakery has been founded by Sheffield couple Sam Lindsay and Becca Crofts who aim to establish their latest By The Editor • 2 min read
