Food&Drink Bob & Berts expands UK footprint into Yorkshire Independent coffee and food chain Bob & Berts has expanded its footprint into Yorkshire as it prepares to open its 28th UK store in Wakefield on Monday 25th September, creating over 30 new jobs. Situated in the city’s open-air Trinity Walk Shopping Centre, the company has transformed a 3, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City bikes ride into town The new public e-bike hire service, Leeds City Bikes hits the streets from 15 September. Leeds City Bikes is a fully electric public bike hire service, enabling more people to cycle short journeys. The £2.86 million scheme sees e-bikes for hire at docking stations in the centre, and along By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Anti weapons training workshop * Do you worry about people carrying weapons that could be used against you? In a survey, 100% of people said yes * Have you ever thought about carrying a weapon to keep yourself safe? 80% said yes * Confidence prior to receiving training in keeping safe 2.7. Confidence after 4.6 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Growth funding set to drive Yorkshire’s tech sector Ahead of the start of the Leeds Digital Festival on 18 September, Fresh Thinking Advisory has announced a specialist debt team, which is ready to help technology companies understand the funding market and secure the funding they need to grow. The Leeds-based firm offers wide-ranging support to management teams as By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Rozél Rosé Vodka Terrace launches at Harvey Nichols Leeds Celebrate the final days of summer with a visit to the new Rozél Vodka Terrace at Harvey Nichols Leeds. The Rozél Rosé Vodka terrace has launched at the Fourth Floor Brasserie, transporting guests from the bustling city into the elegant ambiance of an English garden. Enjoy views across the rooftops By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Series of health wins for Y strategic brand consultancy Yorkshire-based The Engine Room comes to the aid of five health brands Strategic brand consultancy — The Engine Room — has scooped a series of health briefs, as the 21-year-old firm’s presence in the sector continues to grow, worldwide. The Yorkshire-headquartered agency has been re-appointed by medical diagnostics specialist, 2San. Having By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds City Council leader calls for urgent support for frontline services The Leader of Leeds City Council has called for urgent action to be taken to support local council services amid rising concerns and uncertainty around budgets around the country as the council sets out to save nearly £60million in its 2024/25 budget. The position in Leeds reflects challenges being By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds bucks the trend with growth in digital industries Leeds bucks the trend with growth in digital industries, outstripping national decline. New data reveals Leeds is experiencing significant growth in its digital industries, bucking the trend of an overall UK decline. The national cyber sector has declined by 0.6%, while Leeds' growth rate is 9.9%. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New apprenticeship programme aims to close the business change gap in Leeds The S&A Academy is aiming to close the business change gap in Leeds with a groundbreaking apprenticeship and training programme for budding business analysts. The programme responds to growing demand from businesses in West Yorkshire as they struggle to hire critical talent to lead business change projects. Delivered By The Editor • 3 min read
Health BGF backs Leeds-headquartered Primary Care Physio in £8.25m investment Healthcare specialist, Primary Care Physio Limited (PCP), has announced a £8.25 million investment from one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland, BGF. Founded in 2020 by Ryan Allen (pictured), Mohammed Nazir and Professor Gary Shuckford, PCP is a rapidly growing primary By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Northern appoints Legal & General executive to head up talent acquisition Northern has appointed Matthew Moxon as its new head of talent acquisition. Moxon, from Boston Spa in West Yorkshire, joins the train operator from Legal & General where he has been part of the HR leadership team since 2019. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for recruitment, By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Cohort of solicitor apprentices join Schofield Sweeney Schofield Sweeney has welcomed its first group of new solicitor apprentices this week. Five aspiring lawyers, who have just completed their A levels, join various teams across its offices as the firm pledges to provide better opportunities and routes into law. The lawyers of the future who start their 6-year By The Editor • 2 min read
