Charity The Leeds Digital Ball raised a total of £100,000 to support the local community Hosted at The Royal Armouries in Leeds, organisers of Leeds Digital Charity Ball have donated a total of £100,000 to the Leeds Community Foundation, to support the Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund, with the aim of bridging the digital divide in the region. Over 550 people from across the city By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture It’s 40 years and counting for Geoff and Elaine at Wayside It’s the summer of 1983. Margaret Thatcher has just won a second election victory for the Conservatives, Rod Stewart was riding high in the charts with Baby Jane – and Geoff and Elaine Dent has just bought their first caravan at Wayside Holiday Park in the heart of the North By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture New stage show heads on community tour A newly-adapted interactive stage show told through puppetry, dance and song has proved popular with Sheffield audiences and is now starting a ‘pay as you can’ community tour as part of a mission to open up theatre to more people. Performances of Anna Hibiscus' Song, co-produced by Utopia Theatre By The Editor • 2 min read
Whats On TikTok, Youtube and TV stars drive into Yorkshire village A host of celebrities have announced that they will be joining a Supercar meet up in Yorkshire with famous vehicles joining the line up. Stars of Channel 5’s Police Interceptors, Youtuber Danny Malin from Rate My Takeaway and Tiktoker Abigayle Andre from She Talks Cars will be attending the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Five speech survival tips A public speaking opportunity is a great honour, but it’s also a huge responsibility. If the prospect of writing and delivering a great speech overwhelms you, these tips from Claire, the founder of the Yorkshire copywriting business Write for You, are designed to help. * Just start: This is the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Renowned Planet Mark certification keeps sustainability high on Bailie Group’s agenda Following a robust re-certification process, Leeds-headquartered Bailie Group, a United Nations’ named climate leader, has achieved internationally renowned Planet Mark accreditation for a third year – while celebrating a 20% reduction in carbon emissions and a social value exceeding £1m. The Group’s most recent priorities include reducing energy consumption, bringing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Gilbanks boosts expansion plans Gilbanks has boosted its expansion plans with the appointment of Ben Jaffray as finance director. He joined the serviced office provider from Bruntwood, where he was a head of finance. Ben will join the board and help the management team to accelerate its growth plans. The move follows the recent By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence creates new Court of Protection Team Leading law firm Chadwick Lawrence is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Court of Protection team in response to a significant increase in demand for services in this area. The firm has appointed Grace Armstrong as the first member of the team, further enhancing its capacity to assist By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Henry Boot Construction completes work on Leeds high school extension The main phase of work on a contemporary two-storey extension at an outstanding Leeds high school completed this week, helping to increase student capacity by over 400. The lead contractor on the project, Henry Boot Construction, started construction on the new 2,500m2 extension at Allerton High School on King By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Staycation boom drives growth for Aqualand Industries The popularity of staycations is driving growth for a Holmfirth-based advanced manufacturing company. Aqualand Industries expects to see revenue top £1m for the first time this year as more tourists choose to enjoy British holiday parks and holidays. A survey of British tourists by Visit Britain found nearly 40 per By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture This year's big Muslim Variety Show Spectacular Event in Aid of the Turkey/Syria Earthquake Appeal Get ready as Yorkshire humanitarian charity Penny Appeal announces this year's highly anticipated Big Muslim Variety Show, which returns for its latest instalment. This year's show, set to kick off on Friday, 21st July 2023, promises By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knight Frank to market the largest available warehouse in Yorkshire The Yorkshire industrial and logistics team at global real estate advisor Knight Frank has been instructed by Legal and General Investment Management to market Sherburn 550, the largest immediately available warehouse in Yorkshire and the North East of England. The substantial 556,598 sq ft distribution / manufacturing facility is located By The Editor • 1 min read
