Legal Matters Law firm Gordons hosts Law Society president President of the Law Society of England and Wales, Lubna Shuja, visited law firm Gordons to discuss the legal sector with a particular focus on diversity and inclusion. Alongside being only the seventh woman to lead the Society since it was founded in 1825, Lubna is the first Asian and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Yorkshire-based online training company owned by its employees High Speed Training, a leading online training provider based in Ilkley, has become an Employee Owned Trust (EOT), meaning that it is now wholly owned by its workforce. Founded in 2008, High Speed Training specialises in online compliance training covering a wide range of sectors, from retail and hospitality, to By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Theakston raises the stakes with the launch of new bar at York Racecourse Family run brewery T&R Theakston is raising a salute to one of racing’s great jockeys with the launch of its new cask and premium keg ale bar at the home of Yorkshire’s biggest racecourse, the Knavesmire in York. The ‘Flying Frankie’ was officially opened on 17 By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Vision outlined for Sheffield City Centre’s major new food hall Cambridge Street Collective, which is currently under construction on the corner between Cambridge Street and Wellington Street in the city centre, will be run by the company behind some of Sheffield’s favourite food venues, Blend Family (previously The Milestone Group). Blend – founded by Matt Bigland and managed with his By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Award winning chef set to shake up the Leeds food scene One of the city’s most unique cafes and retail spaces is extending its opening hours to relaunch as a night spot. The Collective has already built a loyal cult following in Leeds, winning customers over with its aspirational interior design and cafe-bar concept. The stylish venue offers guests the By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Aldwalk Arms hires one of Yorkshire's most talented chefs The owners of the Aldwark Arms, near Easingwold, have hired one of Yorkshire’s most talented chefs. Warren and Sue Taylor, who took over the Aldwark Arms in May 2021, have heralded the arrival of chef Paul Murphy as the start of a new era for the popular inn. Warren By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global expansion accelerates for automotive technology firm An automotive technology firm that connects dealers with customers and OEMs is expanding in the Middle East and Africa. Leeds-based Mad Devs, which operates iStoreDOCs, iTrackLeads and iConnect, has deployed its technology in Saudi Arabia and South Africa. The company supports over 1,000 dealers in the UK and worldwide By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Harry Gration History Prize winners receive their awards The first ever winners of the Harry Gration History Prize have been announced at the Yorkshire Heritage Summit in Saltaire. Rachael Whitbread and Jamie White won the 18 and over, and under 18 categories respectively. The annual essay writing competition, organised by The Yorkshire Society, returned this year after a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Electrical engineering firm Smith Brothers welcomes operations manager Yorkshire-based high-voltage engineering and contracting firm Smith Brothers continues to expand its workforce with the appointment of a new operations manager. The latest onboarding also coincides with promotions for existing colleagues too, with Liam Smith moving into the role of technical director. Joining as operations manager, John Rowland — who boasts By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Jake Shaw named as regional award winner in JTL National Awards Doncaster-based apprentice, Jake Shaw, has been named as a regional award winner in the JTL Regional Awards. JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in the building services engineering sector in England and Wales, runs the JTL Regional and National Awards on an annual basis to award learners who have By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Yorkshire manufacturer sponsors Romanian guide dog The UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection and environmental protection systems, Andel, has sponsored a guide dog in Romania. The Yorkshire SME has a satellite branch of its business in Romania so they were keen to support a local cause and help someone with hearing and visual impairments. By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Slumberdown expands its wool range ahead of Summer Slumberdown, has expanded its newly released Wonderful Wool collection with the addition of a pillow filled with 100% British Wool. The Wonderful Wool also includes a range of naturally filled duvets made with 100% certified British Wool, from British farmers. Slumberdown’s Wonderful Wool can help aid better sleep, providing By The Editor • 1 min read
