Business Chadwick Lawrence renews sports law partnerships with 3 pro rugby teams Yorkshire Law firm, Chadwick Lawrence, has renewed its sports law sponsorship contracts with 3 of the region’s biggest names in rugby: Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls and Wakefield Trinity professional rugby league clubs. The renewals cement long-term relationships between the firm and the clubs. With Chadwick Lawrence acting as official By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Last chance for businesses to take advantage of Super Deduction Tax Relief The Super Deduction Tax Break was brought into action in April 2021 to help kickstart the economy post-Covid and provide businesses with an incentive to make additional investments in machinery and tools. However, this will be the last month the scheme will run. Coming to a close on March 31st By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Ukrainian refugee launches spring fashion range One year on from escaping the start of the war in Ukraine, Yana Smaglo is launching her second Ukrainian fashion range for the Spring, something she had only dreamed about a year ago. Having only had 15 minutes to throw her possessions in a bag, Yana left Ukraine last year By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Brewery celebrates women with launch of bold new brew Yorkshire’s own Black Sheep Brewery has launched a new, limited addition stout, Blossom, to mark International Women’s Day 2023. Conceptualised, brewed and branded by the women of Black Sheep Brewery, the new brew marks a true celebration of women in the beer industry. Blossom is a strong cherry By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture New artwork showcases Brighouse today and its potential for the future Reflections on Brighouse today, and its potential for the future with the £19.1 million Brighouse Deal investment, are being showcased in a new piece of art which is going on display in the town. ‘Creative Brighouse’, curated by Calderdale artist Sandra McCracken, is a collage based on a map By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Grants of up to £5,000 available for projects that benefit communities The Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) is working with Blackmead Infrastructure to provide grants of up to £5,000 for projects that benefit the communities of Bacup, Cornholme and Portsmouth, Todmorden and Walsden. Steve Duncan, CEO of CFFC (pictured) explained, “We are particularly looking to fund environmental projects, projects combating By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Law firm advises on £17m sale of converted mill in Leeds Law firm Gordons has advised JM Construction on the £17m sale of a converted mill at the Victoria Riverside development in Hunslet, Leeds to global real estate investment and fund management firm, LRC Group. Comprising 93 apartments, Mill F was the final mill to be sold in a wider project By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Wharfedale businessman completes 100,000-Step Castle-to-Coast Challenge A company director from Ilkley has raised over £2000 for a children’s charity by completing a 3-day walking challenge to raise funds for vulnerable children across the Yorkshire region. Simon Thomas clocked up over 100,000 steps, 50 miles and 20 hours of rambling to raise vital funds for By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Shorts renew their Chamber Patronage for 7th consecutive year Sheffield-based Shorts Chartered Accountants have renewed their Patronage membership with Sheffield Chamber of Commerce for the 7th year in a row. With a long-standing heritage of over 130 years, Shorts Chartered Accountants grew from a local business to a nationally recognised award-winning firm. Providing all the services you would expect By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire college leaders take their case for extra skills investment to Westminster Leaders from across West Yorkshire have been speaking with MPs at Westminster as part of a national campaign to bring skills to the forefront of the government’s agenda. Principals from Leeds City College, Leeds College of Building, Keighley, Bradford, Kirklees, Shipley and Calderdale colleges, joined hundreds of leaders from By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barnsley bakery finds recipe for growth A family-run Barnsley bakery, which was left fighting for its very existence, has proved it has the appetite for growth and is setting its sights on doubling its turnover thanks to help received through the South Yorkshire Business Productivity Grant Scheme. Headquartered at Worsbrough Bridge, White’s Bakery is a By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Leeds Manufacturing Festival announces headline sponsors for 2023 programme Launched last week at a packed event addressed by West Yorkshire Mayor Tracey Brabin and manufacturing employers’ organisation MAKE UK, Leeds Manufacturing Festival has announced the three organisations that are headline sponsors for its 2023 programme. Leeds City College, engineering and manufacturing recruiter E3 Recruitment and Next Gen Makers, which By The Editor • 3 min read
