Charity Bradford Metro Bank donates to local foodbank Metro Bank’s Bradford store donated over 100 items and £500 to help support Bradford Central Foodbank and Advice Centre as part of its Christmas Community Campaign to spread the warmth this winter. By The Editor • 1 min read
National Property expert reveals the three most powerful ways to add value to your home The cost of living crisis in the UK has majorly impacted thousands of peoples’ plans to move home, with mortgage lending in November of last year falling to its lowest on record since June 2020. Souring mortgage interest rates and fewer people looking for a new home amid concerns for By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Semiconductor distributor celebrates 140% growth to £39m creating 20 new jobs IC Blue, the Leeds-based global supplier of electronic components, is seeking another 20 linguists as the business continues to see significant international sales growth with revenues rising by over 139% in the last year alone. Founded in 2003, IC Blue supports the electronic manufacturing industry with component sourcing, excess inventory By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Counselling charity marks its 20th anniversary Wellspring Therapy and Training, the Harrogate-based counselling and training centre, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Wellspring, which is facing unprecedented demand for its services, will be holding a special church service and a fund-raising dinner later this year to mark this significant birthday. The well-respected charity, which was founded By The Editor • 3 min read
National A beginner's guide to buying your first boat The thrill and adventure of owning a boat cannot be denied. Nothing beats the feeling of being on the water, whether you're cruising the open water, fishing or spending a day on the lake with friends and family. However, for first-time buyers, the boat-buying process can be overwhelming By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Brewfitt launches new initiatives to tackle industry’s energy cost crisis As the brewing and hospitality industry struggles with rising energy costs – Brewfitt is developing more solutions to help breweries, pub companies and independents save thousands of pounds. Industry-leading dispense solutions provider Brewfitt says that quick fixes and short-term measures are only going so far and what companies need now more By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Yorkshire Children’s Centre ‘Bail Me Out’ Event - Thursday 16th March 2023 Yorkshire Children's Centre are looking for CEO’s, managing directors, and high-profile individuals from Huddersfield to take part in their ‘Bail Me Out’ challenge on Thursday 16th March 2023. 'Criminals' will be arrested (don't worry it is just for the event), sent to the By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Wellness entrepreneur starts the year sharing knowledge With health and wellness being the topic on everybody’s lips at the start of the New Year, award winning Sheffield Wellness Entrepreneur, Katie Bell, from Sheffield, is celebrating sharing her knowledge to help others in the profession to grow their businesses in challenging times, with the launch of her By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Yorkshire businesses warned to brace themselves for crippling impact of inflation Businesses in Yorkshire and across the country are being warned to expect severe financial difficulties as record-high inflation and a sharp rise in energy costs are set to compound the recession and worsen economic prospects for the year ahead, with smaller businesses at the highest risk of financial collapse. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Key milestone reached for York Minster’s Neighbourhood Plan project Enabling works have begun at pace at York Minster following the arrival of two Portakabin® buildings to the Minster precinct. The temporary buildings will facilitate the decant of the existing Stoneyard dating from 1914 to allow the creation of the Technology & Works Hub, one of the two new facilities By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Cast announced for 'timeless parable' Of Mice and Men at Leeds Playhouse Tom McCall and William Young will play the key roles of George and Lennie in a new stage adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel Of Mice and Men at Leeds Playhouse from 11-27 May. Directed by Iqbal Khan, who directed the Opening Ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Actor Martin Clunes comes to Leeds The East Leeds Orbital Route wins award for "gold standard" designed equestrian route and Martin Clunes, the president of The British Horse Society comes to Leeds to commemorate. Doc Martin actor, and British Horse Society President, Martin Clunes visited Leeds on Friday 20 January to see first-hand the By The Editor • 3 min read