Business Double promotion creates department heads at marketing agency Two senior team members at full service digital marketing agency, Xpand, have been promoted to heads of department. Danni Johnson, previously digital marketing manager at the Saltaire agency has been promoted to head of digital marketing, whilst Simon Patchett, previously operations manager, has been promoted to head of operations. Both By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Holly Health marks £1.5 million in capital investment milestone with the help of NorthInvest Innovative health app promises help for patients with £1.5 million investment Innovative health app, Holly Health, marks a £1.5 million investment milestone with the help of Leeds-based non-profit NorthInvest. Promising better help for their 20,000-strong customer base. Holly Health aims to give personalised care that promotes habit By The Editor • 2 min read
National Tech entrepreneur inspires Yorkshire’s young professionals Technology entrepreneur Tim Hyde coached young professionals in Leeds to be brave in their career choices and follow their dreams. The 27-year-old from Greater Manchester started his career at LadBible aged 18 before moving on to social media agency Social Chain, which floated on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange at a By The Editor • 1 min read
Health Top personal trainers ready to get Leeds into shape National gym brand Absolute Body Solutions has added to its portfolio of premium personal training facilities with a new location at 6 East Parade in Leeds city centre. The new 1800sq ft location has just undergone a significant refurbishment after a huge investment by the company into the site. Formerly By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University Business School joins the Chartered Association of Business Schools The association supports its members to maintain world-class standards of teaching and research, and helps to shape policy and create opportunities through dialogue with business and government. Leeds Trinity University Business School was established in 2022 and has been endorsed by two external business schools Deans to be approved by By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Official opening date announced for The Botanist Barnsley The countdown is on for acclaimed bar-and-restaurant, The Botanist, to open its doors at The Glass Works square in Barnsley. Cocktail lovers will be able to get their hands on the venue’s famous innovative drinks from Monday 27th February, when the venue is set to welcome in guests for By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire's first whisky distillery reintroduces popular distillery sessions Celebrated Driffield singer-songwriter, Edwina Hayes will be the first artist to perform at the reintroduction of the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery's popular Distillery Sessions next month. Spirit of Yorkshire marketing director, Jenni Ashwood, is delighted to welcome Ms. Hayes back to the Hunmanby venue for the first post-covid By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Buying a new build could save buyers thousands in energy bills Despite the worrying headlines, Bellway Homes says now is the ideal time to buy as its new build homes can save buyers up to £2,600 per year on energy bills. 97 per cent of homes currently being built by Bellway will boast an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Propel announce Wakefield Hospice as charity of the year Software development company, Propel has announced they will be actively supporting Wakefield Hospice, nominated as their Charity of the Year. The hospice is committed to providing the highest symptom management and care for people with advanced active, progressive and life-threatening illnesses. This care is provided free of charge to patients By The Editor • 1 min read
Business House builder launches two developments in Green Hammerton and Easingwold Avant Homes North Yorkshire has launched two new developments in Green Hammerton and Easingwold which will deliver a combined total of 234 new-build homes. Located just off the A59 directly between York and Harrogate, Ambretone Park in Green Hammerton is an 80-home development comprising a mix of three, four and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Silicon Yorkshire business lunch to bolster tech community Following the successful launch of one of the fastest growing tech communities in the North, Silicon Yorkshire is now preparing to host its first ever Business Lunch event in Leeds. Taking place at The Whitehall Restaurant and Bar on Monday 20 February from 12noon to 6pm, guests will enjoy a By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire History Prize to celebrate a great Yorkshireman The Yorkshire Society’s Harry Gration History Prize 2023 is now open for entries. Named in tribute to the late Harry Gration, broadcaster, presenter and enthusiastic advocate of all things Yorkshire, The Yorkshire Society Harry Gration History Prize is aimed at both young and older amateur historians, keen to undertake By The Editor • 1 min read
