Business Digital agency commission street artist to commemorate 15 years in business. Leeds digital agency Ascensor are celebrating 15 years successful business growth, this November, by commissioning artwork produced by Leeds street artist Burley Banksy. The mural, created at their Leeds offices, snapshots several of Ascensor’s achievements with visual references to key milestones in the company’s history. Ascensor managing director By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Simpson Wood Celebrate 140 Years and Rebrands For The Future Yorkshire-based chartered accountants and financial planners, Simpson Wood, have celebrated its 140th anniversary and is looking to the future with a brand-new look and feel. Founded in 1880 Simpson Wood, who's head office is in Huddersfield with an office in Leeds, has undergone a brand refresh designed to By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Heritage Theatres welcomes new Chair of the Board Leeds Heritage Theatres is pleased to announce that Board Member, and previous Deputy Chief Executive of Leeds City Council, Alan Gay (pictured left), will take up the position of Chair of the Board today, taking over from Paul Scholey. A registered charity, Leeds Heritage Theatres Board is made up of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Silicon Yorkshire and Leeds Cloud merge Silicon Yorkshire, one of the fastest growing technology communities in the UK, has merged with Leeds Cloud, the organisation supporting cloud infrastructure for businesses across the city. Building on the collective strength and extended network of both organisations, a new board of directors has been appointed. Supporting the original vision By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 9 Wellington Place secures council approval Plans for 9 Wellington Place have been given the green light by Leeds City Council. The latest addition to the MEPC developed urban quarter will provide 176,413 sq ft of office and 6,851 sq ft of ground floor retail and leisure space. Bringing hundreds more jobs to the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Experts reveal how businesses can save money during cost-of-living crisis With businesses across the country feeling the pressure of the cost of living crisis, many owners and managers are now looking for ways to save money on day-to-day activities, as well as making more considered purchases for items that will retain their value. With over 12,100 online searches for By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Retail specialist law firm hired by Wholefoods Market Retail specialist law firm Gordons has been appointed by Whole Foods Market, the US-headquartered supermarket chain which specialises in organic and natural products. The firm was initially engaged to advise on the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) and is now providing a range of legal services for Whole Foods By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture BBC Radio 2 presents Sounds of the 80s On Saturday 3rd December, Radio 2’s Sounds of the 80s show will be broadcast live from the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent at a glittering celebration of an iconic decade in music. For one night only, Gary Davies will present his show live from Stoke from 8pm-10pm, playing favourite 80s By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink YurtBar launches off-piste Alpine ski party for New Year’s Eve The YurtBar winter-wonderland party venue, with a difference, is heading to Leeds for the sixth year running. And for the first time ever, is set to host a New Year’s Eve experience, so you can ring in the new year at a ski party - without the thermals. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman HMP Askham Grange and HMP New Hall appoint new chair Yorkshire’s two women's prisons, to help prison leavers get the skills they need to find work. With a wealth of experience across marketing, governance and public sector operations, Judith was awarded her CBE for services to training and the City of Bradford. She is also chair of By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Restaurant prepares for festive season with new menu Fleur restaurant have launched their new Winter menu with press and local celebrities attending the restaurant to sample a special five course tasting menu. The menu, which showcased the best of Fleurs’ new seasonal offering, saw a selection of showstopping brunch, dinner and dessert dishes served. Local Radio Presenters Danny By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Planning proposal submitted for ‘transformational’ development next to Salts Mill Artisan Real Estate unveil ambitious plans for 289 new homes - plus offices, cafe and riverside park A spectacular vision to transform a vacant office block on the edge of the Salts Mill World Heritage Site in Saltaire, Shipley into a vibrant residential quarter and riverside park is a step By The Editor • 3 min read
