Legal Matters Mock employment tribunal – what’s your verdict? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness an employment tribunal? Or play the part of a juror? Chadwick Lawrence is giving the public the chance to get an insight into everything an Employment Tribunal involves as it hosts a Mock Employment Tribunal. It will take the By The Editor • 1 min read
National Three tips for becoming a personal trainer As a personal trainer, you’ll work with a range of people at different stages in their fitness journeys, from total beginners to the finest of athletes. But how exactly do you become a personal trainer? Follow our tips. 1. Get qualified If you want to work as a personal By The Editor • 2 min read
National The three fastest routes to small business success Small businesses can struggle to grow and expand. Operating a small business is time-consuming and stressful, and growth only takes up more time and causes more stress. Here are three simple routes to small business success that can be quicker and easier than burning the candle at both ends. Product By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fantastic Media acquires Everpro and appoints new managing director Leeds-based integrated marketing agency Fantastic Media has acquired the digital marketing and management business Everpro as part of its ongoing business growth strategy. The acquisition will add a wealth of talent and an array of clients to Fantastic’s already established customer base. And, as part of the transaction, Everpro’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds prepares to host His Majesty The King The historic Leeds Central Library will welcome His Majesty The King this month as part of the monarch’s first visit to Leeds since ascending to the throne. The visit on Tuesday, November 8 will see The King unveil a special plaque at the library to mark the 10th anniversary By The Editor • 3 min read
National £28m carbon capture generation scheme ‘breaks ground’ in Nottinghamshire Specialist contracting firm Smith Brothers, has ‘broken ground’ on a UK-first carbon capture power generation project designed to support the country’s transition towards more sustainable energy sources. The £28 million carbon capture and power generation plant – a joint venture between Landmark Power Holdings and Victory Hill Capital Advisors LLC By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Midweek discounts and free Sunday roasts for kids The Crown Hotel, located in the village near Wetherby, has launched two new offers in line with its latest menu launch, which will be welcomed by many affected by the increased cost of living. The new menu of elevated comfort food marks the change in season with dishes that showcase By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Guy Bunn appointed to head up Laseraid UK Leading international supplier of aesthetic laser devices, Laseraid, which has offices in Leeds, has appointed Guy Bunn as chief operating officer to lead its continued expansion in the UK. Guy joins the group from Crown Lift Trucks, a family-owned business with US$4 billion in global revenues. After starting out By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Trio of recruits for Ramsdens conveyancing practice Yorkshire-based law firm, Ramsdens Solicitors has recently appointed three new members of staff, strengthening its residential property practice and further developing their work in the niche area of Leasehold Enfranchisement. The law firm, which has offices across West and North Yorkshire, has welcomed partner, Katrina Allen and solicitors, Elizabeth Kirk By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Healthcare Management Consultancy appoints Wild PR to reach business goals Fast-growing London-based healthcare management consultancy Acumentice has appointed Yorkshire-based PR and Marketing agency Wild PR to support its business objectives of further increasing its brand awareness and company growth. Established in 2014, Acumentice advises and supports the National Health Service (NHS) with innovative systems and solutions. The team works in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire and the Humber sees month-on-month fall in insolvency-related activities Despite the increasingly pessimistic economic outlook, numbers of businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber experiencing insolvency-related activity saw a decrease last month, falling by 13.1% in September compared with August 2022 – the second largest drop of any of the regions and nations in the UK. The research from insolvency By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity £26,000 raised as 100 bed down on Leeds street More than 100 people have taken to the streets of Leeds to sleep out for a local homelessness charity, helping to raise over £26,000. Sponsored by British online homeware retailer, DUSK, West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets held its annual sleep out event, ‘Simon’s Big Sleep By The Editor • 2 min read
