Business Tech services provider scores with world cup contract win Baildon-based technology services provider ACS IT has been appointed by the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) to support the IT operations throughout the tournament which kicks off on Saturday, October 15. ACS IT had an existing working relationship with the Rugby Football League (RFL). This included ACS IT’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Begbies Traynor Group launches suite of B2B services for accountants Leading business recovery, financial advisory and property services consultancy Begbies Traynor Group plc has launched an added value service offering which has been designed to enable independent accountancy practices to extend the range of services they offer to their clients. Known as Practice Portfolio, the new package of services ranges By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Helmsley Group acquires prominent grade I listed building York-based property investment and development specialist, Helmsley Group, has acquired Cumberland House, a grade I listed building located in the heart of the city. Dating back to the Georgian era, the 7,500 sq ft building overlooks the River Ouse and was purchased by Helmsley from law firm Hague & By The Editor • 1 min read
Business TBB bolsters design team with senior hire Integrated agency, The Bigger Boat, has bolstered its creative team with the appointment of senior designer, James Bornshin. Boasting 12 years of industry experience – with over five in a senior design capacity – James has worked across positions in advertising and graphic design, tackling projects for brands in industries from FMCG By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Work starts to extend low-carbon heat network across Leeds Construction has recently commenced on milestone extensions to the innovative low-carbon district heating network being rolled-out in Leeds city centre by sustainable energy experts Vital Energi, in partnership with Leeds City Council. £3 million of Heat Network Investment Project (HNIP) funding was secured by Leeds City Council to support the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business The Springs, Leeds to host light night installation The Springs retail and leisure destination at Thorpe Park Leeds is lending unit space to showcase the work of local artist Holly Rowan Hesson. As an established artist working in sculpture and installation responding to buildings, architecture and physical space, Holly is linking the installation to the forthcoming Light Night By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Pioneering optician celebrates 30 years’ service to Bingley clients Bingley-based eyewear specialist Graham Bennett of Kenyon Opticians is celebrating 30 years of pioneering service to his local community. During his time in practice, he has booked 113,000 appointments and fitted 42,000 pairs of glasses. And he is just getting into his stride! Graham has always focused on By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Shipley headquartered shoe firm announces £2.5m investment SportsShoes.com has started work on a 10,750 sq ft creative and tech hub called Unit 2 adjacent to its Bradford head office and warehouse facilities. The £2.5m investment forms part of the online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer’s ongoing strategic growth plan. Established By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Retail specialist law firm hired by fancy dress retailer Retail specialist law firm Gordons has been appointed by fancy dress retailer Smiffys to advise on its UK store expansion rollout. Gordons has so far advised on lease negotiations for stores in Newcastle, Oxford and Headingley. A fourth store in Leeds city centre is currently being finalised to add to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sean Williams appointed head of Yorkshire and North East at Leonard Curtis Sean Williams (pictured) has been appointed head of the Yorkshire & North East region for Leonard Curtis which includes offices in Leeds, Gateshead, and Barlborough. The move is part of a new management structure that has been put in place to accelerate and promote a focus on growth. Sean’s By The Editor • 1 min read
National Bishops Offley Christmas trees crowned champion growers 2022 Bishops Offley Christmas Trees from Staffordshire have won the accolade of providing the Christmas tree for Downing Street after being crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year 2022. The winner of "Champion Festive Wreath" is Santa Trees from Cornwall and they will provide the wreath for the By The Editor • 1 min read
Health New healthtech strategy sets out region’s plan for healthtech innovation A new Healthtech Strategy has been launched in West Yorkshire alongside the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s (WY HCP) and Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network (Y&H AHSN) Innovation and Improvement Hub, in a bid to transform health and care services within the region through By The Editor • 2 min read
