Business Leeds-based CDS invests in future talent with the recruitment of four apprentices CDS, a Leeds-headquartered agency enabling strategic change for its large and complex clients, has pledged its investment in the region's future with the appointment of four apprentices, set to gain experience across four separate departments. A further five apprentices have also been appointed within the Bailie Group, CDS’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Calderdale College offers free mental health training in aid of World Mental Health Day Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, Calderdale College is offering free courses in Mental Health First Aid for SMEs in Calderdale and the surrounding areas, to support employee wellbeing and improve workplace culture. Until June 2023, new participants can enrol in a Level 2 qualification in Mental By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Collaborative effort to curb Leeds' food emissions A new collaboration which aims to reduce the city’s carbon footprint through food has been announced by Leeds City Council, the University of Leeds and FoodWise Leeds. Around 10% of the UK’s carbon emissions can be linked to the food we eat or waste, with every part of By The Editor • 3 min read
Businesswoman Yorkshire based arts organisation showcases new talents from mentoring programme Dewsbury-based arts organisation Manasamitra is set to launch a digital showcase ‘Women to Watch: Manasamitra’s Mentoring Showcase 2022’ on Friday 7 October at 7pm. It will present this year’s mentees from its UK-wide Women Composer Mentoring Scheme and their compositions. The six women from minority backgrounds that are By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Bradford Garden Centre shortlisted for Chamber Business Award The team at a Bradford garden centre are celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious business award. Tong Garden Centre has been selected as the regional winner of The Rapid Riser Award at the Chamber Business Awards after a nomination from the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. Mark By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture New Light Night zone announced for 2022 Leading urban quarter Wellington Place has been announced as a new zone in Light Night Leeds, the first to be unveiled in the city in four years. The UK’s largest annual arts and light festival, Light Night Leeds has been running for 17 years, and transforms some of Leeds’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Reward raises £15,000 for Aching Arms charity to support bereaved parents A year-long fundraising effort by staff at Reward Finance Group in Leeds has raised £15,000 for its local charity partner Aching Arms, which provides support to bereaved parents coping with the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or immediately after. The money raised will deliver much-needed funds By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Yorkshire based solicitors partner with domestic abuse charity Local full-service law firm Jordans Solicitors has formed a corporate partnership with the Yorkshire-based domestic abuse charity, Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS). IDAS provides support to anyone subjected to domestic abuse or sexual violence, through refuge accommodation, outreach services and a free, confidential helpline. Their services include community-based support, peer By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Huddersfield-based agency Wild PR shortlisted at Connect Yorkshire Awards Huddersfield-based PR and marketing agency Wild PR has been shortlisted for the Connect Yorkshire Business Awards 2022 in the Community Impact category. The Connect Yorkshire Business Awards will take place at The Royal Armouries, Leeds, on the 30th of November, 2022. The first-ever awards event for the non-profit organisation will By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Huddersfield Literature Festival announces funding, theme and dates for 2023 The award-winning Huddersfield Literature Festival has secured Arts Council funding to present a diverse programme of venue-based, online and hybrid events in spring 2023. The festival will run from 23 March to 2 April 2023, with a theme of ‘Music’ to tie in with the Kirklees Year of Music 2023 By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Retail specialist law firm appointed by Ocado Retail Retail specialist law firm Gordons has been hired by Ocado Retail, the joint venture between Ocado Group and Marks & Spencer, to advise on a range of legal requirements. Gordons now acts for seven of the UK’s top 14 grocery businesses including B&M, Iceland and Morrisons. Ocado By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Minskip's Swan is wild about talented new chef Paul The owners of the Wild Swan, the historic 19th century inn at Minskip, near Boroughbridge, have hired one of Yorkshire’s most talented chefs. Alex Bond and Stephen Lennox, who bought the Wild Swan last year, have heralded the arrival of chef Paul Murphy as the start of a new By The Editor • 2 min read
