Business Sheffield Hallam named Higher Education Institution of the Year Sheffield Hallam has been named Higher Education Institution of the Year at the National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Awards, in recognition of the University’s commitment to widening access to higher education and enabling social mobility. The University received the accolade at the annual awards ceremony yesterday (Wednesday 11 May) By The Editor • 2 min read
National Over 9,000 in Yorkshire sign up for UK’s biggest ever plastics investigation The Big Plastic Count, the UK’s biggest ever investigation into household plastic waste, has started. Over 140,000 are planning to take part across the country, including schools, MPs, community groups, businesses, families and individuals. 9,364 people in Yorkshire and The Humber have signed up, including seven MPs By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Leeds Indie Food returns with a showstopping line-up for 2022 Leeds’ legendary celebration of independent food and drink is back for 2022, and it’s on a mission to promote the city as the ultimate foodie destination. Leeds Indie Food (LIF) announces details of its mini festival, alongside the launch of a brand-new website showcasing stories from the local independent By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Synergos Consultancy is the business of the month Eaton Smith is delighted to announce that Synergos Consultancy Ltd has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Synergos is a specialist consultancy company who assist businesses to achieve various means of compliance, including; ISO Certifications, Health & Safety Management, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business CityFibre introduces Jason McCartney MP to Full Fibre works With construction of Huddersfield’s full fibre network well underway in the town, CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, recently welcomed Jason McCartney, MP for Colne Valley, for a tour of the works, giving him a closer look at the £30m project. During the visit, Mr McCartney By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds agency secures a significant contract Leeds-based digital creative agency, Tall has announced they’ve secured a contract with the largest online, independent providers of GAP, warranty and other specialist insurance products, ALA Insurance. Tall, will be helping to digitise ALA’s brand, alongside designing and building a new website for the company. Over the next By The Editor • 1 min read
Business £10m redevelopment of flagship Leeds office building Opus North and Fiera Real Estate (“FRE UK”) are pleased to announce the practical completion of their £10m redevelopment of 12 King Street, the landmark Leeds city centre office building. The property, built in 1989 and spanning seven floors has been transformed by Opus North and FRE UK into a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prime office hits the market amid Leeds out-of-town boom A flagship 9,740 sq ft office building at the award-winning Capitol Park Leeds has hit the market. Leading Yorkshire property development and investment company Sterling Capitol is currently completing the comprehensive refurbishment of 1 Sterling Court. The distinctive building, which was formerly the headquarters of Real Radio, stands at By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Charities investing in technology transform their future Most charities are so hyper-focused on the important work they deliver, that they don’t invest in their marketing, explains a leading web design agency who specialises in transforming the websites of charities. Huddersfield based agency, Fallen Leaf Design have recently completed a ‘game-changing’ website for national charity, Association of By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Partner appointed at Begbies Traynor in Yorkshire region Begbies Traynor, the independent business rescue and recovery specialist, has promoted Jason Ainge to the position of partner in the Yorkshire region, based at its Leeds office. After beginning his career in insolvency in 2003, Jason joined Begbies Traynor in Leeds in 2008 as an assistant manager. He was then By The Editor • 1 min read
Health Green-tech takes time out to get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week Landscape supplier Green-tech is a keen supporter of recognising Mental Health and has embraced Mental Health Awareness Week with a series of planned down-time events. Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week which runs from 9th to 15th May 2022 and aims to raise awareness of mental By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture City centre gets ready to celebrate Jubilee weekend Street parties are set to take place across the city centre this June as Leeds celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Leeds City Council has teamed up with the city’s hospitality sector to deliver a programme of activities that will take place from June 2-5. The events are set By The Editor • 2 min read
