Business Wellington Place appoints Aberfield as retained PR agency Aberfield Communications has been appointed by developer and asset manager MEPC to support Wellington Place in Leeds, one of Europe’s leading urban quarters serving the needs of businesses, visitors and the wider community. The Leeds-based PR, social media and brand communications agency will provide ongoing PR, website content and By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Four-legged friends help Leeds Building Society raise £9,000 for Dementia UK Colleagues from Leeds Building Society and their pooches have raised £9,008 by taking part in a dog walking challenge for the Society’s charity partner Dementia UK – the specialist dementia nurse charity. Throughout March, colleagues together with their canine companions, walked 110km to raise money for Dementia UK’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Duo of client wins for Leeds-based agency Principles Agency, which has delivered integrated marketing campaigns for brands for more than 35 years, has been appointed by the NHS to coordinate a campaign to combat abuse inflicted on primary healthcare providers which was exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The ‘Be Kind’ campaign, which will run for an initial By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Skipton Properties become patrons of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity One of the county’s leading independent house builders is to support families across the region by becoming a patron of a Yorkshire children’s charity. Skipton Properties has become a patron of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity which provides free respite holidays to children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, By The Editor • 1 min read
Headlines 4 ways to help boost your businesses' reputation Brand reputation is vital for the growth of your business, as it can help you entice new customers and retain existing ones. If you're looking to increase awareness of your business and grow your brand name, then take a look below. We'll be covering some of By The Editor • 2 min read
National Creative packaging ideas for luxury skincare brands When running a luxury skincare brand, it is important that you always look for new and creative ways to package your products. Packaging will be the first impression someone has on your product, so you must make sure that it is high-quality and fun for the customers. Good packaging can By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Green Room: Innovative social space, eatery and rooftop bar set for a Spring launch After two years of planning and preparation, the highly anticipated Innovative social space, eatery and rooftop bar, Green Room, is set to open this Spring. Arriving just in time for summer, the vegan-friendly, multifunctional £3 million venue will function as a coffee bar and eatery by day, and a bar By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Smart Repairs supports mercy dashes to Ukraine Leeds-based Smart Repairs, the country’s largest independent cosmetic vehicle repairer, has helped to support mercy dashes of crucial supplies to Ukraine. Dan Besau, the company’s founder and co-owner, has worked closely with the Leeds Ukrainian Community Centre to provide clothing, food and medical equipment for the embattled country. By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Wakefield College wins education award Wakefield College’s Apprenticeships offer has been recognised at a glittering awards ceremony. The College scooped the Excellence in Apprenticeships award at the Educate North Awards 2022. The event, which took place in Manchester last week, celebrates outstanding work in the education sector across the North of England. Wakefield College, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business OSL Group secures funding from Barclays Market-leading manufacturer OSL Group has announced further expansion plans with its latest acquisition of Securefast with funding from Barclays. OSL has three divisions operating in the automotive aftermarket, power tool and security channels, through acquisition and organic investment it has broadened its product and service offering to its customer base. By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity ITP sponsors truck to transport aid to Ukraine Easingwold-based manufacturer, ITP Ltd, is supporting war-torn Ukraine with the sponsorship of a 40ft articulated lorry transporting aid to those in need. The company, which specialises in protective membranes for the construction industry, has teamed up with a Thirsk-based aid and fundraising initiative, Yorkshire to Ukraine, to organise a cargo By The Editor • 2 min read
Business CitySprint announces Leeds Rhinos partnership CitySprint - the UK’s largest same day distribution company – has today announced a further expansion of its presence in the North of England, as it becomes an official partner of Leeds Rhinos. The two-year deal will see CitySprint act as an Associate Club Sponsor for the highly successful Rugby By The Editor • 2 min read
