National How to create a welcoming office Every business needs to have an office space that is practical and welcoming. This is so that you and your team can come to work and feel happy, relaxed, and comfortable each day. In addition to this, creating a welcoming office is also important for any visitors that you have. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Helmsley Group appoints new shareholder and director Helmsley Group, the York-based property investment and development specialist, has announced that director Ed Harrowsmith has become a shareholder in the business. Having served as a board director for the last three years, Ed has now taken a stake in the business with increased responsibilities including business strategy. He will By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity White Rose donates tech to Leeds South & East Foodbank White Rose Shopping Centre has donated a number of gently used laptops to its charity partner, Leeds South & East Foodbank, in order to help the foodbank support its users. The donation comes as part of a series of contributions from Landsec, which operates White Rose, and has a long-standing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Scriba PR doubles its footprint in preparation for year of growth Specialist communications firm Scriba PR has upgraded its West Yorkshire premises by adding an additional 984 sqft of real estate – and completing a full fit-out of its Huddersfield HQ. Following a steady stream of recruitment throughout 2021 – and with more new faces set to join in the coming weeks – the By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Fundraising Scriba PR launches children’s creative writing competition Award-winning communications agency Scriba PR is encouraging youngsters to get their creative juices flowing, with the launch of a short story competition in conjunction with World Book Day (3rd March). Having named children’s literacy organisation Grimm & Co as its ‘charity of the year, PR specialist Scriba kickstarted the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prominent offices in Rawdon refurbished and fully let by Carter Towler Four divisions of Carter Towler have been involved in successfully refurbishing and letting an office building in Rawdon. The prominent 8,100 sq two storey building on Leeds Road, Rawdon was purchased for Rubicon Developments in 2006 in a deal negotiated by Carter Towler’s Investment team. Since then it By The Editor • 2 min read
National The diamond might not be all it seems How does blockchain work, and why should we care? We unravel the mystery with the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Diamante Blockchain, and be prepared to be surprised how your beloved diamond might not be all it seems… Check out the full podcast here [http://podcasts.apple.com/gb/ By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On Recruiter to Give Advice on Recruiting in a Candidates Market Businesses are finding recruiting and retaining the right staff tough at the moment, so the Community Foundation for Calderdale have invited Recruiter Jo Hand to give them advice at the event for Professional Advisors on 27th March 2022. Award Winning recruiter Jo explained, “Businesses need to understand the differences between By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman South Yorkshire businesswomen invited to #BreakTheBias in tech innovation event Businesswomen based in South Yorkshire are invited to an event to celebrate the success of women tech entrepreneurs and ask how others can be supported to set up innovative digital companies. The ‘Celebrating Women in Tech’ event is inspired by this year’s International Women’s Day theme #BreaktheBias and By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Black Sheep Brewery launches its popular Black Sheep IPA in cask As part of its 2022 Seasonal Cask Beer Range, Black Sheep Brewery has announced the launch of its popular pint, Black Sheep IPA - available in cask for the first time ever for pubs from next month. Recognising the work of the independent brewers in West Coast of America, who By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Bobby Geetha of Fleur Cafe to compete in prime time TV show Great British Menu is set to grace our screens once more in celebration of 100 years of British Broadcasting, this time featuring none other than Leeds based Chef, Bobby Geetha. The popular competition is airing across nine weeks and asks contestants to create dishes celebrating 100 years of television broadcasting. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sparkling Bradford businesses benefit from winter boost Businesses in the Bradford district have reported an increase in footfall and customer enquiries, following the Sparkling Bradford winter campaign which has seen a 70% uplift in engagement this year. The bi-annual initiative, which launched in 2018, has received 30 new business sign-ups and reached more than two million people By The Editor • 2 min read
