Business The most successful brands of 2021 revealed A new study from Yorkshire based digital marketing specialist, Fishtank Agency, has identified the top ten most successful brands in 2021, with Amazon taking the top spot. The digital team developed a Brand Perception Index, ranking the most valuable brands worldwide on different factors including press sentiment³, search visibility⁴, social By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink House of Koko head to Oakwood Renowned Chapel Allerton brunch spot all set to open second venue Beloved brunch venue House of Koko recently revealed exciting new plans - to open a second House of Koko venue in Roundhay’s Oakwood. Opening on March 4th, House of Koko Oakwood will take over the venue which was By The Editor • 2 min read
National Behind the scenes of the wonderful hotel group Dakota Those who’ve enjoyed a stay at the wonderful Dakota Hotels, marvel at the standards set by the team. But behind the scenes how does it all run so smoothly, and how does the right culture result in world class service? Andrew shares the secrets of their success and how By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Hawnby's magnificent Owl takes flight with stellar year The magnificently refurbished Owl at Hawnby, near Helmsley, has enjoyed a stellar year, despite the challenges of the global pandemic. The Owl posted an impressive occupancy rate of 70 per cent through 2021 with Sunday lunches consistently fully booked once the strict Covid restrictions had been lifted. Formerly the Inn By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink The Yard is back in town After a 2-year absence popular Ilkley bar; The Yard is back on the scene with a new sports bar feel. The first concept for The Yard was created back in 1999 and the bar enjoyed welcoming thousands of customers for over 20 years, for food, drink and events. In recent By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Charities adopt ‘new digital’ by using expense management app Community charities are turning to digital apps to help them go cashless and improve their operational effectiveness, say expense management app provider Expend. Johnny Vowles, founder and CEO of Expend explains: “Charities which focus on social support for their clients often need to manage cash, as part of the process By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire chef launches new book - a blend of fiction and food Local award-winning chef and patron of The Yorkshire Dales’ Clarendon Inn, Lionel Strub, is celebrating having found a new outlet for combining storytelling with culinary creativity having teamed up with much published author Neil Russell-Jones which combines amazing tales written by Neil with recipes from around the world brought to By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Law firm takes on boardroom challenge National law firm Weightmans LLP is hosting a nationwide £100 boardroom challenge between its offices. Weightmans’ Leeds team is supporting West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets which supports and delivers emotional and practical outreach support to the homeless community and those that are most vulnerable in Leeds, Bradford, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business BPI Auctions’ latest auction features Pipe Lifters with a huge saving off RRP Wakefield-based online asset disposal specialists BPI Auctions’ latest auction features a pair of Pipe Lifters that have a huge saving off RRP. The Pair of VACUUM SP8KB Hydraulic Pipe Lifters-Batlifts - 8000kg, which were bought from new in 2019 and håave been unused for the past 12 months, with bids By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire pie-maker launches ‘posh pies’ The UK’s number one pork pie brand has unveiled a range of ‘posh pies’ into Morrisons, with the innovative range using premium cuts of British pork, each offering a unique flavour in its own right. The range consists of ‘Gatenby’ (roast pork dinner with herby potatoes), ‘Heritage’ (premium pork By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds business introduces four day working week Award-winning brand communications agency, Principles will introduce a four day working week for all employees on 1st April 2022. The new changes will see staff enjoying more time off work without sacrificing their pay. Senior management at Principles anticipate that the shortened week will increase productivity by up to 40% By The Editor • 2 min read
Fishtank Agency Business Fishtank Agency reinvents Glu Recruit’s brand identity and website Mirfield-based digital marketing and website design firm, Fishtank Agency, has reinvented the corporate identity and created a new website, illustrations, service iconography and bespoke job alert functionality for Yorkshire based recruitment specialist Glu Recruit. After a competitive pitch, the digital marketing and web design specialist worked with Glu Recruit to By The Editor • 2 min read
