Food&Drink The Botanist to join collection of brands in the Glassworks Barnsley Council has today announced that The Botanist – one of the UK’s most celebrated bar-and-restaurant brands – has signed up to The Glass Works, giving town centre visitors and workers even more to look forward to as we put social restrictions behind us. The Botanist, which is the flagship brand By The Editor • 2 min read
Headlines The importance of a wellness mindset International best-selling author Dr. Fab Mancini joins us to provide a definite pick-me-up after the fear surrounding the recent pandemic. He chats to us about the importance of a wellness mindset, surrounding yourself with people who bring out the best in you and how his book 'The Power of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Media Centre completes extensive refurbishment The Media Centre in Huddersfield has recently undergone a dramatic makeover – to support ambitious growth plans, attract talent, and signify a new era for the creative hub. The organisation – spread across two Huddersfield buildings — has undergone a transformation in a bid to provide an adaptable environment for almost 170 companies, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Grant process made easier for organisations to get funding for kids school holiday programmes 2022 A £900,000 fund is now open for Calderdale organisations to hold activity sessions to help children eat healthily and be more active during school holidays. Previously organisations had to apply multiple times to provide activity sessions for each school holiday, now they can apply just once for as many By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Teachers surprised with act of kindness by local company The teachers and support staff at Kirk Fenton Primary School received a surprise end of term treat on Random Act of Kindness Day when local firm, RJC Plant Services delivered afternoon tea and cakes as a thank you for their hard work throughout the pandemic. The 30 staff members had By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Five year deal agreed with historic Yorkshire venue Promoters Cuffe and Taylor have secured an exclusive deal to programme live music events at The Piece Hall in Halifax. The North West-based promoters – who are part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company – have agreed a five-year deal to co-promote headline shows with The Piece By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Installation offer to help Leeds homes on low income cut energy bills Leeds City Council has expanded the support available to help low-income households in some of the city’s coldest homes stay warm for less. Eligible residents in Leeds can now apply for high quality insulation to their attic room free of charge to prevent heat from escaping. It is estimated By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Employer first to launch four-day working week in Huddersfield A Huddersfield firm that employs 80 people has become one of the first firms in the region to launch a four-day working week for all its staff – and they’re recruiting. Accu – a tech-based component supplier based in Honley – has now entered a period of staff consultation on the four-day By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Law firm raises over £8,000 for local homelessness charity West-Yorkshire homelessness charity, Simon on the Streets has received more than £8,000 from local law firm Schofield Sweeney during its time as charity of the year. Schofield Sweeney which has offices in Bradford, Leeds, and Huddersfield, has supported the charity since 2017 and made Simon on the Streets its By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Scarborough Restaurant Week: Taste the best the coast has to offer An exciting new foodie project that will showcase the best culinary experiences across Scarborough is launching this year, with the first mouth-watering event to take place in March. The concept, which was created by Scarborough Digital, The Green Room and Embers Scarborough Restaurant Week, has been funded with support from By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Spinks secure grant to bring spring technology to automotive seating Spinks, the components supplier to the mattress and furniture industries, has secured an Innovate UK grant, to introduce the use of its spring technology to automotive seating. The grant, awarded by the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, will be used to assist the funding of the £450,000 spring By The Editor • 2 min read
Whats On EastEnders star comes to Holmfirth There are icons of silver screen, there are Oscar winners, Bafta winners and Golden Globe winners, but are there any of these global stars that you would rather sing with on stage than the coolest man of TV - Shaun Williamson. The star of EastEnders, Extras, Life’s Too Short By The Editor • 1 min read
