Business Virtual workshops show Barnsley businesses how to boost online sales Barnsley businesses keen to start selling online, or sell more online, are invited to join a fully-funded six-week programme of workshops which aim to show them how. The ‘how do?’ programme offers practical workshops and one-to-one consultations to help businesses either set up a new e-commerce function or improve an By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Region businesses encouraged to accelerate to success with university support New businesses in the Leeds City Region are being offered six months’ free advice in a scheme run by Leeds Beckett University. Accelerate is aimed at businesses under three years old who have ambition to grow. It is being run in collaboration with AD:VENTURE, a business support programme for By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Bedmaker helps local charity give every head a bed Leeds based charity Zarach has received a donation of 40 single mattresses from local bedmaker Harrison Spinks, as the two companies join together to support families in crisis this winter. Delivering beds and basics to children and families living in poverty crisis, Zarach aims to give every head a bed By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Entertainer nominated for Yorkshire Choice 2022 Malton born Ryan Swain from Malton, North Yorkshire has been recognized and nominated in this year's prestigious Yorkshire Choice Awards which will take place at Eland Road in Leeds in May. The presenter and DJ, 31 who trained in Scarborough has raised over £25,000 for various NHS By The Editor • 2 min read
National What sort of work does an electrician carry out for a property? There are many reasons you might need an expert to come to your home to conduct maintenance and testing to ensure that your property is safe to live in and efficient. One of the most sought-after experts, alongside plumbers, are electricians. There are countless jobs that electricians can do around By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Trio of promotions at UNTHA HQ Industrial shredder specialist UNTHA UK announced the hunt for two new colleagues, last month, as the £13m company prepares for 30% growth in 2022. But there are further changes at the firm’s North Yorkshire HQ too, as three existing colleagues have been awarded deserved promotions. UNTHA UK’s long-standing By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Huddersfield Town’s Worthington Walk has raised over £52k for charity 145 Terriers braved the West Yorkshire terrain to complete the 22-mile Worthington Walk, sponsored by Deliveree, before our home match against Hull City to raise funds for charity in memory of Club legend Frank Worthington. The route spanned 22-miles from Elland Road to the John Smith’s Stadium via FC By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Coupland Leather cuts a path to success with export growth Yorkshire-based luxury leathersmith, Stuart Coupland has continued the exponential growth of Coupland Leather with a further 70 per cent growth in turnover in the last year, thanks in part to the company’s growing popularity in the US, Dubai, Hong Kong, Belgium and Australia. Formed at the beginning of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Chief operating officer appointed at vet-tech firm Vet-AI, an award-winning Leeds-headquartered business which gives pet owners access to affordable and convenient veterinary care via its app Joii Pet Care, has appointed a chief operating officer (COO) to its growing team. Matt Elcock joins the company with more than a decade of experience in building high growth, innovative By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 9 Wellington Place gains council support Plans for 9 Wellington Place have taken a major step forward after being given positive backing by Leeds councillors. Located close to the city’s railway station with views over the River Aire, the 12-storey building will bring hundreds more jobs to Leeds city centre, adding to the thousands already By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Parklane Plowden Chambers reopens after six-figure refurbishment Parklane Plowden Chambers has reopened following the completion of a six-figure refurbishment of its four-storey, 11,000 sq ft premises on Westgate in Leeds city centre. The chambers’ internal space has been reorganised to create a high-quality working environment for its members and staff colleagues which supports flexible work patterns By The Editor • 1 min read
National In conversation with a true sporting legend An insightful and inspiring conversation with the rugby league legend who has transcended the sport through his super-human charity raising feats. We delve into what made Kev one of the greatest players of all time, his ethos as a leader on the field, and what continues to drive him as By The Editor • 1 min read
