Arts&Culture Jessie Ware joins headline line-up for Live at The Piece Hall 2022 Live at The Piece Hall 2022 just gets bigger and better – and organisers are delighted to announce Jessie Ware is joining this summer’s sensational line-up of headliners. The singer-songwriter behind some of the most memorable hits of the last decade heads to the historic Halifax venue on Sunday June By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Theakston announces permanent relaunch of ‘Masham’s best kept secret’ Iconic Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston has announced plans for the permanent return of its much-loved Theakston XB beer after a two-year absence. The 4.5% ale will be available to stock in pubs and bars across the nation from March 2022, following a return of licensee confidence in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business SalesStar UK crowned top European partner Sales development consultancy SalesStar UK has been crowned Top European Partner by Objective Management Group (OMG) at the 2022 Global Annual Partners Awards. The Huddersfield-based firm, which is the UK partner of SalesStar Global, was recognised as the leader in the licensing and implementation of OMGs world renown sales force By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Like father like son: apprentice joins builder as apprentice carpenter After deciding academia wasn’t the route for him, the 19-year-old from Bradford was encouraged by his father, Chris who is a joiner, to apply to Harron Homes and started his Level 2 Bench Joinery Apprenticeship. The course lasts for two years, with a day every week spent at Leeds By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture 3M BIC 3D prints snow scenes for BBC Winter Olympics 3D printed snow scenes to depict winter sports created at the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) in Huddersfield have been used as part of the BBC’s promotional video for the 2022 Winter Olympics, which started on 4 February. The promotional animation features visualisations of winter Olympians, as well By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture UK first as new Sophie Ryder installation comes to The Piece Hall The Piece Hall’s stunning Georgian courtyard will host a UK first with a major exhibition by world renowned artist Sophie Ryder this February. A highlight includes the UK debut of Ryder’s monumental 4.5m high bronze installation ‘Dancing Hares’ which is over 7 metres wide. Sophie Ryder’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Business Productivity Grant helps PolyProducts turn up heat on future growth plans An award-winning Sheffield manufacturer is hoping to create at least 20 new jobs over the next five years after securing funds from the South Yorkshire Business Productivity Programme to improve its manufacturing process. Starting production during the pandemic in 2020, PolyProducts manufactures a wide range of plastic products ranging from By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Public views sought on new green development in heart of town centre Barnsley people are being asked for their views on innovative plans to develop an eco-friendly business and community district in the heart of the town centre. New plans for The Seam digital campus include energy-efficient housing, green open spaces, improved facilities for cyclists and walkers and a multi-storey car park By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Multi-million pound boost for business, enterprise and skills Businesses across Brighouse are being encouraged to get involved in the ambitious plans for the future of the town which will bring in £19 million of investment from the government. A key part of The Brighouse Deal is to back enterprise and inclusive growth to support existing firms and organisations By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Strategic hire triggers recruitment drive as Leeds-based Bailie Group tops £50m Having boosted headcount by 30% during the pandemic, family-owned communications specialist Bailie Group has announced the appointment of the company’s first learning and development manager and the creation of a further 116 roles – as the organisation marks a milestone of £50m turnover. Placing people at the centre of its By The Editor • 3 min read
Businesswoman Caroline Hill joins Leeds Building Society’s executive team Leeds Building Society has appointed Caroline Hill as its chief people officer as it looks to the future and further develops its talented workforce. Caroline joins the Society’s executive team from KPMG and was previously chief people and strategy officer at Wesleyan, the financial services mutual, for four years. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business EV3Power names former Google executive as chief of staff EV and sustainable infrastructure company, EV3POWER, has named former Google and Bolt executive Rich Pleeth as its chief of staff and newest board executive. His wide-ranging role includes strategic planning, fundraising and improving organisational structure as well as marketing and business development. He brings a wealth of experience in fundraising, By The Editor • 2 min read
