Arts&Culture Words from poet laureate bring derelict alleyway back to life Words by the poet laureate have been immortalised in neon lights in a project to restore part of the centre of Barnsley. The Sunset Neon artwork features a line from a specially written poem by Simon Armitage. But, instead of being in a gallery, it is displayed on a wall By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Schofield Sweeney welcomes new partner Tom Jackson has joined the Schofield Sweeney commercial property team in Leeds as a partner. As a mainstay within the Leeds property community for over a decade, Tom brings with him a market leading reputation for advising on high profile and complex letting and development transactions regionally and nationally. In By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil rebrands with new recipes, new pack sizes and clearer messaging The team at Yorkshire rapeseed oil business, Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil has refreshed its range with a fresh look, new products and new pack sizes following consumer feedback. In a bid to communicate provenance and make it easier for consumers to shop the fixture, the team have made several changes to By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Canal charity appoints new chair to Yorkshire and North East advisory board Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity that cares for 316 miles of waterways in Yorkshire and the North East, has appointed Helen Grantham as the new chair of its Regional Advisory Board. The voluntary role, for an initial three-year term, will help the Trust connect people and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Horizon Platforms invests £1.5 million in Digital Transformation UK-based powered access provider, Horizon Platforms, is investing £1.5 million over the next three years to transform it’s business online. Horizon, who provide powered access hire across the UK and training from their West Yorkshire super depot, this month launched their first innovation, HireHub, a solution to help By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barclays launches nationwide drive to boost small businesses Barclays has launched a package of support aimed at boosting small businesses, with the bank set to host 50 masterclasses a month this year, which will focus on managing cash flow, business growth and support for wellbeing. The classes are open to all small business owners, with national events focused By The Editor • 2 min read
National Find the secret to unlock your true purpose The internationally published author, global educator, and founder of the Demartini Method, Dr John Demartini joins us for one of the most valuable conversations we will ever listen to. He shares life, business, financial, relationship and leadership empowerment strategies that have stood the test of time and when used properly, By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity New strategy for the Huddersfield Town Foundation On Friday 28 January, the Huddersfield Town Foundation’s annual ‘Wear Blue Day’, a range of the charity’s partners and supporters gathered at the John Smith’s Stadium for the launch of its new strategy! Around 50 people were in attendance at the Fantastic Media Suite including representatives from By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Sir Michael Parkinson to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from The Yorkshire Society Award winning Journalist and broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson will return to his homeland, Yorkshire, to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Yorkshire Society at their prestigious Yorkshire Awards on 4th March 2022. Sir Michael is best known for his talk show Parkinson, which ran from 1971-1982, and then By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Barclays appoints new relationship manager for North and West Yorkshire Barclays today announces the appointment of Husam Khoury as a new relationship manager covering North and West Yorkshire. Based in Leeds, Husam will specialise in serving the diverse and specialised banking needs of corporate clients across North and West Yorkshire. Husam brings with him over fourteen years banking experience from By The Editor • 1 min read
Sheffield Hallam University partners with FDM Group FDM Group, a professional services provider with a focus on technology, today announces its first ever apprenticeship programme, offering new joiners the opportunity to gain degree-level qualifications as part of an innovative training course. Candidates will be given full vocational training in key IT roles alongside to study as part By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture How art could save us from extinction New research which shows the power of arts and cultural interventions in driving action for nature and climate has been released by the Oak Project, in collaboration with the University of Derby and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. In their new report, How art could save us from extinction, the evaluation of By The Editor • 2 min read
