Business Find out what it's like to coach Richard Branson Charismatic personal tennis coach to Richard Branson, James McLusky, shares some stories from his trips to Necker Island - a tough gig but somebody has to do it! What does it take to coach one of the most famous people on the planet, what qualities does he see up close By The Editor • 1 min read
Business MEPC welcomes LexisNexis to the Wellington Place community Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC, has announced LexisNexis as the latest occupier to join the Wellington Place community. With its longstanding association with Yorkshire, engineering software solutions from Leeds for over thirty years, LexisNexis took the opportunity to unite the different parts of the LexisNexis family from their various offices By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Manufacturing expert appointment Digital marketing agency Xpand has added to its offering of sector specific marketing strategy with the appointment of an experienced manufacturing industry marketer. The Saltaire-based agency, which has significantly increased its construction and manufacturing portfolio over the last 5 years, has appointed Amy Williamson as its new digital marketing executive. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Investment in R&D sparks recruitment drive for UK’s largest sustainable decking brand Composite Prime, the UK’s largest sustainable decking and cladding brand, has more than doubled its company headcount during the pandemic, with six new recruits from the local area, including two senior hires. To facilitate its entry into new global markets this year, Composite Prime has appointed a product development By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sterling lets grade A offices amid Leeds out-of-town boom Yorkshire property development and investment company Sterling Capitol has let 1 Sterling Way at Capitol Park, Leeds, to IVF specialists Create Fertility, The deal was brokered by the Leeds offices of property consultancies JLL, Carter Towler and Knight Frank, who represented Sterling Capitol. 1 Sterling Way was extensively refurbished to By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Former Oracle customer success leader joins Force24 Hyper-growth marketing automation platform Force24 is on-course to be a 100-strong organisation by January 2022 – having welcomed experienced Victoria Hamblin to the team. Focused on also expanding its team – which currently stands at 93 – Force24 has recently welcomed accomplished technology and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) leader, Victoria, as the award-winning company’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman A new Chair for LEEDS 2023 as Gabby Logan joins the team Well known TV presenter and charity patron Gabby Logan MBE has been announced as the new Chair for LEEDS 2023, a position that will see the Leeds born broadcaster add her voice to the year long cultural celebrations. Logan is joined by former Leader of Leeds Council, Baroness Judith Blake By The Editor • 3 min read
Businesswoman Acting academy put in the spotlight with new accreditation A leading Leeds based acting academy has been recognized for its quality of teaching and graduate success, by being awarded accreditation by a prestigious industry body. The Yorkshire Academy of Film and Television Acting (YAFTA) is now Spotlight Accredited for its renowned 18 month Acting for Screen Diploma programme, meaning By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ascensor Digital agency celebrate successful ‘ivory’ year with innovative wildlife fundraiser Leeds-based digital agency Ascensor is celebrating strong business results by announcing an innovative fundraiser. As part of their 14th anniversary, traditionally represented by an ivory gift, they are launching an online fundraiser for Elephant conservation. MD Andrew Firth explains “We have enjoyed some great business results and were looking for By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Finance firm strengthens team with new appointment East Yorkshire based SME funding specialist One Stop Business Finance (OSBF) has further strengthened its finance brokering and operations management expertise with the appointment of Emma Harris. Emma brings extensive experience to the dual Finance Broker and Operations Manager role at OSBF, particularly through her work as an asset and By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture A trio of innovative museum spaces are set to open in The Glass Works Delivered by Barnsley Museums, the three venues will open to the public on 25 November and are thought to be some of the first free-to-the-public museum spaces to open in a purpose-built shopping and leisure development. This marks a significant shift in how town centres like Barnsley’s continue to By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Family rapeseed oil business wins regional food and drink award The team at a North Yorkshire rapeseed oil business is celebrating after winning a prestigious food award for its first plant-based product. Thixendale based Charlie & Ivy's were presented with the Free From award for its Garlic and Thyme Mayonnaise at the deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards during a glittering By The Editor • 2 min read
