Whats On Leeds City College offers free adult taster sessions Leeds City College, a member of Luminate Education Group, is prioritising adult learning by hosting a fortnight of free taster sessions as part of the Festival of Learning. The ‘Have a Go Fortnight’ will be running from 1 to 12 November, with the mission to inspire adults across the region By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Non executive director for Castings Technology Castings Technology announce the appointment of Graham Honeyman CBE as a non-executive director. Chairman, Kevin Parkin said; “Graham and I have collaborated over many years and we have produced some world class solutions by bringing together our respective company skills and capabilities. We also share a passion for good communications By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pioneering Porsche retail format opens in York A new Porsche Centre has opened this week in York. This latest addition to the UK network is designed to support its larger, parent Porsche Centre in Leeds. The 567 sq m showroom and workshop in York offers space for four cars and a service department with six work bays. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Living the dream sailing super yachts Most of us have gazed at the super yachts in Monaco as the F1 cars speed past. But who are the people on board who sail these amazing machines? Master of the super yacht White Rose of Drachs Andrew Schofield gives us insight into life on board and what it By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Huddersfield BID appoints new digital marketing agency Huddersfield BID, a not-for-profit organisation, first appointed Beanie Media in February 2021 to manage the content development, scheduling and audience engagement of their sub brand, Hello Huddersfield. From November 1st, Beanie Media will create, develop and manage all aspects of Huddersfield BID’s and Hello Huddersfield’s marketing to ensure By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire-based Composite Prime reports increase in turnover and USA expansion The UK’s largest sustainable decking brand, Composite Prime, has announced it is expanding into the United States along with a 211% increase in turnover and more than a 25% growth in stockists in 2021. Marking a monumental milestone, the firm will initially start retailing its HD Protect and Abzorbit By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Three new team members join Modo25 to support the planned global sales growth Leeds-based disruptive MarTech innovator and inhousing agency, Modo25, has hired three new team members to support the continued aggressive growth plan laid out by the board for 2021-22. Robert Young, Annika Dobberke and Phoebe Scholtens join as business development manager, performance marketing manager and digital sales and marketing executive, respectively. By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink SAKKU bring a new sushi and Japanese grill experience to Leeds A new restaurant, SAKKU, has opened on St Peter’s square serving unlimited Japanese sushi and pan asian grill. It’s latest restaurant to town with an exclusive launch night that saw press, celebrities and local influencers enjoy live music and entertainment as they were served a taster of SAKKU’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business EY expands North Corporate Finance team with two senior hires EY has appointed two new senior hires in its Corporate Finance team in the North of England, reinforcing the firm’s continued investment in its regional business. Richard Pulford joins EY from DC Advisory, where he spent 13 years growing and leading the firm’s North West team. Prior to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Cloud disruptor Vapour launches new ‘hybrid’ solution Disruptive cloud tech firm Vapour has launched a new connectivity solution for organisations seeking the advantages of both a public and private cloud environment. The newly unveiled Express Connect service offers customers the opportunity to route their data via Vapour’s ISO27001-accredited infrastructure, so that they can achieve a dedicated By The Editor • 1 min read
Business CityFibre joins forces with Impact Gamers on Level Up! game making course CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has teamed up with Impact Gamers to deliver a game making course to Bowling Park Primary School students in Bradford. Bradford-based Impact Gamers is an award-winning community interest company that uses game making to engage young people and build digital skills, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Strong sales at first development in Kirkstall Road's renaissance A landmark £23.5 million residential development, which will be the first scheme to complete within Leeds city centre’s Kirkstall Road renaissance, is immediately proving popular with two thirds of apartments already sold, ahead of the 10-storey building’s completion next month. The Residence is being developed by KMRE By The Editor • 2 min read
