Business EY’s Yorkshire managing partner, comments on what the Budget means for the Yorkshire region “Through the Budget, Spending Review and recent announcements, the UK Government has pledged real action on the levelling up agenda across the UK, which is positively welcomed across the region. “Here in Yorkshire, it was brilliant to see that the Jubilee Centre in Bradford was selected as one of the By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Seafood restaurant 'Salt on the Harbour' opens in Bridlington A new high-quality seafood restaurant, Salt on the Harbour, has just opened overlooking Bridlington harbour, after a £250,000 investment that includes a full building refurbishment and jobs for 30 full- and part-time staff. With stunning harbour and seafront views over two floors next to the South Quay, Salt on By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Balfour Beatty launches children’s book Balfour Beatty has launched an educational book for children aged between six and eight years old, entitled, “CONES and Building Bridges”. The book, written by author Chris Madeley, aims to inspire children to consider a career in the construction and infrastructure industry from a young age by demonstrating the exciting By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Virtual Gliterary Lunch hour with Louise Candlish Join author Louise Candlish the Sunday Times bestselling author of fifteen novels at the forthcoming Gliterary Lunch on 18 November. Her award-winning 2018 thriller OUR HOUSE, has sold over 250,000 copies in the UK to date. Filming has now started for turning it into a major ITV drama series By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters No Code is taken to court Leeds-based no-code initiative, No Code Lab is making waves with its relaunch. No Code Lab has recently received new funding from Leeds City Council to help the initiative grow and help progress the no code movement in the North. The grant aims to drive the innovation ecosystem in the region By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Budget comment from Zenith Tim Buchan, CEO of Zenith, said: “It’s promising to see the Government’s ongoing commitment to greener transport, particularly in its continued investment in EV charging infrastructure. Today’s announcement represents a total £2.8bn investment in the EV sector by 2030, which shows commitment towards achieving the Government’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Plea for help from children's charity Children's charity, The Principle Trust are asking shoppers at Tesco in Skipton for votes for Tesco's Community Grants Scheme. The Skipton based children’s charity if successful will use the community grant to purchase two sets of outdoor furniture for use in their two holiday homes By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture World-renowned arts programme for disabled artists establishes its home in Wakefield In anticipation of becoming an independent organisation, arts commissioning programme Unlimited will set up its new base in Wakefield. Unlimited is the largest supporter of disabled artists worldwide and has awarded £4.7 million to over 400 ambitious artists. To celebrate its arrival, Unlimited has commissioned Wakefield Artist Mohammad Barrangi By The Editor • 4 min read
Arts&Culture Newsdle | news to learn Spanish and French online The Chairman’s Bao Ltd. is delighted to announce the launch of Newsdle, the first news-based graded reader for students and teachers of Spanish and French. Now launched across website and iOS/Android app, Newsdle is designed to transform student engagement with contemporary news stories, lessons, and comprehension exercises to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New chapter for Yorkshire PPE manufacturer ProGarm specialist manufacturers of Arc Flash protective clothing, has announced its expansion into new offices next to the M62, to accommodate the brand’s ever-increasing sales orders. The PPE manufacturer has moved to Dianthus Business Park in East Yorkshire, which features a much larger warehouse and office space, which allows By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Fantastic village pub awarded prestigious AA Rosette The Punch Bowl Inn, North Yorkshire, was recently awarded an AA Rosette for their great quality ingredients, culinary expertise and meticulous attention to detail. This award is reserved exclusively for restaurants that showcase a real talent for their craft, with precision and a passion for excellence apparent in all of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Major milestone for SalesStar UK as it appoints first apprentice Sales development consultancy SalesStar UK is marking a major milestone having provided its first apprenticeship in the history of the SalesStar global brand. The Huddersfield-based firm, which is the UK arm of SalesStar (global), has invested in the future of 19-year-old Dylan Cowan, appointing him as apprentice sales executive and By The Editor • 2 min read
