Arts&Culture Huddersfield community organisation launches Christmas card design challenge With Christmas quickly approaching, Huddersfield based community organisation, Conscious Youth, has launched a Christmas card design challenge for primary and secondary school children across Kirklees. The past 18 months have been difficult for the whole of the UK, but Conscious Youth has seen first-hand how it has impacted Kirklees. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Shire Beds wins industry oscar A family run Dewsbury bed company has scooped a top industry ‘oscar’. The Shire Bed Company – based in Netherfield Road – took the coveted Product of the Year award at the National Bed Federation’s (NBF) glittering annual awards ceremony in Telford. The award was for the company’s Signature Collection By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Nine new names join Trinity Leeds Trinity Leeds is welcoming nine new arrivals, including Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand MINISO, independent pop-up Curated Makers, interactive learning centre MathsCity, restaurant Burgamoré – Italian Street Food, cosmetic specialists Laser Clinics, premium beauty retailer Space NK, a Bike Park, a new Leeds United Store and student hub called The Study. The new By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Construction starts on multi-million pound hotel in tourist hotspot Yorkshire construction company Harris CM has commenced a £5 million design and build contract for a new three storey, 60-bedroom, boutique-style hotel for GiGi Developments, on the site of the former Rising Sun Hotel in the pretty village of Hope, which sits in the heart of the Peak District. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Zenith helps young people find work with Kickstart Scheme Zenith has helped 20 young people find work as part of the Government’s Kickstart Scheme. The new recruits will work in a wide range of roles across the business in its Leeds headquarters. The scheme gives people aged 16-24 the chance to learn valuable new skills and build confidence By The Editor • 1 min read
National 4 Things to Do Before Opening for Business You may have thought up a brilliant idea for a business, and now all you have to do is get it up and running. There are a few things you will need to take care of before you start trading, whether you are opening an online store, or you will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business MBO at Leeds based construction marketing agency Directors Neil Craven and Kirsty Scott have undertaken a management buy-out at Leeds-based full-service construction marketing agency Harris Creative. The news tops a successful year for the company, which also celebrates its 35th year in business in 2021. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Harris secured nine new clients By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink The Old Peacock launches new Thai Street Food concept Ossett Brewery pub, The Old Peacock, located directly opposite Elland Road stadium has a long history of welcoming and serving Leeds fans, both pre and post-match. Its variety of award-winning Ossett real ales and other big-name drinks has made it part of many football fans matchday routine, as well as By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Virgin, Johnsons Hotel Linen, and City & Guilds join Offploy to combat stigma around ex-offender employment Leaders in the field of ex-offender recruitment, Offploy, will host a free-to-attend event designed to challenge perceptions and explain why it’s vital we break down business barriers to hiring people with convictions. The team at Offploy will be joined by keynote speakers from Virgin, Johnsons Hotel Linen, and City By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Leeds Law firm continues commitment to nurturing young talent Chadwick Lawrence is committed to training and growing careers of those recently qualified or looking to start their legal journey. With a number of team members having joined the firm as paralegals and now progressing their way to qualified solicitors and beyond. In August this year, Chadwick Lawrence welcomed two By The Editor • 1 min read
National Leeds comes top 10 for best cities to start a business outside London A new report out today from Barclays Eagle Labs and Beauhurst reveals the top cities for the number of high-growth businesses outside of London. The ‘Unlocking Growth’ report identifies the key to generating growth by exploring the importance of public and private sector partnerships in creating strong local technology ecosystems By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman How will the leisure and travel industry recover? Julia Lo Bue-Said explains on Ventur's latest Podcast. Tuesday 19th October – Julia Lo Bue-Said The travel industry has been decimated by recent events. As a lead lobbyist for the travel sector and CEO of The Advantage Travel Partnership, Julia explains how she has carried the flag for government By The Editor • 1 min read
