Charity Big increase in homelessness expected across West Yorkshire warns charity West Yorkshire charity, Simon on the Streets is warning of an expected increase in people turning to our streets, blaming the end of the eviction ban, furlough, and Universal Credit uplift. The charity which supports rough sleepers and vulnerable people across Leeds, Bradford and Kirklees has already seen an exponential By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Cellhire wins Best Mobile/IoT Customer Solution award British mobile telecoms specialist Cellhire plc based in York won the Best Mobile/IoT Customer Solution award at the prestigious Comms National Awards 2021, held 7th October in Mayfair, London. In addition to winning the award, Cellhire achieved finalist status for Best Wholesale Service Provider (Above £10M) and Best Enterprise By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture City heads towards a transformational year of culture LEEDS 2023 is delighted to announce the first six Members of the 2023 Club, a partnership programme for organisations who will support and help to spearhead the year-long celebration of culture taking place throughout 2023. The 2023 Club puts its Members at the heart of LEEDS 2023 with less than By The Editor • 4 min read
National Yorkshire entrepreneur launches aesthetic laser venture with multi-million investment and acquisition Yorkshire entrepreneur Tom Acland is heading up the launch of the UK’s first ‘one stop shop’ for supplying the growing market in aesthetic laser technology in a partnership between Laseraid International and Australian market leader Laseraid, supported by a multi-million investment from blue chip investors. After having sold his By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Agency owner appointed to Bradford chamber leadership group The owner of a Bradford-based digital marketing agency, Xpand, has been elected to the region’s key policy-making body, the Bradford Chamber Leadership Group. Jag Panesar is one of only six to be welcomed to the group following the election of a new president and vice-president in July. It comes By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Fast-growing brownie brand opens flagship shop in Leeds A Yorkshire-headquartered business which bakes chocolate brownies and sells them online and in shops and cafes across the UK has opened a new flagship store in the heart of Leeds as part of a major expansion which has seen the company double in size over the last 18 months. Love By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Top 100 companies in Kirklees for 2021 revealed The top 100 businesses in Kirklees for 2021 have been unveiled at an online event. Seven companies are new to this year’s top 10, with only three maintaining their top 10 space from last year’s list. Thornton & Ross and Buy It Direct hold the top two spots By The Editor • 4 min read
Arts&Culture Work completes on new homes in Menston Work is complete on a stunning small-scale development in the Wharfedale village of Menston, that has seen a selection of historic Grade II listed Victorian buildings converted into seven large and completely individual bespoke homes. Menston Mews is the latest new homes development being marketed for sale by Yorkshire estate By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Bridge Law bolsters growth in Yorkshire team Bridge Law Solicitors Ltd’s Holmfirth team has had an exciting summer with two new hires, a team member promotion and new premises to support their ongoing growth. Enhancing their already comprehensive range of services, the expansion has happened just in time to celebrate their third anniversary since launching a By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Community Foundation for Calderdale achieves quality accreditation Over the past year the Community Foundation for Calderdale has had an internal audit of its policies and procedures, compiled a submission of documents for external review and participated in interviews with an independent assessor. The assessment, which was carried out by Ideas to Impact, evaluated the ongoing practices and By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Roxy Lanes announces re-location Bar and bowling alley, Roxy Lanes, is re-locating from its current location on Bond Street to The Light on The Headrow. The mammoth venue, due to open early next year, is a whopping three times the size of its Bond Street predecessor, which opened in Leeds back in 2014. This By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Innovate UK backed hospitality trial looks to secure the future Wakefield startup Not Usual Ltd are preparing to launch a raft of new features and products as part of their new hospitality support scheme ‘Eat Out Round About’. The Wakefield based app recently held a successful trial involving 17 venues, over 1000 customers and 33 businesses, generating over £15,000 By The Editor • 2 min read
