Arts&Culture Circus of Horrors comes to Holmfirth When the Circus of Horrors started in Glastonbury '95 people thought it would not run for 25 weeks let alone 25 years, yet here we are a quarter of a century later and The Circus of Horrors is still touring all over the World and still getting rave reviews By The Editor • 1 min read
Health Feel Electric launched in Leeds Feel Electric Wellness studios in Leeds, celebrates its opening with ex-professional rugby player Keith Mason and his inspirational wife Riona Kelly cutting the ribbon after the tremendous success of its Harrogate-based studio earlier this summer, where clients are already experiencing A-list style results with this brand new electrifying work out By The Editor • 5 min read
Whats On Workplace wellbeing must be inclusive to improve employees’ mental health New workplace wellbeing start-up launches free Wellbeing Day * Free Wellbeing Day taking place Tuesday 12 October 2021 * All sessions are delivered by diverse wellbeing professionals * Free wellbeing sessions focusing on diversity, inclusion, confidence + joy Employers must make workplace wellbeing more inclusive to tackle poor mental health among workforce, a new By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stair lift specialist reaches new level of growth A Yorkshire-based stairlift manufacturer, which specialises in producing bespoke designs for curved or complicated staircases, is targeting significant growth after securing £100,000 in loan funding from Finance For Enterprise and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Bespoke Stairlifts will use the loan funding to create four senior roles in By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Dewsbury former Wetherspoons to go up for auction The Time Piece pub on Northgate in Dewsbury town centre is to be put up for auction as an investment opportunity. The popular former Wetherspoons pub, which has been given a £450,000 guide price, is let on a seven-year lease running until 2027 to Pickles Pubs, at a rent By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New sales manager for Sweet Cures Natural health industry veteran Gary Torbuck has been appointed as sales manager for supplement manufacturer and retailer Sweet Cures as part of the company’s plans for growth. He joins from his role as UK and Republic of Ireland sales manager for OptiBac Probiotics where he spent almost seven years. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Associate director joins growing recruitment consultancy iSource Group, the IT, digital and change management recruitment specialist based in Leeds, has announced the appointment of associate director, Matt Kirk just weeks after promoting two internal candidates to the position. With more than 10 years’ experience in recruitment, Matt has the complementary skills and transferable experience to win By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Pie maker slices its working week Nestled at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, the UK’s number one pork pie brand has made changes to its working patterns and pay rates to create an even tastier work offering for its employees and encourage new ones to come on board. Vale of Mowbray, which was established By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Haribo secures 16th ROSPA Gold HARIBO has struck RoSPA Gold, securing its 16th consecutive accolade from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Receiving the RoSPA Order of Distinction, this internationally recognised award demonstrates the company’s commitment to creating a safe place to work while delivering the very highest health and safety By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Building a sustainable NHS Sustainability Partnerships’ mission is to drive and accelerate the sustainability agenda within the NHS. They bring together NHS professionals and companies with sustainable solutions in regular events to promote collaboration on new ideas and even the uptake of new products within the healthcare system. Sustainability Partnerships next event, titled ‘Building By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Management team completes MBO of brand communication agency A brand communication agency is set for international expansion following a management buy-out for a seven-figure sum. Managing partners Brodie Harkess and Martin Jones have completed the acquisition of the agency from founders Mark Platts and Mike Scott, who have left the business to pursue new projects. The pair took By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Brighouse Arts Festival 2021 returns After a two year break the Brighouse Arts Festival is back. Covid has made it a very difficult time for all performers, audiences have been starved of live entertainment, but the Brighouse Arts Festival is about to change all of that! From October 8th, the festival, now in its 9th By The Editor • 2 min read