Arts&Culture Wharfest returns to Granary Wharf Wharfest 10: Milestone event promises an eclectic mix of live music, mouth-watering food and award-winning beer. * Wharfest returns to Granary Wharf on Saturday 2nd October 2021 * The milestone 10th instalment of the popular waterfront event will take place at The Hop, Craft Asylum and Archies * Guests can expect live music By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sir Robert McAlpine – building a quality supply chain with FORS Sir Robert McAlpine, one of the UK’s leading building and civil engineering companies, has long led the charge for greater safety and efficiency in UK construction projects. Having worked on some of the UK’s most iconic buildings and projects, the Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) mandate is clear, to By The Editor • 6 min read
Food&Drink Black Sheep Brewery to hold exclusive evening event with founder Black Sheep Brewery has announced that it is to host an evening with its iconic founder, Paul Theakston, on the 28th, September, in celebration of Cask Ale Week. Supporting the return of pub-going and cask ale drinking, the event, which is to be held at the Brewery’s Visitor Centre By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Skipton Building Society launches new brand platform Skipton, the UK’s 4th largest Building Society, has today launched a new TV campaign, part of a long-term strategic and creative brand platform developed by leading integrated agency, Jaywing. The brand’s platform is centred around ‘meaningful giving’ – the idea that when your money is in a good place, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Principles expands its social media team with new hire Expanding its already strong social media team, Leeds-based Principles has taken on a new senior social media executive to bolster their provision in light of recent success. Jamie Hirst, previously a social media data analyst at Live & Breath, joins the 40-strong team at the full service marketing agency to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive to depart for new role Welcome to Yorkshire has announced that chief executive James Mason is set to leave the organisation to take on a new position in the new year. Mr Mason will stay in post until Friday 22nd October giving him time between then and Christmas to expand a Dementia Cafe he helped By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Best pet apps for last minute getaways If you’re a pet owner banking on a last-minute summer getaway, planning your trip is just the start - you also have to think about what to do with your furry friend. If you’re going abroad and can’t take them with you, who will look after them? By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Company insolvencies surge by 70% as Government support tails off Insolvency figures released today for August 2021* by the Government’s Insolvency Service show a 71% increase in corporate insolvencies compared to the same month last year (1348 in August 2021 and 788 in August 2020). Insolvencies are also similar to the number registered two years previously (pre-pandemic; 1,336 By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Stars urge Yorkshire to Stand up to Cancer People across Yorkshire are being urged to unite with some of the brightest stars from TV, radio and comedy to Stand Up To Cancer this October. A stellar line-up of celebrities, including Nick Grimshaw, Adam Hills, Charlene White, Joel Dommett, Robert Rinder, Ade Adepitan and Gizzi Erskine, have joined forces By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Buses from the past brought back to the future On 16 September Stourton park and ride was officially opened by the Minister for future of transport and environment, Minister Rachel Maclean MP. Minister Maclean was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport on 14 February 2020. Stourton park and ride is the third park and By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Yorkshire businesses return to in-person conferences at Go Digital Live Go Digital Live, taking place on Thursday 23rd September at Elland Road, is one of the first major business conferences to return to the Yorkshire region. The conference is designed to showcase how to make best use of digital technology to get new customers and is a key event taking By The Editor • 2 min read
National Lancashire Waste invests in 10th UNTHA shredder as demand rockets There are now 10 UNTHA shredders in operation at Lancashire Waste Recycling as the resource specialist encounters its highest level of demand yet. The investment also means the firm now has a larger UNTHA fleet than any other independent business in the UK. Four UNTHA XR3000C static waste shredders, an By The Editor • 2 min read
