Business SalesStar UK helps global industrial automation firm increase lead conversion Industrial automation systems integrator Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) ltd has witnessed significant order growth thanks to a coaching partnership with SalesStar UK. The Huddersfield-based Sales Development Consultancy, which is the UK partner of SalesStar Global, commenced a working relationship with ITS ltd in February 2021. Since then, ITS has seen By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New business development manager joins cloud computing specialist Leeds based virtualDCS has appointed Jonathan Bunney as business development manager, as part of the cloud computing and disaster recovery specialist’s latest phase of recruitment. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to the role after working in IT for over 25 years. His focus will primarily be on continuing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business North Yorkshire Housing Association drives forward net zero ambitions with funding North Yorkshire-based Broadacres Housing Association has received an eight-figure funding package from NatWest, to progress its green growth plans. The £80 million funding package will help the not-for-profit housing association, fulfil a range of long-term objectives across the business including the delivery of 800 new homes for those most in By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Candlelighters launches Bright Sparks Challenge Yorkshire-based children’s cancer charity, Candlelighters, is launching its Bright Sparks Challenge, a new initiative to join forces with local businesses and raise vital funds. Bright Sparks is an exciting opportunity for employees to develop creative, entrepreneurial and business skills whilst in turn, supporting the local community by entering the By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Hudd Lit Fest launches a programme of live events for Autumn 2021 Following two years of digital festivals, due to Covid 19, Huddersfield Literature Festival (HLF) has announced a series of live events between September and Christmas. Primal Scream founder and frontman Bobby Gillespie heads up the Festival’s first event in the run up to the Kirklees Year of Music 2023. By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture September brings comedy and drama to Leeds Grand Theatre Magic Goes Wrong: Mon 30 Aug – Sat 4 Sep 2021 Olivier award-winning comedy favourites, Mischief, and magic legends Penn & Teller are set to cast a spell on Leeds Grand Theatre audiences from Mon 30 August to Sat 4 September with their first ever tour of Magic Goes Wrong. Mischief’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Burger King® UK to create a whopping 30 new jobs in Beverley Beverley will become the latest home of the Whopper, with a brand-new Burger King restaurant opening its doors, creating around 30 new job opportunities in the local area. Ahead of the opening, Burger King UK will be recruiting roughly 25 restaurant ‘Crew’ members for the new Beverley site, spanning both By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Raisthorpe flourishes with Tong Garden Centre win Yorkshire Wolds artisan drinks producer Raisthorpe Distillery has won a contract to supply its award-winning gins to Tong Garden Centre, Bradford. One of the biggest independently owned garden centres in Yorkshire, food and drink has long been a key part of the Tong Garden Centre visitor offer and the gins By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ridley and Hall finance director wins Yorkshire Accountancy Award The 2021 Yorkshire Accountancy Awards have named Anthony Elston, finance director for Huddersfield-based law firm Ridley and Hall, as its Finance Director of the Year at a ceremony to celebrate the achievements and successes of the region’s best and brightest finance talent. A Chartered Accountant, Anthony was a partner By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Kate Daudy and Kostya Novoselov: WONDERCHAOS 8 September – 6 October 2021 Bothy Gallery and Open Air Yorkshire Sculpture Park is delighted to present WONDERCHAOS, an exhibition by internationally acclaimed visual artist Kate Daudy and Nobel prize winning physicist, Kostya Novoselov. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked unimaginable chaos, raising fundamental questions about how we live our lives By The Editor • 3 min read
Health Staying healthy whilst working from home The pandemic has drastically changed the way in which we do things. Work and pleasure have both been impacted due to working from home and with bars and restaurants closing. No that lots of us have gotten used to staying inside more often, it’s important to not forget about By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire Brewery Black Sheep champion British brewing at the World Beer Awards Black Sheep Brewery is once again championing British brewing after scooping nine medals at the annual World Beer Awards – its biggest haul yet – spanning both its established ranges, and craft beer offering. The Masham-based brewery’s Riggwelter cask ale was named the country winner in the dark beer category. The By The Editor • 2 min read
