Business Guiseley-based Number 1 Plates to support Yorkshire’s Dan Linfoot Online number plate retailer Number 1 Plates are delighted to announce that they have agreed to become a personal sponsor of Knaresborough-born British Superbike rider Dan Linfoot ahead of the 2021 season. The Guiseley-based business will see their branding appear on the Yorkshireman’s helmet for the duration of the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Kirklees College Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Kirklees College today to discuss the FE Professional Development Grant pilots which were launched today. He visited the college’s Springfield Sixth Form Centre in Dewsbury and was led on a guided tour of the classrooms and workshops. The Prime Minister toured the Creative Industries By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity The power of sporting memories to support those with dementia shared in new free guide A free guide on how to use the power of sport to unlock memories and play a part in reminiscence activities has been launched by the Scotland Sporting Heritage Network. Aimed at supporting organisations across the UK that work in the community with the elderly and those living with dementia By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Jobs boost for Yorkshire as CDS launches behavioural insight division * CDS unveils behavioural insight division – eight months after SimpleUsability acquisition * £1.1m investment across a number of new roles, based at custom-built Yorkshire HQ * Additional funds allocated to bolster market research and usability testing Strategic communications agency CDS has announced the launch of a new behavioural insight division, designed to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Business members’ club now open following 18-month renovation A luxury business members’ club has now opened in Huddersfield – and is offering complimentary passes throughout June, before applications officially open on 1st July. Following 18 months of renovation work, Empire House is the first business members’ club in the region, offering an alternative to the serviced office and hot By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture City Square transformation scheme Plans for the transformation of City Square in Leeds are set to take a significant step forward with the appointment of the expert design team that will help shape the future of this key gateway site. Leeds-based Re-form Landscape Architecture has been announced as the recommended choice to collaborate with By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Two landmark Sheffield buildings go up for sale Expert property valuation and disposal firm Pantera Property has been appointed by LPA receivers and independent insolvency practitioners Wilson Field to sell two landmark Sheffield properties in the Castlegate area of the city centre. The Old Town Hall and the former Cannon Hotel on Castle Street were owned by developer By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm expands team Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett is expanding its employment team with the appointment of experienced solicitor Holly Dobson. Holly joins the firm’s Sheffield office as a partner, specialising in employment law and data protection / GDPR. Her 35 years’ experience covers the full range of employment issues, civil litigation, and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Family business achieves nationwide hit with stylish new ‘Go Anywhere’ kid’s scooter. Hull, Yorkshire: new family business LIFERYDER has achieved a nationwide hit with the development of a brand new stylish ‘Go Anywhere’ kid’s scooter. The growing list of positive customer reviews and feedback for the ‘made in the UK’ brand is set to switch-up the UK market. Design inspired by By The Editor • 3 min read
Business JCT600 completes new dugouts for Bradford City AFC As part of its ongoing support for Bradford City AFC, JCT600 has joined forces with the club to undertake a complete redevelopment of the dugouts at the Utilita Energy Stadium. The new sleek, modern design, complete with JCT600 branding, has now been unveiled ahead of the 2021/22 season. Replacing By The Editor • 2 min read
Health A smartphone camera to help diabetic patients prevent kidney damage A simple test developed by tech company Healthy.Io is helping thousands of people living with diabetes to identify the early signs of chronic kidney disease. The Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) has been working with Healthy.Io to support the roll-out of Minuteful kidney, a smartphone-based By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Company insolvencies rise as businesses in Yorkshire urged to take action early Insolvency figures released for May 2021 by the Government’s Insolvency Service show a slight increase in corporate insolvencies compared to the previous month but continue to show a trend of low corporate insolvencies compared to pre pandemic levels. Corporate insolvencies - tougher times ahead as insolvencies forecast to rise By The Editor • 3 min read
