Business Doncaster Sheffield Airport asks for clarity and support to unlock jobs during Ministerial visit Robert Courts MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport (DfT), met with representatives from TUI, Don Valley MP, Nick Fletcher, Damian Allen, Chief Executive of Doncaster Council and the Chairman of Peel Airports, Robert Hough MBE and leadership team of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in a visit to the airport, yesterday. By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Yorkshire holds steady in UK foreign direct investment league table amid pandemic Yorkshire’s attractiveness as an investment destination has proved resilient amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as its ranking as the UK’s sixth most popular place for foreign direct investment (FDI) projects held steady in 2020, according to EY’s latest UK Attractiveness Survey. Yorkshire and the Humber secured 55 FDI By The Editor • 6 min read
Business Welcome to Yorkshire golf launch With ‘links’ to the country’s best golf clubs right here in Yorkshire, Welcome to Yorkshire, in partnership with SGH Sporting Events, are set to drive golf tourism with a brand new membership scheme and website at golf.yorkshire.com, promoting a whole host of international tournaments across the county. By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Sheffield’s flagship hotel development gets underway McLaughlin & Harvey appointed as construction contractor for city centre development McLaughlin & Harvey, the construction firm that worked on the recent renovation of The Moor, has been appointed on the flagship Radisson Blu hotel development on Pinstone Street – with work on site getting underway this week. A key element By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Airmaster appoints new senior contracts manager Lee Martin, 31, from Sheffield, joined #TeamAirmaster at the end of March as senior contracts manager in the Maintenance Department. Lee had previously worked with Airmaster colleagues Michael Archbould and Ross Blackwood as their apprentice at SES in their Sheffield office and was approached by Ross to join the team By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Huddersfield community organisation nominated for National Diversity Award Huddersfield-based community organisation Conscious Youth has been nominated for the Community Organisation (Age) Award at The National Diversity Awards 2021 in association with ITV News. The National Diversity Awards celebrates the achievements of grass- root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, giving them recognition for their dedication By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters New software recruits enhance growing technology team Leeds-headquartered intellectual property (IP) law firm UDL has further enhanced its software specialism as two new hires join its youthful and fast-growing team. Newly qualified UK patent attorney Dr Clare Collins and patent assistant Arthur Roberts are set to work with UDL’s industry-leading clients including Amazon, CyberCube, nChain, Sony By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire's construction industry hit hard by shortage of materials The impact of building materials running short in the UK is certainly being felt in Yorkshire, where prices have soared for a wide range of common materials in recent months, according to Gent Visick’s (GV) building consultancy division. The company’s figures reveal that steel prices in the region By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Crafthouse appoints Josh Barnes as new Head Chef Exciting times as Leeds’ finest dining location, Crafthouse, appoints Josh Barnes as Head Chef. Josh brings over 10 years extensive culinary experience, with his most recent role as Head Chef for The Galvin Company where he impressively retained its Michelin Star, 3 AA Rosettes and a spot in the Good By The Editor • 1 min read
Health Nine thousand hearts benefit from defib donations The West Yorkshire village of Riddlesden has been given a lifeline with the donation of a defibrillator which has been installed at Airedale Cricket Club. It is the fourth defibrillator donated by Cross Hills-based Airedale Chemical in their local community in the last three years meaning that around 9,000 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire manufacturer expands range with launch of lifting line An award-winning Yorkshire manufacturer has expanded its product offering with the launch of its state-of-the-art lifting slings range in response to growing demand from new and existing clients. The move forms part of ambitious growth plans for OSL Cutting Technology brand Rotabroach, which is traditionally known for its world class By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Heald named as DIT Export Champion for second year Hornsea based security manufacturer continues to fly the flag for British export Heald Ltd, the UK’s leading hostile vehicle mitigation manufacturer, has been announced as one of the Department for International Trade’s Export Champions for the second year in a row. Export Champions are selected by the Department By The Editor • 2 min read
