Business Digital marketing agency adds staff to fast-growing company Digital marketing agency Brand Ambition has welcomed two new starters to the business, as it responds to growing demand. Digital marketing executives Dylan Comyn and Myles Doncaster have joined the Leeds and Belfast-based agency after a number of new business wins and additional projects for existing clients. The arrival of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Eddisons launches dedicated public sector team Property consultancy Eddisons, whose national head office is in Leeds, has strengthened its offering to its growing public sector client base with the launch of a dedicated national occupier and volume transaction management team. The firm has made nine appointments to bolster the new public sector hub, which is headed By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Charity staging recruitment event for young jobless A Sheffield charity is staging a recruitment event to reach young jobless people who feel the pandemic has robbed them of a future. The Source Skills Academy, a leading trainer which has been supporting people since 2003, says its June 2 Super Recruitment event will make it easier and less By The Editor • 2 min read
Business JCT600 starts work on £9m new Ferrari showroom and service centre in Leeds JCT600 has started work on the highest value project it has ever undertaken – the construction of a new stand-alone, two-storey official sales and after sales centre for Ferrari in Leeds, plus an adjacent service centre. The eight-month project represents a £9m capital investment by the Yorkshire-based automotive retailer and will By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture England’s Euro action heading for the big screen at Royal Armouries ‘Festival of Football’ * Catch every England match in style live on the big screen at The Leeds Dock, Royal Armouries in Leeds in a series of private events * Each guest will enjoy fine-dining at the pre-match 3-course meal with table service. * The events will be paying tribute to legendary players who have worn By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink International Brewing and Cider Awards appoints Umpf for international publicity brief Following a competitive pitch, the ‘Oscars’ of the brewing and cider world – the International Brewing and Cider Awards – has appointed Leeds-based integrated agency Umpf to help raise awareness of the competition and drive entries. The competition, which dates back to 1886, is the most historic international beer and cider competition By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Affordable tailoring arrives in Sheffield SD Home of Menswear by Suit Direct has opened the doors of its Sheffield store, to bring some of the UK’s leading designer menswear to the high street. The impressive new store, located in Lower Park Lane Meadowhall, originally opened for eight weeks in 2020, but was forced to By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Businesses embrace open air opportunities as outdoor performances are confirmed A surge of interest in open air concerts by the general public is driving competition amongst brands to secure lucrative supply deals, according to the organisers of some of North Yorkshire’s largest al fresco concerts. The team behind this summer’s musical weekend at Castle Howard are reporting stronger By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire firm is a 'five star' finalist in accountancy awards A Yorkshire chartered accountancy and business advisory firm has been shortlisted for five prestigious industry awards, following several key client wins and a 13% growth in turnover over the last 12 months. Hentons, which is ranked as one of the top 100 accountancy firms by fee income in the UK By The Editor • 2 min read
Business UK tech firm puts charity fundraising on fast-forward Low code/no code firm TAAP has focused their resources to develop a solution that allows charities to maximise their face-to-face fundraising opportunities. The lockdown has made it difficult for donors to support their charities. With reduced footfall in city centres and charities unable to conduct fundraising events, the number By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stylish new ‘go anywhere’ scooter is a nationwide hit from engineer dads Yorkshire-based 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 their By The Editor • 3 min read
Legal Matters Law firm appoints new head of Sheffield office Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has appointed highly regarded dispute resolution lawyer Simon Lockley as head of its Sheffield office. He succeeds corporate lawyer Michele Phillips as the lead partner and will take responsibility for a growing team of specialist lawyers delivering commercial and private client services to the Sheffield By The Editor • 1 min read
