Legal Matters Ramsdens Conveyancing team shortlisted at British Conveyancing awards Ramsdens Solicitors are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s British Conveyancing Awards. Lindsey Frith, partner and head of the conveyancing department has been shortlisted in the ‘Outstanding Business Leader of the Year’ Award and for the ‘Best Use of Social Media’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Survey to support a carbon neutral Calderdale Local community and voluntary sector groups are invited to share ideas to support Calderdale’s journey towards a carbon neutral future. As a borough, Calderdale aims to be carbon neutral by 2038 at the latest, with significant progress by 2030. It’s hoped this will be achieved even sooner with By The Editor • 2 min read
National What to do when your small business is in a financial crisis As we speak, many small businesses are struggling with the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic [http://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support]. It was a difficult year for everybody, but there’s no doubt about the fact that small businesses were hit the hardest. Many companies just didn’t have the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business How to run a successful business promotion In the business world, running effective promotions can make all the difference between successfully advertising and spreading the word about your business, and sadly fading into the ether. To avoid the latter, you need to work smart, which means using all the resources available at your fingertips to ensure your By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Wood-fired pizza specialists Mozza open first English restaurant at White Rose Italian pizza brand Mozza has opened its first English restaurant at White Rose Shopping Centre on 19 May. Mozza creates carefully-crafted and authentic Neapolitan pizza, produced by skilled chefs trained in the art of wood-fired ovens – also known as a Pizzaiolo. Pizzas topped with stunning combinations of ingredients are cooked By The Editor • 1 min read
Business University launches apprenticeship campaign as incentive deadline looms York St John University has unveiled a new campaign to encourage more businesses into adopting apprenticeship schemes. The new campaign from the University follows the Government’s announcement of the new Education Bill that aims to upskill the nation's workforce, which was unveiled during the Queen’s Speech By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds property that was on TV is now on the market A North Leeds property that had a starring role in TV series, The Syndicate is now on the market, mirroring the storyline in the hit drama, which concluded earlier this month on BBC1. Green Meadows, in the sought-after village of Eccup, features as Woodvale Kennels in the series, which was By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Restaurant creates 25 jobs and opens ninth branch in Bradford The Broadway, Bradford has announced that luxury dessert and gourmet burger restaurant, Haute Dolci will open its doors to the public on Friday 21 May. The restaurant has created 25 local jobs including waiting staff, chefs and front of house. Promising to create an ‘extraordinary and unforgettable taste experience designed By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink The Wetherby Whaler swims to further success Yorkshire fish and chip shop restaurant and takeaway, The Wetherby Whaler has launched in Tadcaster with the purchase of premises on Stutton Road. Founded in 1969 by Janine and Phillip Murphy, the family owned group of fish and chip restaurants and takeaways has become synonymous with high quality fish and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Announcing the first B Corp in Leeds Digital agency Engage has secured its B CorporationTM (B CorpTM) certification and is the first organisation in Leeds to do so. Certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, Engage met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit. Engage By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Duo promoted at accountancy firm A Sheffield chartered accountancy and business advisory firm has made two senior promotions as the business continues to go from strength to strength in 2021. Hentons, which is ranked as one of the top 100 accountancy firms by fee income in the UK by industry bible Accountancy Age, has promoted By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture The Magnificent 7: England’s Euro action heading for the big screen Yorkshire based sports fans may have felt somewhat starved of action over the past 12 months, however, a string of charity events screening each England game at the forthcoming Euro’s is coming to the rescue. The Magnificent 7 will see the Royal Armouries in Leeds transformed into a bona By The Editor • 2 min read