Charity Welcome to Yorkshire’s ‘Tour de Walkshire' breaks fundraising target Welcome to Yorkshire and Yorkshire Cancer Research launched the Tour de Walkshire on 1st May with a month-long £50,000 fundraising target… which thanks to the efforts of many great Yorkshire folk has been smashed in just FIVE DAYS! With still three weeks to go, the event’s aim is By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Heald shortlisted at Insider Made in Yorkshire Awards 2021 Heald Ltd, the Yorkshire based manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems which protect some of the world’s most high profile buildings from vehicle attacks, has been shortlisted for the Export Award at this year's Insider Made in Yorkshire Awards. From their HQ in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, Heald By The Editor • 1 min read
Business IoD launches search for most talented business leaders The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched its annual search for the most talented business leaders in Yorkshire and the North East. Nominations and entries are now being sought for its prestigious Director of the Year Awards which recognise the region’s top directors from the business, public and third By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sainsbury's Trinity walk Tenth Birthday City of Wakefield Mayor, Councillor Charles Keith, called into Sainsbury's Trinity Walk to wish many Happy Returns to the stores colleagues as they celebrated the shop's tenth anniversary. The Mayor wished everyone happy birthday before cutting a special cake to mark the tenth year of the By The Editor • 1 min read
Headlines Tileyard North Update from Paul Kempe Director Tilyard North, coming to Yorkshire soon! By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm employees fast for Ramadan to support hungry families Non-Muslim employees at a Yorkshire law firm are taking part in a one-day fast marking the end of Ramadan and helping tackle the issue of food poverty. Spearheaded by partner and head of employment law Yunus Lunat, staff from all 15 Yorkshire branches of Ison Harrison are being encouraged to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business PHMG arrives in Leeds World-leading audio branding agency PHMG is investing in its growth – opening a brand new office in Leeds. Following in the footsteps of Channel Four, they’re bringing their creative, inspiring product to the North’s most vibrant, up-and-coming city. The new satellite office will be located right on the waterfront By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Trinity Kitchen is streets ahead with van-tastic new offering A new bespoke street food van – converted from an old Peugeot J7 – has pulled into Trinity Kitchen to join its permanent line-up. The Trinity Kitchen van will host a changing line-up of up-and-coming cooks, chefs and street food aficionados. The new van will be fitted out with a fully functioning By The Editor • 1 min read
Business IoD awards Fellowship to Yorkshire lawyer Jonathan Oxley Corporate lawyer Jonathan Oxley has been awarded Fellowship of the IoD – one of the highest accolades granted by the directors’ organisation. He is a former regional chair of the IoD for Yorkshire and the Humber and continues to represent the IoD in the region on devolution and the Northern Powerhouse. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pest control specialist acquires California based manufacturer of humane bird deterrents Knaresborough-headquartered specialist Pelsis Group has acquired a California-based leading manufacturer of humane bird deterrents as part of its international growth strategy. Bird-B-Gone has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Knaresborough headquartered company, with all its employees, customers and suppliers transferring to Pelsis Group. Founded in 1992 by Bruce and Julie By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Take on a challenge to improve your mental health this May A quarter of Leeds runners (25%) say running has been good for their mental health during the pandemic – with 21% saying they wouldn’t have been able to get through the last year without it. However, research by running specialists, Runners Need, shows that 10% of Leeds runners said they By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Luxury furniture and lighting retailer announces acquisition of landmark Park Hill building Sheffield-based luxury furniture and lighting retailer, Nest, has announced the acquisition of a second site, in a move which will see the team establish a dedicated design destination within the city’s iconic Park Hill development. Purchasing the Scottish Queen, a landmark building at the heart of Phase one of By The Editor • 2 min read
