Business Leeds based Blok launches first managed cyber security service Blok, the UK’s first managed cyber security service provider dedicated to small businesses and the self-employed, has today launched to take on the cyber criminals and help protect sole traders, start-ups and organisations with 49 employees or less against rising threats. According to the Government’s Cyber Security Breaches By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leading excellence in engineering and manufacturing at Kirklees College Kirklees College is showcasing how its leading excellence in engineering and manufacturing across West Yorkshire. As one of the leading providers in the region, the college is making a valuable contribution towards building the future of the engineering industry and supporting the local economic recovery through its accredited full-time study By The Editor • 1 min read
Business IoD appoints deputy chair for Yorkshire and North East The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Ralph Pickles as deputy chair for Yorkshire and the North East. Ralph will support directors across a region that stretches from Northumberland to Sheffield, including the regional powerhouses of Leeds, Newcastle, Hull and York. Working alongside regional chair Delroy Beverley, he will create By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Solicitors score a try with the sale of Red Hall House The Rugby Football League (RFL) has announced the sale of its head office, Red Hall House, near Roundhay Park in Leeds, after 26 years at the premises. Red Hall House was purchased for over £1.65 million by Dr Faisal Arshad, Lead Surgeon at the Hair Dr Hair Transplant Clinic, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business “A new way to travel,” claims Ventur, as it unveils new identity A travel management company is claiming to offer ‘a new way to travel’ following a business transformation to elevate standards of service and deliver clients a premium, tailored travel management experience. Ventur, formerly known as Traveleads, unveils its new identity after in-depth research, which saw its customers valuing the expertise, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Low quarterly profit warnings disguise challenging outlook for Northern businesses Listed companies based in the North of England issued seven profit warnings in Q1 2021, an 89% decrease from the 62 warnings recorded in Q1 2020, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report. The figure is also a 30% fall on the previous quarter when 10 profit warnings were By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Welcome to Yorkshire’s ‘Tour de Walkshire' starts In place of this weekend’s postponed annual Tour de Yorkshire international cycling event, Welcome to Yorkshire and Yorkshire Cancer Research have launched the Tour de Walkshire to raise vital funds, as well as awareness, for this incredibly important charity and its life-changing cancer research. The event will take place By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Entrepreneur launches ‘game changing’ networking platform A South Yorkshire-based tech entrepreneur is hoping to transform the way in which business owners click, connect and collaborate after announcing ambitious plans to launch an innovative new virtual networking platform which will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new platform, which will be called By The Editor • 3 min read
Business DB3 Architecture choose Leeds city centre for their new HQ Leading Architects, DB3 Architecture have relocated their headquarters to the heart of Leeds City Centre at 10 South Parade, after being based at the listed Coach House building of Monk Fryston Hall for over 31 years. As a modern and dynamic practice, DB3 are passionate about collaborating with colleagues and By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture The Broadway celebrates EID with spectacular display The Broadway, Bradford is celebrating EID for two weeks from 4 May with an impressive 26 foot light installation in the Centre, giving shoppers the opportunity to celebrate the end of Ramadan in a safe way. Visitors to the Centre also have the chance to enter a selfie competition by By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Rotherham Hospice celebrates 25th anniversary with ‘The Sunflower Appeal’ To bring a little sunshine and joy back to the borough, Rotherham Hospice is encouraging residents to buy and plant sunflowers wherever and whenever they can. An inspirational campaign which aims to rally the region whilst raising much needed money to support the charity, through working together, The Sunflower Appeal By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Agency growth sees promotion to director and shareholder opportunity Brilliant, Leeds-based Marketing agency, has announced an addition to its director board with Lynne Ella Pearson stepping up from her role as head of client services to studio director. The promotion will also see Lynne become a shareholder in the company as it continues to build on its previous growth. By The Editor • 1 min read
