Business QTS give helping hand to local primary school Leeds based rail contractor, QTS Group, has helped local primary school, Farsley Farfield, transform an outdoor concrete space into a haven for children with social, emotional or mental health needs. After hearing of a plea from the school for assistance, QTS quickly offered the support of their team to aid By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Planet-U Energy partnership helps Imageco reduce carbon footprint Leeds-based printing company Imageco has transformed its headquarters with a range of renewable energy solutions to reduce its carbon output by more than 43,000 kg per year, making it one of the most sustainable buildings in the city. The firm has partnered with renewable energy company Planet-U Energy, also By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Newport Land and Law supports young talent Newport Land and Law is supporting young talent with the launch of an internship programme for young lawyers and a Kickstart scheme for administrative roles. The first intern is 20-year-old law student Georgia Beckett from Wakefield. She is studying law at the University of Sheffield and will graduate next year. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Modo25 adds House of Baukjen to their growing collection of fashion clients Leeds-based global digital marketing provider and MarTech SaaS firm, Modo25, adds another new growth client to its portfolio with a new brief from sustainable fashion retailer, House of Baukjen. Modo25 are providing ongoing PPC management and SEO strategy to support House of Baukjen’s existing inhouse team. As part of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Beckett University's new £80m school of arts building Leeds Beckett University’s (LBU) new £80m Leeds School of Arts building can now be seen in full detail for the very first time thanks to a cutting edge, interactive model just released online. The virtual tour of the flagship building is among the largest of its kind ever commissioned By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Further investment speeds up production of PPE Yorkshire based PFF has invested in new folding equipment to speed up production of disposable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at its Washington, Tyne and Wear plant. The new equipment will work alongside PFF’s recently installed custom-built PPE manufacturing machinery and comes on the back of the company’s appointment By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Estate agent unveils ambitious expansion plans Yorkshire’s largest independent estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley plans to significantly grow its franchise network across Yorkshire and beyond after partnering with leading franchising specialist, Accentia Franchise Consultants. Dacres currently employs 125 property professionals across its residential, commercial and agricultural divisions, and has 20 strategically placed offices across By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Welcome to Yorkshire team up with Yorkshire Cancer Research to replace ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ It’s time for a new challenge, as Welcome to Yorkshire and Yorkshire Cancer Research team up to bring you the Tour de Walkshire. To walk, cycle, run or push throughout the month of May and enjoy the great Yorkshire outdoors. The aim of the Tour de Walkshire will be By The Editor • 3 min read
Business UK growth prospects significantly brighter in 2021 The UK’s economic growth prospects for 2021 have been significantly upgraded in the EY ITEM Club’s Spring Forecast, published today. The EY ITEM Club now expects the economy to grow 6.8% this year rather than the 5.0% growth expected in January. The improved near-term outlook means By The Editor • 5 min read
Business EY’s North dealmakers upbeat after a strong first quarter of activity North transactions teams advised on around £1bn of deals in first quarter of 2021. EY’s North Strategy and Transactions teams acted on 15 completed deals worth a total of around £1bn in the first three months of 2021. North West highlights among the deals included private equity firm NorthEdge’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Local grab hire company donates 1000 meals to local dog charities Two local dog charities in desperate need of support have received a welcome donation of much needed dog food from Tadcaster based grab hire company, RJC Plant Services. Miss Mollies Pet Rescue based in Harrogate and Woodhaven Second Chance in South Milford are both non-profit, no-kill volunteer-led dog rescue centres By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Almost 43,000 Yorkshire firms now in financial difficulty Businesses in Yorkshire and across the UK are experiencing rapidly escalating levels of distress, despite Government support measures designed to avoid mass insolvencies. According to the latest Red Flag Alert data, published today (22 April 2021) by leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor, numbers of businesses showing By The Editor • 2 min read
