Arts&Culture The Artist’s Window at Wellington Place Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC has announced the launch of ‘The Artist’s Window’ at Wellington Place, with the installation of the first winning design. The latest community initiative, working alongside Leeds Arts University, was set up to help support the creative talent in Leeds by showcasing art installations on By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Housebuilder helps kickstart careers for young people Top ten national and leading partnership homebuilder Keepmoat Homes is helping young people into employment following a difficult year due to the national pandemic, through a Government programme. Keepmoat Homes is supporting the Government’s Kickstart scheme, providing 42 work placements nationwide. The Kickstart scheme is designed to support those By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire-based Vapour launches Fortinet-backed SD-WAN solution for hybrid workers Elland-headquartered cloud technology disruptor Vapour has launched a solution using SD-WAN technologies to protect UK businesses from the overlooked security risks associated with hybrid working. Deployed as a software licence – with three levels of support available on a ‘price per user per month’ basis – the solution facilitates endpoint visibility and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Third free business webinar reveals seven ways to improve profits An experienced finance director will be the next speaker in a series of popular and informative business webinars organised by leading Yorkshire law firm, LCF Law. The free online event will help businesses to understand the ‘seven key levers’ approach to improving profitability. It will take place via Zoom on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Care home building firm choose FORS to ensure quality supply chain Care home specialist Appledorn Developments Ltd is the latest contractor to become a FORS Champion, seeking to maximise efficiency and environmental best practice across its road transport supply chain. Appledorn specialises in design, construction, facilities management and asset appraisals in the care home sector and is the latest organisation to By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Building Society teams up with Canals and River Trust Adoption of mile of waterways supports heritage, wildlife and the environment Leeds Building Society has agreed to adopt a one-mile stretch of waterways cared for by the Canal & River Trust in the centre of Leeds to help to maintain this vital green corridor and attract more wildlife. The Society By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yorkshire agency confirms six figure contract with banking giant Vanquis Bank has enrolled Leeds-based digital agency Tall for their tactical and strategic design support. Vanquis wanted to better reflect the innovation and human approach within their business to existing and new customers. For the past 18 months, Tall, partnering closely with their in-house team have been working on refreshing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Student secures permanent role at stairlift manufacturer A student at Keighley College has accepted a full-time role at local manufacturer, Acorn Stairlifts, following their supported internship. Max Soundy, who completed a fabrication and welding course, began working part-time at the firm six months ago as part of his supported internship; a structured study programme enabling young people By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity New development gives hope to vulnerabe housed people in Leeds A Leeds homeless charity that is celebrating its 90th anniversary believes it could have a blueprint to tackle housing vulnerability in the city, as it prepares to unveil a pioneering new homes development specifically designed for people who find themselves in precarious housing situations. St George’s Crypt’s purpose-built By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Fairbank Investments looks to give new lease of life to historic site AN historic former factory in a Yorkshire town has been acquired by a new owner who plans to redevelop the site. The former David Brown site in Penistone, South Yorkshire, once employed 1,500 local people but shut at the end of last year when its owner concentrated production at By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ascensor look to add ISO9001 and Customer Service Excellence accreditations Leeds based digital marketing agency Ascensor [http://www.ascensor.co.uk/] is set to add further quality hallmarks to their credentials, with the addition of quality management system ISO9001 and The Cabinet Office Award for Customer Service Excellence. Ascensor has reached the accreditation stage for these demanding awards, which will By The Editor • 2 min read
