Health Law firm and Suicide Prevention Organisation team up to improve mental health Leeds based Thrive Law and The Jordan Legacy CIC have come together to help Yorkshire based companies create 100 new Mental Health First Aiders during 2021. Thrive's Founder and Managing Partner, Jodie Hill and The Jordan Legacy's Steve Phillip, came together following the loss of Steve& By The Editor • 1 min read
Business How to drive sales with retail merchandising strategies If you work in retail, then you will know just how effective the right merchandising strategy can be. If your products aren’t arranged in the right way, you might not get those all-important sales. This is why many retail stores employ retail merchandisers who can focus all of their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New jobs and £1m investment as East Yorkshire garden centre One of the UK’s oldest garden centres, California Gardens at Howden, near Goole, has been sold for £1.5m to two local businessmen who plan to invest over £1m in a new restaurant and other upgrades to the 4-acre site. California Gardens, which has been owned by the Hall By The Editor • 2 min read
National Passion for gaming lands talented writer career opportunity A lifelong passion for gaming has secured a talented writer his dream job at pc gaming and tech publishing house, By Gamers for Gamers (BGFG). Craig Robinson joins the rapidly growing firm as staff writer for one of its newest sites, Esports Verdict.com. In his new role, he will By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Local bar operators join forces to launch Leeds largest outdoor covered drinking area Seven local independent operators located on Merrion Street have joined forces and plan to install a 50m canopy over Merrion street to create the city's largest outdoor drinking area. Manahatta, MOJO, Verve, Mean Eyed Cat, Roxy Ball Room, Yard & Coop and Liv Bar are taking part in By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Welcome to Yorkshire’s Y21 Conference is this year’s most influential platform From 30-31 March, hospitality, travel and tourism businesses will connect with the UK's largest county through targeted keynote speakers, webinars, masterclasses, networking and panel sessions. Under the theme “Reopen, Recover, Rebuild” with a focus on innovation and diversity across the tourism industry, the forum is guided by Welcome By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Accountancy firm's partnership with York Science Park A Yorkshire chartered accountancy and business advisory firm has partnered with York Science Park to deliver free advice and guidance to students and startup businesses that are part of the Park’s innovative Phase One initiative. Hentons is offering students, entrepreneurs and start-ups free advice at a series of workshops. By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters People encouraged to take a powerful stand The Care Campaign for the Vulnerable have called for an inquiry to investigate the extent of non-consensual ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ orders (DNR) given to elderly and vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic. With many families expressing their sadness and dismay about how their dying relatives’ wishes went unheard, a Yorkshire By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New Solartainer cuts carbon emissions for off-grid sites by 99% Yorkshire-based sustainability consultants EV3 Power and plant hire company Think Hire have developed a new solartainer solution that reduces carbon emissions for off-grid sites by 99%. By using HVO fuel – one of the cleanest fuels on the market - in diesel generators attached to the solartainers, EV3 and Think Hire By The Editor • 3 min read
Health Students are lifeline for those receiving care in the community Five students from Keighley College have been providing tailored support to members of the community during the pandemic, as part of their health and social care work placement. Taking on the role of complex care support workers, the students have been working part-time at community-centered organisation, Personalized Care Services, to By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Flying the flag for Yorkshire Janet Bebb, owner of award winning Yorkshire digital marketing agency Social Progress, has once again brought prestigious accreditation home to our region. Following months of hard work Janet has just been awarded her Media Planning Certificate and Lead Trainer Certificate for Facebook Blueprint, ensuring that she remains part of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Health David’s career switch from music teacher to funeral director Before becoming a funeral director with Full Circle Funerals in Harrogate, David Moon was a music teacher in South West London. He moved to Yorkshire with his wife and two young children to be closer to family. We caught up with him to find out more about his career change By The Editor • 3 min read
