Business Work starts transforming retail unit in Sheffield City centre Yorkshire construction company, Harris CM, has started work on a £1.5 million refurbishment project that will see a well-known building on Fargate, in Sheffield city centre, transformed into a striking new retail environment. The work at 45-47 Fargate, on behalf of Wakefield-based Woodhead Investments and Development Services, includes the By The Editor • 1 min read
National Studio LWD builds on record-breaking 2020 with three new client wins Multi-service brand building agency Studio LWD has made a strong start to 2021 after securing three major contracts with a trio of UK firms. The Poulton-based firm has been appointed by contact centre software company MaxContact, commercial consultancy firm Facets, and business recovery specialists CG&Co. Their team of By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Pause to reflect on Covid-19 Residents across Leeds are being urged to reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year. Today (Tuesday 23 March) is National Day of Reflection organised by charity Marie Curie – an opportunity to reflect on our collective loss, support those who’ve been bereaved and hope for By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Joint venture partnership to develop £1.75m Grand Design hidden development Property investment company Illuminating Investments has formed a joint venture partnership with PDS Construction to purchase and develop an exceptional, one-of-its-kind property in Bardsey, Leeds. Together they have acquired the former service reservoir on Wyke Lane between East Keswick and Bardsey with full planning permission to convert it into a By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Public asked for memories as plans for Wentworth’s Camellia House begin Memories and images of the derelict Camellia House in the grounds of Wentworth Woodhouse are being sought by specialists now steering plans for its restoration. Redeveloping the Grade II* listed Camellia House into a daytime cafe and evening events venue is Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust’s first major project to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Jobs growth as Leeds-based Umpf announces expansion Umpf, the Leeds-based integrated agency, has announced it will open a new office in London next month. Established in 2009, the agency will increase its headcount from nine to 15 full-time staff by June on the back of new business wins and organic client growth. Umpf founder and MD, Adrian By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture ‘Run for Climate Change’ 2021 with support from familiar faces Run For Climate Change is a new annual virtual event created in 2020 and growing in 2021. After the great success and interest in the 2020/2021 event, the collaboration between One Running Movement and Planet-U Energy continues with 2,000 places just released for 2021/2022. To kick off By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Dance that lit a spark with communities in Leeds Members across communities in Leeds were given the opportunity to take part in creative movement based wellbeing workshops online throughout January and February 2021. Some of these communities include the elderly LGBTQ community along with volunteers and community workers of local charities in Leeds. The workshops that are part of By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Wakefield hospitality to receive boost via new scheme Not Usual Ltd. have announced their new ‘Eat Out Round About’ app will initially launch with a trial in their home city of Wakefield, hoping to inject up to £30,000 into hospitality businesses in the city. Backed by the government’s Innovate UK fund, the ‘Eat Out Round About’ By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink North Yorkshire whisky distillery launches Cream Liqueur The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery have released their latest bottling. Hunmanby based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has launched a Cream Liqueur made from Yorkshire single malt whisky, single malt spirit and dairy cream. Of the launch, Distillery Co-Founder David Thompson said: "Here at By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture AJ Bell 2021 world triathlon leeds routes announced For the first time all races at AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds will start and finish in Roundhay Park, with all routes reaching the same finish line outside the park’s Mansion House. With a packed weekend of action on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June, British Triathlon have today By The Editor • 2 min read
Business First Bus orders 5 electric double deckers for Leeds Park & Ride Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BYD UK have jointly announced that their electric vehicle partnership, the UK's leading electric bus producer, has taken an order from First Bus for five BYD ADL Enviro400EV electric double deck buses, which will be used on Park & Ride services in West By The Editor • 2 min read
