Legal Matters Consilia Legal launches local initiative to support lockdown start-ups Harrogate-based law firm, Consilia Legal has announced a new initiative providing business protection advice to Yorkshire-based businesses launched during lockdown with plans to upscale. The specialist Employment Law team at the boutique firm will be offering legal advice on the vital areas of employment law in a bid to support By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Further growth for recruitment firm as team expands again Glu Recruit, the South Yorkshire based specialist recruitment consultancy, have added three new members to their team as they plan for further growth in 2021. Strengthening the team across a number of different disciplines, the Rotherham headquartered business predicts an increase in confidence amongst local businesses as lockdown restrictions start By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Polypipe help Wentworth Woodhouse lay plans for a greener future Leading Doncaster manufacturer Polypipe has stepped in to help Rotherham’s Grade I listed stately home Wentworth Woodhouse lay the way for a green energy heating system. The company has donated over 160 metres of structured wall pipe and fittings which means the Preservation Trust can divert modern sewerage pipes By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Game of Thrones Cinematographer in the hot seat A Leeds Beckett alumnus who has found fame working on the biggest TV shows on the planet is back at his old university sharing some of the secrets of his success with current students. Fabian Wagner (ASC / MSC) who studied at Leeds Beckett University’s Northern Film School is now By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Doncaster Sheffield Airport increases community investment fund for grassroots charities Community groups around Doncaster Sheffield Airport have less than three weeks left to apply to a £10,000 project funding pot. The airport owner and developer of the adjacent GatewayEast project, Peel L&P, has doubled its Community Investment Fund (CIF) value this year to £10,000. This gives By The Editor • 2 min read
Business electro-cargo bike scheme for sustainable deliveries begins Leeds businesses are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to trial an electric-cargo bike for their deliveries. A new free trial scheme launches in Leeds offering businesses the chance to borrow electric-cargo (e-cargo) bikes for deliveries. Leeds city council’s ‘try-before-you-buy’ electric-cargo bike loan scheme will be the first By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ascensor Digital Agency receives global recognition by Google Leeds’ digital marketing agency Ascensor has been featured by Google in a global showcase of web design firms which are successfully using Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) web code. Andrew Firth (MD) of Leeds-based Ascensor explains: “We are delighted to be included by Google in their best practice providers By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Raising the curtain on Leeds Heritage Theatres On the one-year anniversary since Leeds Heritage Theatres’ three venues were forced to close their doors because of the pandemic, the company announces an exciting programme of new shows and screenings, and looks back on its most challenging year to date. Both Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall By The Editor • 3 min read
Business IDS Group announces £2m tech accelerator scheme Leeds-headquartered software development and systems integration specialist, IDS Group, has announced a £2m tech accelerator scheme to fuel the growth of UK SaaS businesses. Eight pots of £250,000 are available for innovations irrespective of sector or geographical location. The financial pledge augments IDS Group’s already proven tech accelerator By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Transport recruitment company urges young people to consider a career in logistics Bradford-based logistics experts, Driver Hire, are urging people to consider a career in logistics following what has been a record year for transport drivers. Thanks to the continued growth of internet retailing there's an increasing need for logistics and supply chain experts across the country, although industry professionals By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Studio LWD appoints ‘stand-out’ university graduate as junior designer Multi-service brand building agency Studio LWD, has appointed a talented university graduate as its first junior designer. Rebecca Drabble, 22, a graduate of Liverpool John Moores University, joins the Poulton-based studio after demonstrating a strong sense of creativity and valuable marketing skills during work experience in late 2020. Despite the By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Wetherby businessman speaks out after winning compensation A successful Wetherby businessman has spoken after winning a five figure sum in compensation from a council for the childhood abuse he experienced while in its care. Richie Barlow (38) managing director of award-winning pet care and well-being specialist The Dog Walker, was placed in a council home by his By The Editor • 2 min read
