Business VOODOO casts spell over national pizza restaurant A Huddersfield-based mobile communications specialist has secured a significant slice of the bulk SMS messaging market after being awarded the exclusive contract to deliver text alerts on behalf of national pizza delivery chain Papa John’s. VOODOO will be responsible for delivering more than two million text messages per month By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Sign firm appointed to deliver branded signage for new stores Leeds-headquartered Widd Signs has been awarded a significant contract by fast-growing retailer Tapi Carpets & Floors to create and install signage within any new store openings over the course of 2021. The traditional and digital signage specialist, which has bases in Leeds will design, manufacture and install an array of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Demolition job paves way for £5.5m affordable homes regeneration in Wakefield Work has commenced on a combined £5.5 million development which will provide 38 new affordable homes in Wakefield. Two sites, which were formerly home to independent living accommodation for elderly people in Wakefield, will be replaced with homes that will be made available for affordable rent and shared ownership. By The Editor • 1 min read
Health York health supplement company Sweet Cures launch new probiotic range York-based natural health food supplement manufacturer and retailer Sweet Cures has launched an all-new range of probiotics including up to 17 live strains of bacteria backed by clinical studies. Building on the success of Sweet Cures Probiotic Blend Capsules and in collaboration with market leader DuPont, the new UniBac range By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Trust in cricket is being seriously undermined warns Azeem Rafiq’s lawyer Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) risks “legitimising racism” if the heavily delayed investigation into its toxic culture is not published by the start of April, Azeem Rafiq’s lawyer has claimed. In August, Mr Rafiq, a former England under-19 captain who played for YCCC in 2008-18, revealed the racism he By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture People of Bradford have a spring in their step With lockdown restrictions set to be eased over the coming months, a new video has been released capturing the excitement and anticipation across the Bradford district. Produced as part of the Sparkling Bradford winter campaign, delivered by partners VisitBradford, The Broadway Bradford, Bradford Business improvement District (BID) and Bradford Council, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Significant new client win for Leeds based agency York based global chemical supplier, Fluechem, has recently undertaken a complete re-brand and strategic marketing campaign with integrated marketing specialist Fantastic Media [http://www.fantasticmedia.co.uk/]. The team behind Fluechem has over ten years of experience in delivering solutions for the maritime shipping industry with a specific expertise in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Council plan to support apprentices affected by Covid-19 Leeds City Council has pledged to offer support to local apprentices who may be struggling to complete their training due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Temporary business closures and other restrictions imposed during lockdown have resulted in some apprentices not being able to finish their qualifications. Recognising the By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Bradford Garden Centre creates new role ahead of the launch of its new Food Hall A Bradford Garden Centre has appointed a new food hall manager as it prepares to launch an extended offering with a new look and new artisan producers. Leeds born Mark Jocelyn has been recruited to manage the new Hearty's food hall at Tong Garden Centre following a six By The Editor • 1 min read
National GMB vows to fight as ASDA announces more than 3,700 potential job losses More than 5,000 workers lives on hold while in scope for potential redundancies says GMB Union. GMB Union has begun consultation with Asda as the supermarket giant announces more than 3,700 potential job losses. The union will tell Asda bosses no one should be forced to leave their By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Occupation health specialist secures five-year lease on new Brighouse HQ Peritus Health Management Limited has signed a five-year lease on Oak House, Woodvale Office Park in Brighouse – owned and managed by commercial lettings specialist and landlord, Towngate PLC. Peritus Health Management Limited is a family-owned business of qualified occupational health and hygiene specialists who work alongside organisations — large or small By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Want to get paid to test games and PC hardware all day? Now you can A gaming and PC tech publishing house in Manchester is offering avid gamers and tech lovers the chance to live out their dream [http://www.bgfg.co.uk/careers/pc-tech-games-benchmarking-analyst/] and get paid to test the latest gadgets and games. By Gamers for Gamers [http://www.bgfg.co.uk/] is By The Editor • 2 min read
