Business Central partners with Horton Housing to deliver free WiFi access to vulnerable residents IT solutions provider, Central Networks and Technologies (Central), has partnered with Horton Housing to deliver free internet access to people in supported accommodation, including the most vulnerable. Central completed the pilot project in September, implementing WiFi points in a North Yorkshire location managed by the not-for-profit housing association, with a By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Ramsdens conveyancing team begins year on a positive The Ramsdens Solicitors Conveyancing department has been enhanced by the appointment of residential property expert, Emma Gledhill, who joins the team as a senior associate in the Halifax office. Emma brings with her over 15 years’ experience within the field, with special interest in landlord and tenant law and in-depth By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Soon you’ll be able to report and remove those who misbehave during online meetings Thanks to the launch of a new video networking platform, those participating in online meetings will soon be able to report and remove people who don’t show respect or abide by the rules. On March 1st, Yorkshire-based Meeow will launch ‘The New World of Meeow’, an artificially intelligence video By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire print company appoints new head of commercial projects Leeds-based fabric printing experts FaberExposize UK have appointed a new head of commercial projects, beginning at the start of February, as they look to continue their bounce back from the pandemic. FaberExposize UK, and sister company Northern Flags Ltd, adapted their respective business models during 2020 and this flexibility allowed By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire law firm appoints head of regulatory An experienced solicitor specialising in business regulatory, crime and misconduct matters has joined Yorkshire law firm Gordons as its head of regulatory. Peter Hampson was previously at law firm Rradar where he was a business crime and regulation solicitor and has more than nine years’ post-qualification experience. Peter has represented By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Harrisons of Beverley opens in town's Saturday Market One of Beverley's most exciting new deli-restaurants, Harrisons of Beverley is now open and offering a taste of what's to come post-lockdown. Harrisons, on Saturday Market, is serving high quality locally sourced food on street food-inspired menus, plus culinary rarities such as North Sea lobster and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business CDS awarded significant place on public sector framework Leeds-based strategic communications agency CDS has seen off tough competition to be named as one of seven key suppliers on the latest print management framework from Crown Commercial Service – the executive agency of the Cabinet Office. Under the agreement, CDS – which already works with many public sector organisations, including Wakefield By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Pelsis Group acquires French company to drive continued growth Knaresborough-headquartered global pest control technology leader Pelsis Group has acquired France’s top pest control supplier as part of its ongoing international growth strategy. Edialux France has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the company with all its employees, customers and suppliers transferring to Pelsis Group. Based in Mâcon, near By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Caddick celebrates regional success with raft of strategic hires The Yorkshire-headquartered Caddick Group has made five strategic appointments across its UK divisions, following a successful year advancing significant residential and industrial and logistics projects across Yorkshire and beyond. The appointments of land manager Jordan Martin and planning manager Rosie Allsopp to Caddick’s Yorkshire division; development manager Tom Park By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Do you know a local hero? The Broadway, Bradford has launched an initiative to recognise local heroes from across the region. Running from February through to the spring, each month one nominated hero will scoop a £250 shopping voucher to spend in any of the centre’s 80 retailers. Ian Ward, general manager at The Broadway, By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Daughter of CFFC founder raises £2,460 to continue support worthy causes Lord David Shutt of Greetland, OBE PC founded the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) nearly 30 years ago and sadly passed away last year. His Daughter, Christine Gow (pictured) decided to raise fund for the CFFC in his memory and made 198 cream teas which friends and family gave her By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture The Oak Project announces partnership with Yorkshire Sculpture Park & University of Derby The Oak Project has today announced a pioneering partnership with Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) and the University of Derby. The Oak Project is a programme that explores our relationship with the natural world and builds connection to nature through arts, culture and creativity. This initiative aims to inspire and motivate By The Editor • 2 min read
