Charity Keep Leeds warm The Leeds-based printing company, Awesome Merchandise, is launching a campaign to raise £50k to support local homeless charity, Simon on the Streets, after fearing the threat of closure due to the impact of the pandemic. To hit the target, Awesome Merchandise is introducing a number of initiatives throughout November and By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Presence not presents - the true meaning of Christmas She Can Prosper, a women’s initiative that is helping women to become more financially independent, discusses how the value of family and friends is more important than presents this year. Christmas is a time for joy (mistletoe and wine) and is one of the most generous times of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Quintet joins marketing firm to further bolster global expansion plans Creative digital agency The Bigger Boat has recruited four full-time staff and a one-year work placement student to further support the growth of its UK and overseas customer portfolio. Having grown its global footprint – which includes launching websites across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for toy manufacturing client Little By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Firefighter PPE manufacturer celebrates business growth FlamePro, a British manufacturer of life-saving garments for firefighters, is celebrating a string of recent appointments within the firm, following recent business success. The specialist FR PPE provider has recently welcomed four new recruits over recent months; Vicki Jackson has joined as internal sales executive, while Lorraine Costello, Zoe Colbeck, By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Harry Gration news presenter becomes Vice President of The Yorkshire Society Veteran broadcaster Harry Gration MBE, for 38 years the familiar face of BBC’s Look North on televi-sion screens throughout the Yorkshire region, has joined The Yorkshire Society as Vice President. After an award-winning career in broadcasting, which included reporting on many dramatic events of national as well as regional By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Deadline extended for business grant support The deadline for applications for the latest round of business support grants has been extended to Monday 14 December Calderdale Council has received around £10 million from the government to support businesses that have had to close or are facing severe impacts because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Calderdale Community Spirit Awards to premiere online tonight The Community Foundation for Calderdale and its headline sponsor Covea Insurance, Riley & Co, BCA Leisure, and Rathbones will continue to host the impressive Calderdale Community Spirit Awards which will premiere on You Tube on Monday 30th November 2020 at 7.00 pm. CEO of the CFFC, Steve Duncan explained, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds City Council vows to fight for local businesses Leeds City Council has pledged to do everything in its power to help local businesses through the latest stage of the COVID-19 crisis. Speaking at a press briefing following the announcement that Leeds had been placed under Tier 3 restrictions, council leader Councillor Judith Blake said she felt “very deeply” By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Cold snap coming: Yorkshire Water reminds businesses to protect pipes Yorkshire Water is encouraging all business owners to protect their assets from the cold months ahead - especially if they are due to be closed under new Coronavirus restrictions. Before the region’s temperature drops, it’s important to take precautions to ensure that businesses don’t end up with By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Double Delight after Day of Dead for Sheffield Chef A Sheffield chef has plenty to celebrate despite operating a food business in lockdown. Danny Pinch, whose Mexican fusion street-food operation Pellizco is currently serving from Sharrowvale Road’s Dyson Place, has been named 2020’s Best Newcomer in the British Street Food Awards. Judges including Sheila Dillon, presenter of By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture How does the PM's winter plan impact live events ahead of panto season? £30bn industry calls for more clarity to protect hard-hit sector Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s COVID Winter Plan announced a new, tougher, three-tier system, which is set to come into force when the current lockdown in England ends on December 2nd. As part of this, it was announced that elite By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters On top of the game - best legal services supplier to the games industry Eaton Smith is delighted to announce that its video games team have been awarded Best Legal Services Supplier in the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2020. Eaton Smith has been providing legal services to the games industry for many years. The team, led by Chris Taylor (pictured) for commercial aspects and By The Editor • 1 min read
