Business Senior hires announced for Yorkshire’s £7m Xplor development Production Park, one of the UK’s largest facilities for the live events industry, has announced four senior hires to lead its £7m research and development (R&D) project on its Wakefield campus. The project, XPLOR, will be used to deliver a support programme to facilitate growth for SMEs By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Garden Centre donates stock to Yorkshire dog rescue charity The team at a Bradford Garden Centre have made way for a new pet care range by donating surplus stock to charity. Tong Garden Centre has donated £1500 worth of dog of leads, collars, bowls, snacks and portable pet carriers to Rotherham based charity, Helping Yorkshire Poundies (HYPS). Kennel Manager By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Central Networks and Technologies awarded multi-year contract by housing association IT service and support provider, Central Networks and Technologies [http://www.centralnetworks.co.uk/], has won a substantial contract by Welsh housing provider and social enterprise, Bron Afon [http://www.bronafon.org.uk/], following a competitive tender process. With an existing long-standing relationship, Greater Manchester-based Central was re-contracted by the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New leadership programme places health and wellbeing at its heart A new leadership programme delivered by Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) and Field Enterprise, designed to create a wellbeing driven economy has been back by the region’s Mayor. The Leading through Health and Wellbeing programme will develop the leadership, collaboration and coaching skills of participants By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bring some Dakota festive cheer Why not give your team the gift of Dakota. Dakota Gift Vouchers are guaranteed to spread festive cheer amongst your colleagues, clients and team members. Perfect for corporate gifting, say 'thank you' to your dedicated team, or make your clients feel especially valued with the gift of Dakota By The Editor • 1 min read
Business British technology and engineering consultancy creates new jobs in Melbourne BJSS, the British technology and engineering consultancy, has announced that it has expanded to Australia, the company’s first location in the Asia-Pacific region. Basing its first Australian office in Melbourne, BJSS is set to rapidly grow its team to support the company’s existing international and regional Australian clients. By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture White Rose Awards Tourism stars win while staying in Hundreds of people have tuned in online to watch the biggest celebration of tourism in the UK. The 2020 Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards, sponsored by York City Knights, have been held virtually for the first time ever due to the current COVID-19 lockdown. Chris Kamara, Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Appointment of new MD for homebuilder's Yorkshire region A national homebuilder has appointed a new Managing Director to its Yorkshire region to assist in the delivery of its continued growth objectives. Paul Moore, 48, from Halifax, joined Miller Homes Yorkshire in the summer and is working with the team to focus on the strategic objectives and take the By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Steven Silver makes a sterling career move Property lawyer and retail specialist, Steven Silver, has joined LCF Law’s commercial property team as a partner in the firm’s Leeds office. Steven has enjoyed a successful career working at the likes of Bradford property law firm Sugden and Spencer and Radcliffes Le Brasseur in Leeds. He then By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds heritage theatres ask patrons to help keep a seat warm this Christmas As the Christmas season approaches, Leeds Heritage Theatres is asking patrons to consider supporting their three heritage venues at what would have been their busiest period. In a year that has seen the arts and culture sector suffer exponentially as a result of the pandemic, it will be the first By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Harron Homes contributes to foodbanks in Wyke and Keighley Harron Homes has been contributing to the local community around its West Yorkshire developments during the Coronavirus outbreak by donating to local foodbanks. Among others, Harron donated £100 of groceries to Wyke Foodbank close to Highfield Manor in Fixby, and the same to the Salvation Army foodbank in Keighley close By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Guests lined up for Welcome to Yorkshire’s online White Rose Awards Chris Kamara was such a big hit performing at last year’s Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards at the First Direct Arena Leeds, that he’s returning for 2020 … online on Monday 23rd November at 7pm. Special celebrity guests will also be joining the celebrations via the wonders of By The Editor • 3 min read
