Business Professional cricketer Nathan Buck ‘bowls over’ new firm Force24 Northamptonshire seam bowler Nathan Buck has swapped his cricket whites for office attire after becoming one of five new business development representatives to join marketing automation platform Force24. The professional sportsman – who was England’s leading wicket-taker at the 2010 Under-19 World Cup – has further bolstered the Yorkshire-headquartered firm’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Acumen aquires West Yorkshire based Chemwaste Acumen Waste Services has acquired West Yorkshire-based hazardous waste management and environmental services business Chemwaste from Bradley Park Waste Management Ltd. For an undisclosed sum, Acumen - the national provider of waste management and industrial site services solutions - has acquired the share capital, sites and associated assets. With Chemwaste By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Green-tech choose Henshaws as charity to support in 2021 Green-tech, the leading supplier of landscaping materials across the UK has announced its intention to make Henshaws its charity of choice for 2021. Green-tech is based just outside of Boroughbridge on the Rabbit Hill Business Park, off the A168.They are the leading supplier of tree planting materials throughout the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Healthcare specialist provides Diabetes peer support platform for young people The pandemic has taken on a huge toll on the health sector this year, and the healthcare industry has had to pivot and adapt to the lockdown restrictions. This is especially important for clinics and support networks, who are no longer able to offer patients and families face to face By The Editor • 3 min read
Business New owner sought for Otley guesthouse A Grade II listed historic building in Otley town centre that is currently a thriving guest house and also has planning consent to be transformed into a magnificent home, is for sale with leading estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley. Dowgill House has six bedrooms and offers buyers the opportunity By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Multi-million investment brings broadband boost for borough Homes and businesses in Calderdale could benefit from faster and more reliable broadband connections, following national investment to deliver ultrafast, full fibre infrastructure. Digital infrastructure company, CityFibre Ltd has announced a multi-million pound investment to roll out full fibre infrastructure in and around Halifax, Sowerby Bridge and Elland, providing coverage By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Otley civic centre to go up for auction The former civic centre in Otley town centre is due to be auctioned next month by auctioneer Pugh, as part of a sale of more than 100 properties and plots of land. The civic centre, which closed in 2010, is being sold on behalf of Leeds City Council and has By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Azeem Rafiq gives evidence to YCCC investigation into racism On 13 November 2020, Azeem Rafiq made his first statement to the investigation into institutional racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC). An inquiry was initiated after Rafiq, inspired and encouraged by the Black Lives Matter movement, spoke out publicly about the racism and bullying he faced while playing for By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Sponsor adds weight to sofa sleep-in A West-Yorkshire based homelessness charity has announced the headline sponsor of an upcoming lockdown-friendly fundraising event. Simon on the Streets, which offers support to rough sleepers and vulnerable people across Bradford, Leeds and Kirklees has partnered with law firm Weightmans to support Simon’s Big Sofa Surf. Residents and businesses By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture The best places in the UK to stargaze revealed With lockdown 2.0 now underway, new research reveals where Brits should head if they want to take a break from daily life and gaze into the cosmos - and how doing so could improve their wellbeing. As tourism grinds to a halt once more, a new study from UKCaravans4hire. By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Unify PR & Marketing win contract to help Brighouse bounce back The Brighouse Business Improvement District (BID) has appointed local agency, Unify PR & Marketing, to provide strategic support as the town recovers from the pandemic. Unify, who has delivered projects for households brands such as OXO and Braun, has jumped at the chance to support its local community, and will By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture CAPA College launch catering tender for new premises Wakefield’s prestigious Creative and Performing Arts College seeks contractor to operate the onsite public café/restaurant at multi-million pound, flagship new premises in the heart of the city Established in 2006, CAPA College (Creative and Performing Arts College) is one of the country’s most highly regarded Arts education By The Editor • 1 min read
