Arts&Culture The Beautiful South founder member launches debut album TopicUK group editor Gill Laidler recently caught up with former founding member of The Beautiful South, Dave Hemingway in his hometown of Hull, ahead of the launch of his debut album 'Cool to be Kind' by his new band Sunbirds. Having retired from the live scene at the By The Editor • 1 min read
National National lockdown guidance and affected services The Government has announced a new national lockdown with rules coming into force from Thursday November 5. For four weeks until Wednesday 2 December the Government is asking people to stay at home, except for specific purposes; not to gather with others they don’t live with, except for specific By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Harrogate investment property hits the market for the first time in half a century A unique, fully let, mixed use investment property close to Harrogate town centre and comprising of both residential apartments and retail units, is on the market for the first time in more than 55 years. The property is prominently located on the corner of Westmoreland Street and Mowbray Square and By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm shortlisted for Yorkshire Legal Award 2020 Acclaim Credit Management and Recovery, part of Chadwick Lawrence, are thrilled to announce they have been shortlisted for the Debt Recovery Award at this year’s Yorkshire Legal Awards. Chadwick Lawrence launched Acclaim in July 2019 and it has quickly established itself as the second largest team at the firm. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds architect is part of new £10.4m framework A Leeds based architecture practice has been selected onto a high-profile framework, which will see it able to bid for a share of £10.4million worth of social housing and public sector work. Brewster Bye Architects has been chosen as one of 70 appointed consultants by EN:Procure, the specialist By The Editor • 2 min read
National Community benefit fund to support 6 regional projects Yorkshire Water has extended its commitment to working with others through the creation of a £100,000 Community Benefit Fund, which will help to deliver projects for local communities in the region. The water company created the fund after receiving praise for its partnership work from Ofwat, which granted Yorkshire By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Welcome for returning trustee A West Yorkshire charity which works to prevent homelessness amongst the most vulnerable in society is celebrating National Trustees Week by welcoming back Mike White. Mike first joined Turning Lives Around’s Board of Trustees in 2014 but other commitments meant he stepped down after three years. He kept in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Kirklees College to host Virtual Open Days this November Following the success of its summer events, Kirklees College has announced it is hosting a further series of interactive Virtual Open Days in November to support prospective students considering their options for the next academic year. With traditional open days postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the college has had By The Editor • 2 min read
Business More growth for Synergos Consultancy Synergos Consultancy Ltd have recently welcomed a business consultant, Steve Byrom, to the team. Alongside this, compliance support co-ordinator, Julie Reininger, has been promoted to business manager, in order to deliver an increase in demand for their services. The firm has been extremely busy over the last few months looking By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Coeur de Xocolat scoops International Gold award Coeur de Xocolat a leading international chocolate consultancy provider based in Wakefield and known for its hands-on approach and innovative use of pure foods, has been awarded gold in the category for Chocolate drinks made with cocoa or chocolate in the International chocolate awards 2020 in a virtual ceremony held By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Halifax lawyer marks 30 years Halifax lawyer Clive Masters is celebrating this month after marking thirty years’ service with Calderdale legal practice Wilkinson Woodward Solicitors. Clive joined Wilkinson Woodward’s Family Team on 5 November 1990 and has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives since October 1993. Born in Halifax and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Housebuilder is UK first to introduce Honda E vehicle fleet Yorkshire housebuilder Avant Homes has become the first UK housebuilder to introduce a fleet of 30 Honda e electric vehicles for its regional sales teams to use. The new fleet will enable Avant Homes to provide prospective homebuyers with a more mobile and accessible sales service. The cars have been By The Editor • 2 min read
