Business Increase in digital demand leads to expansion for Leeds-based agency Yorkshire’s reputation as a growing digital powerhouse and the demand from businesses adapting to a new digital world has led to further expansion for a Leeds-based marketing agency. Despite the economic uncertainty caused by the Covid-19, the need for businesses to move online has led to the appointment of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Daval commissioned to design HQ for British performance clothing brand An performance outdoor clothing brand which counts former Olympic gold cyclist Victoria Pendleton and Channel 4 ‘SAS Who Dares Wins’ star Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox among its ambassadors has commissioned Yorkshire based bespoke fitted furniture manufacturer, Daval, to design the interior for its Dorset HQ. Thrudark has commissioned Daval to design By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 11 & 12 Wellington Place aims for highest environmental standards Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC, has joined Better Buildings Partnership to deliver the first Pioneer Project in Yorkshire, setting a new sustainability benchmark for the region. Aiming to change the way new office developments are designed in the UK for the better, the Design for Performance initiative focuses on minimising By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Two solicitors made partners t leading law firm Two solicitors, Harjit Rait and Tom Edwards, have been made partners at Yorkshire based LCF Law. Harjit joined LCF Law’s family law team in 2017 and has worked closely with its head of department, Rachel Spencer Robb, to increase the department’s presence in the Bradford area in particular. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Blue Square Utilities creates 60 new jobs across England Smart meter installation firm, Blue Square Utilities has confirmed the creation of 60 new jobs, and made five internal promotions, in a bid to support sustained growth into 2021 following several significant contract wins. The recruitment drive – which began in July and is expected to run until the end of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Lucky North appointed by sustainable decking manufacturer Leeds-based PR specialist agency, Lucky North has won a major new client and added Ilkley-based composite decking manufacturer Composite Prime to its growing client portfolio. Lucky North will work with Composite Prime on a retained basis delivering against a brief that covers trade PR, consumer PR and influencer management to By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds Heritage Theatres welcomes Government funding Leeds Heritage Theatres is thrilled to announce that their application to receive a grant of £1,545,163 from the Government and Arts Council England’s Culture Recovery Fund has been successful. The grant is part of a £1.57 billion rescue package announced by the government in July 2020, By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Two years running! Eaton Smith shortlisted for the 2020 TIGA Awards Eaton Smith is immensely proud to confirm that, for a second year running, we have been shortlisted in the Best Legal Services Supplier category of TIGA’s 2020 Annual Awards. Commenting on the shortlist, Chris Taylor, partner said; "We are pleased to be recognised at national awards level for By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford Garden Centre takes on first apprentice Management at a Bradford Garden Centre are continuing to invest in their team with the appointment of its first apprentice. The People and Culture team at Tong Garden Centre have partnered with Shipley College to bring in 16 year old Alfie Taylor as a Plants Apprentice. Alfie attends college one By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire Sculpture Park announces the reopening of its award-winning gallery, restaurant and shop, ‘The Weston’ Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) announces the reopening of its award-winning building The Weston [http://ysp.org.uk/about-ysp/the-weston], comprising a gallery, restaurant and shop. Following a period of closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak, YSP is pleased to welcome visitors back to The Weston from Tuesday 10 November 2020. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 36 locations across Leeds to access free school meals during half term Leeds City Council, charities, community organisations and businesses have come together to provide 36 locations where struggling families can access free school meals during the October half term. Sparked by footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign to extend free school meals over the holidays, the city’s business community has rallied By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Professional services firm expands offering in response to rapid digital shift As the ongoing disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force businesses to enhance their digital presence, professional services firm Shenward has developed it’s offering with the addition of a marketing and PR arm. After witnessing the power of investing in public relations and marketing over the last By The Editor • 2 min read
