Legal Matters Companies urged to recover debts now to ensure survival Companies of all sizes should act swiftly to recover money owed and ensure their survival from the fallout of Covid-19, warn specialist debt recovery lawyers. Experts at Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett say some businesses have been reluctant to chase debts, preferring to give customers more time to pay their By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Calibre Scientific UK expand following unprecedented demand Calibre Scientific UK has taken on a further 1,800 sq. ft of office and lab space at UKSE’s Innovation Centre in Sheffield city centre after expanding its team to 21 strong. Located in the heart of Sheffield and close by to the Universities, the new space will support By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Keeping hospitality alive in Ilkley Ilkley hospitality business, The Ticket Office has been adapting its products & services to fit the ever-changing rules and guidelines, to save jobs and to help keep the industry alive. The venue which invested heavily in extra safety measures after re-opening in July, including thermal imaging temperature checking and regular By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Marketing and communications manager appointment for Corksol The UK’s leading distributor of sprayed cork coatings, Corksol, has taken on Jayne Adamson to lead the company’s marketing efforts. The move will see Corksol strengthen its internal team, giving the business the opportunity to strategically plan its future growth and will provide further support for the team By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Myles Gibbins joins Keepmoat Homes as group IT director Doncaster-based Keepmoat Homes has appointed Myles Gibbins to the role of group IT director. Myles brings almost 30 years of experience in business technology and IT with roles spanning industries including Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing, as well as a previously working as a management consultant for PwC. Myles spent 20 By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Giant rooftop panda sculpture installed at New Era Square A giant panda sculpture was installed at New Era Square – the £66 million modern Asia-inspired development at St Mary’s Gate and Yorkshire’s newest public space. Part of the site’s wider art installation, the largest panda, which is an impressive four metres high, has been mounted on the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Longstanding Doncaster veterinary practice joins White Cross Vets Balby Veterinary Centre, which has been caring for local pets in Doncaster and Rotherham for more than 50 years, has joined one of the UK’s most progressive veterinary groups, White Cross Vets. Both companies are part of IVC Evidensia, which is Europe’s largest veterinary care provider comprising an By The Editor • 2 min read
Business North Yorkshire chemical company launches its own sanitiser to fight COVID Another Yorkshire company has joined the battle against coronavirus by producing its own range of hand sanitising rub. Thirsk-based toll and contract manufacturer Cod Beck Blenders, which began producing hand sanitiser during lockdown on behalf of clients, has joined forces with infection prevention specialist Hampton Healthcare to launch the CoClens By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Charity invites public to sleep on sofas to highlight hidden homeless West Yorkshire charity, Simon on the Streets is encouraging residents, businesses, and families to participate in a lockdown-friendly fundraising event, where they spend the night on their sofas or floors to highlight the underreported issue of sofa surfing. Named ‘Simon’s Big Sofa Surf’, the event will be held on By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire law firm welcomes the aspiring lawyers Yorkshire law firm Gordons has welcomed three new aspiring lawyers to its pioneering legal apprenticeship. Katie Breckin, Abby Sidebottom and Danny Knee are all recent school leavers and have joined the firm as they take their first steps on the legal career ladder. Since launching the first-of-its-kind legal apprenticeship in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business IoD names new North Yorkshire ambassador IoD Yorkshire and North East has appointed a new ambassador to represent North Yorkshire. Natalie Foster has been made education and skills ambassador and will support IoD members to connect with one another, develop professionally and influence policy and decision-makers at the highest levels. Natalie has recently launched her own By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity 64 local businesses join forces to raise £181,107 for Hospice A group of supporters and volunteers from Calderdale have teamed up to support Overgate Hospice in Elland during the Covid-19 outbreak. Over 64 businesses and business people have donated to an appeal, raising over £180,000 since May. As the impact of the crisis on the Hospice was shared with By The Editor • 3 min read
