Business Website maintenance App scoops second award shortlist in two months A pioneering website maintenance app developed by Leeds tech entrepreneur Phil Storey is in the running for one of Yorkshire’s most prestigious business awards. Glow has been shortlisted in the Innovation category of the well-respected Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards. It is the second time the multifunctional web-based By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Launch of the 'Levy Match Leeds' to boost apprentice numbers A new service detailing how private sector businesses can help small and medium enterprises (SMEs), access funding through the Apprenticeship Levy to create their own training and skills opportunities, is being launched by Leeds City Council in partnership with the Leeds Anchors Network. The ‘Levy Match Leeds’ initiative aims to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Industrial automation specialist delivers strong financial performance Despite the global impact of Covid-19 adversely impacting many businesses, Sewtec Automation has delivered strong financial results whilst relocating its entire operations from eight separate sites into a single 75,000 sq ft state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facility in Wakefield. Sewtec Automation was classified as an essential manufacturer early in By The Editor • 2 min read
National Yorkshire leaders call for full delivery of HS2's Eastern leg A group of MPs, civic and business leaders from across Yorkshire has written to Boris Johnson calling for the full delivery of HS2’s Eastern Leg. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the cross-party group cites a new report which demonstrates stark social and economic inequalities between the Eastern By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Law firm advises EV charging company on early stage funding A Keighley-based business which offers fixed-price electric vehicle (EV) home charger installations nationwide has been successfully advised by Yorkshire law firm Gordons on its early stage funding. We Power Your Car will use the funding to further implement its business growth strategy by capitalising on increasing consumer demand for EVs By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Wren Kitchens lands in Altrincham with cutting edge showroom Wren Kitchens opens its 98th showroom at Altrincham Retail Park creating 21 jobs in the local community. The 15,121 sq.ft. showroom boasts 57 kitchens on display, two virtual reality screens and an interior design studio for local architects and designers to use. The former Mothercare unit has been By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Top 100 companies in Kirklees to be unveiled at exclusive launch A joint initiative to celebrate business success in Kirklees and put local companies in the spotlight will launch in October, as the top 100 companies in the district are set to be unveiled. Aimed to strengthen bonds within the Kirklees business community, the ‘Kirklees Top 100’ is a joint venture By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture The Piece Hall announces 2020 festive programme for all the family Safely bringing the Christmas cheer to Halifax again for 2020, The Piece Hall Trust has announced some of the exciting festive events and activities that will take place at the iconic Halifax landmark this winter season. Following careful planning, The Piece Hall’s Christmas season will take place from Saturday By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Bus routes return to serve The Headrow in Leeds A £20million+ city centre improvement scheme has reached the next exciting phase of delivery. From 4 October, buses will return to serve the Headrow in both directions. This means that the temporary bus stops on Calverley Street, Great George Street and Merrion Street will be taken out of use and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Surveyors use lockdown lull to build for the future An experienced independent company of chartered surveyors is going from strength to strength despite the worries of lockdown. Atkinson Building Consultancy Ltd, which last year obtained the acclaimed Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' firm status, was set up by Adrian Atkinson and his son Jacob at the beginning of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Technology solutions specialist unveils apprenticeship programme to plug skills gap Solutionize Global has launched a graduate academy for budding leaders to tackle the tech skills shortage – with plans for the scheme to become the company’s go-to source of recruitment by 2022. The technology solutions and services provider – which is set to more than double its turnover and eclipse £100 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Lassic Group signs five-year lease on warehouse – creating 30 jobs Brighouse-based commercial and industrial lettings specialist and landlord, Towngate PLC, has agreed a five-year lease with Lassic Group, on a 35,125 sq ft warehouse – creating 30 additional jobs within West Yorkshire. Lassic Group supplies household products and occasional furniture to national and independent retailers across the UK, and will By The Editor • 2 min read
