Business New restrictions expected in Leeds Further restrictions on different households mixing are expected to be introduced in Leeds tonight to help curb a rise in cases of COVID-19 and keep people in the city safe. The latest seven day COVID-19 rate in Leeds is 98.5 per 100,000 people, with 8.4 per cent By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Channel 4 production teams film at Specialist Glass Products Huddersfield based glass manufacturer, Specialist Glass Products, has recently welcomed two Channel 4 production teams to film behind the scenes at its factory for upcoming episodes of Amazing Spaces and Grand Designs. Architect and television presenter, George Clarke, visited the factory in Milnsbridge with his production company Amazing Productions to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Manufacturing Week 2020 brings world of work into schools Virtual site tours, manufacturer talks and a competition to design a fun and practical hygiene station for schools and colleges are the format for next month’s Bradford Manufacturing Week 2020. Manufacturers of products from textiles and laundry detergents to automotive components and process chemicals have signed up to provide By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Sale to employees gives analytics company the edge A Leeds-based data science business that specialises in demographic data analysis and forecasting has been sold for an undisclosed sum to its employees, in a deal that will see its team of 17 take full ownership of the company. Edge Analytics Limited has been sold to an Employee Ownership Trust By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Welcome to Yorkshire website hits high as TV Dales drama tempts tourists Viewers of the new Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small have been flocking to Welcome to Yorkshire’s website yorkshire.com. Since its premiere on Tuesday 1st September, the hit TV adaptation has been a ratings winner. Based on the best-selling Dales tales from the much-loved Yorkshire vet By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Golf afternoon to raise funds for homeless charity Businesses are invited to participate in an afternoon of golf as part of a fundraising activity to raise money for Yorkshire charity, Simon on the Streets. The longstanding Leeds-based charity supports homeless and vulnerable people throughout Leeds, Bradford, and Kirklees. Its team of six full time outreach keyworkers provide emotional By The Editor • 1 min read
National Ferry safe: taking to water seen as safer than travelling by plane, train or coach Research from industry body Discover Ferries, reveals that more Brits would feel safe from Coronavirus infection travelling by ferry than by aeroplane, train or coach*. The news has been welcomed by ferry bosses and comes after campaigns to promote the benefits of travelling by water. However, results show there is By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire distillery wins two star great taste award for Damson Gin Yorkshire drinks producer Raisthorpe Distillery is celebrating after winning two coveted Gold Stars for its Damson Gin at this year’s hotly-contested Great Taste Awards 2020, the largest and most trusted independent accreditation scheme for fine food and drink. Receiving a 2-star Great Taste Award means judges considered a product By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Lupton Fawcett appoints property partner Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has strengthened its commercial property team with the appointment of Adam Wilkinson as partner. Adam joins Lupton Fawcett from a Top 20 law firm. Adam brings with him over 10 years of experience specialising in development and retail work. His experience also spans the charity, By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Leeds Law Society appoint new joint vice president Leeds Law Society has selected a commercial litigation solicitor at Yorkshire law firm Gordons as one of its two new joint vice presidents. Catherine Woodward, a former treasurer and secretary of the society, will serve in the role alongside the Society’s other joint vice president, Matthew Jones, who is By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Care charity and Rugby League World cup 2021 'model' inclusion Two Leeds locals, who have support needs, have become international models with the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021). The RLWC2021 is working in partnership with Community Integrated Care, one of Britain’s biggest and most successful social care charities. As part of their joint commitment to promoting inclusion for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Park Leisure welcomes new CEO amid remarkable sales success Leading luxury UK holiday provider, Park Leisure, has appointed a new chief executive officer to its board, amid news of the company’s recent impressive sales growth. Richard Bates joins Park Leisure with 30 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Haven Holidays, and previously holding the managing director By The Editor • 2 min read
