Whats On Brand new dance theatre to premiere at The Piece Hall Calderdale's young people are set to be centre stage later this month for the premiere of The Aftermath, an exciting new dance theatre piece which will explore the impact that COVID-19 has had upon the young people of the region. Produced by Northern Rascals, Northern Broadsides and The By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yorkshire accounting firm invests in future of youngsters A firm of chartered accountants and business advisors has continued its four-year talent investment tradition with the recruitment of not one, but two apprentices. Yorkshire-based Shenward ordinarily makes one opportunity per year available but this year wanted to do more to help young people whose prospects had been damaged by By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Work with businesses steps up in bid to prevent further spread of coronavirus Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police are engaging with businesses to help ensure that they have the necessary COVID safety measures in place, ahead of more rigorous checks and enforcement. As the infection rate in Leeds continues to rise, city leaders are calling on bars, restaurants, and takeaways across By The Editor • 3 min read
Business New partnership launches to help Yorkshire businesses Five leading Yorkshire-based technology-driven businesses have recently joined forces to create a new venture that is focused on using their knowledge and expertise to support local and national businesses that are looking to drive growth, reduce cost, increase profit and improve efficiency. Launched on 15th July, The Digital Alliance has By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Blue Square Utilities launches recruitment drive following £2.5m Amey contract win Blue Square Utilities will support the roll-out of domestic smart meters to Scottish Power customers across the North East and Yorkshire following a successful tender with Amey – which will create roles for over 50 dual fuel engineers. Tyne and Wear-headquartered Blue Square Utilities has already transferred 42 installers from Amey By The Editor • 1 min read
Business £5 million specialist nursing home to create 150 jobs in Bradford Around 150 jobs will be created in Wyke, Bradford, next year at a new complex needs care home by specialist nursing provider Exemplar Health Care. The state-of-the-art home named Wykewood is set to open in 2021. The £5 million home will support 40 adults living with complex mental and physical By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pattinson & Brewer asks The Lucre Group to represent them Pattinson & Brewer, the UK’s leading trade union law firm, has announced the appointment of The Lucre Group as its communications agency partner. First opened in 1890, Pattinson & Brewer was born out of the trade union movement and has been at the forefront of fighting for workers’ rights By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Heathcotes to open new supported living service in Bradford Care provider, Heathcotes Group, is introducing a new provision of independent supported living near Bradford which is scheduled to open later this year. Heathcotes, which specialises in services for adults with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs, is redeveloping an existing property in Clayton to create Horton View featuring By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Ian Woosnam senior classic hailed a hit driving Yorkshire tourism Welcome to Yorkshire has confirmed plans to put Yorkshire on the map as a top golfing destination after working with SGH Sporting Events to help host the first professional tournament in the county for more than 20 years. Liam Bond won the inaugural Welcome to Yorkshire Ian Woosnam Senior Classic By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Beverley's Genuine Gents survives lockdown as 'A cut above the rest' When Genuine Gents opened its doors on Beverley's Butcher Row for the first time in February, the owner had little notion they'd have to shut only a few weeks later as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions kicked in. Since Ozgar Dogan re-opened again on July 4 this unique By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity ‘Go Orange’ for Barnsley Hospice in October Barnsley Hospice is urging people across the borough to wear something orange to show their support during Hospice Care Week 2020 (October 5th – 11th). People in workplaces, shops, schools and homes across the borough are encouraged to wear a bright orange item of clothing and make a donation to the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Virtual quizzing platform proves right answer for tech company York-based quiz tech company SpeedQuizzing has recorded its strongest 30-day trading period since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, buoyed by strong demand for its recently launched virtual quiz hosting platform and app. The company’s quizzing software is currently being used to host an average of 860 venue-based and By The Editor • 2 min read
