Arts&Culture Leeds Heritage Theatres receives National Lottery grant Leeds Heritage Theatres has received £119,900 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help address the impact of COVID-19 on its three heritage venues. Since the doors to Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House closed on March 17 2020, the company has lost By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Homeless charity and dental non-profit enter joint partnership Local homeless non-profit, Focus4Hope, have entered into a partnership with Brighouse based dental non-profit The Town Hall Foundation to expand their services and help those most in need across West Yorkshire. Founded in 2016, Focus4Hope have been a prominent figure in community work throughout the region over the years. Their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business CDS and University of Cambridge to host inclusivity workshop as part of Leeds Digital Festival CDS has partnered with the University of Cambridge and SimpleUsability to offer a digital inclusivity workshop for the region’s professionals, in line with this month’s deadline (23rd) for all public sector organisations to make their websites accessible. Forming part of this year’s Leeds Digital Festival and hosted By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mental health firm creates guide to mark World Suicide Prevention Day A Yorkshire-based workplace health and wellbeing provider has released a free guide in support of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September 2020. The guide, produced by wellbeing specialists Champion Health, has been released to help dispel the myths around suicide and provide actionable steps on how to support someone By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Family business opens global giant's first UK truck hydraulics store A family business has announced a major expansion after signing a UK first deal with a global hydraulics giant. Yorkshire-based BSP Hydraulics has partnered with Parker Hannifin to open the American Fortune 250 firm’s first UK truck hydraulics store. BSP, run by managing director Doug Conyers, will launch the By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Perks (and dares) to become a great Mompreneur Working mums in the UK and around the world are experts at parenting and running a business successfully. However, all mothers must strike a balance between juggling their family and work lives. They appreciate tips on how to become a great mompreneur [http://www.caminofinancial.com/30-tips-to-become-a-great-mompreneur/] like the ones By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Free electric bike trials for commuters in Leeds Commuters in Leeds can now borrow an electric bike free of charge for up to two weeks as part of a new council initiative to promote sustainable travel. Electric bikes, which make cycling easier and more accessible for many, have surged in popularity over recent years. It is hoped that By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Energy specialist joins Clarion’s growing commercial and IT law team Experienced low carbon, energy and renewables lawyer Christian Hellmund has joined Clarion as a partner as it continues to expand its commercial and IT law practice, adding the energy sector to its specialisms. Specialising in national and international energy, renewables, waste and infrastructure projects, Christian joins from a global law By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Businesses urged to prepare now for access to Covid-19 technology grant Prepare your business now to secure a Covid-19 technology grant later this month – that’s the message from David Armstrong, founder of specialist security firm Centurion. The statement follows an announcement from the government that £20m of funding will be available for SMEs to secure grants for equipment, technology and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 10 tips for electrical safety Workplace safety is paramount in any industry, however some workplaces harbour more serious health and safety risks than others. The electrical industry is one of many industries where safety hazards are rife, with electrical accidents often leading to life threatening injuries. Shocks and burns can occur as workers are dealing By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink The Wizards Magic Chocolate launches ‘Immunity’ brand The innovative Wizards Magic Chocolate is launching a new range: The Wizards Immunity Chocolate. Packed full of a days’ worth of vitamins D3 and K2, plus antioxidants that support healthy immune systems, the new chocolate contains sugar and dairy, and the promise of delivering an incredible taste. The Wizards Magic By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Employers urged to act to avoid furlough fraud charges Employers across Yorkshire are being urged to check their use of the furlough scheme amid growing evidence of fraud uncovered by HMRC investigations. Regulatory lawyers warn that company bosses face heavy fines and possible prison sentences if they are found to have committed fraud as a result of breaching the By The Editor • 1 min read
