Arts&Culture New image shows how £30m Headrow scheme will look Leeds City Council have released a new animation which shows how the £30m Headrow scheme will look once completed in spring 2021. The scheme forms part of the Connecting Leeds programme which is set to transform transport in the city centre into world-class gateways for bus users, pedestrians and cyclists, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds technology and engineering consultancy, expands into Portugal BJSS, the Leeds technology and engineering consultancy, announces its expansion into Portugal. The initial investment in the region will exceed €12 million within 18 months and marks the company’s first international location outside of North America. Based in Lisbon, BJSS’ new team is set to grow rapidly to support By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Kirklees College to host Adult Virtual Open Day With traditional open days postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Kirklees College will be hosting a Virtual Open Day to support its prospective Adult and part-time students who are considering a new career or wanting to learn a new skill. Following the success of its previous events, the next instalment By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Garden Centre marks five years of new ownership with further changes With the latest phase of its expansion progressing well, the team at a Bradford garden centre have announced further plans to enhance the visitor experience. In addition to providing new facilities for the 200 strong team and extending the range of gardening products and houseplants, the second storey of the By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Key appointments for law firm Two associate solicitors have been appointed at LCF Law. Wendy Scarr and Hana Gwyn join the firm’s 19-strong personal law department, which is recognised throughout Yorkshire and beyond for its trusted advice and professional service. Wendy (pictured), who is a Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) accredited private By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Firm expands into new office after powerful lockdown performance A leading IT and security specialist has expanded into new office space at Escrick Business Park in York. PowerON, which provides powerful, high quality managed IT services and cloud automation solutions to organisations of all sizes in the public and private sectors, has more than doubled its office space, signing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business CityFibre breaks ground on Rotherham’s digital transformation Work to transform Rotherham into one of the world’s best digitally connected towns kicks off. Rotherham is celebrating a major milestone in its digital transformation with work now well underway to build a full fibre network that will reach almost every home and business in the town. This £29m By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Astonish deliver tidy sum to NHS Charities Together Driven by a genuine desire to say ‘thank you’ to healthcare, social care and community workers throughout the UK, Astonish, the family-owned manufacturer of cleaning products, has donated £100,000 to NHS Charities Together. The funds raised are from profits generated by a limited edition, lock-down inspired, antibacterial spray. It By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds drainage company invests £200,000 in lining division Leeds-based drainage contractor, Jet Aire Services, has significantly enhanced its service capacity with a £200,000 investment in its lining division. The company has acquired the latest ultraviolet lining system from Swedish manufacturer, UV Relining, which enables the internal reinforcement of smaller and more complex pipe structures without expensive and By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Langton Hall Holiday Lettings opens after million pound refurbishment Langton Hall is a Grade II Listed Building which has stood derelict for over 8 years after the closure of Woodleigh School. At the start of last year, it was offered a lifeline by Leeds-based property developer C W Langton, who has invested around £3 million in the purchase and By The Editor • 3 min read
Businesswoman Marketing consultant celebrates two years in business with double client win Leeds based Marketing Consultancy, Bevic Marketing Services is celebrating their second year in business with two new client wins. RJC Plant Services Ltd and Little People Nurseries are the latest organisations to join the Bevic family, with the consultancy providing marketing and communications support to the two Yorkshire based businesses. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Digital health accelerator programme open for applications Propel@YH, an accelerator programme aimed at helping digital health innovators navigate the NHS in the Yorkshire and Humber region, is open for applications from start-ups that have developed innovations or products as a response to COVID-19. Applications for the programme, which is in its second year after a highly By The Editor • 2 min read
