Charity Bluebell Wood ‘overwhelmed’ by support of local businesses Bluebell Wood is sending out a heartfelt thank you to businesses for their “overwhelming” support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The charity works closely with many local and national businesses, as well as having a dedicated ‘365 Business Club’ scheme with additional benefits for firms who choose to join. Throughout the By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors go above and beyond During a time of uncertainly, many businesses have adapted to new ways of working, to not only survive but to support its customers, colleagues and wider community. Aside from ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its own staff during the pandemic, Chadwick Lawrence have gone to great lengths to support By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Martin Kemp reduces ticket prices for NHS staff for 80s party at Scarborough Spa As a thank you to NHS staff, Martin Kemp has reduced ticket prices for his Back To The 80's DJ Set which will visit Scarborough Spa later in the year. With a valid NHS ID, NHS staff can now gain a 20% discount on tickets for the party By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Survey reveals disparities between business owners and employees’ views on returning to the workplace Only one in ten employees are worried about job security in contrast to a quarter of businesses who are planning to make redundancies if they can’t have all their staff back in the workplace, according to a recent survey. As more restrictions are lifted and non-essential businesses are allowed By The Editor • 3 min read
Business ‘Virtual’ Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2020 announced for district’s students Bradford Manufacturing Weeks is back for 2020 with a packed schedule of online events. After weeks of consultation with schools, manufacturers, partners and its sponsors, Barclays, E3 Recruitment, Naylor Wintersgill, Gordons LLP and Bradford Council, the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is announcing its third annual Bradford Manufacturing By The Editor • 2 min read
Whats On Huddersfield Virtual Food and Drink Festival 2020 It is not possible to stage the usual 'Live' Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival this year but the team are excited to bring you the 'Virtual' version! Working with Kirklees Council, to help with the reopening and recovery of the district as we emerge from lockdown, By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters The University of Law announces proposed partnership with The University of Sheffield The University of Law (ULaw) has announced an agreement in principle with Russell Group University, the University of Sheffield. Currently in the consultation stage, if approved, this will see ULaw deliver the University of Sheffield’s existing postgraduate vocational law courses, namely the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Unify PR & Marketing lend strategic support to local charity, Kirkwood West Yorkshire-based marketing and PR agency, Unify, has recently been appointed by Kirkwood to provide marketing support services as the charity navigates the Coronavirus pandemic. Drawing upon its PR and marketing expertise, Unify is responsible for amplifying Kirkwood’s services during this turbulent time. From PR and social media implementation By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On Region’s business experts to deliver online workshop for West Yorkshire entrepreneurs Following the success of the ‘Financial Fitness’ event back in February, chartered financial planner Louise Woollard – principal of Brighouse-headquartered Louise Woollard Financial – has now rescheduled her seminar for the region’s businesspeople, which was due to take place in March, before lockdown began. For the one-hour virtual session – now taking By The Editor • 2 min read
Business MAC Construction Consultants appointed on £18m residential scheme in Leeds MAC Construction Consultants’ Safety, Health & Environment team have been appointed by the KMRE Group to deliver Client Advisor and Principal Designer services on its Kirkstall Road development in Leeds. The firm has joined the construction team to produce a new private rental sector scheme (PRS) that will deliver 111 By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Law firm wins landmark legal case Yorkshire law firm, LCF Law, has secured victory in a landmark legal case that has set a new precedent in insolvency law. The judgement in the Pillmoor v Miah case reviews all previous case law in this complex area, and confirms that without exceptional circumstances, or an ‘express agreement’ or By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sponsors announced as new date set for Yorkshire sustainability conference Yorkshire-headquartered green initiative In the Circle has announced that musicMagpie and Squire Patton Boggs will be among the headline sponsors for its physical and virtual sustainability conferences next spring. The series of regional events aim to put sustainability on the agenda for businesses by showing companies of all sizes how By The Editor • 2 min read
