Business Bradford based Astonish trigger £100k donation to NHS Astonish, the family-owned manufacturer of cleaning products based in Bradford, has set its sights on donating £100,000 to NHS Charities Together following the launch of lock-down inspired, limited edition Astonish Antibacterial Cleanser spray. The new bottle, which was designed by an Astonish fan from Liverpool, features a rainbow alongside By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Roofing supplies firm nails new site for depot A modern warehouse unit at Cross Green Vale Industrial Estate in Leeds has been let to Rinus Roofing Supplies Ltd (Rinus). Property consultancy firm, Gent Visick, let the 10,785 sq ft for MSN Properties Ltd on a 10 year lease to Rinus. GRM Property acted on behalf of Rinus. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business RBH set to open short-term office space on Pennine Five site One of the vacant office buildings within RBH’s Pennine Five site in Sheffield city centre is set to be reopened – offering immediate and flexible office solutions to Sheffield’s local business community in the wake of coronavirus. Whilst implementing the long-term vision for all five of the Pennine Five By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leader of Leeds City Council calls for urgent Government support The Leader of Leeds City Council has called for urgent government support as the costs of coronavirus in the city approach £200million and threaten big cuts to services. The council released a series of reports today outlining its perilous financial position. The position has been significantly impacted by the costs By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Finance For Enterprise and NPIF helps modular buildings specialist Owners of a Hornsea-based construction company which specialises in the installation of modular buildings are cooking up plans to nurture entrepreneurial talent in the Yorkshire coastal town, after securing a £65,000 CBILS-backed loan from Finance for Enterprise and NPIF – BEF & FFE Microfinance, which is part of the Northern By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Businesses reminded to apply for new coronavirus grant The deadline is approaching for Calderdale businesses to apply for up to £10,000 from the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund. The new grant, which launched in Calderdale on 5 June, is available for small and micro businesses facing major impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, which aren’t eligible for By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Schools benefits from hygiene donation by chemical firm Sutton in Craven Community Primary has been gifted supplies to help keep its classrooms clean by local chemical company, Airedale Chemical. Hand sanitiser, gloves and masks were delivered to the school to help provide a safer learning environment for pupils. Large bottles of hand sanitiser will be used to refill By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On MEPC hosts virtual beekeeping lesson Wellington Place is encouraging the community to come together and learn all about honeybees Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC, is hosting a virtual beekeeping lesson to help the local community get their nature fix whilst spending more time at home. The Wellington Place business quarter in Leeds city centre is By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Dedicate a daisy to help Barnsley Hospice The Dedicate a Daisy appeal gives people the chance to purchase a beautiful custom-made steel daisy, which will be displayed in the hospice grounds later this summer. Each daisy has a hollow stem where a note, photo or keepsake can be placed. And at the end of the public display By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Wetherby team expands as new Richard Grafton Interiors showroom opens Experienced installations manager Ian Dickinson is the latest new recruit to join Richard Grafton Interiors in Wetherby that is celebrating the opening of its new £500,000 showroom in the market town as restrictions on non-essential stores are eased. Following delays due to the coronavirus lockdown, the new showroom has By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fine foods wholesaler secures £5m funding line Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has provided a £5m funding facility to Hider Food Imports Ltd, a wholesale food supplier based in Hull. The family-run business, which began trading in 1965, imports fine foods to its UK based customers. The company specialises in nuts, dried fruits and other fine foods including By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Mixed messages for businesses on returning to work safely Survey finds an almost equal split on employers’ perceptions of government guidelines Business leaders are divided when it comes to the guidelines sent out by the government on returning to work safely. Despite confusion over government guidelines, the majority of businesses feel confident in reopening their business to employees. As By The Editor • 3 min read
