Charity A charitable start to 2020 for Towngate PLC In the face of a challenging and somewhat unpredictable few months, commercial and industrial lettings specialist Towngate PLC was determined to kick off the year with a round of positive deeds – offering help and support to those who need it most. As part of Towngate’s annual giving initiative, a By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture New pilot scheme to enhance cycling safety on A65 in Leeds Orca Wands to provide safety for cyclists on one of the busiest roads in Leeds. Safety for cyclists on one of the busiest roads in Leeds is to be enhanced with a pilot scheme being installed by Leeds City Council. In addition to planned improve to cycling networks, the council By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Two North Yorkshire drinks companies collaborate to produce hand sanitiser for NHS Two family-run Harrogate district drinks companies have joined forces to create and deliver 25 litres of much-needed alcohol-based hand sanitiser to Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust. Nidderdale-based Whittaker’s Gin collaborated with award-winning Harrogate brewery, Rooster’s, to produce clinical-standard hand sanitiser, which will be used by the local By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture New measures to support social distancing for people walking and cycling in Leeds Leeds City Council is implementing new social distancing measures to support cycling and walking to protect public health across the city. As part of the council’s response to Covid-19 and the possibility of the government lifting some restrictions in the coming weeks, the council is taking action to help By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leach and Blueberry donate £2,000 worth of PPE to care sector Given the PPE shortage across the social care sector, two Yorkshire firms have teamed up to manufacture and donate face shields to over 30 facilities across the region. With the National Care Association claiming that prices of PPE have been inflated by up to 400%, over 350 visors have been By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Wellington Place commemorates VE Day The historic wagon lifting tower at Wellington Place, Leeds, lit up in red, white and blue, in honour of the 75th Anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Priority Space achieves sales at Doncaster Sheffield Airport during lockdown Commercial property developer Priority Space is still achieving sales of industrial and warehousing units at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, despite the lockdown’s effects on businesses. Sheffield-based Priority Space is behind the £5m speculative Avro Park development, in partnership with H.G. Sites, which will comprise 45,000 sq. ft of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Innovation to combat COVID-19: glass manufacturer launches protective screens Huddersfield based, Specialist Glass Products, has launched protective glass screens for offices, in preparation for the nation’s return to work. The screens aim to help prevent the spread of viruses and any other contagious illnesses. The protective glass screens are an ideal solution to enable employees to social distance By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Building Society announce new CFO Leeds Building Society has announced the appointment of Andrew Conroy as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Andrew has served as the Society’s Interim CFO since June 2019, and his permanent appointment is confirmed following final approval by the Regulator. He has over 15 years’ experience in a variety By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Iconic Haribo ad offers starring role for ITV viewers HARIBO, the UK’s leading confectionery brand, has teamed up with ITV for the People’s Ad Break, which invites viewers to recreate popular instalments of iconic adverts. The People’s Ad Break was unveiled on Saturday 2nd May, during ITV’s primetime show, ‘In for a Penny, in for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business International start-up joins Sheffield Hallam’s Wellbeing Accelerator programme An Israeli digital therapy start-up has become the first international business to join Sheffield Hallam University’s £900,000 Wellbeing Accelerator programme, based at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) in Sheffield. Located in Tel Aviv, Selfit Medical Ltd focuses on solutions to help ageing populations. The business has developed By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Connecting Leeds to start transformational work on Park Row Work to transform Park Row in Leeds city centre is to get underway next week. From May 11 essential work will start on modernising the road, converting it into a one-way street for most of its length. This will make it easier for buses to use, by reducing the congestion By The Editor • 2 min read
