Business Yorkshire risk manager highlights cyber security issues from working from home Brits A recent survey show too many businesses are leaving employees to their own devices The results of an independently commissioned research survey by Leeds-based Gauntlet Risk Management, published on April 17, suggest British businesses, currently operating through working-from-home employees, need to focus more on their cyber security and the possible By The Editor • 3 min read
Whats On Welcome to the Common Room The Common Room - an initiative started in Huddersfield and now global, created to help people deal with the challenges of isolation. The Common Room. It’s a place where friends and family can come to be entertained, informed and educated with bite sized posts related to coronavirus and hopefully By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink The Coronavirus Diaries: Journey to the back of my cupboard Ok. I admit it. I was bored. Well, to be more exact, I panicked. I was in fear of becoming isolated AND bored… So I came up with the challenge of not buying a single thing to eat or drink until my cupboards were empty. Such stupid ideas are too By The Editor • 4 min read
Business User experience consultancy makes two appointments to support growth of new service A leading user experience and behavioural research consultancy has made two new appointments to support a new service offering. Leeds-based SimpleUsability has appointed Jenny Roberts as Research Helper Manager and Chloe Kershaw as Participant Recruitment Administrator to its sister company Research Helper. The firm has made the appointments to support By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Wish Stephen Collins a Happy Birthday! A Huddersfield resident is aiming to raise funds for Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity after being inspired by Captain Tom Moore’s fundraising walk. Stephen Collins, who was born with cerebral palsy, has launched his Just Giving page to show his support for the local NHS workers across Calderdale and By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Manchester United legend offers their support for Brighouse Town FC Fundraiser Brighouse Town Football Club are extremely grateful that Gary Neville ex- Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit has donated a significant amount towards helping the club in these uncertain times. Gary wanted to help the Club as it was the last game, he watched Salford City FC play with By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sad loss of Leeds United legend Norman Hunter We are sad to report on the loss of Leeds United legend Norman Hunter. Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said:“I am absolutely heartbroken to hear the tragic news that Norman has passed away. He was a legend on the pitch and an absolute gentleman off it. By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Trading Room chefs at The Piece Hall help feed the NHS The Piece Hall resident restaurant The Trading Rooms may be closed to the public for now, but the team have still been hard at work in the kitchen whipping up tasty hot meals for NHS staff in Halifax as part of a new Food 4 Heroes charity. The project pools By The Editor • 1 min read
National Co-op removes majority of restrictions on products on sale in its stores Central England Co-op has relaxed the majority of restrictions on products in its stores. The retailer, which has over 240 stores across 16 counties, has revealed that thanks to the hard work of its colleagues and suppliers as well as customers and members only buying what they need nearly all By The Editor • 2 min read
Business £31 million Regent Street flyover rebuild scheme set for final go-ahead Essential work is set to start next month to rebuild the Regent Street flyover in Leeds. Senior councillors are expected to formally approve the plans for the key bridge which carries traffic on the Inner Ring Road at the meeting of the executive board on Wednesday 22 April. That approval By The Editor • 2 min read
Competitions and offers Leeds cast plasterer opens competition in hunt for next budding manufacturer Young people across the nation are being encouraged to get creative as part of a new ‘home build’ competition launched by Leeds-based cast plasterer, Ryedale Interiors. Open to children and young adults between the ages of four and 16, the competition calls for entrants to build a model of their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business AD:VENTURE launches webinar series A support programme for new businesses in North and West Yorkshire is moving its events online during the coronavirus lockdown. AD:VENTURE supports pre-start and new businesses with growth potential with a mix of offerings, including mentoring, events and access to finance. Since the programme started at the end of By The Editor • 1 min read
