National Fully Charged to loan London’s NHS workers electric bikes Fully Charged, London’s largest specialist electric bike retailer, is providing eBikes to NHS workers in London for free to ensure they have a healthy and safe alternative to public transport From Monday 30th march, more than 20 eBikes are available on a three-month loan at no charge, with many By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Panintelligence announces first US partnership Fast-growing business intelligence and data analytics software developer Panintelligence has announced a partnership with a Boston-based fintech software firm. The partnership marks the first deal originated in the US for Leeds-based Panintelligence since the business established a Boston office in the city last year. Hound Software, which launched in Boston By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Gamekeepers on Guard Moorland managers are ‘eyes and ears’ against wildfires Gamekeepers and moorland manages are stepping up their efforts to help prevent wildfires putting extra strain on emergency services. The unseasonably warm weather conditions are already resulting in daily wildfires, placing even greater pressure on our fire and rescue services. Belmont in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Some good news for NHS staff looking for a new home Throughout 2020, all NHS employees can secure a £5,000 discount off the headline price on their new Harron Home. As an additional thank you for their assistance in this crucial time, Harron is also offering £1,000 of vouchers to personalise their home. These vouchers can be used on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds manufacturer to supply emergency Excel hospital A Leeds healthcare manufacturer is supplying equipment to the new emergency hospital being created in London. Staff at Herida Healthcare are working around the clock to make thousands of specialist mattresses, with the initial delivery to the hospital at the Excel today (Friday 27th). The air-pump mattresses are designed to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Parking charges suspended until further notice Council-run car parks and on-street parking bays in Calderdale are now free to use, as part of Calderdale Council’s ongoing response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Council has suspended its parking charges across the borough until further notice, with priority given to key workers such as people working By The Editor • 2 min read
Business How to set up and grow your taxi business According to the government, the number of licensed taxis grew from 184,000 in 2005 to 285,000 in 2018 and that number continues to soar. However, with ride-sharing apps such as Uber making a ma-jor dent in the UK’s private hire sector, only 26% of private hire vehicles By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Thinking of starting a freelance business? Here’s what you need to know There has been a sharp rise in the number of freelance workers in recent years and it is easy to see why. Working freelance puts you in control of your career as it allows you to be your own boss which can provide great flexibility as well as a great By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Barnsley Hospice launches urgent appeal for funds Barnsley Hospice has launched an urgent appeal for funds during the coronavirus outbreak. The hospice needs to raise over £2 million each year to continue to provide care for patients with progressive, life-limiting illnesses and support for their families, but it is already losing £2,300 per day due to By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity A healthy way to raise money Digital agency Engage is on a mission to become the UK’s healthiest agency through its unique initiative ‘Elympics’ which sees employees raise money through exercise for charity. Now in its fourth year, the Engage team have raised over £36,000 for local Leeds charities; earned through a combination of By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Legal acquisition sees solicitor return to LCF law A solicitor has returned to the corporate department of a law firm, where he first worked 11 years ago, following the acquisition of Crooks Commercial Solicitors in Wakefield by LCF Law. Michael Crook has joined Yorkshire based LCF Law’s corporate team as a partner, after running Crooks Commercial Solicitors By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Property firm welcome a 'not so new kid' on the block A Leeds property company that celebrated its 160th anniversary last year and is home to one of the region’s largest residential block management divisions, has expanded its team with the appointment of chartered surveyor Aundre Hamilton-Martin. Aundre originally joined Adair Paxton in 2019 temporarily to cover a colleague’s By The Editor • 2 min read
