Business Leeds Building Society extends mortgage offers to support borrowers Mortgage offers from Leeds Building Society are being extended by three months to support customers whose home purchases are delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “We’re pleased to confirm we are extending mortgage offers for an additional three months, to nine months, where the applicant has exchanged contracts,” said By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Yorkshire Brickwork Contractors announces official sponsorship with Almondbury Spartans Yorkshire Brickwork Contractors is delighted to announce its official sponsorship with Almondbury Spartans ARLFC, in order to support their ambitions as a new, local Huddersfield based rugby club, with the goal of facilitating essential opportunities and support for the young rugby players. Almondbury Spartans ARLFC was established in August 2019 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Business start-ups: How setting up in Yorkshire compares to the rest of the UK According to data from the Office for National Statistics, there were 381,000 new businesses in the UK in 2018 [http://]. That figure plateaued somewhat from the previous 12 months, when there were 382,000. However, the same research shows that 336,000 companies went under in 2018 – a sure By The Editor • 2 min read
Headlines Smith Brothers completes first two Arlington Energy sites The initial 60MW of Arlington Energy’s colossal 1GW UK portfolio of energy storage and gas peaker projects is now live, with Smith Brothers Contracting Ltd having energised both Greenfields and Chesterfield Road locations. The Elland-based contractor carried out all engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works on each project, with By The Editor • 2 min read
National Central England Co-op says ‘thank you’ to colleagues and key workers Central England Co-op has announced that is giving back to colleagues and key workers who are ensuring our communities are supported during this uncertain time. The retailer has reduced its opening hours to allow colleagues to clean stores and replenish shelves with food and essentials as well as ensuring they By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Motivational social media tool now available for free during COVID-19 SoAmpli, a social selling platform that empowers employees to share valuable content online, is being offered for free to Coronavirus-struck businesses. As enterprises battle the latest wave of uncertainty – which includes a three-week UK government lockdown – the smart social media firm wants to help as many organisations as possible as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Direct Voice and Data acquires Logical Telecom as part of its growth plans Direct Voice and Data has acquired Logical Telecom as part of its ambitious growth through acquisition plans. Huddersfield based, Direct Voice & Data, offers a wide range of telephone and IT services to companies and organisations of all sizes from both the private and public sectors. Leeds based, Logical Telecom, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Digital agency launches e-commerce initiative A Leeds-based multi-national web development and digital marketing agency has launched a campaign to provide three local businesses the chance to benefit from a completely free e-commerce website. GRM Digital launched the campaign after seeing local businesses struggling to trade offline during the Covid-19 pandemic. Calling on neighbouring firms to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Jublo creates global job opportunities for workers affected by COVID-19 International translations and software company Jublo is recruiting native speakers in Spain, Germany, Argentina, Japan and China – in order to provide temporary work for those affected by COVID-19. The Leeds-based tech enterprise, which employs over 130 people globally, has been connecting with community groups in those areas worst-hit by regional By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Digital agency donate care packages to show NHS support Leeds based Search Laboratory has continued its support of local charity Leeds Cares by donating much needed care packages for NHS staff working across sites in Leeds. Over £1,000 worth of care packages have been donated to support doctors, nurses and other NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Heathcotes launches recruitment drive Care provider, Heathcotes Group, has launched a major recruitment drive to assist its frontline teams in meeting the challenge of the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, with new positions available at various locations across Yorkshire. With many sectors in lockdown and staff shortages likely as COVID-19 forces many people into isolation, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Wensleydale Creamery expands ‘online deli’ offering The Wensleydale Creamery, based in Hawes at the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is adapting to current circumstances and supporting local businesses by developing its online mail order offering so that customers can get their favourite cheeses, local produce and gifts delivered direct to their door. Recognising that customers are By The Editor • 2 min read
