Business Big brands demand green products as Leach launches eco range Graphic display specialist Leach has revealed the latest ‘eco’ additions to its portfolio, following 12 months of research and development alongside a focused industry study. The Yorkshire-headquartered company has invested over 100 man-hours into its latest product suite over the past year – designed to further bolster its long-held ‘green conscience’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Jobs available at Vida Healthcare Harrogate-based specialist dementia care provider Vida Healthcare, has announced it has a number of jobs available in an attempt to provide temporary employment for those who are out of work due to the coronavirus crisis. Unlike other organisations, Vida Healthcare is an essential business and is looking for support to By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Thai food café launches free deliveries and emergency shopping Elland’s Thai takeaway café, SukanThai Food, is offering to pick up shopping for vulnerable people in the area and anyone self-isolating during the Coronavirus crisis. The cafe has launched a new free delivery service to get hot food out to customers during the crisis. Owner Kiyara A-Roonchai says that, By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Coronavirus closures leaving service kitchens full of food As supermarkets struggle to fulfil demand, calls for unwanted food to be redistributed As people prepare to stay at home for weeks on end, many businesses are feeling the full force of the Covid-19 pandemic as they close their doors to the public for the foreseeable future. Establishments such as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stay home unless essential A statement from the leader of Calderdale Council The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “Just over a week ago, I said that we are facing the greatest challenge since the Second World War. Today I repeat that statement. The Prime Minister’s announcement last night means that By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Myers Group invests £200,000 in security upgrade at Yorkshire sites Myers Group, the Huddersfield-based supplier of construction materials, has invested £200,000 in the install of artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled CCTV systems across its sites, as part of the group’s ongoing efforts to upgrade security and boost profits. The technology – designed, installed and maintained by Huddersfield-based Centurion Fire & Security By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sale of landmark Bradford Telegraph and Argus building One of Bradford’s best-known buildings, Newsquest’s iconic Telegraph and Argus headquarters on Hall Ings in the city centre has been sold. The 80,000 sq ft building, which incorporates the newspaper’s early 1980s-built glazed press hall, has been bought by a London-based developer, which is currently assessing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business COVID-19 workers package announcement – R3 response Eleanor Temple, chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 in Yorkshire and a barrister at Kings Chambers in Leeds, responds to COVID-19 employee support measures announced last week (20 March) by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP: “The measures announced on Friday are a positive step and will go some By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Communication network pulls together to build resilience Some of the UK’s leading communications professionals have signed up for a weekly video conference to share advice and ideas around the economic and business implications of Coronavirus. As the UK clamours to adapt to the shifting commercial landscape, and with non-essential contact guidance issued by the UK government, By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Charity begins at home "Charity begins at home"- how often have we heard that saying? Now, more than ever this is particularly pertinent, as we are house bound and charities inparticular are feeling the devastating financial impact of the inevitable cancellation of fundraising events. Our team member, Mandy Taylor said " By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Payment service launched to help SMEs maintain healthy cashflow Yorkshire-based B2B eCommerce and spend management firm Proactis has launched a new invoice payment service in a bid to help small businesses access funds and maintain a healthy cashflow. The service, trading under the name of bePayd, enables small businesses to receive payment of their invoices within minutes of them By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Takeaway containers run out at wholesalers Yorkshire-based Single Use Alternatives helps to fill the shortage of takeaway containers with affordable eco-friendly alternatives. With the nation quite correctly undergoing a huge change in how we socialise, restaurants, cafes and pubs are reacting by offering food takeaway services to retain business where they can. This is a brilliant By The Editor • 2 min read
