Business Leeds Building Society works to keep branches open Leeds Building Society is thanking members for their patience and support as it works to maintain service levels across all channels, particularly for vulnerable customers. Jaedon Green, Leeds Building Society’s Chief Customer Officer, said: “We’re alert to the challenges of living in these unprecedented times, especially for our By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Award Winning Park to close temporarily Award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park is to temporarily close from tonight in response to the coronavirus pandemic. CEO John Minion said: "We have been asked by numerous visitors to stay open so our 120 acres of park can be used for exercise and fresh air whilst enjoying our unique By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire Sculpture Park current status during the COVID-19 outbreak Yorkshire Sculpture Park continues to monitor the fast-changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak. Visitor safety, continuing to support our staff, and safeguarding the future of YSP are key priorities and we are updating this page regularly with information. The Government currently indicate that recreational exercise that takes place at a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Pest control firm issues stark warning as stockpiling gets ‘out of control’ Leeds-based pest control firm Key West Pest Control Northern has issued concerns surrounding stockpiling and the impact it could have on the presence of pests in the home. The concern comes as UK shoppers continue to purchase unnecessary amounts of food in fear that the escalating COVID-19 pandemic will result By The Editor • 2 min read
Business An open letter to MPs from Welcome to Yorkshire. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented health and economic crisis. Across Yorkshire and the Humber, we have been inundated with calls for help from those running visitor attractions and destinations. As you know from your constituents who run these businesses, many have not yet recovered from the recent By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture The show must go on With much of the country in lock down and self-isolation the Yorkshire Academy of Film and Television Acting (YAFTA) has quickly adapted its services to continue to operate for its students. After teaching face to face classes in five towns and cities across the region for over six years, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Coronavirus Emergency Appeal - will you step forward to help protect patients The financial pressure the Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract is already under as a charity is great. The Coronavirus outbreak has added much more pressure as almost overnight their income has dried up. This will have a severe impact on their ability to provide the expert and loving care By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New clinic opens at Wellington Place Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC, has announced The Whitehall Clinic as the latest occupier to join the Wellington Place community. Opening its doors to new patients, The Whitehall Clinic is a brand-new private medical practice for the city centre, taking 1,059 sq. ft. of prime retail space on the By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Children’s Air Ambulance stores to close temporarily With the health, safety and wellbeing of customers, volunteers and staff being of highest priority, and in order to follow Government advice around preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, it has been decided to temporarily close all charity shops operated by The Air Ambulance Service. “These are unprecedented times By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Wizu takes ethical stance through partnership with North Star Coffee Roasters Flexible workspace provider Wizu Workspace has partnered with Yorkshire-based ethical coffee roaster North Star Coffee to supply a new blend of coffee to its members. As part of the partnership, both the Leeds and Sheffield workspaces will offer an unlimited supply to members of the unique blend of coffee suitably By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Marie Curie charity cancels all collections in the North East Terminal illness charity, Marie Curie, has announced that all of its upcoming public collections in the North East and across the UK as part of its biggest annual appeal will be cancelled due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. The Great Daffodil Appeal, which runs throughout March, sees thousands of By The Editor • 2 min read
Whats On Changes to Scarborough Spa upcoming shows There have been a number of changes to upcoming shows at Scarborough Spa due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The following shows and events have either been rescheduled or cancelled: * Scarborough TOP SECRET Blues/Americana Festival: (19-22 March): Cancelled * Scarborough Dine & Dance: (25 March): Cancelled * Mayor's Ball: (27 By The Editor • 1 min read
