Food&Drink Notice from The Ivy Victoria Quarter It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that due to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the advice from the government and the World Health Organisation, we are left with no option but to close our restaurant as of 7pm Thursday, 19 March until further notice. By The Editor • 1 min read
Mandys Blog Let’s try to keep calm and pick up the phone I have tried my level best until now to not reference the Coronavirus in my blogs becuase I am generally "a cup full to brimming of postivity and light-heartedness" type of girl. However, the current pandemic cannot be dismissed nor taken fippantly. One by one, day by day, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Work experience student returns as chemist at manufacturer A Cross Hills chemical manufacturer has strengthened its technical department with the appointment of a new team member. Sam Blakeley, 25, has joined Airedale Chemical as a new product development chemist, with experience gained as a quality assurance technician in the paint and preservative industry and a master’s degree By The Editor • 1 min read
Headlines Covid-19 advice from Scarborough Council for business In response to COVID-19 the Government has set out a package of temporary and targeted measures to provide additional support to businesses. These measures include: * a statutory sick pay relief package for SMEs * a 12-month business rates holiday for all retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England * small business grant By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Cloud accounting firm creates peer support network A Huddersfield cloud accountancy firm, My Management Accountant, has set up a peer support group for local businesses as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Founder Martin Bown set up the peer group to offer free financial advice to firms during the crisis, from cash flow management to accessing loans By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Core hires cyber security expert to lead IT team Core Facility Services has strengthened its IT team with the appointment of cyber security expert Alec Jackson as IT manager. Alec is an experienced IT manager and financial accountant with a deep knowledge of cloud services and cyber crime prevention. He will be responsible for the day to day running By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Online vet launches 24/7 service Veterinary technology company, Vet-AI, has launched a continuous online service to provide remote consultations to UK pet owners 24 hours a day, seven days a week via its remote veterinary care app, Joii. The start-up business has built a team of 35 experienced UK-based veterinary professionals, to ensure pet owners By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds students take on shopping centre sustainability challenge Students from secondary schools across West Yorkshire have been taking part in a special challenge to create and design a reusable water bottle that will be sold at White Rose Shopping Centre. Year 9 and 10 pupils from Royds School in Oulton, Woodkirk Academy in Wakefield, Bruntcliffe Academy in Morley, By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Second office and staff growth marks successful first year for tech focused law firm A law firm established by three young residential property and finance experts has marked its first anniversary in business with the opening of a second office in Leeds. Holden Smith, based in Denby Dale, was founded by James Smith, 31, David Bancroft, 35, and Jamie Megson, 32, in February 2019. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Conroy Brook Developments renews sponsorship of local brass band Huddersfield-based Conroy Brook Developments has renewed its sponsorship of Hepworth Band for another year. The housebuilder, based in Brockholes, has renewed its sponsorship of Hepworth Band for 2020. The money will go towards the general running of the brass band, as well as helping towards the expansion and refurbishment of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Grand Hotel update to cancellation policy following COVID-19 advice STATEMENT FROM THE GRAND HOTEL, YORK We understand that our guests, and those who are considering booking with us, may have some concerns about their stays in light of the current situation with Covid-19. We have therefore made some short term changes to our cancellation policy to ensure we can By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Wakefield Theatre closes its doors Following Government and UK Theatre guidance issued on 16 March, Theatre Royal Wakefield has taken the decision to temporarily close shows to the public. The café and box office will remain open. At present staff are unsure how long this closure will last but for now all shows until Saturday By The Editor • 1 min read
