Business Aqualand Industries partners with Danish manufacturer RABO Aqualand Industries has teamed up with RABO, a Danish manufacturer of tricycles and carts, to offer leisure destinations access to a broad range of pedal-powered adventure products for young children. The partnership will enable Aqualand Industries to distribute RABO’s extensive range of products across UK leisure sites, supporting customers By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds College of building joins low carbon heat network Leeds College of Building’s North Street Campus is set to benefit from the latest expansion of the Leeds PIPES district heating network. The network uses heat recovered from non-recyclable domestic waste to provide warmth and hot water to buildings in the city. The project is helping businesses and residents By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The power of immersive experiences in boosting brand presence Immersive experiences have become an essential tool for businesses looking to stand out in a crowded market. With more companies striving to make lasting impressions on their audience, brands that offer engaging, memorable experiences are far more likely to build stronger connections with their customers. As a result, immersive techniques By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Scotland's oldest independent bottler selects cask of Yorkshire whisky for landmark bottling The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery has distilled a limited-edition whisky for Scotland's Oldest Independent Bottler. Spirit of Yorkshire was invited by Cadenhead's in Campbeltown to propose an exclusive single malt whisky for its World Whiskies range. Cadenhead's director By The Editor • 2 min read
Health NHS Community Diagnostic Centre officially opened in Beeston Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds South, has officially opened the NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Beeston in Leeds, bringing a range of health services closer to people in the community. The CDC, operated by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, offers ultrasound, a range of cardio-respiratory services including ambulatory blood By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Trio of new appointments amid continued growth for Fantastic The Leeds based agency has appointed a web developer and two account executives to bolster its digital and client management offering following a raft of new client wins, including modular building specialist Thurston Group and bathroom manufacturer Trojan. Joining the team as web developer is David Balionis, who brings four By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture A chic new secret cinema has opened in Leeds Leeds isn’t lacking when it comes to great cinemas, from the multiplexes to the award-winning Hyde Park Picture House and Cottage Road in Headingley. But now, a new independent cinema that can only be used for private screenings has emerged and should go right to the top of your By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Report reveals UKREiiF hits £5m social value milestone The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced that £5 million in social value has been created by its events in just three years, with the findings detailed in a report by economists at social value organisation Loop. Intended to connect people, places and businesses to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Specialist veterinary hospital opens in Wetherby A new specialist veterinary clinic has opened its doors in Wetherby, led by one of the most experienced surgical teams in the UK. Vets Rob Quinn, Nick Blackburn and Stuart Cooke have launched Vita Referrals to offer orthopaedic and neuro surgery to pets in Yorkshire and beyond. With a focus By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University City Campus opens its doors for teaching Leeds Trinity University has welcomed its first students to begin teaching at its new Leeds City Campus. Postgraduate students were first to step into the City Campus, based at 1 Trevelyan Square, on Wednesday 16 October. Foundation Year and undergraduate students will continue their programmes at the City Campus from By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SharkNinja expands Leeds presence as global growth continues SharkNinja, the global product design and technology company, today celebrated the expansion of its Leeds office with Kevin Sinfield CBE, English rugby union coach and legendary former captain of Leeds Rhinos. As part of SharkNinja’s growth in the UK and Europe, the company has expanded, taking over a much By The Editor • 2 min read
Health £12m unit at Wharfedale Hospital, reduces waiting times for operations A new £12million unit at Wharfedale Hospital which includes operating theatres and wards is now open, reducing the time patients wait for surgery and providing protected space for planned operations to take place. The Elective Care Hub at the hospital in Otley creates additional operating theatre capacity away from Leeds By The Editor • 2 min read