Charity Bellway Homes in on helping Hessle Hedgehogs The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes has stepped in to help hedgehogs in the East Riding – installing hedgehog highways at its Parson’s Croft development in Kirk Ella and making a donation to the nearby Hessle Hedgehogs. The hedgehog hospital was set-up by former Independent Financial Advisor, Carolyn By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture The Firecracker Ball announces theme and star-studded line-up for 2024 The annual event returns bringing together the region’s most prolific businesses– and the theme and line-up announcement has been revealed. The Firecracker Ball is returning to Rudding Park Hotel on Saturday, 9th November, 2024 and this year guests will be transported to a magical midnight garden. Guests will be By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Duclo injects significant funding to increase plastic recycling capabilities Duclo Recycling has injected fresh capital into the business to increase capacity in the recovery and recycling of plastic packaging. The Leeds-based company, which is part of the Duo Packaging Group, has invested more than £160,000 in brand new manufacturing capabilities. This involves a new EREMA laser filter, which By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New consultancy launches to optimise the guest experience and profits A new consultancy has launched to help leisure destinations optimise their visitor experience and increase profits. The team at Aqualand Industries has launched the service to help clients design visitor attractions and operate them profitably. Experts will help specify and design tracks for electric buggies and pedal carts. Advice on By The Editor • 1 min read
Health myenergi announces electrifying new partnership with the NHS myenergi, the eco-smart tech manufacturer, has announced a major new partnership agreement with the NHS. Set to be rolled out across hospitals in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber, the collaboration with NHS Humber Health Partnership will offer employees a significant discount when purchasing a zappi EV charger. Working alongside wider By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Flourishing Leeds company launches new freight service Pegasus, the Leeds-based company founded by leading UK entrepreneur Ivan Zhou, has launched a brand-new bespoke global freight service. Pegasus, which is based at Logic Leeds business park by Junction 45 of the M1, consists of five successful divisions: Pegasus Group, Pegasus Textiles, Pegasus Investment, Curo Fulfilment and Curo Freight. By The Editor • 3 min read
Food&Drink Entrepreneur brings health conscious coffee brand & Indian heritage to UK A Leeds-based marketeer, coffee lover, and sports enthusiast has combined all his interests to enter into the world of entrepreneurship and is celebrating having joined forces with his favourite Indian cricketer, as he brings a new coffee brand to the UK. Taking care of Influencer Marketing and Brand Partnership for By The Editor • 3 min read
Health Pioneering occupational physiotherapy service developed in Yorkshire A pioneering occupational physiotherapy service developed in Yorkshire, that has improved the return-to-work recovery times for 96% of businesses accessing it across the UK, has received a major industry accolade within the occupational health sector. The Back in Action UK service, delivered by Leeds-based Sano Physiotherapy, has been awarded the By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Mental health charity launches new counselling course Wellspring Therapy and Training, the experienced Harrogate-based mental health charity, has relaunched its highly regarded course for teenagers. The eight-week Empower course starts on Thursday October 17 and is aimed specifically at 15-17-year-olds. It will be held each Thursday at the Welcome Centre at St Andrew’s Church in Starbeck’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire textile company 'sad and angry' over disgraceful state of warehouse floor One of Yorkshire’s leading textile suppliers has expressed its “sadness and anger” towards Muse Developments in a bitter row over a new concrete floor at Logic Leeds. Hussein Kahil, projects manager of Pegasus World, says he feels his trust has been betrayed by Muse. Mr Kahil is furious about By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Regional Mayor visit Wesley Centre, Malton The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, attended a meeting of North Yorkshire’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund on 12 September at the Wesley Centre in Malton. Following a short tour of the historic building, the meeting was chaired by Cllr Carl Les, the Leader of North Yorkshire By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds company continues to invest in the future It is 15 months since Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions announced its Management Buy Out. During the previous year, the company had relocated to a 65,000 sq.ft. site at Kinetic 45 in Newmarket Lane and rebranded, investing over £1 million to streamline its operations and put a new fleet By The Editor • 2 min read
