Charity Furniture retailer supports Candlelighters charity with bedroom furniture donation Bed Kingdom, a leading online retailer of beds and bedroom furniture, recently donated two beds and mattresses to Candlelighters, a charity that supports families of children with cancer in Yorkshire. The donation allowed Candlelighters to replace some of their existing beds in their Candlelighters Cottage, which is accommodation provided by By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Nines Tines takes home Great Taste 2024 award Judged by the Guild of Fine Food’s expert panel, Nine Tines is awarded a Great Taste one star in the world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme Nine Tines vodka from Collaboration Spirits, a small batch British vodka which is handcrafted from premium potatoes grown in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University welcomes Unlocked Graduates’ largest cohort of new prison officers Leeds Trinity University has welcomed Unlocked Graduates’ largest ever cohort of prison officers who have started their training at its Main Campus in Horsforth. Unlocked’s Summer Institute marks the beginning of the award-winning, two-year Unlocked Graduates leadership development programme, which is creating the next generation of leaders in prisons By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SMEs grow with Finance Yorkshire investment SMEs across Yorkshire and Humber are growing and creating jobs with investment from Finance Yorkshire. The funding body’s loans fund is supporting businesses expand by investing in technology, marketing spend, new product development and the hiring of new staff. Finance Yorkshire’s loans fund provides investments to SMEs of By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Healthy holidays set to cater for 5,000 children across Leeds this summer Around 5,000 children across Leeds will access nutritious food and fun activities thanks to an initiative run by Leeds City Council and Leeds Community Foundation this summer. The Healthy Holidays programme, now in its seventh year, provides fun activities and nutritious food for children whose families may struggle during By The Editor • 2 min read
Business House builder releases new homes for sale at Crosland Moor Avant Homes West Yorkshire has released a new range of family homes for sale at its popular £58m, 226-home Fitzwilliam Grange development in Crosland Moor, Huddersfield. The development comprises a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes By The Editor • 1 min read
Health Family business celebrates prestigious award win Horizon Care, a Yorkshire-based family owned and run care provider proudly announces its award win at the Stars of Social Cre Awards 2024. Mental Health Specialist was awarded to Horizon’s Glen Robson which recognises Glen’s unparalleled understanding of debilitating mental health conditions and supporting individuals to avoid acute By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink North Yorkshire rapeseed oil producer wins Great Taste awards A Thixendale family business that has created a range of British rapeseed oil-based products using its own farm-produced oil is celebrating a win at the Great Taste Awards 2024. Charlie & Ivy's Lemon & Poppy Seed Dressing, Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise and Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil were awarded By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Grants awarded to boost accessibility in West Yorkshire Disabled artists and audiences are set to benefit from new investment to make creative and cultural venues in West Yorkshire more accessible. The initiative is part of the £2.3 million ‘You Can Make It Here’ programme, launched by the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, to support and grow By The Editor • 2 min read
Health Leeds City Council backed partnership for new mental health and suicide prevention company A newly launched mental health and suicide prevention Community Interest Company, HelloHope has partnered with Navigatr, to make its lifesaving training programmes visible via digital badges, under a Leeds City Council-backed scheme. Ellie MacDonald launched HelloHope at a special event in May this year and has partnered with fellow Leeds-based By The Editor • 2 min read
Business ITP appoints new managing director to support continued growth Yorkshire-based construction and protective textiles manufacturer, Industrial Textiles and Plastics (ITP) Ltd, is supporting its next phase of growth with the appointment of Martin Green as managing director. With 24 years in senior roles in construction and associated industries, including successful periods with national and international manufacturers, Martin brings a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pest control company acquires Doff Portland Global pest control manufacturer and supplier Pelsis Group has acquired Nottingham based garden care product manufacturer, Doff Portland, strengthening the group’s portfolio of leading retail, agricultural and professional brands. Established in 1946, Doff Portland manufactures a number of leading brands and private label products for major retailers in the By The Editor • 1 min read
