Business Canadian HealthTech companies to bring ingenious innovations to Yorkshire and the Humber Five innovators from Ontario in Canada were selected to bring health innovations to the Yorkshire and Humber region as part of the third international Propel@YH Boot Camp. Run by the Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (Yorkshire & Humber AHSN), this Boot Camp seeks to bring the best By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Partial night time closures around Armley Gyratory & Stanningley bypass From 8pm Monday 24 July until 5:30am Thursday 24 August, there will be daily night-time partial closures around the Armley Gyratory for surfacing works. Full diversion routes will be in place during this time and local residents will be contacted about how they’re affected. The highways surfacing works By The Editor • 3 min read
Business British Library celebrates 50th anniversary This week marks 50 years since the British Library began operations in July 1973. Born out of a vision to create a new kind of national institution, which would encourage scientific and technological research, business, the arts and humanities, the Library came into existence in 1973 as a result of By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Sustainability Partnerships publish Report on NHS Sustainability Developments in 2022 Sustainability Partnerships’ mission is to drive and accelerate the sustainability agenda within the NHS. Their ongoing work bringing together NHS professionals and sustainable solutions places them in a unique position and provides a holistic view of the NHS’s sustainability movements. Sustainability Partnerships has now published their 2022 Sustainability Impact By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Magna unveils new changing places facility People with disabilities and their carers are set to benefit from a new changing places facility which has been unveiled at the Magna Science Centre. A new Changing Places room has opened at Magna Science Centre, the second of eight planned facilities across the borough, after Rotherham Council secured almost By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire manufacturer rebrands as part of broader growth strategy A West Yorkshire company that manufacturers products for the construction industry has launched a brand change as part of an ambitious expansion drive. Sigmat, with a manufacturing facility and support centre in Leeds and design and engineering offices in Skipton and Elland, aims to double turnover and employment between now By The Editor • 2 min read
Business South Yorkshire machinery specialist makes the move to employee owned A leading specialist of earth moving and recycling machinery, based in South Yorkshire, has today announced it has become an employee-owned company. Warwick Ward (Machinery) Limited, established in Barnsley in 1970, employs approximately 120 people at sites in Barnsley, Bromsgrove and Harlow. It is one of the largest stockists and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business University Centre Leeds launches digital innovation hub University Centre Leeds, a member of Luminate Education Group, has launched a digital innovation hub to bridge the skills gaps in the region. The £50k facility, funded by the Office for Students (OfS), includes podcast, video and virtual reality equipment to enhance students’ capabilities and staff practices. The innovation hub By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Consultation launched on Leeds Kirkgate Market hotel plans People in Leeds are being encouraged to help shape ambitious plans for the regeneration of the George Street side of the city centre’s historic Kirkgate Market. Leeds City Council is hoping to replace a row of vacant low-rise buildings on George Street with a stylish six-storey development that would By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Eaton Smith Business of the Year awards 2023 On 30th June, over 150 people in business gathered for Eaton Smith’s Business of the Year Awards 2023 at the John Smith’s Stadium. The 12 monthly winners from the 2022/23 series of the Business of the Month Awards were all in contention for the Award which celebrates By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Ashberry Homes unveils exciting new development in Beverley Ashberry Homes, part of the Bellway Homes group, is on-track to unveil a new development in Yorkshire, with Pilgrims’ Way due to open towards the end of the summer. To be constructed just off Long Lane, and with direct access to Beverley town centre, Pilgrims’ Way will be the third By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds’ digital agency Ascensor consolidates growth plan with four new roles Leeds’ website and digital marketing specialist Ascensor is consolidating its growth plan with the hiring of four new colleagues. Andrew Firth, MD of Ascensor explains: “We’re showing excellent client growth, both in terms of new and existing retainers this year, which is fuelling our recruitment drive. We’ve secured By The Editor • 1 min read
