Business Chairman of Leeds-based Bailie Group awarded CBE Roy Bailie, chairman of Leeds-based Bailie Group and significant contributor to public life and civic society in Northern Ireland, has been awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to the economy and opera in Northern Ireland during this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Kirklees College students host major local hustings event As the General Election looms on Thursday 4 July, students at Kirklees College have been organising events to help promote democracy and the importance of voting amongst young people in Kirklees. On Wednesday 12 June, they hosted their most important event to date, a hustings with local candidates standing in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Marriott Hotel celebrates 30 years in business Leeds Marriott Hotel celebrates 30 Years in Business with a Grand Celebration Event that welcomed staff, suppliers and fellow Leeds celebrities to an evening of glamour, fine dining and entertainment. The hotel, which is situated in the heart of the city centre, has for three decades stood tall as one By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Acorn works with Esits to improve event site safety As part of Acorn Structures commitment to improving event site safety standards, the company is continuing The Event Structures Industry Training Scheme (ESITS) training and accreditation for their employees prior to the start of the 2024 festival, concert, Summer sports and outdoor event season. ESITS accreditations were established in response By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Small businesses respond to Conservative Party manifesto Responding to the launch of the Conservative Party’s General Election manifesto, Policy Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Tina McKenzie, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Prime Minister talk publicly about the talent, hard work and economic value of the self-employed. FSB was founded 50 years By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Grammar School at Leeds ‘engages’ new agency Digital agency Engage has partnered with leading independent day school, The Grammar School at Leeds after a competitive bid process for their digital contract. The latest win for the Leeds-based agency, which is the top rated digital agency with B Corp status on The Drum*, will include a diverse brief By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds-based virtualDCS wins Veeam Innovation Award for second consecutive year virtualDCS, a leading Leeds-based cloud service provider (CSP) and business continuity specialist, has been bestowed its second Veeam® Innovation Award at VeeamON 2024. IDC ranks Veeam Software as the global market leader for its data protection and ransomware recovery, protecting 20 million users of Microsoft 365. From nearly 100 nominations, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Council pledges support for lasting tribute to Rob Burrow Leeds City Council has confirmed its commitment to commemorating the inspirational life and achievements of the late Rob Burrow. Leeds Rhinos legend Rob touched hearts worldwide with his determination to raise funds and awareness for all those affected by motor neurone disease (MND) after he was diagnosed with the condition By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New investment to grow York Craft Brewery Award-winning brewery and taproom Ainsty Ales in Acaster Malbis has attracted a six figure investment from a group of local entrepreneurs. Husband and wife team Stuart and Lyndsay Weston will be managing the business and become shareholders, alongside the new owners. Investors include local business owners Nick Ivel, Jon Greenwood By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barnsley lubricants company launches bid to oil the wheels of change to Net Zero A Barnsley-based supplier of lubricants to customers in construction, manufacturing and logistics has embarked on its own Net Zero journey. Goldcrest Oil (North East), based in Wombwell, has completed the Net Zero Barnsley programme delivered by The Business Village in partnership with Barnsley Council. The company has worked with specialist By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Ahead Partnership inspires over 15,000 young people Leading ESG partner Ahead Partnership is celebrating a third successful year of its Kirklees and Calderdale Health and Care Careers Pathway programme, run in collaboration with NHS Health Education England and C+K Careers. The programme aims to inspire young people and increase their understanding of careers within the health By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Housebuilder agrees £4.3m first Manningham Housing Association deal Avant Homes West Yorkshire is constructing 20 new homes for Bradford-headquartered Manningham Housing Association at Odette’s Point in Keighley after agreeing a £4.3m deal with the housing provider. The partnership marks another important step in Avant Homes’ delivery of its multi-tenure strategy and is the first the housebuilder By The Editor • 2 min read
