Business HICA Group acquires prestigious care home in Harrogate A leading Yorkshire-based social care group has acquired a prestigious care home in Harrogate as the organisation grows a portfolio of personalised services to meet the changing needs of users. Hull-based HICA Group has purchased Hampden House on Duchy Road, Harrogate from Elizabeth Finn Homes for an undisclosed sum. Hampden By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Alternative education provider awarded Centre of Excellence Huddersfield-based alternative education provider and social enterprise, Employability Solutions has received a prestigious Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status, recognising its inclusive and nurturing environment for students and staff. Centres of Excellence are given to those establishments which prove themselves to be highly inclusive organisations, while the Inclusive By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Topping out for Sheffield’s historic Leah’s Yard The ongoing revival of Sheffield’s historic Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street has celebrated an important construction milestone, with the building’s new extension reaching its highest point. Leah’s Yard is seen as the jewel in the crown of Heart of the City – the transformative city centre development By The Editor • 2 min read
Business MAP Charity completes £1.4m refurbishment of Hope Foundry in Leeds Alternative education provider, MAP Charity has made a huge step towards revitalising Mabgate's creative business community in Leeds, completing a £1.4m refurbishment of Hope Foundry. The Grade-II listed building is currently home to the charity’s Education Programme and a small number of creative practitioners and not-for-profit By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Opportunity for local groups to celebrate CultureDale In the run up to Calderdale’s Year of Culture in 2024, local groups and organisations are invited to apply for grants from a £50,000 fund, to support cultural opportunities. The year 2024 marks 50 years since Calderdale became a borough. To celebrate, Calderdale Council is hosting a Year By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Technology group supports charity scheme Leeds-based Solution Performance Group (SPG) has donated £25,000 to the Sovereign Housing Association to help residents access and become more confident with digital technology. The funding will provide free laptops for residents and community groups to help them find work and training opportunities and connect with others. Sovereign Housing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Multi-million pound launch for photo-based app for tradespeople A multi-million-pound investment by Yepic has seen the Leeds-based start-up launch a game-changing photo-based app for UK tradespeople. Now available in app stores, Yepic gives electricians, plumbers, builders, decorators and joiners a unique new way to record and manage their jobs using photos taken on their smartphones. Yepic is the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business National education charity ‘engages’ Leeds agency Digital agency Engage has partnered with national education charity, The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) after a competitive bid process for their digital contract. The latest win for the Leeds-based agency, which in the last 12 months has become Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM and carbon neutral, will include a diverse brief By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Network Rail and TRU Alliance select Leeds SaaS firm to help deliver £10bn programme Leeds-based SaaS company eviFile has been selected by Network Rail and the TRU Alliance to power its digital project management and progressive assurance approach for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme – valued at £9.6 billion - after a pilot that improved project efficiency by over 20% and reduced hours By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leading Yorkshire developer unveils range of incentives for quality new homes Yorkshire Country Properties, one of Yorkshire’s leading residential property developers, has unveiled a range of incentives for buyers of their quality new homes at Shepley and Skelmanthorpe in West Yorkshire. The Huddersfield-based company, which has just been shortlisted for honours in the prestigious Yorkshire Residential Real Estate Awards, is By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City bikes ride into town The new public e-bike hire service, Leeds City Bikes hits the streets from 15 September. Leeds City Bikes is a fully electric public bike hire service, enabling more people to cycle short journeys. The £2.86 million scheme sees e-bikes for hire at docking stations in the centre, and along By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Anti weapons training workshop * Do you worry about people carrying weapons that could be used against you? In a survey, 100% of people said yes * Have you ever thought about carrying a weapon to keep yourself safe? 80% said yes * Confidence prior to receiving training in keeping safe 2.7. Confidence after 4.6 By The Editor • 1 min read
