Stay Informed

Latest News

Insights, stories, and updates from Yorkshire's business community.

March 5, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Welcome to Yorkshire and LNER’s “Song for Yorkshire” fab four finalists revealed – vote now

The Welcome to Yorkshire and London North East Railway (LNER) competition to discover a new song to celebrate the county reveals its fab four finalists. Competition has been tough, with an exceptionally high standard of entries, but the final four have now been revealed and it’s up to the public to decide who will be the lucky winner! Listen to the finalists, watch their video entries, hear what they have to say … AND vote for your favourite at songforyorkshire.co.uk Sam Turner – solo Isolati

Read Article

March 5, 2021|Business

Specialist Yorkshire legal practice celebrates third Birthday with positive growth

Leeds-based employment law specialist practice Thrive Law – headed up by solicitor and leading mental health campaigner Jodie Hill – is celebrating its third birthday, hot on the heels of experiencing a surge in enquiries as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and following Jodie’s active media presence as the go to expert for employment law. The firm’s recent successes clearly demonstrate a strong regional and national need for high calibre specialist employment and HR legal advice, driven by c

Read Article

March 4, 2021|Business

Celebrate 15 Years of Gliterary Lunches

It's World Book Day today, International Women's Day on Monday, Mother's Day a week on Sunday and Gliterary Lunches' 15th Birthday at the end of the month. Could there be a better time to celebrate good books and sparky women in the excellent company of fellow Gliterary Lunchers? Why not join them. On the last Thursday of each month, you can enjoy lunch with an award-winning author from the comfort of your own home or office and invite your friends, family, clients and colleagues too. Simply f

Read Article

March 4, 2021|Entrepreneurs

Socialsendr explores new marketing methods to increase sales leads

Influencer marketing. An ideal channel for a brand looking to raise awareness and grow its consumer base, but can influencer marketing work in a B2B setting? According to Yorkshire-based tech start up, socialsendr, yes it can, with the business seeing an immediate increase in platform sign ups following a campaign with a nano influencer on TikTok. While TikTok is relatively new to many brands, it is especially rare for B2B companies to focus their marketing efforts on a fun, video-based platfor

Read Article

March 3, 2021|Business

KC Communications welcomes two new staff after a series of client wins

Huddersfield based PR and marketing agency KC Communications has welcomed two more members of staff and four more clients to its roster. Frankie Lyons has joined the agency as a senior digital PR Manager from Leeds based Jaywing PR, bringing over 5 years of experience working with a number of household brands. Frankie will be leading the team in the development of digital PR activity across a number of key accounts for the agency, as well as helping to upskill the team and utilising her knowled

Read Article

March 3, 2021|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Yorkshire bakers urged to turn up the heat on cancer

Yorkshire bakers are being urged to grab their mixing bowls and whip up some cash, as ‘The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer’ returns this March on Channel 4, starring Hull born actor Reece Shearsmith. As the Bake Off tent opens its doors again, foodies and fundraisers alike are being asked to don their aprons in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, the joint fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4. Getting started is a piece of cake with a free kit to download full of t

Read Article

March 2, 2021|What's on

Leeds Grand Theatre offers free masterclasses to aspiring actors

Leeds Actors in Training (LAIT), a practical skills-building course for young adults (18-25) serious about an acting career, run in collaboration with Leeds Grand Theatre, is offering free online masterclasses throughout March 2021. In anticipation of theatres reopening, LAIT Intensive is a series of five evening sessions run over three weeks by professional artists and overseen by LAIT and Leeds Grand Youth Theatre Director, Lizi Patch. Running from 6-8pm on Tue 16, Wed 17, Tue 23, Wed 24 and

Read Article

March 2, 2021|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Dakota Leeds doors opening soon

Better days are coming, and with them, the long-awaited Dakota reopening! Following the much-anticipated good from the Government, Dakota are pleased to announce their booking channels are now open. They are taking bookings for al-fresco dining and drinks on their heated outdoor Terrace from Monday, 12th April; and reservations for both accommodation and Bar & Grill visits from Monday, 17th May. Cocktails, al-fresco on Greek Street; lunch on the heated Terrace; an overnight stay; dinner in the

Read Article

March 2, 2021|Entrepreneurs

Lockdown shows demand for online productivity tools

Yorkshire based Web Development Agency, Beanie Media [http://beaniemedia.com/], has reported a significant increase in demand for bespoke website’s that increases business productivity. Since lockdown began in March 2020, the firm has developed multiple technical solutions, including online quoting systems, HR Software and Recruitment systems that decrease paperwork. Headed by digital enthusiast and entrepreneur Melissa Roberts, Beanie Media works with a roster of Yorkshire-based firms includi

Read Article

March 1, 2021|Fashion and Lifestyle

Teacher achieves five star rating for children’s book

A West Yorkshire school teacher is celebrating five star reviews following the launch of a children’s book dealing with the themes of individuality and diversity. Bianca Vickers has written and illustrated The Travelling Turtle’s First Adventure which is aimed at three to nine year olds (Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) and deals with the twinned themes of spreading kindness and appreciating everyone’s uniqueness. Bianca, who is based in Leeds explains: “The book follows the journey o

Read Article

February 25, 2021|Entrepreneurs

Staffing solutions company hit 150 sub-contracts for client

Since October 2O2O Leeds based recruitment company, Slink, have sourced more than 150 sub-contract gas engineers for their sought after client, Boiler Central. What’s even more impressive is that collectively, these engineers have completed 1500 installations Nationwide for the firm from their initial appointment just five months ago. Slink’s Founder Sarah Elston (pictured left) said: “The growth of Boiler Central began in the first lockdown, which is when they reached out to us looking for sup

Read Article

February 25, 2021|Yorkshire-Kitchen

Bradford Garden Centre creates new role ahead of the launch of its new Food Hall

A Bradford Garden Centre has appointed a new food hall manager as it prepares to launch an extended offering with a new look and new artisan producers. Leeds born Mark Jocelyn has been recruited to manage the new Hearty's food hall at Tong Garden Centre following a six month refurbishment programme that has seen the former food hall almost double in size. Mark joins the Tong Lane garden centre with over 20 years' catering experience and has most recently managed The Deli at The Piece Hall in H

Read Article

Page 173 of 231