Food&Drink Digital loyalty app for small business to launch in Leeds An innovative app which allows independent retail, leisure and hospitality owners to offer customers a digital loyalty scheme is being launched in the UK, and Leeds has been chosen as the city to unveil it. Llama Points provides flexible promotions that can be set up in as little as 10 By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity ACS launches its fourth annual steel soldiers campaign Yorkshire-based manufacturer ACS Stainless Steel Fixings is raising money for the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) again this autumn, with its fourth annual steel Silhouette Soldiers Remembrance Day campaign. The 2024 initiative aims to raise more funds than ever with a new order system that invites donations in exchange for a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bellway to open front doors on its biggest Skipton homes Bellway’s open house weekend takes place at its Clifford Gardens development in Skipton on October 5th and 6th and will see the front doors opened for the first time on the 1,902 sq. ft five-bedroom detached Kettlewell and the four-bedroom, double-garaged Sandringham, which offers 1,646 sq. ft By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Beckett student shines in national apprentice of year shortlist Trish Burley, current Level 6 Chartered Manager Apprentice at Leeds Beckett University has been shortlisted for the Chartered Management Institute’s (CMI) prestigious Outstanding Apprentice of the Year award. Recognised for her dedication to learning at university, professionalism in the workplace and her outstanding contribution as a course representative, Trish By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters 15 trainees join Leeds law firm Leeds law firm Ward Hadaway has welcomed 14 new trainee solicitors and one solicitor apprentice. The appointments form an ongoing part of the firm's ambitious growth strategy, spearheaded by new managing partner Steven Petrie, who stepped into the role in May 2024. The 15 recruits are based across By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Lord Richard Harrington appointed as UKREiiF advisory group chair he appointment will assist UKREiiF with the next phase of their growth following Infopro Digital’s acquisition of the business. UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) has announced the appointment of Lord Richard Harrington as UKREiiF’s Advisory Group Chair. He’ll assist UKREiiF with their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Parcel delivery lockers coming to railway stations in the North As many as 50 railway stations across the North of England are set to get new parcel delivery lockers. It follows a deal between Northern and Quadient who operates parcel lockers at more than 20,800 locations around the world. Parcel Pending by Quadient is a growing network of smart By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Triton Project Group Holdings acquires PES Triton Project Solutions has announced its acquisition of Power Engineering Services (PES), a Leeds-based electrical engineering specialist. The acquisition aligns both businesses under the newly formed Triton Project Group Holdings company, marking the beginning of a new chapter for PES. The move was made possible along with Ben Whitaker, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Construction work officially begins on first phase of Our Cultural Heart The main construction work on the first phase of Our Cultural Heart – Kirklees Council’s major regeneration scheme in Huddersfield town centre – is officially underway. Following the appointment of BAM as the principal contractor for this phase of work, core construction work began in earnest this week. This includes the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Colourcube Automotive named as finalist for Motor Trader’s ‘Best Bodyshop of the Year’ Huddersfield’s Colourcube Automotive has been selected as one of three national finalists in the prestigious Motor Trader Industry Awards 2024 for the ‘Best Bodyshop (Medium Enterprise)’. Competing against industry giants, this recognition marks another major achievement for husband and wife team Mike and Liz Mayes who lead their independent By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Benito’s makes motorway debut at Leeds Skelton Lake services Benito’s, the popular Mexican food retailer, is set to open at Leeds Skelton Lake services (J45, M1) on October 14th. The new Mexican retailer will replace the vacant unit previously occupied by Tortilla and will join the already vast selection of food and drink retailers at Leeds Skelton Lake, By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Reward raises £24,000 to support Andy’s Man Club Reward Funding has raised £24,000 for Andy’s Man Club. The funds will support the charity dedicated to saving lives by supporting 200 free groups, with over 1,600 volunteers, working with around 5,000 men each week to help break down stigmas and provide a safe, judgement-free environment By The Editor • 2 min read
