Food&Drink Doncaster restaurants could save thousands by recycling their food waste Pubs, restaurants, cafés and takeaways across South Yorkshire could save thousands of pounds on their waste disposal costs by ditching landfill and opting to recycle their food waste instead. That’s the advice of Philip Simpson, commercial director of ReFood, which operates one of Europe’s most advanced anaerobic digestion By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Ex rugby league star Stevie Ward launches men’s meets at Maggie’s Cancer support charity Maggie’s Yorkshire recently ran its first Men’s Meet Up group with ex rugby league star, Stevie Ward. Stevie spoke to a group of men who are living with cancer, whether their own diagnosis, or that of a friend or family member. He spoke about his By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Further plans unveiled to improve rail journeys in the North High-skilled jobs and more reliable journeys will be created in Bradford as momentum continues to deliver one of the country’s largest rail improvement projects. Rail Minister Huw Merriman has confirmed plans as part of the Government’s £3.9 billion investment into the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) to build By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Business Enterprise Fund to support 280 businesses and create 600 jobs with new £20m fund Responsible finance provider the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) has received a facility of £20m to boost support for small businesses, via an investment from Lloyds Bank & Big Society Capital. In a bid to support local jobs and improve the economy, the investment is part of a £62m boost to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Jack Lunn appoints three board directors Leeds based construction company, Jack Lunn Ltd has promoted three of its senior team members to its board of directors. The appointments not only reward three high performing individuals but also form part of a strategic plan to grow the business across key performing areas. Nicola Thompson becomes financial director By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Lycetts offers businesses in Yorkshire and The Humber a defence against cyber crime An innovative security service is set to help protect businesses in Yorkshire and The Humber against the increasing menace of cyber attacks. Leading insurance broker Lycetts’ Cyber Safety Tool has been designed to help prevent businesses falling victim to the 6,500-plus cyber crimes that occur in the UK every By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Mattress Online comes to Doncaster this month To celebrate the launch of Mattress Online’s newest store, the retailer will be opening with the offer of 10 percent off everything in store from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, and continuing until Sunday 7th April. Located on the Sprotbrough Road Retail Park, a stone’s throw from By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Artisan bakery and coffee house joins the thriving district A sustainable bakery and speciality coffee house is set to open in Little Kelham, Sheffield’s pioneering zero carbon neighbourhood, which has been transformed by property company and placemaker CITU. Bakers Yard Bakery has been founded by Sheffield couple Sam Lindsay and Becca Crofts who aim to establish their latest By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire and the Humber achieves lowest level of insolvency-related activity in England in February Yorkshire and the Humber put in a stalwart performance in February recording the lowest level of insolvency-related activity of all the English regions since the previous month according to the latest research from the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3. Last month, insolvency-related activity affected 263 businesses in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business National trade body celebrates Wetherby young achiever A building materials specialist from Wetherby has been recognised for his commitment to the industry. National trade body The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and Builders’ Merchants News (BMN), have joined forces to identify the Top 100 Young Achievers across the multi-billion-pound building materials sector, and shine a light on the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Frank Marhsall Estates buys Bingley Business Park Leading Bradford developer Frank Marshall Estates has bought Cottingley Business Park, near Bingley, in an off-market deal for an undisclosed sum. The 78,000 sq ft office park has been acquired from West Yorkshire property management and development company Cox22. Frank Marshall Estates is owned and run by Edward and By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Lisa zooms in on the magnificent Bishops' palaces of England As part of a series of Zoom lectures, the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT) is delighted to be joined by Lisa McIntyre at 7pm on Thursday 21 March, who will be presenting on The Bishops’ Palaces of England. Lisa graduated with distinction from the Architectural Association in 2012. She has By The Editor • 2 min read
