Arts&Culture Dean Clough sets precedent for Calderdale's year of culture Dean Clough, the 22-acre mixed use destination in Halifax, has reported a successful year in business as it prepares to play a key role in Calderdale’s 2024 Year of Culture celebrations. The historic venue has enjoyed a period of evolution with new flexible working and wellbeing initiatives that have By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Calls for VAT to be reduced for businesses in the hospitality sector. York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling for the rate of VAT to be reduced for businesses in the hospitality sector. With the sector entering its quietest period of trading and after nearly four years of enormous disruption and cost pressures, hospitality businesses have never faced so many By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vibrant, inclusive Lindley church awarded much needed funding Ten places of worship from across Yorkshire are celebrating this month after receiving a share of £74,000 to help towards the cost of repairs and maintenance work. The grants have come from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT), a charity set up to help churches, chapels and meeting houses By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Financial services expert launches marketing advisory firm A leading financial and professional services expert is launching a marketing consultancy that offers firms specialist support. Rory Dolan developed Aedus after spending over a decade working with financial services brands across Yorkshire. The new Leeds-based firm will offer senior counsel and operate as an integral part of the team. By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Chadwick Lawrence announces further promotions Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has promoted 3 employees. In recognition of their hard work and dedication in a list of New Year promotions, effective 1 January 2024. Sarah Hemmings (Leeds) has been promoted to Salaried Partner and Ellie Hirst and Lashana Henderson (Huddersfield) are both promoted to Associate. Sarah’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ripon Farm Services popular New Year Show celebrates its 20th anniversary this month Ripon Farm Services’ popular New Year Show celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. One of the UK’s leading agricultural machinery displays is being held in the Yorkshire Event Centre at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate on Wednesday January 24 and Thursday January 25. It will kick start the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sovereign Street becomes one-way to improve cycling and walking connections Sovereign Street has become one-way as part of plans to improve cycling and walking connections across Leeds city centre. Works began on Thursday 4 January, which has seen the introduction of a one-way system running west to east along the length of Sovereign Street from Neville Street towards Swinegate. This By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Event management agency appoints head of sales Louise Gee has joined the First Event team from YES (Your Event Solutions) as head of sales. Throughout previous senior leadership positions in sales and marketing, Louise has helped sales teams apply a dynamic and strategic approach, and is looking forward to bringing this experience to the exciting opportunities on By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire based goat’s milk producer celebrates double figure awards A Yorkshire based goat’s milk producer is celebrating a record 2023 with an impressive collection of awards including several coveted Great Taste stars. St Helen’s Farm at Seaton Ross near York was founded 38 years ago and is the UK’s largest goat’s milk producer, with products By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Glass firm named finalist in Made in Yorkshire 2024 Awards A post-consumer glass recycling initiative developed by Morley Glass in conjunction with Saint-Gobain Glass has been shortlisted for a prestigious award, putting it in the running to be named as one of the best companies in its home county of Yorkshire. The company has been named a finalist in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Spinks secures funding to bring innovative spring technology to rail seating Spinks, a leading spring manufacturer and components supplier to the mattress and furniture industry, has secured a £250,000 research contract to bring its revolutionary EcoSeat™ spring technology to UK rail seating. The research contract is being awarded by the Department for Transport and the UK's innovation agency, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University Business School joins the Business Graduates Association The Leeds Trinity University Business School (LTUBS) has joined the Business Graduates Association (BGA) as a Bronze Member. The Business Graduates Association, part of the Association of Masters of Administration (AMBA) is a respected accreditation body with global influence for world-leading and high-potential business schools. Becoming a member of the By The Editor • 2 min read
