National Downing Street tree switch-on signals start of Christmas A 19-foot-tall Nordmann Fir has been lit up by the Prime Minister, signalling the start of Christmas. Bishops Offley Christmas Trees from Staffordshire provided the Prime Minister’s Christmas tree this year after winning Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year in an annual competition run by the British Christmas By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture First look Halifax premiere for final series of the BBC’s Happy Valley Fans of the BBC’s multi-BAFTA award winning drama Happy Valley are in with a chance to attend the Halifax premiere of the eagerly anticipated final series. Creator, writer and executive producer Sally Wainwright will be among those attending the exclusive screening alongside Sarah Lancashire, James Norton and Siobhan Finneran. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Law firm advises on purchase of holiday park near Harrogate Law firm Gordons has advised Cardale Escapes on the acquisition of a holiday park comprising 50 static caravans and a four-bedroom detached house in Beckwithshaw, near Harrogate. Called Cardale Estate, the park is set within 85 acres of established mature woodlands and has a licence for a total of 77 By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture The Piece Hall is crowned 'Great Place' 2022 The Piece Hall in Halifax has been named the winner of The Great Place 2022 in The Academy of Urbanism’s (AoU) Urbanism Awards (2022). The awards recognise the best, most enduring or most improved urban environments. The accolade was presented to CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, Nicky Chance-Thompson By The Editor • 2 min read
Whats On Royal Armouries launch first after-hours event The Royal Armouries and Rolling Social Events are teaming up to introduce an after-hours event at the museum and a new gin produced in collaboration with Coastal Distillery. The museum's oriental gallery and hugely impressive elephant armour will be on show to the public during the evening for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Latimer breaks ground at landmark £350m development The first spade has gone into the ground at Latimer’s flagship development on Kirkstall Road in Leeds, with a number of key local stakeholders from Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority attending a ceremony to officially mark the start of work. Martin Farrington, director of city development By The Editor • 3 min read
National Why installing the right warehouse flooring is crucial for your business Warehouses are a vital part of both the logistics and retail industries, particularly as the number of online shoppers continues to rise exponentially. Vast supplies of various items are required to meet consumer demand, and warehouses are needed to house these items while they are packed, sorted, and prepared for By The Editor • 2 min read
National How to manage personal debt Many people experience personal debts of different natures at various stages within their life. – not all of them necessarily negative. However, it can add a strain on mental health if you feel as though debts are piling up on you and you find it difficult to clear them. In this By The Editor • 3 min read
National Key strategies to grow a small business during a recession After a tumultuous past two years for small businesses, even the smallest increase in supplier or software cost or change in strategy can impact a company's profitability; every penny counts. Small businesses will face more economic certainty with reduced access to backup savings when compared to large firms. By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Penny Appeal announce Crypto Giving Tuesday appeal in aid of Pakistan Flood Victims Bitcoin is more than just an investment; it can also be used to make charitable donations. That's why on November 29th, crypto enthusiasts around the world will be taking part in Crypto Giving Tuesday. Just as Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season, Crypto By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Jobs saved as glazing business bought out of administration York-based Orion Windows Limited has been bought out of administration by Orion Home Improvements Limited, saving the jobs of all 16 staff. Established in 1989, the independently-owned company supplies conservatories, orangeries and extensions as well as high performance windows and doors. It has a showroom in Clifton Moor, York, with By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Housebuilder raises £6755 for its charity of the year The total raised is the culmination of a busy year of fundraising which saw the eastern region of Lovell Homes take part in various activities. These included a charity golf day and donations from show home furniture sales. One of the most prominent fundraisers, Ellie Cockroft quantity surveyor at Lovell By The Editor • 2 min read
