Business Budget reaction from Ripon Farm Services “It is deeply frustrating that the NFU, which is an excellent organisation, has so little influence on Government policy. It must be tempting for their President Tom Bradshaw to park a tank outside 11 Downing Street and force the Chancellor to listen to the concerns of the under-funded rural community. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business SEW-EURODRIVE UK boosts team with two new appointments Normanton-based industry-leading specialist in drive technology, SEW-EURODRIVE UK, has boosted its sales and engineering teams with two new appointments. The firm’s West Yorkshire production site holds stock of 5,100 components ready for assembly 24/7, employing 160 people. Headquartered in Germany, SEW-EURODRIVE was established in 1931 with a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Distinguished regional leaders receive Order of Distinction at Hull College graduation ceremony Three influential figures in the Yorkshire and Humber region were recognised for their outstanding contributions at Hull College’s Graduation Ceremony, held at Hull Minster in October. Beckie Hart, Dominic Gibbons, and Councillor Anne Handley were each awarded the college’s Order of Distinction, celebrating their leadership in business, community By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Aqualand Industries partners with Danish manufacturer RABO Aqualand Industries has teamed up with RABO, a Danish manufacturer of tricycles and carts, to offer leisure destinations access to a broad range of pedal-powered adventure products for young children. The partnership will enable Aqualand Industries to distribute RABO’s extensive range of products across UK leisure sites, supporting customers By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds College of building joins low carbon heat network Leeds College of Building’s North Street Campus is set to benefit from the latest expansion of the Leeds PIPES district heating network. The network uses heat recovered from non-recyclable domestic waste to provide warmth and hot water to buildings in the city. The project is helping businesses and residents By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The power of immersive experiences in boosting brand presence Immersive experiences have become an essential tool for businesses looking to stand out in a crowded market. With more companies striving to make lasting impressions on their audience, brands that offer engaging, memorable experiences are far more likely to build stronger connections with their customers. As a result, immersive techniques By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Scotland's oldest independent bottler selects cask of Yorkshire whisky for landmark bottling The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery has distilled a limited-edition whisky for Scotland's Oldest Independent Bottler. Spirit of Yorkshire was invited by Cadenhead's in Campbeltown to propose an exclusive single malt whisky for its World Whiskies range. Cadenhead's director By The Editor • 2 min read
Health NHS Community Diagnostic Centre officially opened in Beeston Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds South, has officially opened the NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - Beeston in Leeds, bringing a range of health services closer to people in the community. The CDC, operated by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, offers ultrasound, a range of cardio-respiratory services including ambulatory blood By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Trio of new appointments amid continued growth for Fantastic The Leeds based agency has appointed a web developer and two account executives to bolster its digital and client management offering following a raft of new client wins, including modular building specialist Thurston Group and bathroom manufacturer Trojan. Joining the team as web developer is David Balionis, who brings four By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture A chic new secret cinema has opened in Leeds Leeds isn’t lacking when it comes to great cinemas, from the multiplexes to the award-winning Hyde Park Picture House and Cottage Road in Headingley. But now, a new independent cinema that can only be used for private screenings has emerged and should go right to the top of your By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Report reveals UKREiiF hits £5m social value milestone The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced that £5 million in social value has been created by its events in just three years, with the findings detailed in a report by economists at social value organisation Loop. Intended to connect people, places and businesses to By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Specialist veterinary hospital opens in Wetherby A new specialist veterinary clinic has opened its doors in Wetherby, led by one of the most experienced surgical teams in the UK. Vets Rob Quinn, Nick Blackburn and Stuart Cooke have launched Vita Referrals to offer orthopaedic and neuro surgery to pets in Yorkshire and beyond. With a focus By The Editor • 2 min read
