Business A Dales doctor’s surgery has updated its waiting room Reeth Medical Centre, near Richmond, has had its seating reupholstered with an easy-to-clean, antimicrobial surface to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The work was done by Ghyll House Upholstery and Design which has worked with several GP practices to redesign their patient waiting areas. Marie Brookes, managing partner By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Travel Testing Strategy a step in the right direction says Doncaster Sheffield Airport Doncaster Sheffield Airport has described the Government’s testing strategy for passengers arriving into England from the 15th December as a ‘step in the right direction’ to get the aviation industry back on its feet again. The testing strategy, outlined by Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, today (24 November) will reduce By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tourism study confirms Covid-19 'tectonic-shift' across the North * Half of hospitality and leisure businesses across north of England were trading at a loss of over 60% for 10 weeks out of 16-week survey * Businesses expect revenue to recover in January 2022, compared to previous outlook of July 2021 at start of study, as a third of businesses report By The Editor • 3 min read
Business In good hands: Third generation to lead family hydraulics company Yorkshire-based company Mend-A-Hose Hydraulics Limited is continuing the success story of the family business by passing it into the hands of the third generation. Mend-A-Hose has been operating since 1991, providing hydraulic and pneumatic products and services nationally, with several depots around the country including Castleford, Warrington, Leeds, and Coventry. By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Four new hires and four tech clients for four-year-old Halston Marketing Leeds-based B2B marketing agency Halston Marketing [http://www.halston.marketing/] has made four new hires off the back of their ongoing work within the tech sector as they mark their fourth anniversary. Among their stellar catalogue of tech clients, Halston Marketing have recently added satellite technology company SatSense and sustainable By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Thousands of NHS Keyworkers to benefit from new health and wellbeing pilot this winter NHS KEYWORKERS across the UK are preparing for one of the most challenging winters in medical history as they continue to battle the global coronavirus pandemic. In recent weeks, experts have raised concerns over “debilitating” work stress suggesting there will be significant impacts upon wellbeing. But thanks to the pilot By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Nursery retailer opens new 48,000ft warehouse Dewsbury-based online baby and nursery retailer, Kiddies Kingdom, has announced it is opening a new distribution warehouse in Dewsbury due to their best sales period to date. The new unit will be the company’s biggest warehouse and will consolidate their existing seven other warehouses into one space. The facility By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Senior hires announced for Yorkshire’s £7m Xplor development Production Park, one of the UK’s largest facilities for the live events industry, has announced four senior hires to lead its £7m research and development (R&D) project on its Wakefield campus. The project, XPLOR, will be used to deliver a support programme to facilitate growth for SMEs By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Central Networks and Technologies awarded multi-year contract by housing association IT service and support provider, Central Networks and Technologies [http://www.centralnetworks.co.uk/], has won a substantial contract by Welsh housing provider and social enterprise, Bron Afon [http://www.bronafon.org.uk/], following a competitive tender process. With an existing long-standing relationship, Greater Manchester-based Central was re-contracted by the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New leadership programme places health and wellbeing at its heart A new leadership programme delivered by Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) and Field Enterprise, designed to create a wellbeing driven economy has been back by the region’s Mayor. The Leading through Health and Wellbeing programme will develop the leadership, collaboration and coaching skills of participants By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bring some Dakota festive cheer Why not give your team the gift of Dakota. Dakota Gift Vouchers are guaranteed to spread festive cheer amongst your colleagues, clients and team members. Perfect for corporate gifting, say 'thank you' to your dedicated team, or make your clients feel especially valued with the gift of Dakota By The Editor • 1 min read
Business British technology and engineering consultancy creates new jobs in Melbourne BJSS, the British technology and engineering consultancy, has announced that it has expanded to Australia, the company’s first location in the Asia-Pacific region. Basing its first Australian office in Melbourne, BJSS is set to rapidly grow its team to support the company’s existing international and regional Australian clients. By The Editor • 1 min read
