Business Small businesses respond to Conservative Party manifesto Responding to the launch of the Conservative Party’s General Election manifesto, Policy Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Tina McKenzie, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Prime Minister talk publicly about the talent, hard work and economic value of the self-employed. FSB was founded 50 years By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Grammar School at Leeds ‘engages’ new agency Digital agency Engage has partnered with leading independent day school, The Grammar School at Leeds after a competitive bid process for their digital contract. The latest win for the Leeds-based agency, which is the top rated digital agency with B Corp status on The Drum*, will include a diverse brief By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds-based virtualDCS wins Veeam Innovation Award for second consecutive year virtualDCS, a leading Leeds-based cloud service provider (CSP) and business continuity specialist, has been bestowed its second Veeam® Innovation Award at VeeamON 2024. IDC ranks Veeam Software as the global market leader for its data protection and ransomware recovery, protecting 20 million users of Microsoft 365. From nearly 100 nominations, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Council pledges support for lasting tribute to Rob Burrow Leeds City Council has confirmed its commitment to commemorating the inspirational life and achievements of the late Rob Burrow. Leeds Rhinos legend Rob touched hearts worldwide with his determination to raise funds and awareness for all those affected by motor neurone disease (MND) after he was diagnosed with the condition By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New investment to grow York Craft Brewery Award-winning brewery and taproom Ainsty Ales in Acaster Malbis has attracted a six figure investment from a group of local entrepreneurs. Husband and wife team Stuart and Lyndsay Weston will be managing the business and become shareholders, alongside the new owners. Investors include local business owners Nick Ivel, Jon Greenwood By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barnsley lubricants company launches bid to oil the wheels of change to Net Zero A Barnsley-based supplier of lubricants to customers in construction, manufacturing and logistics has embarked on its own Net Zero journey. Goldcrest Oil (North East), based in Wombwell, has completed the Net Zero Barnsley programme delivered by The Business Village in partnership with Barnsley Council. The company has worked with specialist By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Ahead Partnership inspires over 15,000 young people Leading ESG partner Ahead Partnership is celebrating a third successful year of its Kirklees and Calderdale Health and Care Careers Pathway programme, run in collaboration with NHS Health Education England and C+K Careers. The programme aims to inspire young people and increase their understanding of careers within the health By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Housebuilder agrees £4.3m first Manningham Housing Association deal Avant Homes West Yorkshire is constructing 20 new homes for Bradford-headquartered Manningham Housing Association at Odette’s Point in Keighley after agreeing a £4.3m deal with the housing provider. The partnership marks another important step in Avant Homes’ delivery of its multi-tenure strategy and is the first the housebuilder By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sam Teale takes home Yorkshire Choice Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Sam Teale, of Sam Teale Productions, has been honoured with the Yorkshire Choice Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at a ceremony held on 7th June. The awards are one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in the region, recognising outstanding contributions across various industries. It recognises Sam’s outstanding By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tooling supplier launches health & safety initiative Stonegate Precision Tooling Ltd has launched its Safe in Stone campaign to provide vital healthy and safety support for fabricators within the stone industry. The campaign will deliver essential informational and educational resource designed to help keep construction workers safe and healthy, while also enabling business owners to stay abreast By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Expect Distribution joins eFreight 2030 Consortium as a founding member The eFreight 2030 Consortium is a new scheme collaborating with the UK Government to join in their aim to decarbonise the haulage industry with the zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and infrastructure demonstrator programme. The project brings together leading businesses and hauliers to work together, share knowledge and further the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Thomas & Thomas open fabulous new showroom Thomas & Thomas, the well- known kitchen and furniture design company is excited to announce the opening of a fantastic new showroom close to Holmfirth. Headed up by local man Robert Entwistle and Howard Marshall, the duo is delighted to be able to attract more people to the local area, By The Editor • 1 min read
