Business HMP Askham Grange and HMP New Hall appoint new chair With a wealth of experience across marketing, governance and public sector operations, Judith Donovan was awarded her CBE for services to training and the City of Bradford. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mock employment tribunal – what’s your verdict? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness an employment tribunal? Or play the part of a juror? Chadwick Lawrence is giving the public the chance to get an insight into everything an Employment Tribunal involves as it hosts a Mock Employment Tribunal. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds prepares to host His Majesty The King The historic Leeds Central Library will welcome His Majesty The King this month as part of the monarch’s first visit to Leeds since ascending to the throne. By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Connecting Leeds £270 million investment in the transport network has completed After the start of the programme in 2018, the vision for Connecting Leeds was to deliver a transformational change in the transport network and connectivity across Leeds and the wider region, helping to bring people, places, jobs, learning and leisure closer together. By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Fishtank Agency welcomes another Apprentice to the team Yorkshire-based integrated digital marketing specialist Fishtank Agency underlined its commitment to supporting the next generation by appointing a new junior member to its team. Joining the team is Chloe Arnett, a Graphic Design graduate of the University of Lincoln. Chloe will undertake a digital marketing apprenticeship through Leeds-based training and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Father and daughter team tackle green agenda A father and daughter team are transforming their Barnsley-based clothing business into an eco-friendly outfit for future generations. Carl Firth, co-director of school uniform and workwear specialists Vortex Ltd, has appointed University of Leeds graduate Anna to a newly-created post of corporate sustainability manager. In this post, she takes the By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Harvey Nichols host a brilliant breakfast The Brilliant Breakfast, which raises money for The Prince’s Trust, asked people from all over the UK to host a breakfast from 10th - 16th October 2022, to raise money for the leading youth charity. Harvey Nichols, Leeds hosted their Brilliant Breakfast on Wednesday 12th October for 25 their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Is your marketing process driving your business forward? Do you have a marketing plan that connects your people and your business offering? Book your place at this event and learn the process behind a powerful marketing plan that drives successful activity. Thu, 17 November 2022, 10:00 – 13:00 GMT Virgin Money 94 Briggate Leeds LS1 6NP Delegates By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Wakefield women invited to Hepworth for business support Women in Wakefield are being invited to get together to support each other set up and run businesses with a special event at the Hepworth. The Secret to Empowerment event on October 21 is aimed at women thinking of starting a business or those who run one that is under By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fully funded support for growing small firms and start ups in York Businesses wanting to grow or scale, and start-up enterprises based in York are urged to sign up for a range of fully funded support on a variety of subjects under a programme launched by the City of York Council. The Council is working with Harrogate Borough Council and York & By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Brighouse businesses race to sign up to ‘easy’ gift card initiative The Brighouse Gift Card will launch in November as part of efforts to sustain loyalty for the town and lock in spend locally – BID businesses can accept the card free of charge Over 40 businesses in Brighouse have already signed up to a new gift card initiative for the town. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bayfields appoints People Director to develop employer brand and values Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists has appointed a new people director, tasked with creating a world class employee journey. Claire Hickling brings 27 years of HR experience to the role, which she says will be essential in developing an employer value proposition which acts as as a magnet to talent, creates By The Editor • 2 min read
