Entrepreneurs Heald shortlisted at the Outstanding Security Performance Awards 2022 Heald Ltd, the Yorkshire based manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems that protect some of the world’s most high profile buildings from vehicle attacks, has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer category at the Outstanding Security Performance Awards 2022 (OSPAs). From their HQ in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Huddersfield crafter stars in Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas finale A crafter from Huddersfield - who turned a lost paper folding art into a thriving online business and a means to support people during lockdown - will feature in the finale of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas. Bethan Aspland has 43k followers on her Instagram channel where she By The Editor • 3 min read
Travel and Environment Morley Town Hall green and connected A public consultation event as part of the £24.3m Morley Town Deal has been hailed 'a great success' by organisers. The 'Green and Connected' public drop-in held at Morley Town Hall on 25th November marked the launch of an online public consultation survey on aspects By The Editor • 2 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Yorkshire’s top chefs come together for one night only Beat the January Blues whilst helping to raise money for an excellent cause. On Tuesday 18th January, The West Park Hotel in Harrogate will play host to a charity dinner. The whole venue, which is part of the Provenance Inn Group, will be transformed for this glittering gala where guests By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Building sustainable health through arts Members across communities in Leeds were given the opportunity to take part in a diverse cultural experience of poetry and Indian classical dance throughout the past three months. Some of these communities include the elderly LGBTQ community along with Care home residents across different care settings in Leeds. The workshops By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Kinrise launches love Christmas campaign for St. George's crypt Kinrise, the developers of the iconic 34 Boar Lane in Leeds, have launched a pioneering Christmas initiative in aid of St George’s Crypt. Kinrise are hosting a special festive event at 34 Boar Lane on Wednesday 15th December to provide presents for everyone at the Crypt over Christmas. Grace By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs A trio of entrepreneurs win Northern design award A local entrepreneurial mum of 2 is celebrating bringing home the trophy from an awards ceremony for the Northern Design Awards for a project she worked on with fellow Yorkshire entrepreneurs. A project for Howgill Lodge Campsite saw Interior Designer Jo Duerden, (pictured second left) who runs Design by Jo By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Apprenticeship success for Leeds cloud migration firm Cloud migration firm Cloud Nexus is reaping the rewards after employing its first ever apprentice and witnessing impressive growth as a result. Kayleigh Pyner aged 22 and a Southampton Solent University photography graduate, joined the Leeds-based firm in November 2020 and has since transformed its marketing. As the firm’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Huddersfield Literature Festival reveals new branding and website The award-winning Huddersfield Literature Festival has revealed its new branding, incorporating a fresh new logo, colours and a new more responsive website. The new branding, designed and developed by Huddersfield-based digital agency Splitpixel, showcases the Festival’s new identity and enhances its commitment to accessibility for all. The new website By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The answer to levelling up: Northern Power Women will get the nation mentoring Northern Power Women’s Levelling Up Progress report, published on 7 December, outlines how the Northern Power Women (NPW) community has found the solution to the Levelling Up agenda. The report will be launched virtually by CEO and Founder of Northern Power Women, Simone Roche MBE. This progress report follows By The Editor • 3 min read
Travel and Environment West Yorkshire has the highest number of rapid EV chargers across any county West Yorkshire is now at the forefront of EV charging provisions as it boasts the highest number of rapid electric vehicle chargers across any county in the UK (excluding London), due to the partnership between EQUANS (the new name for ENGIE’s services-led activities), and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Festive shop pops up again for Christmas The popular Christmas Tree Farm & Festive Shop at Home Farm, Methley, near Leeds, is now open – with expectations high for a bumper season. The glittering festive shop, which was launched in 2019, enjoyed a successful Christmas last year, despite strict anti-Covid measures being in place. The expansion of the By The Editor • 3 min read
