Business Bradford based Astonish trigger £100k donation to NHS Astonish, the family-owned manufacturer of cleaning products based in Bradford, has set its sights on donating £100,000 to NHS Charities Together following the launch of lock-down inspired, limited edition Astonish Antibacterial Cleanser spray. The new bottle, which was designed by an Astonish fan from Liverpool, features a rainbow alongside By The Editor • 2 min read
What's on MEPC hosts virtual beekeeping lesson Wellington Place is encouraging the community to come together and learn all about honeybees Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC, is hosting a virtual beekeeping lesson to help the local community get their nature fix whilst spending more time at home. The Wellington Place business quarter in Leeds city centre is By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Editor discovers The Governor Whilst watching an episode of Julia Bradbury's Best Walks recently when she headed to Corfu, as a fan of Olive Oil I was interested in her visit to an olive grove where the family run business produce some of the finest olive oil in the world, The Governor. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Wetherby team expands as new Richard Grafton Interiors showroom opens Experienced installations manager Ian Dickinson is the latest new recruit to join Richard Grafton Interiors in Wetherby that is celebrating the opening of its new £500,000 showroom in the market town as restrictions on non-essential stores are eased. Following delays due to the coronavirus lockdown, the new showroom has By The Editor • 2 min read
Lifestyle Award winning wildlife park reopens A whole host of new animals met the public for the first time yesterday as the newly adapted award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopened. YWP, which has introduced a wide variety of safety precautions to keep visitors safe, welcomed over thirty new arrivals during lockdown. A baby boom included fifteen joeys, By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Mixed messages for businesses on returning to work safely Survey finds an almost equal split on employers’ perceptions of government guidelines Business leaders are divided when it comes to the guidelines sent out by the government on returning to work safely. Despite confusion over government guidelines, the majority of businesses feel confident in reopening their business to employees. As By The Editor • 3 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen BBQ time with Tim Award winning Chef, Tim Bilton has created a number of very quick and easy BBQ recipes and with the recent summer weather, there is no better time than now to get outside and cook! Sausage Skewers 8 Sausages twisted in the middle to make 16 fat ones 1 Courgette 4 By The Editor • 1 min read
Travel and Environment A passion for India Travel blogger Philippa Kaye shares some of her India experiences with us: To say I have a passion for India would be an understatement, this passion for India is closely followed by a love for Nepal and Sri Lanka, two countries which have incredible diversity but which are infinitely more By The Editor • 5 min read
Lifestyle The Piece Hall Trust post Covid lockdown reopening statement From Monday 15 June The Piece Hall is stepping up re-opening plans: 15 June – 3 July Some retailers - Al’s Emporium, Eden Keshia, G’s Cakes, Just Gaia, Leon Dewhurst and Yorkshire Gallery - will be opening on an appointment only basis. Elder restaurant will be running their ' By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Stand out in the crowd The Impact of a Killer Headshot By professional photographers: Roth Read Photography. Do you want a proven first step to get ahead of your competitors? Then stride out and lead your brand with an image which radiates your confidence and approachability . . . a killer Headshot. Stand out in the crowd Imagine By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Furlough and beyond surviving the redundancy process As we start to see the world edge towards the “new normal” the likelihood is that some companies will start to make difficult decisions about job losses and redundancies. The news is already awash with companies announcing store closures and job losses. Anyone involved in HR or Management is more By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Dressing for the occasion Bernadette Gledhill has been part of the fashion industry for over 40 years (not that you would believe it!) - she is a professional lady who exudes elegance and grace. We are delighted to welcome her to our team of guest experts and thank her for this, her first of By The Editor • 5 min read
