Business razorblue appoints finance director to support phenomenal growth A leading managed IT service provider which works with over 500 companies across the UK has appointed a new Finance Director, tasked with continuing to steer the company on its exceptional growth course. Yorkshire headquartered razorblue, which boasts seven offices and completed its second acquisition in as many years in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds MP HERoes Award for Whitesides Chartered Accountants Whitesides Chartered Accountants, based in Horsforth, Leeds have recently won an MP HERoes award at the first annual running of the new event. Created by Savvitas in partnership with NatWest, the MP HERoes awards have been formed to allow local MPs to celebrate female entrepreneurship throughout the country across all By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Scriba PR has invested in wordsmiths of the future The award-winning communications agency set about drumming up donations at the start of 2022, with a sizeable target fixed on the day the company celebrated its nineth anniversary in business. A jam-packed calendar of fundraising activities included a sponsored silence, creative writing competition, and a hike across the Yorkshire Three By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Tip 5 for consumers to shop safely this Black Friday While it makes for bleak reading, the frenzy of sales and online shopping activity surrounding Black Friday, means this pre-holiday season is a key period for cybercriminals. And each year we see an increase in cyberattacks during what should be a feel-good time. The picture is all-the-more worrying in 2022, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire sees significant rise in new businesses In a challenging environment amid spiralling inflation, the global energy crisis and political uncertainty in the UK, Yorkshire and the Humber saw a bright spot on the horizon with the number of business start-ups registered in October 2022 rising by 16.2% compared with September – the highest month-on-month increase of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business IoD launches search for North’s Directors of the Year The Institute of Directors has launched its search to find the stars of Northern business and leadership. Entries are now open for the Director of the Year Awards 2023, with categories recognising excellence in areas including diversity, innovation and sustainability. The IoD is a thriving membership community, providing directors with By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The play area at Bradford garden centre is shortlisted for a regional tourism award The play team at a Bradford garden centre is celebrating after being shortlisted for a regional tourism award. Grass Hoppers Play at Tong Garden Centre has reached the final in the ‘Kids First' category of the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2022. Organised by the Yorkshire Post, the inaugural awards By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Tip 2 for consumers of how to shop safely this Black Friday While it makes for bleak reading, the frenzy of sales and online shopping activity surrounding Black Friday, means this pre-holiday season is a key period for cybercriminals. And each year we see an increase in cyberattacks during what should be a feel-good time. The picture is all-the-more worrying in 2022, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business ‘Pride of the Lionesses’ event recognises women who have made outstanding contributions to Rugby League As England Women celebrated a win in their Rugby League World Cup fixture against Papua New Guinea last Wednesday evening another landmark occasion was also being marked at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. Over 400 people gathered for a special Rugby League Pride of the Lionesses event which recognised women who By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Forward Ladies leadership summit & awards shortlist unveiled The shortlist for the Forward Ladies Leadership Summit and Awards 2022 has been unveiled, with tickets now available for the glittering awards ceremony and leadership summit in November. The awards recognise women breaking new ground and achieving excellence across the UK and beyond. With this year's theme being By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Bathroom retailer appoints Helen Skelton as brand ambassador Doncaster--based online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has revealed TV and radio presenter Helen Skelton as its first ever brand ambassador. The deal is the first celebrity brand partnership for the company which has an annual turnover of £103m and employs around 400 people. Helen is known for hosting popular BBC By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Landmark day for Leeds as the city welcomes His Majesty The King His Majesty The King was welcomed to Leeds today for his first visit to the city since ascending to the throne. After arriving at historic Leeds Central Library this afternoon, The King unveiled a special plaque to mark the 10th anniversary of the Child Friendly Leeds initiative, which was launched By The Editor • 3 min read
