Business Calderdale legal practice announces double appointment Wilkinson Woodward Solicitors has announced two new appointments to its expanding legal practice. Property solicitor Afreen Mhar, 33, began her legal career after graduating and completing her Legal Practice Course at the University of Huddersfield. Since then, she has retained close ties with the University’s Law School where she By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire agency Wild PR shortlisted at CIPR PRide Awards Huddersfield-based PR and marketing agency Wild PR has been shortlisted for the Best Use of Content award at this year’s CIPR PRide Awards. The creative agency has been shortlisted for its reactive PR campaign on behalf of its glass manufacturing client, Specialist Glass Products based on Netflix’s Squid By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Transport secretary more than trebles investment for rail in the north to £9bn * Investment in TransPennine Route Upgrade bolstered by more than 200% to deliver a gold standard rail network to level up the North * Additional funding will be spent on digital signalling technology, electrifying the full route and building additional tracks for passenger and freight services * This comes as Government announces over By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Top York restaurant to close its doors A highly acclaimed Yorkshire restaurant has announced its plans to shut later this year, to give its team the opportunity to take on new challenges. Le Cochon Aveugle, at Walmgate, York, will close its doors at the end of November, after almost nine years in operation. And owners Joshua and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Key appointment drives growth for data consultancy The Oakland Group has appointed Charlotte Goulding to the new role of HR director to support its growth plans. Charlotte joins the business from Infinity Works and will lead the company’s new people strategy. The Oakland Group has announced plans to double the size of its team to 80 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business WOW- Women of the World Festival is taking place in Rotherham this month Rotherham Council has announced the programme for the first ever WOW - Women of the World Festival in Rotherham. Led by Founder Jude Kelly, WOW Festivals are the world’s most comprehensive festivals celebrating women, girls and non-binary people. Launched in 2010, WOW Festivals have now taken place in more By The Editor • 4 min read
Business New leader’s mission for Ambassador business group flying the flag for Scarborough A new leader has taken the helm of one of Scarborough's leading organisations. Jo Thompson will chair the Business Ambassadors following the 19-year leadership of Peter Wilkinson, who announced earlier this year that he was stepping down. Jo, managing director of her own business, has reviewed the aims By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Huddersfield-based Wild PR shortlisted at UK Social Media Awards Huddersfield-based PR and marketing agency Wild PR has been shortlisted for the Best Small Agency Award at the UK Social Media Awards 2022. The national awards recognise the use of social media across various business sectors and the skills required to reach new and broad audiences. The categories are focused By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Alston Dairy introduces ground breaking sustainable pots A fully recyclable pot produced by Keighley based PFF Packaging has been launched by Alston Dairy as part of its Ann Forshaw’s Farmhouse Yogurt range. The 140g pots use less plastic than equivalent PET packaging and more post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, optimising the resources used and making the packaging By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Supporting female leaders of the future Budding female entrepreneurs met to share ideas, knowledge, and support with like-minded professionals from across the district. The event, hosted by Leeds-based social enterprise Shine, showcased the organisation’s ‘She Can Shine’ programme which offers a unique programme of mentoring and advice for females looking to launch or grow their By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Plans submitted for new homes on Mabgate in Leeds Plans to regenerate a brownfield site on Mabgate with approximately 310 apartments, as well as communal, co-working and creative space have been submitted to Leeds City Council. The proposed scheme would bring a unique landmark development to an underutilised site within an existing creative environment. Subject to planning permission, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Helmsley Group makes key hire to head up asset management division York-based property investment and development specialist, Helmsley Group, has announced the appointment of Alexia Swift-Cookson as its new head of asset management. Originally from Yorkshire, Alexia joins Helmsley from Cushman & Wakefield in London, where she was a partner. Bringing 16 years’ experience to the role, she will assist the By The Editor • 1 min read
