Business Spacemade launches Leeds coworking space in former Pizza Express Spacemade has launched its newest coworking space at its Park House building in Leeds to meet the soaring demand for flexible workspaces post-Covid. The 4,000 sq ft space, which was formerly a Pizza Express, has been completely transformed into a modern coworking hub for businesses, entrepreneurs and remote workers By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Region partners join forces to prioritise adult learning Luminate Education Group has teamed up with partners across the Leeds City Region to host a series of free short courses for adults, as part of the national Festival of Learning. The group is working alongside local organisations and education providers to get adults in the region back into education, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business ‘5 on the farm’ festival announces official event partners Leading wine brand ‘Lindeman’s Wines’ has been announced as one of the sponsors of this summer’s ‘5 on the Farm Festival’ at Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire. Organisers behind the Channel 5 festival, which takes place over the August Bank Holiday, have also revealed that top outdoor By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New office manager for growing accountancy firm 21 Chartered Accountants have added a new member to their growing team with the appointment of Rachel Scott as their office manager. The Sheffield based professional service firm identified the need for a new member of staff to come in to manage internal procedures to allow the senior management team By The Editor • 2 min read
Business MAC Construction Consultants welcomes new senior building surveyor Leading construction consultants MAC has announced the expansion of its Building and Surveying team with the appointment of senior building surveyor Terri Houghton. With more than 23 years’ experience in maintenance management, Terri joins the business with immediate effect having previously worked in alterations and improvement programs for Metropolitan Police By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Seven-year success story for social media firm Social media marketing business Shoo Social Media marks its 7th birthday this month – and with much to celebrate. The Ilkley-based company has seen a period of rapid growth, expanded its team and still found time to meet its social responsibility commitments. They are marking the milestone with a Shoo BBQ By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Book donation secures builder Bellway top marks The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes has been given top marks by a Wakefield primary school after a donation enabled it to purchase a host of high-quality books that the headteacher hopes will increase her pupils’ love of reading. Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School on Aberford Road By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Trio of hires for Yorkshire digital marketing agency Following a series of contract wins, Mirfield-based integrated digital marketing specialist, Fishtank Agency, has recruited three new employees to its creative team. To support the ongoing demand for creative services, joining Fishtank Agency are Junior Visual Designer, Niamh Byron, Junior Graphic Designer, Georgia Rae Dean and Digital Marketing Apprentice, Katie By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Barnsley entrepreneur pioneers ‘pawfect’ pussycat hols You won’t find a mint on the pillows and the rooms don’t contain a minibar, but with round the clock care and plenty of cuddles on hand, a Barnsley-based landscape gardener has successfully laid the foundations for the purr-fect retreat for pampered pussycats. Jennifer Ryder (pictured left) started By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Journalism graduate joins Loaded PR following new business model Yorkshire-based PR and marketing agency, Loaded PR has welcomed a talented journalism graduate as their newest PR and social expert. Ella Wilkinson, 23, joins the team as full time PR account executive after demonstrating her keen eye for a story during the initial interview stage. Her appointment is a strong By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Unify PR & Marketing expands its team as it celebrates two major national account wins The team at Unify PR & Marketing is celebrating a duo of successes, recently winning two major national PR accounts while welcoming new two members to its team. The first win sees Unify secure an annual contract with national tile retailer, Tile Giant, focused on media outreach and advertising. The By The Editor • 2 min read