Business Leeds City College calls for unused laptops to help students learn from home Leeds City College, which is part of Luminate Education Group, is calling for donations to its student laptop initiative, following the reinstatement of remote learning due to the current lockdown. Last week, the government pledged to provide a further one million laptops to disadvantaged students across the country to support By The Editor • 1 min read
Business NHS Sustainability Partnerships host their first event The NHS Sustainability Partnerships, formally The NHS Sustainability Day of Action are running their first event for 2021. The 2021 Sustainability Agenda webinar will be the scene-setter for the entire year. The NHS Sustainability Partnerships is an initiative that brings together events, awards, reports and the continued ‘Day of Action’ By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Searching for inspirational ladies Do you know a Yorkshire lady who has inspired you in business or perhaps personally? If you do, we want to know about them. Do you have a business mentor who has helped you set up or grow your business and maybe continues to do so? Perhaps there is someone By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Yorkshire lawyer elected as Step's deputy worldwide chair Private client lawyer Amanda Simmonds has been elected Deputy Worldwide Chair of STEP with effect from 1 January 2021. STEP is the worldwide body for professionals helping families plan for their futures. STEP members are internationally recognised as experts in their field and include lawyers, accountants, financial advisors and other By The Editor • 1 min read
Motoring JCT600 celebrates two winners in the Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiring Women Awards Having supported the Automotive 30% Club for the last two years as part of its ongoing commitment to attracting more women into the industry, JCT600 has received recognition of two colleagues in the Club’s Inspiring Automotive Women Awards 2020. Stacey Laing, group trade parts manager based in Chesterfield, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Networking with a twist Date: Wednesday 3rd February Time: 08:00 Networking with a twist Sally Roberts of Fun Training for Results, Caroline Broad of Clarion and Phil Harris of Brown Shipley Zoom There is an old phrase “People buy people” and it’s true! Meeting new, like-minded people can be tricky, until now! By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Garden Centre celebrates new look pet accessories section with a new range The team at Tong Garden Centre have introduced a brand new range of products for dogs and cats which minimises environmental impact. Over 200 lines from the popular Zoon range of pet bedding, collars, leads, treats and toys are now available in a bespoke area in the Tong Lane' By The Editor • 1 min read
Business East Yorkshire hypnotherapist wins regional heat of FSB awards An internationally renowned clinical hypnotherapist from Anlaby, East Yorkshire, is through to the national finals of the prestigious Federation of Small Businesses Awards after winning the self-employed/sole trader category for the Yorkshire and Humber region. Sheila Granger, whose expertise in the field of personal and professional transformation has changed By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Improving our virtual look Six tips for looking great in a virtual meeting We all want the same things in business and life. Amongst the list we want to be healthy, look great, be safe, happy and successful. In our new normal of the COVID-19 era, many of us have turned to the webcam By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Commercial consulting firm helps land five-figure contract for social media marketing agency Facets Commercial Consulting has helped secure a five-figure influencer campaign for social first marketing agency, Captivate Influence. The agency has been appointed by leading tights brand Snag Group Ltd to head up its digital marketing activities. The project will involve an intense focus on influencer outreach and the development of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bloom and Yorkshire Business Woman Presents In support of SmartWorks Leeds Make A date with You An online interactive wellbeing evening Friday 12 February 7pm-10pm This February we’re inviting you to give some self love and make a date with yourself. At this special online event, you will be our focus and there to enjoy By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leader of Leeds City Council selected to be a Labour Party Peer The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake CBE, has been selected to be a Labour Party Peer in the House of Lords. Councillor Blake was named among the new peers announced by the Government. Councillor Blake has served as Leader of Leeds City Council since 2015 and before By The Editor • 1 min read
