A Georgian mansion house in the heart of Halifax will provide the backdrop for a new afternoon tea experience launching this weekend. From Saturday, Alibi Bar and Restaurant will be serving afternoon tea in its opulent first floor Grand Salon, an experience accompanied by Alibi’s resident pianist. Originally the main drawing
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Historic England praises “exceptional” Piece Hall on special visit
Commissioners of Historic England, the public body which celebrates and protects England’s historic environment, made a notable visit to The Piece Hall to see up close the iconic building and learn more about the work of the charitable Piece Hall Trust, in making it a flourishing cultural and heritage destination. The
Success looms for experienced textile specialist at James Heal
Textile specialist Guy Smithurst has been appointed by leading Halifax engineering firm James Heal as business unit manager in the firm’s Test Materials division. Mr Smithurst brings 30 years’ experience to his new role at James Heal, the market leader in the design and manufacture of precision testing equipment and support services in
CP Media secures technology partnership with Top Screen Media
Outdoor advertising solutions specialist CP Media has formed a strategic partnership with digital technology provider Top Screen Media. Halifax-based CP Media will market Top Screen Media’s premium digital screens offering, HQ Displays. The screens are in reception areas at major London office buildings occupied by companies including Google, HSBC and Samsung. Leeds-based
Halifax engineering firm gets boost from Made in Britain campaign
Halifax-based James Heal, a leading manufacturer of premium quality textile testing instruments and consumables worldwide, has joined the prestigious Made in Britain initiative. With a 1000-strong membership including manufacturers of all sizes, making hundreds of different kinds of products, Made in Britain is the official collective mark for British manufacturers and
Mark Davison returns to James Heal
Mark Davison has joined Halifax engineering firm James Heal, as its service and support business unit manager. The appointment is the second time Mr Davison has worked at James Heal, the market leader in the design and manufacture of precision testing equipment and support services in the global textile industry. Mr Davison first
The Piece Hall Trust attracts corporate members
Two long-established Halifax businesses, Walker Singleton Chartered Surveyors and Wilby Insurance Brokers, have become corporate members of The Piece Hall Trust, each lending their support to the charitable organisation with a three year membership. Both companies have worked with The Piece Hall over the past few years, Walker Singleton were part
Ecommerce consultancy wins contract with ethical home furnishings company
Ecommerce specialist Venture Forge has won a competitive pitch to build a new multi-channel platform for fair-trade furnishings business Myakka. Venture Forge, which was set up by Andy Banks, the former head of ecommerce at Matalan in 2018, beat at least two other agencies to secure the contract and has been
Family solicitor joins Halifax legal practice
Halifax law firm Wilkinson Woodward Bearders has announced the appointment of local solicitor Lepe Salam-Pir to its family team. Lepe brings with her over 12 years’ experience in family law. Salam-Pir studied law at London Metropolitan University and qualified as a solicitor in 2006. She specialises in all aspects of family law
Call for businesses to be more aware ahead of new Digital Tax Laws
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is urging Halifax, Huddersfield and Wakefield businesses to prepare for the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) laws ahead of HMRC’S rollout next month. From the 1 April 2019, any registered businesses above the £85k VAT threshold will be required to maintain digital records for VAT