The coronavirus pandemic has provided a surprising benefit for a North Yorkshire disability charity. Over the last two months, Disability Action Yorkshire has been able to recruit more front-line staff than it had been previously able to do over the last two years. And, in addition to the boost in employee numbers,
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Bradford Economic Partnership chair stands down
The chairman of the Bradford Economic Partnership is standing down after three successful years in the role. Football chief Dave Baldwin joined the board in summer 2017 with the goal of making Bradford a better place for everyone who lives and works in the district. As chairman, he oversaw the development of
Barre instructor supports Yorkshire’s multi-tasking women
Northern Accountants launches business initiative to support local hospitals
The Leeds Office of Northern Accountants launched "NA Gives", a new initiative to raise funds for hospital charity, Leeds Cares, in support of Leeds Children’s Hospital. Managing director Phil Ellerby whose three sons were all born at Leeds General Infirmary, was inspired to fundraise to help children in hospital and their
Haribo turns blue to say thank you!
HARIBO has turned its Castleford factory blue, as a sign of respect and appreciation for all NHS and key workers. The HARIBO team of 700 colleagues, hope that this gesture will communicate a big thank you as the facility stays illuminated over the coming weeks. Jon Hughes, managing director at HARIBO, said:
The SEO Works appoints new head of SEO after client wins
Leeds Building Society works to keep branches open across network – precautions in place
Leeds Building Society is thanking members for their patience and support as it works to maintain service levels across all channels, particularly for vulnerable customers. Jaedon Green, Leeds Building Society’s chief customer officer, said: “We’re alert to the challenges of living in these unprecedented times, especially for our more vulnerable customers. “For
Two ex-Brass heads signed up by Fox Agency
B2B tech marketing specialist Fox Agency has made two new appointments as part of its continued expansion plans. Jason Mortimer and Paul Hetherington had both been long-term senior heads at Brass Agency with over thirty-five years’ service between them. Paul joins Fox Agency as technical lead - UX/UI Developer, while Jason joins
IP specialist promoted to partner
Intellectual property specialist Ben Clay has been promoted to partner at Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett. Ben helps clients to obtain, exploit and enforce all forms of IP as well as defending them from any claims of infringement. He joined Lupton Fawcett in May 2017 after spending eight years working for the
Prestigious Whitby development “proving very popular”
The prestigious Spa Well Court housing development close to the heart of the historic seaside town of Whitby has already seen 25 per cent sold of the apartments being sold off plan. Spa Well Court is being developed by Caedmon Homes, the residential arm of North Yorkshire-based property company Norstar Real