Month: May 2021

How Leeds Playhouse engaged with 12,000 local people during lockdown

Robin Hawkes, the executive director of Leeds Playhouse, highlighted the significant work of Plan for Change, the playhouse’s freelancer support, training and skills development programme, during a virtual roundtable event.

HealthNet Homecare aims to improve the quality of life for people with acute diseases

HealthNet Homecare (UK) Ltd has announced the completion of the acquisition of HealthNet share capital, which was previously owned by Lexon UK Limited.

'Pontins meets Palm Springs’ as Hull-based Willerby backs caravan renovation project

Club Jupiter, is a caravan renovation project launched by interior design, style and travel-loving friends Anna Hart, Emma Jane Palin and Whinnie Williams and backed by UK holiday homes company Willerby.

What is the best pizza oven for home use? From Ooni to wood-fire, garden to pellet, the best pizza ovens 2021

Whether it’s baking with electricity, gas, wood pellets or kindling, these are the best home pizza ovens you can buy today

Rise of pet theft since start of Covid pandemic is ‘worrying’, says Environment Secretary

Environment Secretary George Eustice said there has been a “worrying” rise of pet thefts during the Covid pandemic, but said the creation of the pet theft taskforce will help deal with the issue.

West Yorkshire SMEs: how to expand globally

According to Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) research, businesses in West Yorkshire export around £6 billion of goods to over 100 markets worldwide, with approximately 57 per cent going to EU markets.

Angling Direct's profit soar as it delivers 'operational excellence'

Angling Direct, the specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer, has announced its full year results for the 12 months ended 31 January 2021.

HSBC UK sees its strongest ever month for mortgage completions

In a sign of the recent boom in housing market activity, HSBC UK said March was its strongest ever month for mortgage completions, including deals for more than 3,000 first-time buyers.

Elon Musk says Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin over energy use worries

Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin in payment for its vehicles, according to a statement from chief executive Elon Musk.

The story behind the Leeds business that repairs boots for the British Armed Forces

But when all the Queen’s horses and soldiers next march out on Horse Guards Parade to celebrate the monarch’s official birthday they will have the skills of an historic family-owned Yorkshire company to thank for helping them put their best feet forward.