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Wakefield First's Maker of the Month: Darryl Cunningham
23 July 2024
Darryl Cunningham is a Yorkshire writer and cartoonist who creates his inspired illustrations from his based in Wakefield. After studying the topic in Leeds, he's created a wide variety of projects, ranging from mental health to politics to science. ...
UKREiiF Brings £20.9m Economic Boost to Leeds and West Yorkshire
18 July 2024
An independent report by ARUP has highlighted that The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), a major event taking place annually in Leeds, has generated almost £21m of local economic activity in the city and the wider West Yorkshire region in 2024. The event, which brought together over 13,000 official attendees in 2024, has now generated £38.5m since its inaugural event in 2022. ...
Wakefield First's Maker of the Month: Barbara Larkin: Contemporary Artist
15 July 2024
Barbara Larkin is a contemporary artist, whose watercolours, paintings and drawings explore a range of complex themes and topics. She has worked with a number of local businesses throughout West Yorkshire and beyond. ...
Revo invites High Street Businesses to Apply for ‘Independent Operator of the Year’
09 July 2024
Last year, Revo introduced their new industry awards for the built environment, ‘The Revo's’. These recognise and celebrate talent within the retail, leisure and placemaking property sector. The Revo’s return for 2024, and they are looking for applications from great high street businesses across the UK. ...
Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd Celebrates 17th Anniversary and Launches Complete Training
09 July 2024
Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd, a leading provider of quality care services in Wakefield, recently marked its 17th Anniversary with a special open day event that showcased its commitment to the local community. ...