German teacher scoops top accolade

German teacher scoops top accolade

A passionate German teacher from Hipperholme Grammar School has said how “thrilled” she is to be recognised on a national scale – after winning a prestigious award. Olesia Tyne was invited to the German Embassy in London to receive the Peter Boaks Prize which...
IT firm celebrates milestone birthday

IT firm celebrates milestone birthday

Fusion IT, an IT firm in Brighouse, is celebrating its 15th anniversary in business – and it has plenty to shout about following a significant recruitment drive, a growing client base and a financial forecast nearing the £2 million mark. Founded by IT expert, Jamie...
Beautifying York’s exhibition square

Beautifying York’s exhibition square

Johnsons of Whixley has loaned £5,000 worth of plants to the upcoming Bloom! Festival, to help beautify York’s Exhibition Square. The plants were delivered on the morning of the 4 July, ahead of the Festival, which runs between 5 and 7 July, and celebrates York’s rich...
Students jet off on humanitarian trip

Students jet off on humanitarian trip

Hipperholme Grammar School will be flying out a group of young people to Asia as part of a once-in-a-lifetime humanitarian trip to help villages and schools across Borneo. A group of seven current and former pupils, aged 16-18, and Hipperholme Grammar School geography...
Energising Terriers for Premier League campaign

Energising Terriers for Premier League campaign

Kinect Energy Group has renewed its sponsorship of Huddersfield Town for an 8th season. Kinect will be the proud sponsor of The White Rose Club for the next two years.   Formerly operating as Orchard Energy, and with offices in nearby Elland, Kinect simplifies...
Leading innovation in fight against plastic waste

Leading innovation in fight against plastic waste

Commercial horticultural nursery Johnsons of Whixley is trialing a revolutionary new type of plant pot that is detectable by recycling centres, to help lead the fight against plastic waste in the industry. Johnsons’ new cream-coloured plant pots are detectable by...