Yorkshire law firm announces commercial property and banking lawyer hires
Law firm Gordons has further expanded its commercial property and banking teams with two lawyer appointments. Ruqeia Ahmadi joins the firm’s commercial property practice from Pinsent Masons. She advises on a range of matters including acquisitions and disposals; leases from the perspective of both landlords and tenants; asset management;
Gaynor Faye takes lead role in British menopause comedy Hot Flash
Celebrated actor, writer and Yorkshire Businesswoman ambassador Gaynor Faye will star in Hot Flash, a feature film which delves into the challenges of menopause. Gaynor will play Geri, an accidental entrepreneur who triumphs despite brutal menopause symptoms, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of being a forty plus single mum. Best
Emmerdale’s iconic Esholt post office is sold
The picturesque post office in the village of Esholt near Bradford, known to millions of viewers as the post office in long-running ITV soap Emmerdale, has been sold to a local buyer. The business, which was marketed by specialist commercial property agent Ernest Wilson, part of Eddisons, was listed forLatest Articles
Magnet enters next phase of growth as Alteri acquires iconic Yorkshire kitchen brand
Magnet, founded in Yorkshire in 1918, is now back under domestic ownership thanks to an acquisition by Alteri Investors, which promises to secure the long-term future of the well-known retail brand. The company, which manufactures most of its kitchens at its site in Darlington, had been part of the Swedish
February networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman
Our next networking event for Yorkshire Businesswoman members and guests is on Friday 6th February from 3pm until 5pm at Cut & Craft Leeds. We will welcome you with a complimentary drink followed by networking and a guest panel of inspirational business leaders. To reserve your place, email editor@yorkshirebusinesswoman.
Anita Morris Associates rebrands as Animo PR
Award-winning strategic communications agency Anita Morris Associates announces that it has changed its name to Animo PR, reflecting the evolution of the agency’s work across arts & culture, regeneration and placemaking. The rebrand brings greater clarity to how the agency works today, aligning its name and identity more closely
Yorkshire law firm announces commercial property and banking lawyer hires
Law firm Gordons has further expanded its commercial property and banking teams with two lawyer appointments. Ruqeia Ahmadi joins the firm’s commercial property practice from Pinsent Masons. She advises on a range of matters including acquisitions and disposals; leases from the perspective of both landlords and tenants; asset management;
January reset event at The Ivy with TV’s Roxy Shahidi
To mark the start of the new year, the growing women’s network group This is Yorkshire Beauty is inviting women to reset with clarity, calm and confidence at The January Reset, a restorative morning event taking place on Thursday 30 January, from 10:00am–12:00pm, in the elegant
Gaynor Faye takes lead role in British menopause comedy Hot Flash
Celebrated actor, writer and Yorkshire Businesswoman ambassador Gaynor Faye will star in Hot Flash, a feature film which delves into the challenges of menopause. Gaynor will play Geri, an accidental entrepreneur who triumphs despite brutal menopause symptoms, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of being a forty plus single mum. Best
Female-led Citrus Connect achieves record growth
Leeds-based Citrus Connect, a leading UK direct sales recruitment consultancy agency, has reported its strongest year to date by achieving 31% revenue growth compared to 2024. The results reflect a year of strategic growth, operational improvement and strengthened client focus. Key to this success was an investment of almost £100,
Looking forward to a busy and prosperous 2026!
As 2025 comes to a close, attention turns to new beginning in every aspect of our lives but particularly in business as we all prepare for what we hope will be a happy and prosperous New Year. 2026 will see some changes for Yorkshire Businesswoman, exciting changes I might addEntrepreneurs
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Castleford small business spotlighted at House of Lords
Local creative hub, Forever After Collective, based in Castleford, founded by Pontefract-based mum of two, Donna Wilson, 40, joined a special reception hosted for small businesses at the House of Lords recently, as part of a week of celebrations in the lead-up to Small Business Saturday and saw Foreign Secretary
Leeds College of Building apprentice wins national education award
A Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentice has scooped one of the country’s top education prizes at this year’s National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards. Elyssa Marshall, a Level 2 property maintenance operative apprentice at Yorkshire Housing Association, won the ‘Amazon Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award’, beating finalists
Amicacelebrates 10 years with new luxurious clinic launch
A decade after first opening its doors, award-winning aesthetics brand Amica is expanding with the launch of a brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic in Leeds. The new luxury clinic at Limewood Business Park will be the brand’s second in the city, alongside its established Roundhay location. The new space will offer
Founder celebrates after reaching the national finals of the Woman Who Awards
Katie Geddes, founder of The Dance Studio Leeds, who champions the benefits of dance for mental health and wellbeing, is celebrating after reaching the finals of the Woman Who Solopreneur Awards 2025. Katie has been supporting the local dance community for the last 16 years, sharing her passion for danceLatest Articles
Magnet enters next phase of growth as Alteri acquires iconic Yorkshire kitchen brand
Magnet, founded in Yorkshire in 1918, is now back under domestic ownership thanks to an acquisition by Alteri Investors, which promises to secure the long-term future of the well-known retail brand. The company, which manufactures most of its kitchens at its site in Darlington, had been part of the Swedish
February networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman
Our next networking event for Yorkshire Businesswoman members and guests is on Friday 6th February from 3pm until 5pm at Cut & Craft Leeds. We will welcome you with a complimentary drink followed by networking and a guest panel of inspirational business leaders. To reserve your place, email editor@yorkshirebusinesswoman.
Anita Morris Associates rebrands as Animo PR
Award-winning strategic communications agency Anita Morris Associates announces that it has changed its name to Animo PR, reflecting the evolution of the agency’s work across arts & culture, regeneration and placemaking. The rebrand brings greater clarity to how the agency works today, aligning its name and identity more closely
Yorkshire law firm announces commercial property and banking lawyer hires
Law firm Gordons has further expanded its commercial property and banking teams with two lawyer appointments. Ruqeia Ahmadi joins the firm’s commercial property practice from Pinsent Masons. She advises on a range of matters including acquisitions and disposals; leases from the perspective of both landlords and tenants; asset management;
January reset event at The Ivy with TV’s Roxy Shahidi
To mark the start of the new year, the growing women’s network group This is Yorkshire Beauty is inviting women to reset with clarity, calm and confidence at The January Reset, a restorative morning event taking place on Thursday 30 January, from 10:00am–12:00pm, in the elegant
Gaynor Faye takes lead role in British menopause comedy Hot Flash
Celebrated actor, writer and Yorkshire Businesswoman ambassador Gaynor Faye will star in Hot Flash, a feature film which delves into the challenges of menopause. Gaynor will play Geri, an accidental entrepreneur who triumphs despite brutal menopause symptoms, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of being a forty plus single mum. Best
Female-led Citrus Connect achieves record growth
Leeds-based Citrus Connect, a leading UK direct sales recruitment consultancy agency, has reported its strongest year to date by achieving 31% revenue growth compared to 2024. The results reflect a year of strategic growth, operational improvement and strengthened client focus. Key to this success was an investment of almost £100,
