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Sparq invests in future with creative director appointment
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Sparq invests in future with creative director appointment

Sparq, previously a trading division of Saville Group, has announced the appointment of Helen Sutcliffe as creative director. As the business continues to grow its full-service event production offering alongside the flexible technical support and AV services it has always been known for, Helen's appointment marks an exciting step forward for the company. Helen joined Sparq in November 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience across a varied career. Although her path into the events indu

The Editor7 Jul 2026
80's Weekender comes to Blackpool
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80's Weekender comes to Blackpool

The 80’s Weekender is taking place this Summer in BlackpoolWinter Gardens on Friday 25th & Saturday 26th September with a star-studded line-up for the Ultimate 80s celebration in the North West. The line-up features an iconic collection of 80’s British artists and bands, shaping the soundtrack of that decade. Acts performing across the weekend include ABC, Kim Wilde, Go West, The Christians, Katrina, Johnny Hates Jazz and Hue & Cry. Joining the bill is pop favourite Nik Kershaw, whose global

The Editor7 Jul 2026
Businesswoman pitches up at Downing Street
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Businesswoman pitches up at Downing Street

The Yorkshire-based, multi-award-winning Sealstop joined more than 40 handpicked, export-ready UK small businesses in central London for Great British Pitch India, pitching directly to Indian buyers as part of a major initiative to boost UK exports and build on the momentum of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement. SealStop, the ground-breaking Yorkshire-made automatic shut-off valve designed to eliminate water waste, was invented by Yorkshire farmers Jason and Belle Richardson of Pocklington. Bor

The Editor6 Jul 2026
Bradford city centre businesses celebrated at inaugural BID awards
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Bradford city centre businesses celebrated at inaugural BID awards

Bradford city centre businesses were celebrated last night as the inaugural Bradford BID Member Awards took place at Bradford Live. The event brought together businesses, organisations and individuals from across the city centre to recognise the people who help make Bradford a vibrant, welcoming and successful place to work, visit and enjoy. Hosted by DJ and presenter Stephanie Hirst, the evening celebrated excellence across 10 award categories, shining a spotlight on the retail, leisure, ho

The Editor6 Jul 2026
Ward Hadaway expands healthcare employment team with two partners
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Ward Hadaway expands healthcare employment team with two partners

Leeds law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Helen Badger and Gemma Lynch as partners, strengthening its employment law work with NHS trusts, independent healthcare providers and health tech businesses. Helen and Gemma join from Browne Jacobson, where they advised clients across England and Wales. Their arrival comes as the NHS and wider healthcare sector continue to manage a range of issues, including staffing pressure, workplace risk and new operating models. Helen advises public and independ

The Editor1 Jul 2026
Consilia strengthens family law team with appointment of two new senior lawyers
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Consilia strengthens family law team with appointment of two new senior lawyers

Leeds based law firm Consilia Legal is pleased to announce the appointment of two new lawyers to its growing family law team, further strengthening the firm's ability to support clients across a broad range of family legal matters. The new recruits bring valuable experience and expertise, enhancing Consilia's commitment to delivering practical, high-quality legal advice throughout Yorkshire and beyond, whilst expanding their mediation services at the same time. Commenting on the appointments

The Editor1 Jul 2026

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Fancy a G&T? August networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman
01Jul 7, 2026

Fancy a G&T? August networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman

Join us on Friday 7th August from 3pm until 5pm for our August networking event at: Tailors Gin Bar, Grand Arcade, Leeds. As well as great networking with members and guests, guests will enjoy a welcome drink before settling down to listen to our guest speaker, Yorkshire Businesswoman member Jamila, owner of Tailors Gin who has a fascinating story about her career to share with us. This is one not to miss. Members can reserve a place by emailing dd@yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk Guests can

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80's Weekender comes to Blackpool
02Jul 7, 2026

80's Weekender comes to Blackpool

The 80’s Weekender is taking place this Summer in BlackpoolWinter Gardens on Friday 25th & Saturday 26th September with a star-studded line-up for the Ultimate 80s celebration in the North West. The line-up features an iconic collection of 80’s British artists and bands, shaping the soundtrack of that decade. Acts performing across the weekend include ABC, Kim Wilde, Go West, The Christians, Katrina, Johnny Hates Jazz and Hue & Cry. Joining the bill is pop favourite Nik Kershaw, whose global

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Join us for Summer networking & BBQ at Dakota Leeds
03Jul 6, 2026

Join us for Summer networking & BBQ at Dakota Leeds

Join us on 23rd July for our annual Summer BBQ on the fabulous terrace at Dakota Hotel Leeds. The event starts at 3pm with a welcome drink, followed by a BBQ and networking, concluding around 6pm. The event is open to both members and non-members, Yorkshire Businesswoman and Yorkshire Businessman as well as guests. The cost is just £30 for members, £35 for non-members. Places will be limited. To reserve your place, guests can click on the link to the right, members sign in for the discount

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Lisa Riley MBE among winners of Yorkshire Pride in Diversity Awards
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Lisa Riley MBE among winners of Yorkshire Pride in Diversity Awards

Yorkshire charities and social enterprises have been celebrated at the region’s second Pride in Diversity Awards, held at Leeds’ First Direct Bank Arena. The awards aim to highlight work across Yorkshire to support members of the community who face additional barriers when accessing public services and employment, or simply enjoying daily life. This can be due to a range of factors, including race, neurodiversity, disability, sexuality, and gender identity. Recipients included Lisa Riley MBE

Barnsley to welcome latest George concept store as Asda continues rollout
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Barnsley to welcome latest George concept store as Asda continues rollout

Grocery retailer Asda has announced that Barnsley will be the latest location to welcome its new stand-alone George concept store, as the retailer continues the transformation of its Asda Living portfolio across the UK. Launching on Thursday 9 July, the Barnsley store will become the newest addition to the growing stand-alone George estate, following the success of previous openings which have seen customers respond positively to the enhanced shopping experience, expanded product ranges and mo

Yorkshire women in the rural landscape star at Great Yorkshire Show
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Yorkshire women in the rural landscape star at Great Yorkshire Show

A truly inspiring Yorkshire photography exhibition which captures Yorkshire women in the rural landscape is coming to the Great Yorkshire Show, which takes place on Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July. Hardy and Free has been created by award-winning photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn (pictured) and takes its name from a line in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights: “I wish I were a girl again, half-savage and hardy, and free...” It was originally commissioned by the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth as p

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Leeds gears up for its biggest wellbeing week 1 - 7 June 2026
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Leeds gears up for its biggest wellbeing week 1 - 7 June 2026

Over 30 wellbeing events have been confirmed for a week-long festival to improve the wellbeing of people across the city of Leeds. The final programme has been confirmed for Monday 1st June to Saturday 7th June, and attendees can expect workshops on mental health, neurodiversity, stress and burnout, as well as activities including laughter and deep house yoga, meditation, sound baths, and forest bathing. Leeds Wellbeing Week 2026 is run by HelloHope and supported by headline sponsor EGYM Hus

Walking back to happiness on the Mulgrave Estate
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Walking back to happiness on the Mulgrave Estate

The award-winning Mulgrave Estate has launched the Mulgrave Walks, a collection of three brand-new routes through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in North Yorkshire. The three interlinked walks, The Mulgrave Way, Foss Mill Crossing and Guard House Way, are the brainchild of Lord Normanby, (the author Constantine Phipps), who owns the Mulgrave Estate. Together, these waymarked walks take in a rich mix of woodland, farmland, heritage features, as well as far-reaching views acr

Great Yorkshire Show throws open its celebration of cheese
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Great Yorkshire Show throws open its celebration of cheese

A celebration of Yorkshire’s love of cheese is being extended to food businesses across the county and beyond during the countdown to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. Entries for the Cheese and Dairy Show at the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show are now open, featuring three digital classes for the very first time in the Show’s history, specifically to find the Champion Cheese Board, Grazing Platter and Cheese Celebration Cake. By taking these classes digital, the Show’s organisers are setting out

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Recession off the cards but Australia faces dreary outlook, economists say

De-escalation of war in the Middle East has lowered oil prices and eased fears of economic downturn but households are still feeling the pinch Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Fears of a recession have fallen away, with economists saying that Australia is set to safely navigate the biggest global oil supply shock in history even as they warn of sub-standard growth in the year ahead. The de-escalation of the Middle East conflict has been accompanied by a major retreat in global oil prices back to prewar levels, essentially removing the worst-case scenarios contemplated before Donald Trump’s wobbly ceasefire with Iran was announced in mid-June. Continue reading...

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Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks

Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

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Act soon to change ‘unsustainable’ direction of UK debt, OBR warns

Forecaster says curtailing rising costs such as health and pensions ‘are today’s challenge, not just tomorrow’s’ Business live – latest updates Policymakers must act to prevent public debt rising unsustainably in coming decades as the population ages and defence spending rises, the government’s independent economic forecaster has said. In a fresh illustration of the challenges facing the prime minister in waiting, Andy Burnham, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said that without government action “debt would move on to what would be an unsustainable, ever-upward path from around the 2040s”. Continue reading...

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One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages

Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

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