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Bradford BID brings seaside spirit to the city centre with Bradford By The Sea
01Fashion and Lifestyle

Bradford BID brings seaside spirit to the city centre with Bradford By The Sea

Bradford city centre will be transformed into a coastal-inspired destination this summer as Bradford BID launches Bradford By The Sea, a free family-friendly event running from 17-27 August. Bringing a splash of seaside fun to the heart of the city, Bradford By The Sea will offer activities and attractions for all ages, creating a relaxed summer atmosphere for families, visitors and city centre workers alike. Visitors can unwind in deckchairs around the Mirror Pool, explore a giant Playbox p

The Editor29 Jul 2026
Homebuilder named lead sponsor of Leeds Road Festival
02Fashion and Lifestyle

Homebuilder named lead sponsor of Leeds Road Festival

Barratt and David Wilson Homes has been announced as the lead sponsor of this year's Leeds Road Festival, backing Bradford's growing community event as it returns for an expanded programme of food, fashion, culture and entertainment. Now in its second year, the festival celebrates the rich diversity and vibrant spirit of Leeds Road, bringing together local businesses, artists, performers and community groups. Following a successful inaugural weekend event during Bradford's year as UK City of C

The Editor27 Jul 2026
New law office opens in York
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New law office opens in York

Leeds-founded law firm Consilia Legal has opened a new office in York, strengthening its specialist family law and mediation services across North and East Yorkshire and the Yorkshire coast. The riverside office will be led by York-born family lawyer, mediator, and collaborative law specialist Sam Sinclair, who has joined the firm to advise clients going through separation, with particular experience helping individuals with complex financial arrangements achieve resolutions through out of cou

The Editor23 Jul 2026
Housebuilder acquires parcel of land in Harrogate
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Housebuilder acquires parcel of land in Harrogate

Yorkshire housebuilder Newett Homes has completed the purchase of a 1.5-acre plot of land in Harrogate to extend its existing sold-out development, The Pastures. Located on Otley Road, the extension of The Pastures neighbourhood will be a boutique development of nine energy-efficient homes in an established and highly desirable location on the south-west edge of the town. With a gross development value of around £5 million, the scheme will comprise a collection of three, four and five-bedroo

The Editor21 Jul 2026
EY strengthens Yorkshire business with new partner appointment
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EY strengthens Yorkshire business with new partner appointment

EY has appointed a new partner in Yorkshire, as the firm continues to invest in its regional business and top talent to meet client demand. Cara Clancy has joined the partnership in EY’s audit team after more than 16 years with the firm. Cara joined EY’s Leeds office as a graduate in 2009 and has since worked with a variety of audit entities across a range of sectors. Cara has extensive experience of working with companies in the construction and real estate sectors, and she works with a numbe

The Editor21 Jul 2026
Yorkshire Businesswomen bring the curriculum to life through alfresco learning
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Yorkshire Businesswomen bring the curriculum to life through alfresco learning

Primary school children from St John’s Church of England Primary School in Wakefield, West Yorkshire welcomed Wakefield and Rothwell MP Simon Lightwood to an outdoor learning workshop they were hosting being delivered by Alfresco Learning - a Yorkshire-founded education company dedicated to taking the National Curriculum outside all year round. Alfresco Learning was founded in 2019 by former primary school teachers Hollie Hindle and Jenny Wood, who wanted to make outdoor learning accessible, p

The Editor20 Jul 2026

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Fancy a G&T? August networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman
02Jul 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
03Jul 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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Looking forward to a busy and prosperous 2026!
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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 add as we have sourced new venues, we have new ideas and new offers to help your businesses grow. 2026 is the perfect time to sign up as a Yorkshire Businessman member if you want your business to grow and thrive with not jus

A Novel Lunch - did you miss this treat?
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A Novel Lunch - did you miss this treat?

The 15th of October saw us launch 'A Novel Lunch' at Bibis Italian Restaurant in the heart of Leeds. All our lovely members and guests were invited and if you didn't book, you missed a real treat. Hosted by the popular author, presenter, joke writer and Yorkshire Businesswoman ambassador Milly Johnson, our first guest author was Suzan Holder, wife of Noddy from 70s glam rock band Slade. Suzan's new book, What Would Dolly Do is about a Dolly Parton tribute who has stage fright! This must read b

Is it me or is booking a train confusing?
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Is it me or is booking a train confusing?

Now that I have moved house, I will be a regular user of trains to get me back to Leeds for the many events we hold for Yorkshire Businesswoman and TopicUK. But, I have yet to get my head around the whole booking system! I wanted to reserve a train to get me from Cheshire to Leeds, simple, well you would think so! I have to change trains in Manchester but I don't think Trainline / Transpennine could make it more complicated if they tried! I have studied the many e-tickets they have sent me v

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Bradford BID brings seaside spirit to the city centre with Bradford By The Sea
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Bradford BID brings seaside spirit to the city centre with Bradford By The Sea

Bradford city centre will be transformed into a coastal-inspired destination this summer as Bradford BID launches Bradford By The Sea, a free family-friendly event running from 17-27 August. Bringing a splash of seaside fun to the heart of the city, Bradford By The Sea will offer activities and attractions for all ages, creating a relaxed summer atmosphere for families, visitors and city centre workers alike. Visitors can unwind in deckchairs around the Mirror Pool, explore a giant Playbox p

Clobber Swap launches dedicated website
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Clobber Swap launches dedicated website

The Yorkshire founder who built a national swap, buy and sell community from a village Facebook group is launching a dedicated website as major platforms move away from swapping. Wakefield West Yorkshire Clobber Swap, the preloved fashion community founded by entrepreneur Camille Johnson, will launch its own dedicated swap, buy and sell website on Saturday 29 August, taking the next step beyond the Facebook group where it began with just 32 local women in January 2020. The launch comes at a

Homebuilder named lead sponsor of Leeds Road Festival
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Homebuilder named lead sponsor of Leeds Road Festival

Barratt and David Wilson Homes has been announced as the lead sponsor of this year's Leeds Road Festival, backing Bradford's growing community event as it returns for an expanded programme of food, fashion, culture and entertainment. Now in its second year, the festival celebrates the rich diversity and vibrant spirit of Leeds Road, bringing together local businesses, artists, performers and community groups. Following a successful inaugural weekend event during Bradford's year as UK City of C

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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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UK faces ‘very difficult trade-offs’ in budget because of Iran war, say analysts

Leading thinktank says higher oil prices and inflation will give Andy Burnham a ‘challenging inheritance’ Andy Burnham has been warned by a leading thinktank of “very difficult trade-offs in the next autumn budget” if the Iran war keeps oil prices and inflation high. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) said the new prime minister faced a “challenging inheritance” and his plans to revamp public services would meet severe pressure from persistently higher prices. Continue reading...

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Marmite and Dove owner Unilever warns of price rises due to growing costs

Consumer goods group reports strong sales growth, owing in part to World Cup marketing campaigns Business live – latest updates Unilever has warned it will push through further price rises over the coming months, as the Marmite, Dove and Hellmann’s owner tries to recoup its own growing costs. The Anglo-Dutch company said that while the pace of price rises slowed in the second quarter, owing in part to World Cup-related discounts and efforts to stay competitive in Brazil, these were “temporary factors” and would not shield consumers for long. Continue reading...

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Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert

Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.

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US interest rates held for fifth time in a row

The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.

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