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Leeds Lit Fest 2026 brings stories, poetry and big ideas to the city
01Fashion and Lifestyle

Leeds Lit Fest 2026 brings stories, poetry and big ideas to the city

The countdown has begun as Leeds will once again become a city of stories as Leeds Lit Fest 2026 returns with nine days of unforgettable literary events, performances, conversations and creative experiences across the city. Running from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June, the festival will bring together celebrated writers, poets, performers and audiences for a packed programme exploring everything from politics and poetry to folk horror, identity, music and contemporary culture. This year’s

The Editor1 Jun 2026
Love, loss and lifelong connections woven into new exhibition
02Fashion and Lifestyle

Love, loss and lifelong connections woven into new exhibition

A powerful new exhibition exploring the emotional ties between textiles, memory and human connection has opened at Sunny Bank Mills, bringing together contemporary textile art and treasured archival objects in a moving celebration of love in all its forms. For the Love of Textiles examines the entanglement between love and textiles, centring on love as an active force, something practised, nurtured and sustained over time. Through works that range from deeply personal to joyfully exuberant, th

The Editor1 Jun 2026
Group health and safety manager appointed at Yorkshire manufacturer Trojan
03Business

Group health and safety manager appointed at Yorkshire manufacturer Trojan

Yorkshire-based bath and shower tray manufacturer Trojan has appointed Gurpreet Bagri as its new group health and safety manager, as it strengthens its workplace standards. Gurpreet brings over 20 years of experience in health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental and quality management across a diverse range of industries. Most recently, she served as senior sustainability and experience manager at nursery retailer Mamas & Papas. In this role, she was responsible for health, safety and comp

The Editor1 Jun 2026
East Yorkshire village to host biennial open gardens event
04Fashion and Lifestyle

East Yorkshire village to host biennial open gardens event

Seven gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe will open to the public on 4th and 5th July. The biennial event, which also includes a scarecrow competition, is a fundraiser for All Saints’ Church in the village. “The gardens, which include three that also open for the National Garden Scheme, are all distinctive and reflect the owners’ interest and passion. The styles and sizes are all different, which makes it even more enjoyable wandering and admiring each one as well as meeti

The Editor28 May 2026
The wise Owl at Hawnby stars in prestigious hotel guide
05Fashion and Lifestyle

The wise Owl at Hawnby stars in prestigious hotel guide

The Owl at Hawnby, one of Yorkshire’s most picturesque inns, has been praised in a highly prestigious national guide. The Daily Telegraph’s guide to Britain’s Top 250 Hotels, published this week, has selected The Owl as one of best inns and hotels in the country. The Telegraph writes: “In an area of North Yorkshire where destination dining is ubiquitous, The Owl at Hawnby stands out from the crowd with its rich, home-style cooking, served with views of the surrounding Howardian Hills. “Ther

The Editor28 May 2026
Harlow Consulting appoints new research manager
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Harlow Consulting appoints new research manager

Harlow Consulting, a bespoke research agency based in Harrogate, has recruited a new research manager as part of its continued investment in its talent base. Mary Meredith joins the agency to support its mixed-methods research and evaluation services, working across key sectors including construction, heritage, healthcare, education and the arts. Prior to Harlow Consulting, Mary has held roles in marketing, organisational research and intelligence, and specialist HR roles. Harlow Consulting

The Editor28 May 2026

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Networking BBQ at Great Yorkshire Show
01Apr 27, 2026

Networking BBQ at Great Yorkshire Show

Join us on Friday 17th July at the Great Yorkshire Show for our annual networking BBQ and take advantage of full access to the show itself. Yorkshire Businesswoman and Yorkshire Businessman have secured an exclusive area with bar and access to the gardens and show for all our members and guests. Enjoy a welcome glass of fizz on arrival with a BBQ lunch served at 1.30pm. A free shuttle is also available from Harrogate train station to the showground. Tickets cost just £75pp which includes f

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Networking with This is Yorkshire Beauty
02Apr 13, 2026

Networking with This is Yorkshire Beauty

Come along and join us on Wednesday 6th May for our free members networking event at the beautiful Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate. The event will start at 3pm following our 'Novel Lunch' running until around 5pm. The event will be held in conjunction with This is Yorkshire Beauty along with a panel of business speakers. Join us for a welcome drink, quality networking and if you're a non member, and not attended one of our events before, you are welcome to join us. Lots of free onsite parking or

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Networking with a tennis twist! What could be more Summer
03Apr 10, 2026

Networking with a tennis twist! What could be more Summer

Join us on Thursday 7th May at Ilkley Lawn Tennis Club for an afternoon of networking and tennis from 2pm to 4pm. Guests will enjoy a welcome mocktail, strawberries and cream with tennis coaching optional for those wanting to try the game, all whilst networking in a relaxed and friendly environment. Both members and guests are welcome. to reserve your place for this popular event contact: editor@yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk

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Leeds Lit Fest 2026 brings stories, poetry and big ideas to the city
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Leeds Lit Fest 2026 brings stories, poetry and big ideas to the city

The countdown has begun as Leeds will once again become a city of stories as Leeds Lit Fest 2026 returns with nine days of unforgettable literary events, performances, conversations and creative experiences across the city. Running from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June, the festival will bring together celebrated writers, poets, performers and audiences for a packed programme exploring everything from politics and poetry to folk horror, identity, music and contemporary culture. This year’s

Love, loss and lifelong connections woven into new exhibition
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Love, loss and lifelong connections woven into new exhibition

A powerful new exhibition exploring the emotional ties between textiles, memory and human connection has opened at Sunny Bank Mills, bringing together contemporary textile art and treasured archival objects in a moving celebration of love in all its forms. For the Love of Textiles examines the entanglement between love and textiles, centring on love as an active force, something practised, nurtured and sustained over time. Through works that range from deeply personal to joyfully exuberant, th

East Yorkshire village to host biennial open gardens event
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East Yorkshire village to host biennial open gardens event

Seven gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe will open to the public on 4th and 5th July. The biennial event, which also includes a scarecrow competition, is a fundraiser for All Saints’ Church in the village. “The gardens, which include three that also open for the National Garden Scheme, are all distinctive and reflect the owners’ interest and passion. The styles and sizes are all different, which makes it even more enjoyable wandering and admiring each one as well as meeti

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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

Leeds Wellbeing Week returns for 2026 with HelloHope at the helm
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Leeds Wellbeing Week returns for 2026 with HelloHope at the helm

Leeds Wellbeing Week will return from Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June 2026, marking its seventh year and the first time the week has been run by HelloHope. The city-wide celebration of wellbeing will feature dozens of events across Leeds, bringing together businesses, residents, students and communities for a diverse programme of activities, workshops and talks. Founded in 2017 by Lucile Allen-Paisant, Leeds Wellbeing Week has grown into a well-loved annual celebration of health and wellbeing

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Oil price rises to $97 a barrel as ‘Iran stops exchanging messages with US’ – as it happened

British house prices fell 0.6% in May, leaving them 1.7% higher than a year earlier, Nationwide reports UK house prices fall for first time this year amid rising rates Eurozone factories were hit by the biggest jump in input costs in four years last month. The Iran war drove up the cost of raw materials and intermediate goods, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers at European manufacturers. Although euro area manufacturers reported an expansion for a fourth successive month in May, the sector is showing signs of struggling under the weight of rising prices and supply disruptions emanating from the war in the Middle East. “A key development in May was yet another surge in energy and raw material prices, causing the largest monthly jump in firms’ costs for four years. The incidence of supply chain delays has meanwhile risen to the highest since the pandemic supply squeeze of 2022, adding further upward pressure to prices. “Global turmoil is taking a toll on the property market. House prices fell between April and May and are up just 1.7% in a year. It’s a valuable reminder that property investments aren’t always safe as houses. “The Nationwide House Price Index only provides a partial picture of the market, but it’s particularly timely, because it looks at prices at the point of mortgage approvals – months ahead of the completion data we get from the Office for National Statistics. Continue reading...

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Ex-Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell sounds alarm over political interference

Powell says central bank has been facing ‘stress test’ under Trump, as supreme court weighs decision on Fed governor that president tried to fire Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Jerome Powell, the former chair of the Federal Reserve, has warned that a single act of political interference in monetary policy could permanently destroy public trust in the central bank. As Donald Trump’s administration continues to test the Fed’s longstanding independence, Powell said in a speech on Sunday night that the institution was in the midst of a “stress test”. Continue reading...

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BBC Business

Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines under new proposal

The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.

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Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns

Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".

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