Business Kirkgate Market community hub and library fit for future A key support hub for Leeds residents has received a full refurb, including new glass panelling to make sure it’s warm and inviting in the winter months. This is the most recent move from the council in its commitment to continue investing in Leeds Kirkgate Market and its future. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Events 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. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business 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; By The Editor • 1 min read
Events 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle 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 By The Editor • 1 min read
Leena Parmar Business 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, By The Editor • 2 min read
EditorsBlog 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds-based Northern Accountants appoints marketing manager Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants has expanded its team with the appointment of a new marketing manager, as the practice continues its ongoing growth trajectory towards becoming a ‘top 100’ firm. Bethany Lunt joins the business having spent the last five years agency-side, most recently at Leeds PR agency, Yasper. Her experience By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs 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 By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Law firm knits 150 twiddle muffs for people in Yorkshire living with dementia Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has donated over 300 gifts, including 150 twiddle muffs, as part of its annual festive gift drive in support of local care and healthcare units. This marks the firm’s largest festive gift drive to date, with colleagues donating or hand-making gifts for people living with dementia, By The Editor • 2 min read
