Business Virtual workshops show Barnsley businesses how to boost online sales Barnsley businesses keen to start selling online, or sell more online, are invited to join a fully-funded six-week programme of workshops which aim to show them how. The ‘how do?’ programme offers practical workshops and one-to-one consultations to help businesses either set up a new e-commerce function or improve an By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Region businesses encouraged to accelerate to success with university support New businesses in the Leeds City Region are being offered six months’ free advice in a scheme run by Leeds Beckett University. Accelerate is aimed at businesses under three years old who have ambition to grow. It is being run in collaboration with AD:VENTURE, a business support programme for By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Yorkshire's most glamorous event of the year The FB Fashion Ball and gala dinner is the must go to event in Yorkshire with an outstanding reputation gained over the last 24 years. 28th APRIL New Dock Hall, Leeds The event sees high profile business leaders and employees take to the catwalk to raise awareness of their chosen By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Good food, good books, good company Gliterary lunches 2022 programme has something for everyone from crime to comedy, memoir to mystery, psychological thriller to family saga and everything else in between. This year also sees the return of in venue events as well as online. For International Women's Day there is a virtual lunch By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Manor House Huddersfield named best hotel wedding venue in Yorkshire Huddersfield boutique hotel Manor House has been named best hotel wedding venue in Yorkshire at The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) 2022. Bought in 2016 by owner Sara Presley as a run-down Georgian mansion and former childrens’ home, the Lindley venue underwent an extensive £5.5million restoration project that saw it By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A rising star gets promoted through Harron’s ranks In the three years since she joined Harron as a trainee sales executive at its Royal Wells Park development in Crofton, ambitious Ellie rapidly climbed the ladder to be promoted to senior sales executive in 2021, and has started the new year on the next rung of trainee sales manager. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Meeow appoints marketing director to support global growth Yorkshire Saas firm meeow has expanded its team, appointing a marketing director to help further accelerate its global growth. Kate Tyson, an expert in her field brings with her 20 years of experience building and raising awareness of brands and founders. Her appointment will support the next stage in meeow’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Leeds firm grows family team with new barrister Leeds and Newcastle-based Parklane Plowden Chambers has welcomed a new tenant to its 44-strong family team. Naakesha Michl, who was called to the Bar in 2013, specialises in all aspects of family law including public and private children law and finance. She joins from KBW Chambers where she spent the By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Passion for print helps start-up business A young mum with a passion for print is hoping that when it comes to running a small business, she’s quite literally got the t-shirt, when she decided to leave her family firm to pursue the dream of running her own business. Rebecca Newrick’s entrepreneurial ambitions were stoked By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Yorkshire FEASTival The Yorkshire FEASTival 25th & 26th June will be a fun filled day out showcasing the best of Yorkshire traders, artists and producers in Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The event offers something for everyone. Those with children will enjoy the inflatable village, fun fair, outdoor By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle UK first as new Sophie Ryder installation comes to The Piece Hall The Piece Hall’s stunning Georgian courtyard will host a UK first with a major exhibition by world renowned artist Sophie Ryder this February. A highlight includes the UK debut of Ryder’s monumental 4.5m high bronze installation ‘Dancing Hares’ which is over 7 metres wide. Sophie Ryder’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Caroline Hill joins Leeds Building Society’s executive team Leeds Building Society has appointed Caroline Hill as its chief people officer as it looks to the future and further develops its talented workforce. Caroline joins the Society’s executive team from KPMG and was previously chief people and strategy officer at Wesleyan, the financial services mutual, for four years. By The Editor • 1 min read
