Fashion and Lifestyle Join the next Gliterary Lunch with author Joanne Harris What better book to be talking about at this time of year than the latest Chocolat novel from Joanne Harris. The Strawberry Thief is a wonderfully evocative novel that takes us back to the French village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes where Vianne Rocher runs her chocolate shop on the square. Once rejected By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Magpie appoints new MD and creative and behavioural science change makers Yorkshire’s award winning creative behaviour change agency, Magpie, has appointed Kim Somerville as managing director to take forward an ambitious plan to make more positive social change and be the leading champions of unheard voices. She is joined by new creative director, Rose Mountague formally creative director at Epiphany By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Floral gifting blooms in Leeds In the era of social distancing and rolling lockdowns, people are finding new ways to connect with each other, with personalised floral gifts on the rise. New research from online florist, Flowercard, shows that people in Leeds are connecting more than anywhere else in the UK, with an exponential rise By The Editor • 2 min read
EditorsBlog Yorkshire Businesswoman launches new membership club It has been four months since we launched our first issue at the end of November last year and what a fabulous response we have had. There really are some incredible businesswoman and entrepreneurs in our region. Our cover story this time features former BBC Five Live presenter Danni Hewson. By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Fashion retailer proves you can still support local and stay home When the pandemic hit many independent retailers were forced to close shop, sit tight and wait for restrictions to end but Leigh Unwin, founder of The Style Attic and mum of two, used this opportunity to expand her business. For most of us, this month marks the milestone of one By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Unknown Yorkshire female sport stars celebrated in unique illustrated card game Stephanie Park and Dorothy Hyman may not be household names to many, but their historic sporting achievements have seen them immortalised in a newly illustrated children’s card game, available to download for free. The creative resource is part of the Hidden Histories Illustrated project that involves Leeds based, social By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Passion for property and people are Sarah's inspiration Swapping the classroom for the building site, teacher-turned-property developer Sarah Corrie-Pearce has put her passion for property and people at the forefront of her first major development. Her successful conversion of 119 Columbus Ravine, a large old guesthouse in Scarborough, into three high-spec two-bedroom apartments has required the new developer By The Editor • 4 min read
Entrepreneurs Become a Yorkshire Businesswoman member Following the successful launch of Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine last year, we are now launching our special members club. You will receive invitations to exclusive events where you will network and socialise with likeminded businesswomen and receive special offers, discount and support from other members and local businesses. Over the Summer, By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Yorkshire digital Festival attracts worldwide audiences The transformation of this year’s Huddersfield Literature Festival (HLF) into a digital event has proved a huge success, with performers and audiences joining from around the globe. Due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, almost all activities were held online. Sylvia Plath expert Heather Clark joined as a speaker from the By The Editor • 2 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Bradford Garden Centre invests in new Food Hall A Bradford Garden Centre has invested a six figure sum to transform its food hall. The former Food Hall at Tong Garden Centre has been rebranded ‘Hearty's' by Huddersfield branding and design specialists, Picture Smiths and features a new branded range of all Yorkshire products. Hearty' By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Flying the flag for Yorkshire Janet Bebb, owner of award winning Yorkshire digital marketing agency Social Progress, has once again brought prestigious accreditation home to our region. Following months of hard work Janet has just been awarded her Media Planning Certificate and Lead Trainer Certificate for Facebook Blueprint, ensuring that she remains part of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Better days at Dakota: as Leeds hotel prepares to reopen * Dakota Hotels are now taking al-fresco bookings from April 12th, and dining and overnight visits from May 17th. * Dakota Hotels have seen a surge in bookings since the Government announcement * Dakota Leeds announces the prestigious honour of a Michelin Plate Dakota Hotels are preparing to reopen on April 12th, following By The Editor • 2 min read
