Business Commercial property gems on the railway waiting for the right business Northern says local business owners across the North of England should consider ‘setting up shop’ on the rail network. There are currently 29 vacant units being advertised by the train operator’s commercial property partner, Lambert Smith Hampton. Vacant units suitable for office space are available at stations including Poynton By The Editor • 1 min read
Events Join us for April networking at The Royal Armouries Join us for the next Yorkshire Businesswoman networking event at The Royal Armouries on Friday 4th April from 3pm to 5pm. After enjoying a complimentary welcome drink and open networking, We will be joined by two quality speakers, followed by more networking. You will be able to meet many of By The Editor • 1 min read
Louise Reed with Zoe Hands (right) Business Focus4Hope welcomes two new trustees to strengthen charity’s growth and impact Brighouse charity Focus4Hope (F4H) is proud to announce the appointment of two new trustees, Zoe Hands and Mike Webb, to its board. This strategic move brings valuable new expertise to the team, supporting its continued growth and meeting the increasing demand for its services. Focus4Hope supports some of the most By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Inspiring the next generation: Wellington Place hosts sixth Women of the Future event In celebration of International Women’s Day, MEPC proudly hosted its sixth Women of the Future event at Wellington Place. The inspiring initiative, in collaboration with Ahead Partnership, has been designed to empower Year 9 female students as they explore career opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. This year, By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs West Yorkshire developer celebrates female directors Whilst the number of female construction workers has increased steadily in recent years, the proportion of women in the construction industry is still significantly lower than men, which is something the Barratt and David Wilson Homes is continuing to change. According to Statista, there were approximately 1.8 million men By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New 'Zoom' restaurant to open in Hyatt Hotel - perfect for midweek lunches * Zoom will offer a dynamic, cosmopolitan culinary experience with signature dishes ranging from Crispy Beef and a Superfood Poke Bowl to a Large Yorkshire Pudding * Within the restaurant will also be ‘The Market’, offering ‘grab & go’ style prepared lunches for busy city workers in a meal deal style * Head By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Leeds Playhouse to present the critically acclaimed smash-hit Shirley Valentine This April, Leeds Playhouse will present the critically acclaimed production of Willy Russell’s one-woman play and beloved British classic Shirley Valentine starring Mina Anwar. This hilarious Northern comedy plays in the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 8-26 April 2025. Mina Anwar is best known for her roles as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sue Cooke announces retirement as 3M BIC CEO Sue Cooke, CEO of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) and deputy director for Regional Enterprise at the University of Huddersfield, has announced her retirement following a 40-year career in business support, innovation and economic development. Sue joined the 3M BIC as CEO in 2019 and has helped grow By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Wayside launches new season with optimism and terrific deals The award-winning Wayside Holiday Park in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors has launched its new 2025 season with “optimism” and a range of exciting deals. Mark Goodson, owner and managing director, situated on the edge of the village of Wrelton, near Pickering, is confident that this year will By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Inspiring the next generation: Wellington Place hosts sixth Women of the Future event In celebration of International Women’s Day (8th March), MEPC proudly hosted its sixth Women of the Future event at Wellington Place. The inspiring initiative, in collaboration with Ahead Partnership, has been designed to empower Year 9 female students as they explore career opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The HuddLitFest Tipi returns with a Great Gatsby themed launch The award-winning Huddersfield Literature Festival has announced the return of its Tipi in Lawrence Batley Theatre courtyard this May. The Tipi will launch on 13 May with a glittering Great Gatsby-themed free launch to commemorate the centenary of the publication of F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel. A partnership initiative between By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Pickering farm shop to host Easter Egg hunt and miniature railway rides A Pickering Farm Shop is to host a second Easter Egg hunt following the success of last year's event. Between 14th and 21st April, the Cedarbarn team will host daily Easter egg hunts and train rides on the miniature railway at the Thornton Road venue in Pickering. The By The Editor • 1 min read
