Business Mexi Bean Express sets up charity fund with Community Foundation for Calderdale Mexi Bean, an independent Mexican restaurant chain from Yorkshire has partnered with the Community Foundation for Calderdale and launched its new charity fund to support local charities and initiatives in the areas where their restaurants are located. The company will donate a percentage of our profits from every meal to By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Sheffield business leader recognised in New Year's Honours List A prominent member of Sheffield’s business community has been awarded an OBE in King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List. Sheffield Chamber of Commerce chief executive Louisa Harrison-Walker was awarded the honour in recognition of her sterling work supporting South Yorkshire, it’s businesses and communities. Louisa has led By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Plough Service blessings for farming families at Ripon Cathedral Farmers’ perseverance, dedication and enduring community spirit will be celebrated this weekend at Ripon Cathedral’s Plough Sunday Service, supported by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. All are welcome at the service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday 12th January 2025 which will offer blessings for the year ahead to farming families. By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Fodder set to undergo revamp for 2025 Fodder is set to undergo its biggest revamp since opening in 2009, refreshing the shop and café as well as stocking even more Yorkshire suppliers than ever. Work to refurbish the shop will start in January when the shop closes on Friday January 10, although the Fodder café and airstream By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Hull College vice principal Lynette Leith awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours Hull College is delighted to announce that Lynette Leith, vice principal for Curriculum and Skills, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in this year’s New Year’s Honours. The prestigious accolade has been awarded in recognition of Lynette’s exceptional contribution to the Further Education By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The good, the bad, the ugly - learn how to protect your financial legacy Join Quilter Cheviot at Rudding Park on 4th February to find out how you an protect your financial legacy amidst political upheaval. To book, click the link below. https://insights.quiltercheviot.com/dynamic/register.asp?event=7431&type=pc&comments=no&question=no&logo=qcfp& By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bellway says Beverley is the place buyers want to be The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes says a recent flurry of sales at its Bishop’s Gate development in Beverley show the Minster town is still very much the place East Riding buyers want to call home. Being built on an 11-hectare site off Woodmansey Mile, Bishop’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds workspace to offer facilities for free in January One of Leeds’ most sought-after workspaces, Department at Leeds Dock, is opening its doors to give 10 creative, digital or tech businesses in Yorkshire the opportunity to win a free ‘Day at Department’ – designed to motivate teams for the year ahead, with inspiring workspaces, wellness and social experiences. The 10 By The Editor • 2 min read
Events February networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman Get your business off to a great start in 2025 by Joining us for the first networking event of the year. Friday 7th February at Platform at Leeds Train Station from 3pm to 5pm. Our two fabulous guest speakers are member Nadine Hill a wellbeing and yoga expert who will By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle CLOUD NINE account returns to Propaganda after 13 Years Leeds-based Brand Consultancy Propaganda has been appointed by hair styling brand CLOUD NINE as their lead marketing and creative agency. The appointment marks a significant return to working with the brand that Propaganda initially helped to create in 2009. The seven-figure account, previously held by IMA Home, was awarded without By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Can you help the Outward Bound Trust with team Blossom? Team Blossom is walking 22 miles raising funds for The Outward Bound Trust to empower young women from West Yorkshire. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire marketer joins trade body Management Board Group marketing director at Alfred Bagnall and Sons Ltd, Joanne Gualda, has been appointed to the Management Board of a national trade body. Joanne, who is based at Bagnalls’ head office in Cleckheaton, was elected to the Board of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) at its AGM held on By The Editor • 1 min read
