Business Leeds law firm strengthens team with 12 new appointments Ward Hadaway has appointed 12 new legal specialists to its Leeds office, strengthening teams in response to sustained client demand across Yorkshire. The new starters include directors, solicitors, trainee solicitors and paralegals, adding capacity across teams that advise public sector bodies, housing providers, private individuals and mid-market businesses. The Leeds By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Women of Courage podcast Maureen Greeves is a deeply religious woman. Yet her faith was tested to the full when her husband Alan’s life was ended by an act of senseless violence as he walked to midnight mass on Christmas Eve. He suffered catastrophic injuries after being battered with a pickaxe handle. At By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Indian food entrepreneur returns with new Ripon production kitchen Award-winning entrepreneur Monalisa Fathima has announced the opening of a new, expanded production facility in Ripon for her latest venture, Monalisa’s Kitchen. The move to the new unit at Sycamore Business Park in Copt Hewick marks an exciting new chapter for Monalisa, whose journey into the World Foods category By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Scarborough singer songwriter returns to Yorkshire whisky distillery A Yorkshire whisky distillery has announced the artist for its April Distillery Session. Rising Scarborough singer-songwriter and saxophonist, Em Louise, returns to the Pot Still Coffee Shop stage at Spirit of Yorkshire’s Distillery Session on 25th April following a sell-out debut last year. Spirit of Yorkshire’s marketing director By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds marketing agency strengthens team after securing major public sector brief Leeds-based digital marketing specialists, The Marketing Optimist has kicked off 2026 on a high after appointing a key new team member and seeing steady growth predicted for the remainder of the year, following successfully securing a trio of big client wins at the start of Q1 – including a large, revived By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Leeds First Direct Bank Arena unveil The Deck new hospitality space Leeds first direct bank arena is kicking 2026 off in style, with the launch of an exciting new premium experience for guests. The 13,781-capacity music venue has partnered with Leeds-based hospitality design specialist Design Tonic to create a new party-style space called ‘The Deck’ that aims to offer the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Nifty Fox Creative achieves 30% growth Barnsley-based Nifty Fox Creative, an award-winning research and data visualisation communications agency, has achieved 30% year-on-year growth, increasing turnover from £970,000 to £1.25 million in 2025, and has set an ambitious target of £1.65 million for 2026 as it continues to expand its impact across the education By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Nifty Fox Creative appoints growth manager Nifty Fox Creative, an award-winning research and data visualisation communications agency, has appointed Kate Wightman as Growth Manager as the business targets £1.65 million turnover in 2026, a 32% increase on 2025’s £1.25 million revenue. With more than 14 years’ experience across client growth and partnership roles, By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Domo brings a slice of Sardinia to Leeds Award-winning Sardinian restaurant Domo is set to open the doors to its first restaurant in Leeds, introducing Sardinian soul food to the city’s independent food scene. Launching at the iconic Tower Works, Domo Leeds will occupy a 2,841 sq ft canal-side space, offering around 95 covers inside along By The Editor • 2 min read
Events Join Yorkshire Businesswoman for a sparkling March event Join us for member free networking at Philip Stoner The Jeweller in Victoria Quarter Leeds on Thursday March 19th. As well as networking and welcome drink provided by Cut & Craft, members and guests will be treated to a dazzling display of diamonds and other glittering jewels and if anyone By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Doncaster spa retreat business with £1.3m price tag is sold Truffle Lodge, a spa and wellness retreat business in Fishlake near Doncaster, has been sold as a going concern to new owners. The business, which has planning consent to develop further guest accommodation, had been on the market for £1.3m with commercial property estate agent Ernest Wilson, part of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Menodivorce or menopause? : Feeling out of control By Sarah Barr-Young, Head of Jones Myers’ Financial Remedies Department in Harrogate A series of studies has highlighted a connection between menopause and divorce - with many women attributing the menopause as a key factor in their relationship breakdown. The New Year can be a particularly stressful time for married By The Editor • 2 min read
