Business Aon Leeds celebrates female pensions talent The Leeds office of professional services firm Aon plc (NYSE: AON), is celebrating after six of its pensions team were announced as finalists in the prestigious Women in Pensions Awards. In total, 40 Aon colleagues have been shortlisted nationwide. The Women in Pensions Awards are focused on appreciating the most By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Pioneering city centre sculpture leaves lasting legacy An eye-catching Leeds sculpture is walking away after six years on City Square, leaving behind a lasting public art legacy. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Society of Dyers and Colourists announces Royal School Needlework chief exec as new president Global industry body the Society of Dyers and Colourists has elected a new president for 2024/25 following its recent annual general meeting in Leeds, UK. The educational charity has also welcomed several new members to its board. The long-time education provider welcomes Dr Susan Kay-Williams, chief executive of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Balancing business and wellness: tips for the modern businesswoman Maintaining health and wellness is crucial for achieving business success. A balanced lifestyle enhances productivity, focus, and creativity, all of which are essential for running a successful business. When you prioritise your health, you equip yourself with the energy and mental clarity needed to tackle daily challenges and make informed By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Jaywing and Yorkshire Tea: a proper partnership Taylors of Harrogate has appointed integrated marketing agency Jaywing as its Digital Partner Agency for its UK brands, Yorkshire Tea and Taylors Coffee. Jaywing was chosen after a four-way pitch, with the Yorkshire-based agency appointed to provide a range of strategic and creative services to the brand, including brand development, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Lawyer gears up to represent Great Britain at Duathlon European Championships A Yorkshire lawyer is proving she’s fit for business after qualifying to represent Great Britain in the Duathlon European Championships. Victoria Boid, a partner in the corporate team of leading Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison, will be taking on the gruelling challenge in Portugal. Victoria, who has been training By The Editor • 2 min read
Image: Bowman Riley Events Fashion and networking with afternoon tea at Grantley Hall For our July networking event we are heading to the beautiful Grantley Hall Hotel for afternoon tea and a fashion show with fashion guru Lisa Darwin and John Lewis Leeds. Friday 5th July 2pm - 5pm. Free parking. We will be joined in the Grantley Suite, with its gorgeous outdoor By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Homebuilder's gardens given wildlife friendly accreditation David Wilson Homes has received accreditation from the RSPB for the wildlife-friendly gardens at its Centurion Meadows development in Burley in Wharfedale. As part of its corporate partnership, the housebuilder has created gardens in line with RSPB guidance, in a bid to create a welcoming space for wildlife and to By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Trailblazing tech programme inspires young women across Leeds for sixth year in a row Ahead Partnership recently brought together female leaders in tech and innovation to celebrate the sixth instalment of Girl Tech Leeds. These inspirational women from some of the city’s most influential businesses united to engage with young women from across Leeds and equip them with rich sector insights ahead of By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Smart Works Leeds joins forces with First Direct Arena The Yorkshire fashion event of the year returns in style this November. The Fashion as a Force for Good Ball, hosted by Smart Works Leeds, will be a glittering celebration of Yorkshire fashion, Yorkshire women, and the transformative power of clothing. Smart Works Leeds supports unemployed women from across Yorkshire By The Editor • 3 min read
Lisa Turton Head of Premium Sales, First Direct Arena and Lisa Darwin CEO, FB Fashion Ball Fashion and Lifestyle FB Fashion Ball heads to First Direct Arena Spring 2025 Encapsulating on the amazing success of this year’s event in Yorkshire, FB FASHION BALL is moving to First Direct Arena; to host the Arena’s first ever Fashion Show on 24th April 2025. The glitzy black-tie Gala Awards Dinner will feature a bigger fashion show and live entertainment to By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Leeds Grand Theatre to close from June-September for planned maintenance Leeds Grand Theatre will close for essential planned maintenance work from Mon 10 June - Thu 5 September 2024. The extended dark period (when a theatre closes for maintenance) has been diarised for some time and will focus on three major improvement schemes (with other work also taking place): Future-proofing By The Editor • 1 min read
