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Two companies fined a total of £150k after bombarding people with spam

Both Quick Tax Claims Limited, a company focusing on PPI tax refunds, and National Debt Advice Limited, a debt counselling advice service, first came to the attention of the ICO in May 2023

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Business

Royal Armouries, Benjamin Campbell Honoured as General Manager of the Year

The Foodservice Cateys Awards, now entering its eleventh year, took place last Friday at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel celebrating individuals, teams, and business shaping the foodservice industry.

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Lifestyle

Artistic Director & CEO James Brining to leave Leeds Playhouse in April 2025

After 12 highly successful years as Artistic Director, James Brining is leaving Leeds Playhouse in April 2025 to become Artistic Director and Joint CEO of The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh. Leeds Playhouse Executive Director Shawab Iqbal has been appointed Joint CEO, co-leading the theatre through its next chapter. James Brining said:

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Events

New event offers leaders space to pause

As April marks Stress Awareness Month, a Yorkshire leadership coach is encouraging business leaders to rethink how they approach pressure, performance and recovery at work. Ros Jones, a leading expert in burnout and leadership, will host The Leadership Reset at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa on Tuesday 28th April, an event

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Business

Chadwick Lawrence expands into the Northeast

Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has opened a new office in Darlington, marking a significant step in the firm’s expansion into the Northeast. The firm’s ninth office, based in Business Central – just a two-minute walk from Darlington train station – will provide commercial, practical, and supportive legal advice to businesses and

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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

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Business

Icing on the cake for Steven at Sunny Bank Mills

The multi-award-winning Farsley Cake Company has opened a brand-new shop at the iconic Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, near Leeds. Owner Steven Newbatt-Macdonald has moved from Town Street in Farsley to smart premises at 1 Old Engine Room in the heart of the mill complex. The move marks an exciting

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Events

Join us for 'A Novel Lunch'

Join us for our 'Novel Lunch' on Wednesday 6th May, hosted by best selling author Milly Johnson at the beautiful Ambers Restaurant within Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate. The event will start at 12 noon with a two-course lunch before members and guests settle in with a welcome drink

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Events

Summer garden party at the stunning Goldsborough Hall

Join us for a fabulous afternoon at the stunning Goldsborough Hall just 20 minutes north of Leeds, 1 mile from the A1M on Friday 5th June. From 2pm we will be serving a delicious cream tea in the garden room with a glass of fizz, tea and coffee or on

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