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February 9, 2026|Business

A new approach to social media training is helping businesses cut through the noise

As social media platforms continue to evolve at pace, many business owners are finding it harder than ever to keep up, let alone feel confident using them well. In response, Leeds-based marketing agency Youbee Media launched The Hive Academy, a community-led online platform designed to make social media marketing clearer, calmer and more accessible. Developed off the back of growing demand for Youbee Media’s practical, jargon-free training, The Hive Academy combines on-demand learning with pee

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February 3, 2026|Business

Kirkgate Market community hub and library fit for future

A key support hub for Leeds residents has received a full refurb, including new glass panelling to make sure it’s warm and inviting in the winter months. This is the most recent move from the council in its commitment to continue investing in Leeds Kirkgate Market and its future. The community hub and library in Leeds Kirkgate Market opened in 2019 but was originally not enclosed, meaning it could get very cold during winter. Aside from the new panelling to enclose the hub, it has also rec

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February 2, 2026|Business

Magnet enters next phase of growth as Alteri acquires iconic Yorkshire kitchen brand

Magnet, founded in Yorkshire in 1918, is now back under domestic ownership thanks to an acquisition by Alteri Investors, which promises to secure the long-term future of the well-known retail brand. The company, which manufactures most of its kitchens at its site in Darlington, had been part of the Swedish Nobia Group for more than 20 years. With over 450 people working at the North East facility, Magnet is one of the town’s largest employers. New owner, Alteri, is a UK-headquartered private

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January 27, 2026|Events

February networking with Yorkshire Businesswoman

Our next networking event for Yorkshire Businesswoman members and guests is on Friday 6th February from 3pm until 5pm at Cut & Craft Leeds. We will welcome you with a complimentary drink followed by networking and a guest panel of inspirational business leaders. To reserve your place, email editor@yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk or reserve on the member area. Please note, members can bring along a guest complimentary if the guest has not attended a Yorkshire Businesswoman before. Non-members who

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January 21, 2026|Business

Anita Morris Associates rebrands as Animo PR

Award-winning strategic communications agency Anita Morris Associates announces that it has changed its name to Animo PR, reflecting the evolution of the agency’s work across arts & culture, regeneration and placemaking. The rebrand brings greater clarity to how the agency works today, aligning its name and identity more closely with the scale, ambition and strategic role it plays for clients across the UK. Blending elements of the founder’s name, Anita Morris, Animo also draws on the Latin

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January 19, 2026|Business

Yorkshire law firm announces commercial property and banking lawyer hires

Law firm Gordons has further expanded its commercial property and banking teams with two lawyer appointments. Ruqeia Ahmadi joins the firm’s commercial property practice from Pinsent Masons. She advises on a range of matters including acquisitions and disposals; leases from the perspective of both landlords and tenants; asset management; and corporate support work. Arriving from Clarion, Gresa Bakolli’s banking experience includes advising a diverse portfolio of borrower and lender clients i

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January 12, 2026|Events

January reset event at The Ivy with TV’s Roxy Shahidi

To mark the start of the new year, the growing women’s network group This is Yorkshire Beauty is inviting women to reset with clarity, calm and confidence at The January Reset, a restorative morning event taking place on Thursday 30 January, from 10:00am–12:00pm, in the elegant private Etty Room at The Ivy, York. Set against the refined backdrop of one of York’s most iconic venues, The January Reset has been thoughtfully curated to support women who are ready to pause, reflect and realign as t

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January 12, 2026|Fashion and Lifestyle

Gaynor Faye takes lead role in British menopause comedy Hot Flash

Celebrated actor, writer and Yorkshire Businesswoman ambassador Gaynor Faye will star in Hot Flash, a feature film which delves into the challenges of menopause. Gaynor will play Geri, an accidental entrepreneur who triumphs despite brutal menopause symptoms, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of being a forty plus single mum. Best known for appearing in TV hits including Coronation Street, Fat Friends, Emmerdale, The Syndicate, and The Inheritance, this is Gaynor’s first feature-length fil

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January 5, 2026|Business

Female-led Citrus Connect achieves record growth

Leeds-based Citrus Connect, a leading UK direct sales recruitment consultancy agency, has reported its strongest year to date by achieving 31% revenue growth compared to 2024. The results reflect a year of strategic growth, operational improvement and strengthened client focus. Key to this success was an investment of almost £100,000 in digital transformation and automation, including a complete overhaul of the company’s CRM system, the redesign of its database architecture and the developme

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December 30, 2025|EditorsBlog

Looking forward to a busy and prosperous 2026!

As 2025 comes to a close, attention turns to new beginning in every aspect of our lives but particularly in business as we all prepare for what we hope will be a happy and prosperous New Year. 2026 will see some changes for Yorkshire Businesswoman, exciting changes I might add as we have sourced new venues, we have new ideas and new offers to help your businesses grow. 2026 is the perfect time to sign up as a Yorkshire Businessman member if you want your business to grow and thrive with not jus

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December 23, 2025|Business

Leeds-based Northern Accountants appoints marketing manager

Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants has expanded its team with the appointment of a new marketing manager, as the practice continues its ongoing growth trajectory towards becoming a ‘top 100’ firm. Bethany Lunt joins the business having spent the last five years agency-side, most recently at Leeds PR agency, Yasper. Her experience spans a range of B2B organisations across finance, technology, property and public sector, with a particular emphasis on media relations and reputation manageme

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December 23, 2025|Entrepreneurs

Castleford small business spotlighted at House of Lords

Local creative hub, Forever After Collective, based in Castleford, founded by Pontefract-based mum of two, Donna Wilson, 40, joined a special reception hosted for small businesses at the House of Lords recently, as part of a week of celebrations in the lead-up to Small Business Saturday and saw Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper MP pay a visit to Donna’s shop. Earlier this year, Forever After, was named as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring small businesses for 2025 by the Small Business Saturday

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