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Mar 13, 2025Entrepreneurs

Female leader who was made for this game

Meet the passionate and driven Head of Football Development at West Riding Football Association, Jo deTute, whose dedication to advancing the game has made a significant impact on grassroots football across the region for over a decade. Jo’s journey in football development has been marked by her constant commitment to supporting clubs, coaches, and players of all ages, levels and ability. With years of experience in the industry, Jo has worked tirelessly to improve opportunities for football d

Mar 12, 2025Entrepreneurs

Water woman award for world-leading expert at Andel

A world-leading environmental chemist at Andel has won an award for her work in water sustainability and environmental protection. Devakunjari Vadibeler, won the ‘Water Woman Award for Societal Impact/Knowledge Transfer’ earlier this month having only joined Andel, the UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection, water sustainability and environmental protection systems, 18 months ago. Having completed a doctoral study in Isotope Hydrology from the University of Natural Resources an

Mar 10, 2025Entrepreneurs

West Yorkshire developer celebrates female directors

Whilst the number of female construction workers has increased steadily in recent years, the proportion of women in the construction industry is still significantly lower than men, which is something the Barratt and David Wilson Homes is continuing to change. According to Statista, there were approximately 1.8 million men employed in construction in the UK as of the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 325,000 women, equalling just over 15% of the total workforce. Barratt and David Wilson H

Mar 10, 2025Business

Sue Cooke announces retirement as 3M BIC CEO

Sue Cooke, CEO of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) and deputy director for Regional Enterprise at the University of Huddersfield, has announced her retirement following a 40-year career in business support, innovation and economic development. Sue joined the 3M BIC as CEO in 2019 and has helped grow the Centre into a leading hub for business growth and innovation. During her tenure, she has navigated the challenges of the pandemic, refurbished the Centre for its 10th anniversary and s

Feb 24, 2025Entrepreneurs

Cause UK marks 15 years’ delivering positive PR

Based in Harrogate, Cause UK is run by two sisters, Clair and Ann Chadwick, and is unique thanks to its creative approach. Since its inception in 2010, the agency has been dedicated to using journalism, storytelling and leveraging their media know-how to amplify the voices of organisations working to make a positive impact. Its clients operate across the arts, public, social enterprise, tourism, health, education, and conservation sectors, as well as ethical businesses. Cause UK has won mu

Feb 20, 2025Entrepreneurs

Therapy sheep inspires local mum to create children's book

A mum, author and therapist from Leeds is celebrating launching her third children’s book, and she hopes it will go best seller, and end up on the book shelves of children across the region, because her greatest wish is to use the income from her book sales to fund her therapy work - so that she can treat terminally ill people for free. Grace Olson, 51, from Moortown, is launching ‘Berel finds his wings’, the third children’s story inspired by her therapy sheep, at The Little Bookshop in Chape

Feb 20, 2025Entrepreneurs

Sisters go into partnership to acquire fine-dining restaurant

Sisters Alice Smith and Lily Brooke Day have fulfilled their lifelong dream of owning a restaurant business, after acquiring the popular Brook’s fine-dining eatery in Brighouse. Brook’s on Bradford Road in the town was opened in 1989 and has built up a strong reputation amongst food lovers as one of the best independent restaurants in West Yorkshire. Having previously worked for Ultimate Finance and Aldermore Bank, Alice is swapping her 16-year career in business finance to co-own the restau

Feb 11, 2025Entrepreneurs

Inspirational women honoured as historic plaques unveiled

The names of inspirational women who made their mark on Leeds have been officially etched in history. In a landmark project, plaques honouring the names of six trailblazing women from the city’s past were unveiled in the prestigious council chamber of Leeds Civic Hall. Taking their rightful place alongside the names of men who already feature, they have become the very first women to be permanently added to the chamber walls since the building opened in 1933. The project is aimed at recogn

Feb 7, 2025Entrepreneurs

Yorkshire brand Caroboo lands nationwide listing at Holland & Barrett

Caroboo, the UK’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative, has secured a major national listing with Holland & Barrett, bringing its innovative, healthier treat to shelves across the country. Created with carob, a naturally sweet Mediterranean plant, Caroboo delivers the creamy, chocolatey indulgence consumers love, without the caffeine or common allergens found in traditional chocolate. With the health food market booming, Caroboo is perfectly positioned to meet growing demand for better-for

Jan 20, 2025Entrepreneurs

Textile manufacturing leader appointed Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire

Managing director of AW Hainsworth, Amanda McLaren, has been recruited to the position of Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire by the Monarch’s Lord-Lieutenant, Ed Anderson CBE. Amanda will support Ed Anderson CBE, the Monarch's personal representative in West Yorkshire, in representing the Crown, developing closer links among the community, and upholding public service and civic engagement traditions. The Lord Lieutenant’s duties can include escorting royal visitors with official visits to Wes

Jan 16, 2025Business

Winner of BBC’s The Apprentice launches first project with Lord Alan Sugar

Rachel Woolford, the 2024 winner of the BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’, has revealed plans to launch her first joint initiative with Lord Sugar, in her home city of Leeds. The project will see Rachel expand her hugely successful fitness space, North Studio, to offer a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio - right next door. Lord Sugar has partnered with Rachel to purchase the commercial premises which will be part of an expansion of the existing Leeds studio and will further enhance North Studio’s Pilat

Jan 15, 2025Entrepreneurs

‘Amazing’ Barnsley businesswoman listed in top 100 female entrepreneurs 2025

A Barnsley businesswoman who works with mini-inventions, test-tube potions and rainbow explosions, has been named as one of the UK’s top 100 female entrepreneurs. Leonie Briggs, founder and director of interactive science education business Amazelab, has been included in Small Business Britain’s annual list of top female role models for 2025. Their f:Entrepreneur #iAlso100 list celebrates women who run purpose-driven businesses which support their communities. Amazelab delivers fun and acces

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