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Jan 16, 2025Health & Wellbeing

Newborn babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions

Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study that has now launched at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). The pioneering study aims to identify conditions such as Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) in babies sooner, and could enable hundreds to benefit from earlier diagnosis and treatment that could help slow the progression of disease and improve or even extend their lives. The Generation Study, led by Genomics Englan

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

Jan 15, 2025Business

Gibanks accelerates growth with a senior appointment

Premium serviced office provider Gilbanks is supporting its growth plans with the appointment of Joanna Pawlikowski to the new role of head of commercial. Joanna brings a wealth of experience, having held senior positions with flexible workspace providers in Australia for over ten years. As the company expands nationally, she will be responsible for business development and the commercial team. Commenting on her new role, Joanna said: “Gilbanks brings something unique to the market with exce

$Harron set to launch Pontefract development in New Year$

Jan 15, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Harron set to launch Pontefract development in New Year

Harron Homes Yorkshire has launched Castle Gardens, a new development situated on De Lacy Way in Pontefract. The development, opened to the public on Saturday 11th January, offering potential buyers a glimpse into the exceptional quality and lifestyle opportunities available in this exciting new community. Castle Gardens transforms a 16-acre brownfield site, formerly home to the Prince of Wales colliery, into a vibrant new community in partnership with Harworth Group. The name of the develop

Jan 15, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

The LOVE Event Fashion Show, styled by Clobber Swap

Friday 7th February - 7pm to 10pm Darrington Golf Club, Pontefract If you want to look forward to an event after Christmas and something that makes you feel really good including boosting your confidence, then BOOK YOUR TICKETS to the LOVE Event NOW! 🌟 All proceeds in aid of CoppaFeel raising Breast Cancer awareness. This will be a glamorous evening, where you can dress to impress and enjoy a fashion show with tasty food. Clobber Swap ltd will prove you can look good and feel fabulous wi

Jan 15, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Places for People provide vital support to communities this winter

Places for People, the UK’s leading social enterprise dedicated to transforming lives and nurturing thriving communities, is expanding its support for customers this winter by partnering with 49 warm banks and food banks across the UK – seven of which are in Yorkshire. The group specialises in placemaking, regeneration, development, investment management, property management, and leisure managing more than 245,000 properties, providing homes for around 500,000 customers, and operating 100 leis

Jan 15, 2025Health & Wellbeing

Local Opticians and Audiologists earns sustainability certification

Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists has achieved a prestigious sustainability certification after successfully offsetting its carbon emissions across its audiology services at seven of its practices throughout Yorkshire. Earlier this year, Bayfields was awarded the certification for its optical offering, and now it has extended its sustainability efforts to include its audiology products and services. Practices in locations including York, Harrogate and Headingly have earned the Carbon Neut

Jan 15, 2025Business

NG Bailey invests in new Leeds headquarters

NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, is relocating to a new office in south Leeds. The business has chosen the ABC Building at White Rose Park as its new headquarters following the move from its site at Brown Lane West, Holbeck. The move marks the next evolution in NG Bailey’s long and proud history of working in Leeds, with the company's first office opening in the city in 1921. The new 25,230 sq ft Grade A office space at White Rose Park will offer a d

Jan 13, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Riot Women, the new drama from Sally Wainwright

The BBC and BritBox has released first look pictures of Riot Women, the brand-new drama from the multi-BAFTA award-winning writer Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax, Gentleman Jack). Set and filmed in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, the six-part series is made by Drama Republic, a Mediawan Company, (One Day, Doctor Foster, The English) for the BBC in a co-commission with BritBox. Worldwide distribution is handled by Mediawan Rights. The new pictures give a first look at the R

Jan 10, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

Pickering farm shop café to host charity quiz nights

Following a year of fundraising that saw the team at Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café raise over £40,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, dates for two further charity events have been announced. On Friday, 24th January and 21st February, local quizmaster and Cedarbarn team member Michael Kipling will host quiz nights with a pie and pea supper at the Thornton Road venue in Pickering. "The quiz night for Macmillan was such good fun that we thought we'd repeat it for local charities this year. Procee

Jan 10, 2025Business

Fiducia MGA strengthens team with assistant underwriter appointment

Specialty insurance managing general agent (MGA) Fiducia has appointed a new assistant underwriter to support its underwriting team working with UK and European brokers. Emma Harvey joins the Leeds-based MGA from Ravenhall Risk Solutions where she was an account manager. She brings eight years of experience in insurance, including commercial broking roles at Aon and Gauntlet Group. In her new role, Emma will provide support to the team of underwriters who specialise in a range of insurance p

Jan 10, 2025Fashion and Lifestyle

New homes in East Ardsley set to launch this weekend

Located on Bradford Road, the new development, Amblers Chase, will offer a selection of two, three and four bedroom homes designed to cater to a wide range of buyers. The launch is scheduled for Saturday 11th January 2025, and house hunters are invited to visit to reserve the first homes explore the plans for this new community. Sam Wood, sales director at David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West, said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new development in East Ardsley. “This n

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