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Work commences on Marks & Spencer relocation at White Rose Shopping Centre
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Work commences on Marks & Spencer relocation at White Rose Shopping Centre

Work has commenced to relocate Marks & Spencer into a new 80,000sq ft anchor store within the White Rose Centre, Leeds. The project, which will include a new full height glazed entrance has been designed by The Harris Partnership for Landsec. ESH Construction have been appointed as Main Contractor. The new store, formerly occupied by Debenhams, will feature a 15,000sq ft M&S Foodhall, as well as womenswear, lingerie, beauty, childrenswear, menswear, home departments, and a café. The Harris Par

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Huddersfield crafter stars in Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas finale
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Huddersfield crafter stars in Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas finale

A crafter from Huddersfield - who turned a lost paper folding art into a thriving online business and a means to support people during lockdown - will feature in the finale of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas. Bethan Aspland has 43k followers on her Instagram channel where she shares videos, tutorials, and resources with users across the globe, helping them to create mindful moments through the forgotten craft of iris folding. She was approached by TV producers to showcase her talent on

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Apprenticeship success for Leeds cloud migration firm
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Apprenticeship success for Leeds cloud migration firm

Cloud migration firm Cloud Nexus is reaping the rewards after employing its first ever apprentice and witnessing impressive growth as a result. Kayleigh Pyner aged 22 and a Southampton Solent University photography graduate, joined the Leeds-based firm in November 2020 and has since transformed its marketing. As the firm’s first apprentice since founding in 2019, Kayleigh joined as digital marketing assistant – her first ever office job – and has just celebrated her one-year anniversary. In t

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The answer to levelling up: Northern Power Women will get the nation mentoring
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The answer to levelling up: Northern Power Women will get the nation mentoring

Northern Power Women’s Levelling Up Progress report, published on 7 December, outlines how the Northern Power Women (NPW) community has found the solution to the Levelling Up agenda. The report will be launched virtually by CEO and Founder of Northern Power Women, Simone Roche MBE. This progress report follows on from the 2020 Northern Power Women Levelling Up by Powering On report, in which they detailed three ‘asks’ to set an inclusive and progressive precedent in a post-pandemic world. They

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Barristers accept offer of tenancy at Parklane Plowden Chambers
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Barristers accept offer of tenancy at Parklane Plowden Chambers

Parklane Plowden Chambers has announced that two new barristers have accepted an offer of tenancy after successfully completing their pupillages. Holly Challenger and May Martin have joined chambers as tenants having initially been called in 2019, and will sit within the set’s chancery and commercial and personal injury and clinical negligence practice areas respectively. May, a specialist civil law practitioner with a particular focus on employment, personal injury, and clinical negligence, c

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Sad loss of a special lady
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Sad loss of a special lady

It is with sadness that we have to share this news with you. Our dear friend and colleague Mandy Taylor sadly passed away late last night following her courageous battle with cancer. Mandy has battled with the disease for many years, diagnosed firstly with breast cancer which she bravely battled twice. She enjoyed a few years of good health, joining TopicUK and Yorkshire Businesswoman magazines three years ago. She loved her time with us, she loved working with our amazing partners, and she sa

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Acting academy put in the spotlight with new accreditation
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Acting academy put in the spotlight with new accreditation

A leading Leeds based acting academy has been recognized for its quality of teaching and graduate success, by being awarded accreditation by a prestigious industry body. The Yorkshire Academy of Film and Television Acting (YAFTA) is now Spotlight Accredited for its renowned 18 month Acting for Screen Diploma programme, meaning successful graduates will be automatically eligible to be listed on ‘the home of casting’ for professional actors. The accreditation is being hailed as a game-changing m

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Finance firm strengthens team with new appointment
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Finance firm strengthens team with new appointment

East Yorkshire based SME funding specialist One Stop Business Finance (OSBF) has further strengthened its finance brokering and operations management expertise with the appointment of Emma Harris. Emma brings extensive experience to the dual Finance Broker and Operations Manager role at OSBF, particularly through her work as an asset and commercial finance broker for the past six years. Prior to entering the finance industry, Emma worked in a fast-paced international satellite broadcasting busi

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Womanhood Understood
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Womanhood Understood

A Sheffield Charity, Mums In Need, will feature in a new BBC2 documentary called Womanhood. The programme will hear from celebrities including Strictly Come Dancing Judge, Shirley Ballas, writer Chidera Eggerue, businesswoman Jacqueline Gold, singer Sinitta Malone and comedian Suzi Ruffell. Together, they want to explore the role of women and their place in society. The celebrities meet with Laura Riley, Chief Executive of Mums In Need, to discuss coercive control and the importance of supporti

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Virtual Gliterary Lunch hour with Sebastian Faulks
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Virtual Gliterary Lunch hour with Sebastian Faulks

Join the forthcoming Gliterary Lunch celebrating great books, lovely food, interesting venues, interesting people – and of course, a glass or two of fizz remain the vital ingredients of a Gliterary Lunch. At each lunch a compelling award-winning author talks about their book and inspirations, and then answers any questions from the Chair and guests. Their next guest is author Sebastian Faulks. Sebastian Faulks has enjoyed literary and commercial success with his all-consuming books and unforge

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Movers and shakers at the 3M BIC
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Movers and shakers at the 3M BIC

The 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) in Huddersfield has made significant changes to its senior leadership team, as well as recruited three new appointments and promoted two existing members of staff, as it further strengthens its technology, events and marketing teams. Established in 2013 to provide business support, access to technology and bridge the gap between industry and academia, the 3M BIC recently promoted Janine Downs to technology manager and Emily Raleigh as marketing and comm

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Victoria Plum launches first kitchen range
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Victoria Plum launches first kitchen range

Doncaster-headquartered online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has launched its first kitchen products range as part of the business’s ongoing ambitious growth strategy. The company has initially introduced seven kitchen cabinet ranges and a variety of kitchen products. These include worktops, tiles, flooring, lighting, Rangemaster sinks and Bristan and Schön taps. The announcement follows record financial performance by Victoria Plum. For the year ended 28 February 2021, the company achieved

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