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lisa luxx joins Sir Patrick Stewart as patron of the Huddersfield Literature Festival
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lisa luxx joins Sir Patrick Stewart as patron of the Huddersfield Literature Festival

Huddersfield Literature Festival (HuddLitFest) has announced that lisa luxx will join Sir Patrick Stewart OBE and Lemn Sissay OBE as a Patron of the Festival with immediate effect. A queer poet, playwright, essayist and political activist of British and Syrian heritage, lisa luxx was raised in Huddersfield and has strong connections with the local area. Her debut poetry collection Fetch Your Mother’s Heart came out in 2021, and her debut short story collection Sun Son will be released by Comma

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Lawyer receives entrepreneurial accolade
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Lawyer receives entrepreneurial accolade

Hannah Strawbridge, Founder and CEO of Han Law Co has been crowned ‘Entrepreneurial Businesswoman of the Year’, at the third annual Great British Businesswoman Awards. She was the only lawyer to take home an accolade. The awards recognise and celebrate the inspiring women innovating and leading the way in their respective industries across the UK. 22 winners were awarded on the night, selected from over 600 entries, by a panel of expert judges spanning a wide range of industries and big-name c

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New group to support ethnic minority women in tech launches in Leeds
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New group to support ethnic minority women in tech launches in Leeds

The inaugural West Yorkshire Ethnic Minority Women in Tech roundtable has been held at the recently refurbished Leeds Media Centre in Chapeltown. Hosted by Unity Enterprise in collaboration with partners Cognizant, Leeds City Council, AD:VENTURE, WiLD Digital, Digital Enterprise and the Yorkshire Asian Business Association (YABA), the gathering brought together women from numerous professional backgrounds to exchange ideas, network and share good practice. Attendees heard short speeches from

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Pheonix Dance Theatre embarks on spring tour with triple bill
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Pheonix Dance Theatre embarks on spring tour with triple bill

This spring Phoenix Dance Theatre will embark on a UK tour with a brand-new mixed programme – BELONGING: Loss. Legacy. Love. The powerfully visceral and thought-provoking triple bill explores the nuances of human experience by three exciting international dance makers. Including two world premieres – Miguel Altunaga’s Cloudburst and Marcus Jarrell Willis’ Terms of Agreement – this will also be the first-time the Leeds-based company has toured Dane Hurst’s acclaimed Requiem (excerpts). BELONGIN

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Join us for March networking event at brand new location
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Join us for March networking event at brand new location

Join us on 7th March networking event at MaHe Coastal Indian, from 3pm, a new location for us to try! Our guest speakers are: Raquel Varma Architect and interior designer. Raquel will talk about working in a male dominated industry and changing the narrative, as well as carving out her own path in an exciting new venture. Heather Pope GP GP and menopause specialist for the newly established Dr. Louise Newson clinic in Harrogate. Heather will be talking about women’s health, hormones and me

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First ever Barnsley Book Festival launches today
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First ever Barnsley Book Festival launches today

Barnsley Libraries first-ever Barnsley Book Festival is set to take place in various locations across the borough from today, 2nd February, to 23rd March 2024. The fully packed programme will feature internationally known authors and poets from Barnsley, such as Ian McMillan, Andrew McMillan and Yorkshire Businesswoman ambassador Milly Johnson, powerhouses like Matt Abbott and Toria Garbutt, storytellers, artists and speakers, all celebrating literature and our shared love for reading. As pa

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Criminologist who worked with Kray twins hosting true crime events
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Criminologist who worked with Kray twins hosting true crime events

Renowned criminal psychologist, guest lecturer, radio host, podcaster, and blogger Linda Sage is talking true crime to the people of Yorkshire! Linda spent forty years working in England’s top category prisons with the UK’s most notorious criminals, including the Krays, Myra Hindley and Peter Sutcliffe. She is now a domestic violence campaigner and educator. Her events not only captivate and shock audiences but leave them with a deeper understanding of the workings of criminal minds. Linda s

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Yorkshire accountant shortlisted for multiple awards
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Yorkshire accountant shortlisted for multiple awards

Yorkshire-based Parsons, Chartered Accountants has been shortlisted in no less than five categories at the Yorkshire Accountancy Awards 2024. The awards, now in their seventh year, are the benchmark by which professionals and organisations within the accountancy, audit and finance sectors judge themselves and the service they deliver to clients. The awards celebrate the achievements and successes of the region’s best and brightest professionals and firms. The Parsons Audit team has impressed

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City's inspiring women set for Leeds Civic Hall tribute
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City's inspiring women set for Leeds Civic Hall tribute

Inspirational women who have made their mark on Leeds are set to have their names etched in history at Leeds Civic Hall. People across the city are being asked to help decide which remarkable women from history will have their names inscribed on the walls of the building’s prestigious Council Chamber. A consultation has been launched this week, closing on March 1, asking for residents’ views on those that might be recognised. People in Leeds are being asked to express their preferences fro

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Why a lack of vegan labelling laws is a recipe for disaster
|Health & Wellbeing

Why a lack of vegan labelling laws is a recipe for disaster

The majority of people in the UK have an inaccurate idea of what vegan food can or cannot contain, which puts those with food allergies at risk, a survey by leading allergen awareness training provider High Speed Training reveals. The survey, which sampled 2,187 UK participants, aimed to reveal common perceptions and misconceptions regarding vegan food and its relation to food allergies. Based on the results, 72% of respondents, and 75% of those with a food allergy, believe that vegan food doe

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New 4 bed family showroom open at Skelton Lakes
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New 4 bed family showroom open at Skelton Lakes

Avant Homes North Yorkshire has opened a four-bedroom family showhome at its £60m, 215-home Greenlock Place development at Skelton Lakes in Leeds. Located just off Pontefract Lane five miles from Leeds city centre, the development forms part of the wider Skelton Lakes regeneration project. Situated only minutes away from the RSPB Skelton Gate Nature Reserve, once complete Skelton Lakes will feature new schools, a food store, medical centre, veterinary hospital and children’s nursery. The G

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Business members club expands as food venue for pop-up restaurants
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Business members club expands as food venue for pop-up restaurants

Empire House, the business members club established three years ago, has announced an expansion as it transforms into a unique food venue on Thursday and Friday evenings, starting in 2024. The club is opening its doors, for free, to aspiring and fledgling food businesses, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their culinary talents. Recognising the challenges faced by small food businesses, Empire House is offering its kitchen facilities for free to selected food companies during th

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