Plans for a new hotel development at Leeds Kirkgate Market have reached another important milestone. Leeds City Council confirmed initial details of the proposed development on the George Street side of the market complex earlier this year. Now, following a well-received community consultation process, a full planning application has been

This autumn brings a unique collaborative pairing menu to Leeds’ The Ivy Asia. The two powerhouse brands Akashi-Tai and The Ivy Asia have united to mastermind a collaborative menu: Sake Sensations. The menu will showcase the best flavours from the continent, perfectly paired with mouthwatering and inspired sakes. The Ivy

My name is Zoe Hands and I am the Sales Leader at The Leeds Marriott Hotel. I have worked at the hotel for almost 25 years starting as a waitress and working my way up the ladder! I love being a member of The Yorkshire Businesswoman group. I really enjoy

In this week’s podcast, food writer, author and award-winning entrepreneur Freda Shafi talks about her work raising awareness of menopause, and recording the experiences in the Pakistani community in West Yorkshire. Freda shares her own menopause story, and she and Dr Louise discuss key barriers women face accessing care,

Phoenix Dance Theatre based in Leeds today announced the appointment of Marcus Jarrell Willis as its new artistic director. Marcus, 38, dancer and choreographer, was born in Houston, Texas in 1985. Following his passion for dance, he moved to New York at the age of 16 to study at The

Independent coffee and food chain Bob & Berts has expanded its footprint into Yorkshire as it prepares to open its 28th UK store in Wakefield on Monday 25th September, creating over 30 new jobs. Situated in the city’s open-air Trinity Walk Shopping Centre, the company has transformed a 3,

Our October networking event takes place on Friday 6th October at Banyan Bar & Kitchen in Leeds City Square from 3pm to 5pm. We have three fabulous speakers, physiotherapist Ruth Sudol from Fixology, and Lesley Wilks beauty therapist and Louise from Architect Hair coming together to speak about self care,