Business WOW- Women of the World Festival is taking place in Rotherham this month Rotherham Council has announced the programme for the first ever WOW - Women of the World Festival in Rotherham. Led by Founder Jude Kelly, WOW Festivals are the world’s most comprehensive festivals celebrating women, girls and non-binary people. Launched in 2010, WOW Festivals have now taken place in more By The Editor • 4 min read
Business New leader’s mission for Ambassador business group flying the flag for Scarborough A new leader has taken the helm of one of Scarborough's leading organisations. Jo Thompson will chair the Business Ambassadors following the 19-year leadership of Peter Wilkinson, who announced earlier this year that he was stepping down. Jo, managing director of her own business, has reviewed the aims By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Lulu – For The Record From Shout to James Bond, from To Sir With Love to The Eurovision Song Contest; Lulu is a bona fide British music legend. On the eve of the 60th anniversary of Shout, she’ll be touring the UK for the first time since Autumn 2019 with her most intimate show By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Huddersfield-based Wild PR shortlisted at UK Social Media Awards Huddersfield-based PR and marketing agency Wild PR has been shortlisted for the Best Small Agency Award at the UK Social Media Awards 2022. The national awards recognise the use of social media across various business sectors and the skills required to reach new and broad audiences. The categories are focused By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Alston Dairy introduces ground breaking sustainable pots A fully recyclable pot produced by Keighley based PFF Packaging has been launched by Alston Dairy as part of its Ann Forshaw’s Farmhouse Yogurt range. The 140g pots use less plastic than equivalent PET packaging and more post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, optimising the resources used and making the packaging By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Supporting female leaders of the future Budding female entrepreneurs met to share ideas, knowledge, and support with like-minded professionals from across the district. The event, hosted by Leeds-based social enterprise Shine, showcased the organisation’s ‘She Can Shine’ programme which offers a unique programme of mentoring and advice for females looking to launch or grow their By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Plans submitted for new homes on Mabgate in Leeds Plans to regenerate a brownfield site on Mabgate with approximately 310 apartments, as well as communal, co-working and creative space have been submitted to Leeds City Council. The proposed scheme would bring a unique landmark development to an underutilised site within an existing creative environment. Subject to planning permission, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Helmsley Group makes key hire to head up asset management division York-based property investment and development specialist, Helmsley Group, has announced the appointment of Alexia Swift-Cookson as its new head of asset management. Originally from Yorkshire, Alexia joins Helmsley from Cushman & Wakefield in London, where she was a partner. Bringing 16 years’ experience to the role, she will assist the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Law firm grows family team Leeds based Parklane Plowden Chambers has announced that a new barrister has accepted an offer of tenancy after successfully completing their pupillage with the set. Harriet Stacey has joined chambers as a tenant having initially been called in 2021 and will sit within the set’s family practice area. A By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire BusinessWoman Networking 0:00/1× Sneak peek at our latest event. Why not join us for the next one! By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle East 59th launches ‘Tropical City’ in partnership with Flor De Caña ‘Tropical City’ has just landed at East 59th. With beautiful, bright spring florals and exotic décor, East 59th is set to bring the tropics to the city centre this season. The restaurant and bar have been transformed in partnership with the sustainably produced rum brand Flor De Caña, a full-bodied By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Celebrating 20 years of Female Entrepreneurial Success The 2022 everywoman Awards are now open for nominations until 11th July 2022. Celebrating their 20th year, the awards identify and celebrate inspirational female founders whose innovation, passion and purpose will inspire future generations of entrepreneurial women. Lauded by government with a reception at 11 Downing Street when this ground-breaking By The Editor • 3 min read
