Business Award winning Provenance Inns set to launch North Yorkshire’s biggest Easter egg hunt * The Provenance Inns & Hotels group will be hiding chocolate eggs in the areas spanning all seven venues, including The West Park in Harrogate and The Punch Bowl in Marton-Cum-Grafton. * Winners of best food offering at The Publican Awards 2022 * The hunt will commence on Good Friday and run until By The Editor • 3 min read
Business BBC Radio 2’s presenter Scott Mills congratulates Halifax fundraiser Fundraiser, Christine Gow made 250 cream teas for family and friends recently and has raised over £3,500 smashing her target to raise money for children’s charity Mothershare. Lord David Shutt of Greetland, OBE PC founded the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) over 30 years ago and sadly passed By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New growth phase for Leeds marketing agency Leeds marketing agency, The Marketing Optimist, has hired Courtney West to expand the agency’s skill base as they continue to grow. She joins as the business moves to the new 2-Work offices at the grade II-listed Bank House in the centre of Leeds at the beginning of April. Managing By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Students across Leeds inspired by successful women in technology Recently digital employers from across Leeds meet with 120 young women from 8 schools in the city, at an event designed to raise awareness of careers in digital and technology and break down barriers of perception, prejudice and unconscious bias around the sector. Taking place at the Asda Merchandising Centre By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing How to relax and take time for ourselves These days we all lead busy lives which can result in us becoming stressed and feeling overwhelmed, but there are a few simple ways we can become more calm and relaxed. * Learning to breathe deeply is a simple and effecive way to calm the body and mind. * Releasing tension held By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs TikTok has transformed the life of a Bradford businesswoman Abigayle Andre, 29, started sharing her motoring knowledge in the second Lockdown and has since accelerated to success, landing a deal with the UK’s largest leasing company after going viral on a popular social media platform. Abigayle said: “I have always had a love of cars and would read By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Leading voice for micro business to launch exclusive Club Tina Boden, one of the leading voices for micro business in the UK, who co-founded the #MicroBizMatters movement with Tony Robinson OBE and spent 10 years working to make life in micro business better, is set to launch an exclusive online club for micro business owners. While working on how By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs New ownership at Leeds language services specialist Leeds-based language service provider Andiamo! has a new owner. The translation and interpreting business is now fully owned by managing director Miranda Sambidge, who has been with the business since 1996 when she joined as a project manager. The buyout from original owners Anne and Marc Woolmer aided by Azets, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Much-loved Savvy Baker to launch first cafe in North Leeds Leeds baking entrepreneur Savannah Roqaa built her online business the Savvy Baker almost overnight as lockdown commenced in 2020. When friends shared images of the brownie care packages she was dropping off to lift their spirits, she realised she’d stumbled upon a (very hungry) market of devoted foodie fans! By The Editor • 2 min read
What's on Duran Duran announce headline show at The Piece Hall Stadium-filling British music icons Duran Duran are heading to Yorkshire this summer for what promises to be an unforgettable night at The Piece Hall in Halifax. Duran Duran have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, scored 18 American hit singles and 21 UK Top 20 tunes – cementing them as By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing A great escape: unique Yorkshire Dales retreat for food, art and garden enthusiasts This summer, some of the best culinary, art and gardening talent from the North are joining forces to offer a four-day, all-inclusive, one-of-a-kind experience break that embraces everything the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. The retreat will be hosted by With M, a luxury Yorkshire Dales ‘gourmet getaway’ business set By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle New kit for Pannal Sport Pythons The co-owner and director of Ogden of Harrogate is showing his support for grass roots girls’ football with a significant sponsorship of Pannal Sport Pythons under 12s. The girls play weekly at Crimple Meadow and are currently first in the league. The girls who are between 11 and 12 from By The Editor • 1 min read
