Entrepreneurs Female innovators from Yorkshire and the Humber win prestigious national award Today, in celebration of International Women’s Day (Tuesday 8 March), three trailblazing female entrepreneurs from Yorkshire and the Humber have been recognised by Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Awards for their game-changing innovations which are tackling some of society’s biggest challenges. Jennifer Turner, Ali Gordon (pictured) and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Firm strengthens team with two appointments and a promotion Finance recruitment consultancy Headstar has made two appointments and a promotion to its Leeds-based team following record demand for its services. Sharon Phillips has been appointed to head up the company’s transactional finance division, which is experiencing surging demand as employers look to strengthen their finance functions through the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business South Yorkshire businesswomen invited to #BreakTheBias in tech innovation event Businesswomen based in South Yorkshire are invited to an event to celebrate the success of women tech entrepreneurs and ask how others can be supported to set up innovative digital companies. The ‘Celebrating Women in Tech’ event is inspired by this year’s International Women’s Day theme #BreaktheBias and By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Female homelessness highlighted ahead of International Women’s Day Simon on the Streets, a West-Yorkshire homelessness charity has changed its name to Simone on the Streets to raise awareness of female rough sleepers ahead of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global day held on 8th March each year and the theme for 2022’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Business RFS strengthens team with new marketing manager Ripon Farm Services (RFS), one of the leading agricultural machinery suppliers in the UK, has appointed Sophie Allanby as Marketing Manager. Sophie joins RFS at an exciting stage in the company’s development. Sophie grew up on an arable farm just outside Malton and was actively involved with her local By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Women's safety bus pilot scheme launches in Leeds city centre A non-judgemental safety bus where women can seek refuge, support and advice on an evening will launch this weekend in Leeds city centre. The Women’s Night Safe Space pilot, a joint initiative between Women’s Lives Leeds and Safer Leeds, will be piloted in Dortmund Square over the next By The Editor • 3 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen House of Koko head to Oakwood Renowned Chapel Allerton brunch spot all set to open second venue Beloved brunch venue House of Koko recently revealed exciting new plans - to open a second House of Koko venue in Roundhay’s Oakwood. Opening on March 4th, House of Koko Oakwood will take over the venue which was By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Leeds breast imaging service first in UK to use Densitas intelliMammo artificial intelligence in mammograms The breast imaging service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the first in the UK to introduce a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology which evaluates the technical quality of mammograms. The Canadian software company Densitas has worked with the team to customise the software to meet the needs of By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Menopause workshop with renowned ‘Yorkshire menopause doctor’ On Wednesday evening 16th March, Evolve Medical will be presenting an expert Menopause Workshop at their clinic in Pudsey. This event is free and intended to be an introduction to the advice and treatment options that are available to both perimenopausal and menopausal women of all age groups. Evolve Medical By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Agency buzzing after nomination for Yorkshire Choice Awards Leeds based award-winning marketing agency, Youbee Media are thrilled to learn that they have been nominated for ‘New Business Start Up of the Year’ in the 2022 Yorkshire Choice Awards. Youbee Media are on track to add the accolade to their business’s record after winning ‘Marketing Consultancy of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Aon unveiled as Harrogate Town AFC Ladies sponsor Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has today announced that it is investing in Harrogate Town AFC Ladies as the women’s team’s main sponsor. The announcement further supports Aon’s commitment to making a positive social impact in its communities and aligns with its By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Scarborough Restaurant Week: Taste the best the coast has to offer An exciting new foodie project that will showcase the best culinary experiences across Scarborough is launching this year, with the first mouth-watering event to take place in March. The concept, which was created by Scarborough Digital, The Green Room and Embers Scarborough Restaurant Week, has been funded with support from By The Editor • 2 min read
