Entrepreneurs Wild PR secure pack of new client wins Following a recent rebrand, Huddersfield based PR agency Wild PR has secured a further three client wins to add to their growing client base. The agency specialises in traditional and digital PR, social media and SEO focused content creation to tell their client’s stories, raise brand profile and increase By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Social media blackout leaves many brands voiceless At 4.50PM last night social media users across the globe were plunged into darkness as Whatsapp, Facebook and Instagram all suddenly froze. The facebook owned apps, which all run on shared infrastructure, had gone down. Inevitably, social media users turned to Twitter to share their reaction. The social giants, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Kickstarter Scheme success for Northern business collaboration firm Northern Powerhouse partner The Northern Affinity has expanded its team with the appointment of two further young professionals. Lydia Burton aged 21 and Maya Johnson aged 21 join as partner relationship manager and social media executive. They are the third and fourth people to join the firm in the last By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Inspirational Huddersfield nursery manager wins ‘Outstanding Contribution’ award There were celebrations at Huddersfield-based Portland Nurseries as manager Julie Lister scooped the prestigious ‘Outstanding Contribution’ Award at this year’s Nursery World Awards. Julie has worked at Portland House - one of four settings in the Portland Nurseries Group - for over 26 years and as manager for 20 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business North Yorkshire water park opens on-site meeting and function space The 251 Events Room is named after the troops stationed on the World War One airfield As part of its ongoing investment in facilities, North Yorkshire Water Park, located on the Dawnay Estate, has announced the opening of its new function space for hire, named after the World War One By The Editor • 1 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Stuzzi set to host exclusive Ferrari tasting dinner Stuzzi has announced a premium tasting dinner, complete with a set of pairings from Ferrari’s world-class collection of sparkling wines. From 7pm on Thursday 30th September, Stuzzi’s Grand Arcade restaurant will host an extra special evening, with four classic courses inspired by Italy’s lesser-known Trentino region – and By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle AYRE Event Solutions brings ‘Burrs Live’ Festival to Life Leeds based events specialist AYRE Event Solutions has supported arts and music charity The Met to bring the two-week outdoor music festival ‘Burrs Live’ to life. ‘Burrs Live’ took place in Burrs Country Park, Bury between Friday 27th August and Sunday 5th September, with artists including the Bootleg Beatles and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fox Agency appoints chief financial officer Integrated B2B technology marketing agency, Fox Agency, has appointed Melissa Hull as chief financial officer (CFO) to navigate its significant growth and ambitious plans for FY22 and beyond. Melissa brings 15 years of financial expertise to Fox Agency, joining the team following her role as business and finance consultant at By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sheffield workspace to tackle burnout increase Flexible workspace provider, Wizu Workspace, has launched a free massage room and recurring wellness day for it’s Sheffield members in response to the rising cases of workplace burnout, with Google searches for ‘burnout symptoms’ increasing by 100% in the last 90 days. Wizu, which offers shared workspace facilities like By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Junction 32 shopping outlet will host 4-day VIP rewards event The VIP Rewards event will be taking place from Thursday 30th September to Sunday 3rd October and includes discounts, freebies, giveaways and more – from big name brands including Barbour, Clarks and Trespass. Over the weekend, customers will be able to save on up to 20% off their favourite brands at By The Editor • 1 min read
Business It's party time! Yorkshire Businesswoman members will be putting on their party frocks and joining us for our Christmas party at Dakota Hotel Leeds on 3 December 2021. We have the wonderful Liz Green from the BBC as our guest speaker and welcome perfumery Penhalighans who will bring us lots of samples to By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Get Ahead franchisee for Leeds, York & Harrogate shortlisted in national business awards Fiona Ibbetson, director of Get Ahead Leeds, York & Harrogate, and Yorkshire Businesswoman member, is delighted to have been selected as a finalist in the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards 2021. These prestigious industry awards are designed to recognise the diamond standard in franchising, acknowledging brands that have gone above By The Editor • 2 min read
