Yorkshire-Kitchen Boutique catering company popping the colour back into communal dining Whilst the hospitality sector has undoubtedly been affected by the pandemic, some businesses have forged ahead, diversifying their offering to continue providing incredible food for their clients. One such business is Oula – a boutique catering company serving delicious food that looks out of this world. Despite launching at a time By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Calderdale businesswoman supporting the next generation of women leaders Nicky Chance-Thompson DL, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust has been appointed chair of the #WECAN steering group, a project aimed at building the leadership skills, capabilities and opportunities of women in the Leeds City Region. Led by Leeds Beckett University, the three-year #WECAN (Women Empowered through Coaching and Networking) By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Business members’ club now open following 18-month renovation A luxury business members’ club has now opened in Huddersfield – and is offering complimentary passes throughout June, before applications officially open on 1st July. Following 18 months of renovation work, Empire House is the first business members’ club in the region, offering an alternative to the serviced office and hot By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Award-winning festival moves outdoors for the ultimate Underneath the Stars experience Paul Carrack (Friday), Saving Grace featuring Robert Plant & Suzi Dian (Saturday) and Kate Rusby (Sunday) announced as headline acts for the 7th Underneath the Stars festival. After a year out, award-winning family festival, Underneath the Stars, is set to return for its seventh year on Friday 30th July – Sunday By The Editor • 4 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire Water appoints Vanda Murray OBE as chair Yorkshire Water has appointed Vanda Murray OBE to its board as non-executive director and chair designate. She will join the board with effect from 1 July and will take up the role of chair following a handover in the next few months. She will succeed Anthony Rabin who has been By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle FB Fashion Ball is back The renowned FB Fashion Ball is set to return to Yorkshire this year, with hundreds of business professionals, fashion and lifestyle influencers across Yorkshire signed up and attending! This legendary event, to be held at New Dock Hall in Leeds on 21 October 2021, brings the business community together for By The Editor • 1 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Charlie & Ivy's to launch three new products at Farm Shop and Deli Yorkshire artisan business, Charlie & Ivy's has developed three new products that will launch at Farm Shop and Deli Show on 5 to 7 July. Charlie & Ivy's are entering the marinades market for the first time with rapeseed oil-based marinades in three flavours: Spicy Chorizo, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Wakefield Bounce Back Week announces line-up of local entrepreneurs Wakefield Bounce Back Week is aiding Wakefield-based businesses come back stronger than before, with a jam-packed week of informative webinars. The webinar series will kick off on the 21st June, including 11 free insightful webinars scheduled throughout the week. Each one will be delivered by experts in their industry and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Key appointments at PFF Group PPF Group is expanding with the appointment of Samantha Lee (right) as health and safety officer and Abbie-Leigh Alderson as junior data analyst. PFF is one of the UK’s largest independent food packaging manufacturers, providing packaging solutions to supermarkets, multi-national food manufacturers, food service and fresh produce companies across By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Marketing firm launches third video series featuring local sustainable causes Chroma Marketing is launching its latest series of online videos featuring Yorkshire’s sustainable causes, to help them inspire their communities. The videos, titled ‘A Chat With’ feature people from all walks of life who have had a positive impact on their communities, socially, economically or environmentally. Chroma Marketing managing By The Editor • 1 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen A whole latte love poured into new Wakefield cafe A new independent quality coffee shop that aims to share a percentage of its profits with children across Wakefield has opened its doors. Caffe Noor has launched at Trinity Walk shopping centre and is the latest offering from the people who brought Estabulo and, more recently, Casa Peri Peri to By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Hannah Turlington Designs collaborates with The Stitch Society Hannah Turlington printmaker and designer is launching her new aprons in collaboration the The Stitch Society, who specialise in Artisan Workwear that is simple, sStylish and durable. Using her Pollination design she has worked closely with The Stitch Society to create an apron that is durable and beautiful, showing off By The Editor • 2 min read