Business Biggest issues faced by women in the workplace and how remote working has changed them Research from Yoppie, the pioneers of personalised, organic period care delivered through your letterbox, has found that while remote working has improved pressures around appearance and PMS for women within the workplace, issues of fair representation and equal pay remain prevalent. When surveyed by Yoppie, nearly a quarter of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Travel and Environment WTTC launches ground-breaking initiative to support women in Travel & Tourism The world’s leading Travel & Tourism leaders pledged to work towards women’s equality and boost female representation in leadership roles in an announcement before the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The commitment came as WTTC, which represents the Travel & Tourism private sector, launched its Women Initiative, By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Newport Land and Law supports young talent Newport Land and Law is supporting young talent with the launch of an internship programme for young lawyers and a Kickstart scheme for administrative roles. The first intern is 20-year-old law student Georgia Beckett from Wakefield. She is studying law at the University of Sheffield and will graduate next year. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Modo25 adds House of Baukjen to their growing collection of fashion clients Leeds-based global digital marketing provider and MarTech SaaS firm, Modo25, adds another new growth client to its portfolio with a new brief from sustainable fashion retailer, House of Baukjen. Modo25 are providing ongoing PPC management and SEO strategy to support House of Baukjen’s existing inhouse team. As part of By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Spring Equinox: how to give your mind a much needed spring clean. What is an equinox? According to a lovely little google search to confirm my thoughts (before blurting unchecked facts to you), the equinox is when our 24 hour day is split perfectly into two 12 hour durations; meaning that we have an equal amount of sunlight to night. It only By The Editor • 4 min read
Health & Wellbeing Welcome to Yorkshire team up with Yorkshire Cancer Research to replace ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ It’s time for a new challenge, as Welcome to Yorkshire and Yorkshire Cancer Research team up to bring you the Tour de Walkshire. To walk, cycle, run or push throughout the month of May and enjoy the great Yorkshire outdoors. The aim of the Tour de Walkshire will be By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing How to make sure that I have a “green funeral” At a time when the environment is influencing so many of our everyday choices, interest in green funerals has never been higher. Whether you are arranging someone’s funeral or leaving wishes for your own, there are plenty of simple ways to make it more environmentally friendly. What is a By The Editor • 4 min read
Business SME bank appoints regional relationship manager Katie Roberts has joined challenger business bank, Allica Bank, to spearhead the launch of its direct-to-SME offering in the Yorkshire region. Her principal focus will be in supporting established SMEs in Yorkshire, where she has spent most of her 16 years’ banking and finance working life, and more specifically the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The Artist’s Window at Wellington Place Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC has announced the launch of ‘The Artist’s Window’ at Wellington Place, with the installation of the first winning design. The latest community initiative, working alongside Leeds Arts University, was set up to help support the creative talent in Leeds by showcasing art installations on By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Chef behind HOME and The Owl in Leeds launches brand new eatery A contemporary bakehouse and dining room from the chef patron behind HOME and The Owl in Leeds will open in Boston Spa in May. The brainchild of chef Elizabeth Cottam, CORA will offer bakery and patisserie-based breakfasts, lunch and afternoon tea tasting experiences, alongside an ever changing selection of speciality By The Editor • 2 min read
Business ‘Law in Practice’ placement leads to full-time role for Sheffield graduate A law graduate has become the first of what law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, hopes is “a new wave of lawyers”, following a placement as part of a recent partnership with Sheffield Hallam University. Lucy Etheridge, joined the social justice law firm last October on a part-time basis as part of By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Menopause make a date event The Make a Date With You events are back next month with a special evening dedicated to all things menopause. From the clothes we wear, to what we eat, our skincare and emotional and physical wellbeing, the impact the menopause and perimenopause has on our lives is huge. On Friday By The Editor • 1 min read
