Entrepreneurs On the road to crime Local business woman turned author, Catherine Yaffe, has released her debut crime fiction novel to widespread acclaim. Catherine has been a prominent person within the Wakefield and Leeds business community before stepping away in 2018 to write her first non-fiction book, Digital Marketing Made Easy. Writing that book inspired her By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Panintelligence co-founder named among UK’s top 50 most ambitious business leaders Zandra Moore, CEO of Leeds-based Leeds data analytics and business intelligence (BI) software developer Panintelligence has been named as one of LDC’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2020. Now in its third year, the programme, which is supported by The Telegraph, celebrates the inspiring leaders behind some By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Sue Paxman – the inspiration behind the life-changing Paxman scalp cooler October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is a poignant time for many around the world, including the Paxman family – pioneers in scalp cooling. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Sue Paxman; the inspiration behind the scalp cooler. In 1992 Sue was diagnosed with breast cancer By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Hairstylists bare all for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Hairstylists from Lucy’s Hair Extensions in Elland, Halifax, have taken part in a pink underwear photoshoot to raise £1,000 for Breast Cancer Now. Lucy Pearson, the owner of Lucy’s Hair Extensions, has also pledged to donate a further £5 for every hair extension fitting throughout October. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Revamping my morning routine Author: Beth Brown In preparation for this blog post I (shock horror) actually did some research before blurting my nonsensical ramblings over the keyboard. According to an article featured in Forbes, when you start your morning with intention, you can bring your morning ‘wins’ into the rest of the day. By The Editor • 6 min read
Business Bright idea calls on residents to help light up Leeds this Christmas A fabulous festive appeal has gone out to families, residents and communities all across Leeds calling on them to be part of the city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on. Leeds City Council is asking people to submit video clips and images of their Christmas light displays at home By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Have your hair styled with Andrew Barton, top celebrity hairdresser Christmas is coming when we all want to look special for those swish cocktail parties and family gatherings. Yorkshire Businesswoman resident hairdresser, Andrew Barton is offering a 50% discount for all our readers, valid until 31st December 2020, subject to availability. This offer is for cutting service only at the By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Keeping hospitality alive in Ilkley Ilkley hospitality business, The Ticket Office has been adapting its products & services to fit the ever-changing rules and guidelines, to save jobs and to help keep the industry alive. The venue which invested heavily in extra safety measures after re-opening in July, including thermal imaging temperature checking and regular By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Marketing and communications manager appointment for Corksol The UK’s leading distributor of sprayed cork coatings, Corksol, has taken on Jayne Adamson to lead the company’s marketing efforts. The move will see Corksol strengthen its internal team, giving the business the opportunity to strategically plan its future growth and will provide further support for the team By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Skin care tips Leaves are crunching under our feet, the days have shortened and pumpkin-picking posts are popping up all over social media feeds, autumn is firmly here. And whilst you might be thrilled to be donning your knitwear or planning your Halloween costume, your skin might be feeling less pleased about the By The Editor • 2 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Baking for bonfire night Bonfire night celebrations may be slighter different this year, to say the least. Why not create your own bonfire without having to go outside in the cold! INGREDIENTS Cupcake: 200 grams Plain flour 45 grams Cocoa powder 2 teaspoons Baking powder 1/4 teaspoon Salt 100 grams Soft light brown By The Editor • 1 min read
Lifestyle Yorkshire’s big night out - stays in for Digital White Rose Awards It’s been confirmed that the Welcome to Yorkshire 2020 White Rose Awards will be held online for the first time in the event’s history. The UK’s biggest tourism awards ceremony usually sees a thousand people celebrating the very best of the county’s tourism industry at a By The Editor • 2 min read
