Business Bradford College wins prestigious national education award Bradford College has won ‘The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL’ category at the 2025 Association of College’s Beacon Awards. The College was the only winner from Yorkshire or Northeast England. The national Beacon awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice in further education colleges and demonstrate By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Barnsley student wins funding to launch streetwear brand A talented Barnsley College Sixth Form student is turning her passion for streetwear into a business after securing £450 in funding through the College’s enterprise programmes. Sienna Zdubek, who studies A Levels in Business, Economics and English Language and Literature, is using the funding to launch her own streetwear By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Female leader who was made for this game Meet the passionate and driven Head of Football Development at West Riding Football Association, Jo deTute, whose dedication to advancing the game has made a significant impact on grassroots football across the region for over a decade. Jo’s journey in football development has been marked by her constant commitment By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle William Kentridge: Pull of Gravity 28 June 2025 – 19 April 2026 Underground Gallery and Outdoors Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents a new landmark exhibition by the celebrated South African artist, William Kentridge (b.1955). The Pull of Gravity marks the first museum presentation outside South Africa to focus on his sculpture and has been a By The Editor • 6 min read
Entrepreneurs Water woman award for world-leading expert at Andel A world-leading environmental chemist at Andel has won an award for her work in water sustainability and environmental protection. Devakunjari Vadibeler, won the ‘Water Woman Award for Societal Impact/Knowledge Transfer’ earlier this month having only joined Andel, the UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection, water sustainability and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Commercial property gems on the railway waiting for the right business Northern says local business owners across the North of England should consider ‘setting up shop’ on the rail network. There are currently 29 vacant units being advertised by the train operator’s commercial property partner, Lambert Smith Hampton. Vacant units suitable for office space are available at stations including Poynton By The Editor • 1 min read
Events Join us for April networking at The Royal Armouries Join us for the next Yorkshire Businesswoman networking event at The Royal Armouries on Friday 4th April from 3pm to 5pm. After enjoying a complimentary welcome drink and open networking, We will be joined by two quality speakers, followed by more networking. You will be able to meet many of By The Editor • 1 min read
Louise Reed with Zoe Hands (right) Business Focus4Hope welcomes two new trustees to strengthen charity’s growth and impact Brighouse charity Focus4Hope (F4H) is proud to announce the appointment of two new trustees, Zoe Hands and Mike Webb, to its board. This strategic move brings valuable new expertise to the team, supporting its continued growth and meeting the increasing demand for its services. Focus4Hope supports some of the most By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Inspiring the next generation: Wellington Place hosts sixth Women of the Future event In celebration of International Women’s Day, MEPC proudly hosted its sixth Women of the Future event at Wellington Place. The inspiring initiative, in collaboration with Ahead Partnership, has been designed to empower Year 9 female students as they explore career opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. This year, By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs West Yorkshire developer celebrates female directors Whilst the number of female construction workers has increased steadily in recent years, the proportion of women in the construction industry is still significantly lower than men, which is something the Barratt and David Wilson Homes is continuing to change. According to Statista, there were approximately 1.8 million men By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New 'Zoom' restaurant to open in Hyatt Hotel - perfect for midweek lunches * Zoom will offer a dynamic, cosmopolitan culinary experience with signature dishes ranging from Crispy Beef and a Superfood Poke Bowl to a Large Yorkshire Pudding * Within the restaurant will also be ‘The Market’, offering ‘grab & go’ style prepared lunches for busy city workers in a meal deal style * Head By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Leeds Playhouse to present the critically acclaimed smash-hit Shirley Valentine This April, Leeds Playhouse will present the critically acclaimed production of Willy Russell’s one-woman play and beloved British classic Shirley Valentine starring Mina Anwar. This hilarious Northern comedy plays in the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 8-26 April 2025. Mina Anwar is best known for her roles as By The Editor • 2 min read
