Entrepreneurs Flying the flag for Yorkshire at global businesswomen awards in USA Diane Watson, a distinguished financial advisor and the visionary founder of She Can Prosper, has been named a Finalist in the prestigious Lifetime Achievement category in the 21st annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. Her exceptional career and groundbreaking initiatives have positioned her as a strong contender for the By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Rural women share stories of stepping into agriculture Four successful women whose diverse backgrounds have all led them to agriculture and its allied industries, shared their inspiring journeys at the flagship Autumn gathering of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s Women In Farming Network. From switching classroom for farmyard to fleeing war, messages of resilience and determination to succeed By The Editor • 3 min read
Business North Yorkshire training provider appoints industry expert as COO Derwent Training, based in Malton has appointed a new chief operating officer with almost 20 years’ experience in learning and apprenticeships, as it continues to grow and support learners and employers from across the North. Vicki Parker began her career as a tutor in 2007 and has held numerous roles By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Health group NLG renews sponsorship of Hull City Ladies Health group NLG has renewed its sponsorship of Hull City Ladies for the 2025 season, as the club looks to kick on from last year's trophy topping season. Adam Wearing, CEO of Hessle-based NLG, said: "NLG have been a proud sponsor of Hull City Ladies for many By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Radcliffe Construction appointed as principal contractor for iconic restaurant rebuild Radcliffe Construction, the specialist construction project management firm, has been appointed as principal contractor for the rebuild and refurbishment of The 3 Acres gastro-pub in Huddersfield after the iconic venue was severely damaged by fire on Boxing Day 2023. Radcliffe has commenced a comprehensive programme of works to the entire By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford gift card launches new design and collaboration with Bradford 2025 Bradford BID is proud to announce the launch of the new look Bradford City Centre Gift Card, marking an exciting milestone as it celebrates reaching £150,000 in gift card sales. In addition to the new design, the Bradford Gift Card will soon be available for purchase through the Bradford By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Two companies fined a total of £150k after bombarding people with spam Both Quick Tax Claims Limited, a company focusing on PPI tax refunds, and National Debt Advice Limited, a debt counselling advice service, first came to the attention of the ICO in May 2023 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Royal Armouries, Benjamin Campbell Honoured as General Manager of the Year The Foodservice Cateys Awards, now entering its eleventh year, took place last Friday at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel celebrating individuals, teams, and business shaping the foodservice industry. By The Editor • 2 min read
L-R, Lucy Rigley, LInda Harrison, Paula Duck, Leah Follington, and Helen Reynolds all gave advice at the Elevate Your Brand event Entrepreneurs hope to make pop-up small business surgery a regular event Elevate Your Brand, held last month, was an innovative free event bringing together experts from PR, SEO, web design, social media and brand photography to offer professional advice in a friendly, relaxed environment. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A powerful and moving new musical comes to Leeds Playhouse next month Leeds-based Red Ladder Theatre Company return to Leeds Playhouse next month for a compelling new musical charting one man’s plea for help and refuge at a time when not all strangers are welcomed. Sanctuary will play in the Playhouse’s Courtyard theatre from 5-6 November. This compelling new musical By The Editor • 3 min read
Business North Yorkshire rapeseed oil business launches new Christmas lines The Thixendale, North Yorkshire, based family business has launched a premium truffle mayonnaise and a Christmas gift box of bread dippers and dressings in time for Christmas gifting. By The Editor • 1 min read
Northern Ballet revives its beloved production of A Christmas Carol just in time for the festive season. Northern Ballet will spread Christmas cheer across Yorkshire when the Company brings Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to three Yorkshire theatres as part of a new national tour. Opening at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre from 7 – 9 November, the tour heads to Hull New Theatre from 12 - 16 November and By The Editor • 2 min read
