Health & Wellbeing National cancer director visits Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre The benefit of exercise for people with cancer was the focus of a visit by NHS England National Cancer director, Dame Cally Palmer, to the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre in Harrogate. Dame Cally was joined by deputy director of delivery for cancer, Andrew Prudames, at the centre, to learn about By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Gordons appoints first head of privacy and data protection Law firm Gordons has appointed its first head of privacy and data protection to further capitalise on this rapidly expanding and fast moving aspect of the law. Lauren Wills-Dixon, who joined the firm four years’ ago, will now lead this practice area and be responsible for ongoing client service delivery By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Kirkgate market is the real deal Shoppers and new businesses are flocking to Leeds Kirkgate Market as an ongoing multi-million pound investment in the historic retail destination continues to deliver impressive results. Footfall figures show the market received more than 2.9m visits in the first six months of this year – six per cent up on By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Leeds women offered breakthrough treatment for uterine fibroids July was Fibroid Awareness Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness of this condition, the symptoms it can cause and treatments available. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb (uterus). They are most common in women aged 30 to 50 , with 4 out of 5 women By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Shoppers in for a treat as campaign returns to the city A campaign to entice shoppers into the city centre is set return for a second year with Bradford BID launching the ‘Tenner Treats’ fortnight at a range of independent and high street businesses. Over 15 venues are offering an exclusive £10 treat across the first two weeks of August, starting By The Editor • 1 min read
Events Special September networking and launch of YBW 2025 awards Join Yorkshire Businesswoman members for a double networking event on Thursday 12th September from 3pm to 5pm at the fantastic VIP lounge at Leeds First Direct Arena. As well as a welcome drink and quality speakers, guests and members are invited to stay with us for our special Yorkshire Businesswoman By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Launch date announced for flagship Zara store at Trinity Leeds After much anticipation, Zara will launch its new flagship store at Trinity Leeds on Thursday, August 8th, at the former Topshop unit on Briggate. The new 46,000 sq ft store will include Zara’s Woman, Man, and Kids collections over three floors, showcasing the latest technological innovations from Zara& By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Sculpture Park announces new Governance Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is delighted to welcome several new trustees to the Board and extend gratitude to outgoing members for their dedication to the charity. The last three years have been a transitional time for YSP, the UK’s leading centre for modern and contemporary sculpture based near Wakefield, By The Editor • 4 min read
Business West Yorkshire leaders approve over £40m for roads and homes The first meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority since the General Election has seen over £40 million approved for new housebuilding and road improvements. The meeting also saw progress towards a Local Growth Plan, outlining ambitions for deeper devolution and a single funding settlement for West Yorkshire, following a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Nominations now open for Leeds Digital Festival Awards 2024 Nominations for The Leeds Digital Festival Awards, hosted by tech podcast byProduct Live and Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway, are now officially open. The awards celebrate the best in digital and tech innovation across Leeds and the wider city area and recognise the talent born and bred in the region By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Ashberry Homes in on Summer at sales launch Ashberry Homes delivered the perfect summer’s day for new home buyers in Brough in July when it launched its latest East Riding development – Trident Way. The national homebuilder was so determined that summer would arrive in time for the launch of its new, 166 home development that it arranged By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bellway bowls the perfect delivery for girls cricket Bellway Homes has maintained its commitment to girls’ cricket in Driffield by sponsoring the girls U13 team at Driffield Town Cricket Club (CC) for the third consecutive season. The national homebuilder, whose Yorkshire division is currently building on the town’s Bridlington Road, first got involved with the team (then By The Editor • 1 min read
