Business Yorkshire’s Environment Bank appoints Catherine Spitzer as chief executive York-based Environment Bank, a leading nature restoration company and biodiversity net gain (BNG) provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Spitzer as its new chief executive officer. Catherine joins Environment Bank with a proven track record in scaling businesses and implementing successful growth strategies. In her new role, By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Yorkshire Artspace: maker showcase Yorkshire Sculpture Park Visitor Centre 15 April – 6 October 2024 17 exceptional Yorkshire artists and makers showcase work for sale at Yorkshire Sculpture Park 17 skilled craftspeople and makers, based at leading Sheffield artist studio provider Yorkshire Artspace (YAS), are set to display and sell their work at Yorkshire Sculpture By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Spring market to bring artisan food, drink and crafts to Brighouse Dozens of stalls selling everything from cheese to charms, soaps to sausages, and fudge to furniture will be taking over Brighouse for the town’s latest artisan market on Sunday 28 April. From 10am, over 70 independent food, drink and craft sellers will be set up on the streets, which By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Expect Distribution appoints new head of HR, Amy Russell Expect Distribution, a leading logistics company based in Bradford, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Russell as their new Head of HR. Amy brings over eight years of experience in the logistics industry to her new role, having previously held senior HR positions at renowned companies such as By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle This is one jackpot you don’t want to miss! Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate opens at Leeds Grand Theatre tomorrow (Thu 18 April) and to celebrate the cast, including Director Gaynor Faye, Samantha Giles (Emmerdale), Brooke Vincent (Coronation Street), and Kay’s grandson, Oliver Anthony, pose for photographs at the venue. Running until Sun 28 April, The Syndicate is By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Join Smart Works Leeds for the Yorkshire Style Event of the Year Smart Works Leeds, the charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for interview and job success, is to host a celebration of Yorkshire fashion in November this year to mark its 5th birthday. The charity’s second Fashion as a Force for Good Ball will take place at The Marriott By The Editor • 3 min read
EditorsBlog So much going on It's been a while since I posted on here, so much has happened since our awards celebrating the businesswomen of Yorkshire on International Women's Day, belated thanks to all the people and businesses who supported us, everyone was amazing. Work has now begun on the 2025 By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Beauty & the Beast comes to Leeds Get lost in the classic fairy-tale 4th - 9th June with Northern Ballet Northern Ballet’s glittering Beauty & the Beast arrives at Leeds Grand Theatre this June, offering the perfect fairy-tale escapism to kick off the summer season. Choreographed by David Nixon CBE, this enchanting reimagining of the classic By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Headstar continues growth with five new appointments Specialist finance recruitment consultancy Headstar has expanded its team with five new hires as it looks to keep up with surging demand for its services. Nichola Davies has joined the business as a manager specialising in the placement of finance professionals in qualified and senior finance roles. She arrives with By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Woolly collaboration brings Yorkshire brands together Two successful Yorkshire brands have come together to launch a unique range of felted wool products made entirely in Yorkshire. Clapham-based countrywear clothing brand, Glencroft, and Ilkley-based felted wool company, Little Beau Sheep, have come together to launch a limited-edition laundry ball and felted soap. The partnership came about when By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Law firm launches menopause mentors to support businesses Despite being the fastest growing demographic in the workplace, menopausal women have become the forgotten workforce, with three-quarters (75%) facing daily challenges due to a lack of support from managers missing the vital signs, mistaking symptoms, and not providing flexibility according to a recent survey by employment law specialists Han By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Law firm appointed by female focused investment network Law firm Gordons has been appointed as the legal partner of Leeds-based Lifted Ventures, a start-up investment network aimed at supporting female founders. Gordons will advise the network’s investors and provide guidance to start-ups throughout the funding process, including early stage, growth and exit. Lifted Ventures was founded in By The Editor • 1 min read
