Business Leeds law firm announces key promotions as it continues to grow strongly Ward Hadaway, a leading law firm in Yorkshire, has announced a total of 19 promotions across the firm with a trio of those in its fast-growing Leeds office. The team is continuing to expand, growing by 16% in the last 12 months. As part of its commitment to providing a By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing New ‘Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature’ launches Celebration of The King’s vision for treasuring nature and living sustainably A new initiative has launched which pays tribute to His Majesty, King Charles III’s long-standing commitment to the natural world and the environment – Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature. Organised by The Wildlife Trusts in partnership with By The Editor • 4 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle The Yard reincarnated as The Courtyard The Yard, Ilkley has a new owner, a new name and is having a re-vamp, all with a good old-fashioned warm hospitality at its heart. The Courtyard’s new owner, Ali Allawa is no stranger to the venue. He has worked there in some capacity for 12 years including in By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Law firm raises £11k for Smart Works Leeds Law firm Gordons has donated £11,000 to its annual charity partner Smart Works Leeds, which helps women across the city secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives In addition to fundraising, over the course of 12 months Gordons’ staff donated clothes and provided the charity with volunteering By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New florists at Bradford Garden Centre A Bradford garden centre has extended its offer with the launch of a new florist concession. Tong Garden Centre has added Confettii Girls to its range of concessions which include Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Pavers, Julian Charles, Bon Marche and Maidenhead Aquatics. The Confettii Girls are professional florists Leen Khouder and By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Piece Hall boss recognised in King's first Birthday Honours list CEO of The Piece Hall Trust Nicky Chance-Thompson DL has been recognised in King Charles III’s very first Birthday Honours List with an MBE for services to culture, heritage and regeneration in Calderdale and the wider region. Nicky has been at the helm of The Piece Hall since 2017 By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Exclusive fashion brunch with Aurélie and Mama Doreen’s Emporium Two of Harrogate’s most stylish and successful entrepreneurs are joining forces to host an exclusive fashion brunch. Lucy Robinson of Aurélie and Jessica Wyatt of Mama Doreen’s Emporium want to create a relaxing and inspiring morning for women like them to relax and enjoy before the madness of By The Editor • 1 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Expressions celebrates 10 year anniversary in Leeds Northern Ballet’s Expressions returns to Leeds this July, marking the 10-year anniversary of the pioneering festival of inclusive dance. Established in 2013, Expressions was created to showcase and celebrate the work of disabled dance artists. Housed in Northern Ballet's Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre in the Quarry By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing All is Good sustainable store aims to be bigger and better An eco-friendly retail business is calling on customers and supporters to help it upgrade its popular refill and zero waste shop. All is Good, based in Penistone, South Yorkshire, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the investment it needs to expand the refill section of its community store, making By The Editor • 3 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Record sheep numbers and a brush with art for overall champion A Yorkshire artist will be working on a portrait with a difference following this year’s Great Yorkshire Show from Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th July. Janette Hill, who lives near York, will be painting a portrait of this year’s Supreme Sheep Champion, which will be announced on Thursday By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Success coach visits school to invite student to women in business event A world-renowned success coach for luxury brands including Chanel and Christian Dior made a special trip to High Storrs School this week. Former pupil Sharron Lowe was there to invite A Level student Emma Ransom to an inspirational women’s luncheon at Chatsworth House. Sharron will be speaking at Master By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A million UK small business owners have no insurance Self-employed workers are being warned to make sure they have business insurance or they could lose their home, after a survey revealed a million could be at risk. There are more than 4m self-employed or freelance workers in the UK but a poll by Suited Insure found a third of By The Editor • 2 min read
