Entrepreneurs Sheffield business leader recognised in New Year's Honours List A prominent member of Sheffield’s business community has been awarded an OBE in King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List. Sheffield Chamber of Commerce chief executive Louisa Harrison-Walker was awarded the honour in recognition of her sterling work supporting South Yorkshire, it’s businesses and communities. Louisa has led By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Hull College vice principal Lynette Leith awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours Hull College is delighted to announce that Lynette Leith, vice principal for Curriculum and Skills, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in this year’s New Year’s Honours. The prestigious accolade has been awarded in recognition of Lynette’s exceptional contribution to the Further Education By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The good, the bad, the ugly - learn how to protect your financial legacy Join Quilter Cheviot at Rudding Park on 4th February to find out how you an protect your financial legacy amidst political upheaval. To book, click the link below. https://insights.quiltercheviot.com/dynamic/register.asp?event=7431&type=pc&comments=no&question=no&logo=qcfp& By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bellway says Beverley is the place buyers want to be The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes says a recent flurry of sales at its Bishop’s Gate development in Beverley show the Minster town is still very much the place East Riding buyers want to call home. Being built on an 11-hectare site off Woodmansey Mile, Bishop’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds workspace to offer facilities for free in January One of Leeds’ most sought-after workspaces, Department at Leeds Dock, is opening its doors to give 10 creative, digital or tech businesses in Yorkshire the opportunity to win a free ‘Day at Department’ – designed to motivate teams for the year ahead, with inspiring workspaces, wellness and social experiences. The 10 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire marketer joins trade body Management Board Group marketing director at Alfred Bagnall and Sons Ltd, Joanne Gualda, has been appointed to the Management Board of a national trade body. Joanne, who is based at Bagnalls’ head office in Cleckheaton, was elected to the Board of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) at its AGM held on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Opening date revealed for neighbourhood workspace With the redevelopment of the Bonding Warehouse well underway, Patch has announced that the coworking and community hub will officially open on Monday 6th January 2025. Following the unveiling of the plans in October, the neighbourhood workspace is attracting widespread attention among tech and creative businesses keen to establish a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New advocate for Han Law Award-winning Han Law Co has expanded its team with the addition of Samantha Quinn, a dual-qualified Solicitor Advocate with a reputable standing for complex employment and discrimination matters. Samantha has over 14 years experience as a practicing lawyer including opening her own employment law firm, and a barrister’s chambers. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pioneering mentorship scheme connects young volunteers with opportunity A trailblazing new mentoring programme, which brings together local young volunteers and leading role models in the tech and digital sectors, has recently reached its grand finale. Delivered by social value specialist Ahead Partnership, the first-of-its-kind programme has aimed to give back to young volunteers aged 16-19 at Harehills-based youth By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Bradford garden centre relaunches its butchery offering A Bradford garden centre has relaunched its butchery offering following feedback from customers. Hearty's Food Hall at Tong Garden Centre has introduced a new butchery department in partnership with Yorkshire-based Bennett's Butchers. Bennett's founder, Phil Bennett, has been in the butchery trade since he By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Senior appointment for Yorkshire office group Office group WorkWell has appointed a new centre manager for its Copthall Bridge office redevelopment in Harrogate town centre. Experienced manager Jo Little will head up operations at the fully refurbished three-floor building at Station Bridge. Jo joins WorkWell from Harefield Hall in Pateley Bridge, where she was the operations By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The 3 Acres to reveal 2025 reopening date on Boxing Day Huddersfield gastro-pub The 3 Acres will reveal its 2025 reopening date on Boxing Day – exactly one year since it was devasted by a major fire. The iconic venue has been closed since last December while undergoing an extensive programme of refurbishment to the entire building, including a full rebuild of By The Editor • 2 min read
