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
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
Lifestyle Artistic Director & CEO James Brining to leave Leeds Playhouse in April 2025 After 12 highly successful years as Artistic Director, James Brining is leaving Leeds Playhouse in April 2025 to become Artistic Director and Joint CEO of The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh. Leeds Playhouse Executive Director Shawab Iqbal has been appointed Joint CEO, co-leading the theatre through its next chapter. James Brining said: By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Royal Armouries Conference and Events, Benjamin Campbell Honoured as General Manager of the Year at 2024 Foodservice Cateys Awards Ben's leadership has been nothing short of exceptional. With his dedication to nurturing talent and creating opportunities, he has transformed the Royal Armouries Conference and Events into one of the top venues in Leeds. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford Gift Card Launches New Design and Collaboration with Bradford2025 exciting milestone as it celebrates reaching £150,000 in gift card sales. In a By The Editor • 2 min read
News On Your Bikes! Yorkshire brothers raise £5,000 in epic ride for Leeds Utd Foundation Two brothers from York have handed over a cheque for £5,000 to the Leeds United Foundation after a completing an epic 220-mile charity cycle ride. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Independent toy shop nominated for national award Games Crusade in Ilkley has been nominated in a national UK’s Favourite Local Business competition. There are £1500 in Ilkley Town Centre Gift Cards as a possible prize. An independent toy shop in Ilkley says a focus on customer experience and spotting industry trends is key to them being By The Editor • 3 min read
Business All female consultancy swells support for Yorkshire Children’s Charity An all-female business consultancy has become the latest firm to support to Yorkshire families by becoming a patron of children’s charity, The Principle Trust. Craven Consultancy has pledged its support to the Skipton based charity, which provides respite breaks to children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, have life-limiting conditions, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Business event aims to put spotlight on domestic abuse A pioneering business event is set to return to Yorkshire with the aim of raising awareness about domestic abuse. The event will feature speakers such as North Yorkshire Police’s first Domestic Abuse Inspector, Clare Crossan, and TV journalist and presenter, Christa Ackroyd. Created by Scarborough business coach and author By The Editor • 2 min read
Events Book now for the charity fundraising Masquerade Ball The Family Burns Club Masquerade Ball promises to be an evening full of entertainment, good food, drinks and dancing, whilst raising crucial funds for the charity. The ball will be held at the Village Hotel Leeds North on the 26th of October from 7pm – 1am, this new venue offers complimentary By The Editor • 1 min read
