Business Yorkshire toy shop is one of Britain’s best Ilkley based indie toy shop Games Crusade has been honoured in a national UK’s Favourite Local Business competition. The retailer is part of the Ilkley Gift Card scheme An independent toy retailer has been recognised as one of the UK’s Favourite Local Businesses in a national competition organised By The Editor • 2 min read
Business The purrfect present to commemorate much-loved pets this Christmas Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has opened its famed Walk of Art 2 to officially allow pets to be featured for the first time. YSP’s Walk of Art 2 is the perfect opportunity to become a permanent part of the Park with name spaces now available on the next batch By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sandsend Ceramics celebrates Christmas in new studio Local ceramic artist Moya Suckling is preparing for a festive season like no other, celebrating Christmas in her newly relocated studio at the heart of Sandsend, near Whitby. The flourishing Sandsend Ceramics business, known for its handcrafted pottery inspired by the stunning local surroundings, has moved into the newly refurbished By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Conference Leeds appoints business development manager to boost city’s conferencing profile Conference Leeds has welcomed a new addition to the team as Carine Mills joins as business development manager. As the official convention bureau for the city, Conference Leeds’ newest appointment will play an instrumental role in identifying and attracting national and international conferences to the city to strengthen the wider By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New homes set to ease housing pressures Construction work is set to start on a scheme that will ease housing pressures in Leeds by providing dozens of affordable council homes. Leeds City Council secured planning permission last month for the scheme, which will see a total of 82 high-quality and energy efficient homes being built on a By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Law firm celebrates 12-month anniversary of alternative partner scheme with hat-trick of promotions Leading Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has announced three promotions to its ‘tailored equity scheme.’ Amanda Ambler, Michelle Myers, and Natalie Glover, all from the firm's home and property division, have been promoted to equity partners, on the one-year anniversary of the firm’s tailored equity scheme. Together By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Plan ahead for busiest time of year on city centre roads Motorists travelling into Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead for what is typically the busiest time of year on the city centre’s roads. The run-up to the Christmas period always sees traffic increase with more people travelling into the city centre to shop and to enjoy events and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Are you getting the most from your membership? We are often asked what members receive when they sign up for a Yorkshire Businesswoman membership so we thought we would provide a reminder, to ensure you are getting the most out of it which will help your business flourish in 2025. Most of our day-to-day business happens on our By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Unlikely TV Duo Launch Unmissable New “Yorkshire Talks” Podcast A brand-new podcast and You Tube channel focussed on a different side of Yorkshire launches this month – with listeners and viewers treated to a regular dose of unusual, poignant and downright quirky interviews with people and faces from across the region. “Yorkshire Talks “brings together reality TV star and presenter By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Cap hpi restructures its data operations Leeds-headquartered Cap hpi will bring its new vehicle data and valuation operations together to create greater flexibility around customer requirements and drive innovation. Stacey Ward has been appointed senior data director to head up the combined operation. She has worked across Solera companies since 2018, and her previous roles included By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A healthier food system for all explored at Autumn Debate Farming’s role in creating a healthier society will be scrutinised by a knowledgeable industry panel at the Future Farmers of Yorkshire’s Autumn Debate on the evening of Thursday 14th November 2024. Everyone with a stake in British agriculture is invited to attend the free event at Farmer Copleys By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Digital and Technology community come together for awards The 2025 Leeds Digital Charity Ball will be hosted at The Royal Armouries, New Dock Hall, on 12th June 2025 and will bring together over 500 members of the North’s Digital and Technology community. Whether you want to make new connections or see old friends, we have everyone in By The Editor • 1 min read
