Business Society of Dyers and Colourists announces Royal School Needlework chief exec as new president Global industry body the Society of Dyers and Colourists has elected a new president for 2024/25 following its recent annual general meeting in Leeds, UK. The educational charity has also welcomed several new members to its board. The long-time education provider welcomes Dr Susan Kay-Williams, chief executive of the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Jaywing and Yorkshire Tea: a proper partnership Taylors of Harrogate has appointed integrated marketing agency Jaywing as its Digital Partner Agency for its UK brands, Yorkshire Tea and Taylors Coffee. Jaywing was chosen after a four-way pitch, with the Yorkshire-based agency appointed to provide a range of strategic and creative services to the brand, including brand development, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Lawyer gears up to represent Great Britain at Duathlon European Championships A Yorkshire lawyer is proving she’s fit for business after qualifying to represent Great Britain in the Duathlon European Championships. Victoria Boid, a partner in the corporate team of leading Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison, will be taking on the gruelling challenge in Portugal. Victoria, who has been training By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Smart Works Leeds joins forces with First Direct Arena The Yorkshire fashion event of the year returns in style this November. The Fashion as a Force for Good Ball, hosted by Smart Works Leeds, will be a glittering celebration of Yorkshire fashion, Yorkshire women, and the transformative power of clothing. Smart Works Leeds supports unemployed women from across Yorkshire By The Editor • 3 min read
Business HMRC customer service levels need urgent improvement, say small firms Responding to the National Audit Office (NAO)’s report on HMRC’s customer service levels, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: “The finding by the NAO that nearly half of all calls to HMRC go unanswered says a lot. Tax compliance is a huge headache for By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire digital marketing agency sponsors Climb24 Festival in Leeds West Yorkshire digital marketing agency Bobble Digital is sponsoring this year’s Climb24 Festival in Leeds. The agency will be the digital marketing sponsor for the second annual Climb Festival, working alongside Climb CEO Gordon Bateman to drive awareness of the event. Climb24 is the UK’s only festival dedicated By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bondville Model Village reopens its doors Husband and wife, Rachel and Mark Hill, have spent the last four months renovating the much-loved model village, alongside their family, friends and members of their team. This week the duo officially re-opened their doors to the public and re-introduced the beloved landmark in Sewerby, Bridlington, to this new chapter. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business West Yorkshire set to benefit from major investment at UKREiiF Over 12,000 business and political leaders will flock to Leeds today (21 May) for the major international investor conference UKREiiF. Opening the three-day event at the Royal Armouries Museum, West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin will welcome delegates to the region “where opportunity lives”, leading a high-profile exhibition showcasing everything By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tracy Brabin: We will deliver a region that works for all West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, has set out her vision for her second term in power by pledging a relentless focus on “delivery, delivery, delivery” as well as a bold move to reinvigorate the Sure Start programme across the region. Giving a speech at a Resolution Foundation event in Bradford, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Family law firm expands team Specialist family law firm Lake Legal is supporting its growth plans with the appointment of Isabella O’Donoghue as a litigation executive. Isabella joins the firm from Barnes Clark Family Law. She will complete her chartered legal executive status at Lake Legal. Commenting on her new role, Isabella said: “Lake By The Editor • 1 min read
Business First flights to Marrakesh and Bucharest take off from Leeds! Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has celebrated the inaugural flights of two new routes to Marrakesh, Morrocco, and Bucharest, Romania, expanding its partnership with low-cost airline Ryanair. Expanding the airport’s direct offering to Africa, the first flight to Marrakesh (RAK) departed on Friday 3rd May and will operate twice weekly By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Hair salon makes waves as finalist for prestigious national business award A unique concept hairdressing salon has been announced as a finalist in one of the industry’s most recognised prestige awards. Julian Holland nestled in the treetops on the beautiful Hesslewood Hall Estate, in Hessle, is a finalist for Independent Salon/Business Newcomer of the Year, in HJ’s British By The Editor • 2 min read
