Business 2025 “Elizabeth” steel soldier stands proud The fifth annual Steel Soldiers Remembrance campaign is bringing communities together nationwide, with a poignant new silhouette inspired by Queen Elizabeth II now taking pride of place in hundreds of gardens, schools, and public spaces across the country – raising a total of £5,978.25 including Gift Aid, in charitable By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bed Kingdom donates 70 mattresses to The Rainbow Baby Bank amid funding cuts Bed Kingdom, part of the Flair Furniture Group, has donated 70 brand-new mattresses to local charity Rainbow Baby Bank, in a show of support for families in need following the charity’s recent funding cuts. The donation will help ensure that local children and families have access to safe, comfortable By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Fodder first with fresh milk vending machine Fodder is the first retail outlet in North Yorkshire to offer fresh milk from a vending machine with innovative dairy farmers Milk from the Hills. This exciting new collaboration means customers can now purchase fresh cow’s milk and delicious flavoured milkshakes from a vending machine inside Fodder – Great Yorkshire By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Boutique appointed to spark ValueLight’s next phase of growth Independent Leeds-based agency Boutique has been appointed by lighting ecommerce specialists ValueLights to support its ambitious growth plans. This partnership marks a new milestone for ValueLights as it enters its 17th year, strengthening existing marketing tactics while also exploring new opportunities that will drive the brand’s next chapter forward. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business MD Law solicitor unveiled as new President of the Sheffield and District Law Society MD Law employment partner Lindsey Gaimster has been appointed as the new President of the Sheffield and District Law Society. Lindsey takes up her year-long position as head of the professional association for solicitors practising in Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Chesterfield and the surrounding area, following the end of Dr Claire By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Female-led Leeds marketing agency celebrates fifth anniversary Marketing agency Youbee Media, which was founded during the peak of the pandemic in 2020, to help businesses not just ride out the challenging landscape ahead, but to thrive even during the trickiest of times, celebrates its fifth year in business this month. This milestone comes at an exciting time By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Source strengthens its team and marks the next exciting chapter Leeds-based performance-led marketing communications agency, Source Marketing , has strengthened its growing team with the appointment of two new PR and social media executives. Annabel Wales and Ella Adams, both bring bold ideas, creativity and new energy to the business and will work across a wide range of clients including MERKUR, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Founder celebrates after reaching the national finals of the Woman Who Awards Katie Geddes, founder of The Dance Studio Leeds, who champions the benefits of dance for mental health and wellbeing, is celebrating after reaching the finals of the Woman Who Solopreneur Awards 2025. Katie has been supporting the local dance community for the last 16 years, sharing her passion for dance By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds' Propaganda delivers national TV/Social campaign for Cloud Nine Propaganda Brand Consultancy has delivered a seven-figure integrated campaign for styling tools brand, Cloud Nine, including their biggest ever TV partnership with Channel 4. Alongside 30-second and 10-second TV spots that will air during flagship programs like The Great British Bake Off, Gogglebox and The Inheritance, this campaign also features By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Building Society support local women Senior leaders from Yorkshire Building Society’s digital and marketing teams joined forces with employment charity Smart Works to support a major jobs fair in Bradford, aimed at helping local women overcome barriers to employment. Held at Bradford City Football Club on 25th September, the event marked the launch of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Data On Demand appoints industry leader Denise Crossley Data On Demand, the multi-award-winning provider of data and insights that help organisations create better outcomes for consumers, today announced the appointment of Denise Crossley to its Board. Denise is the former Group CEO & current NED of Lantern Group and served for more than 20 years as a non-executive By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Retiree turns drive-by into a new home A retired nurse has downsized at David Wilson Homes’ Amblers Chase development in East Ardsley after finding the perfect move for her. Linda Bichard (67) happened to be driving past the Bradford Road development by chance and, after turning the car around to enquire about the homes available, she hasn’ By The Editor • 2 min read
