Business Society of Dyers and Colourists launches children’s colouring challenge The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) is delighted to announce the launch of its children’s colouring competition in collaboration with Leeds-based Yorkshire Children's Charity and author Malcolm Campbell, who is also known as Malcolm the Weaver. ‘The Children’s Cool Colouring Challenge’ has been launched in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business January workshops ‘a must’ for UK crime writers Highly experienced criminal psychologist, guest lecturer, radio host, podcaster, and blogger Linda Sage is teaming up with family-run business Writers Retreat in Beal, North Yorkshire, to host two workshops in January 2024. Linda has spent forty years working with some of the UK’s most notorious criminals, developing a wealth By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Asian Standard newspaper launches a London edition During a momentous occasion for the UK media industry, internationally renowned actress, Manisha Koirala, was among the inspiring South Asian figures honoured with a prestigious award, celebrating her remarkable achievements in the Indian film industry and overcoming adversity. The award ceremony took place at the Houses of Parliament in London By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Join us for the Yorkshire Businesswoman Christmas lunch It's time to get out those sparkles ladies and celebrate another year in business! The Yorkshire Businesswoman Christmas lunch bookings are now open. We have once again secured the Grill restaurant at Dakota Hotel Leeds from 12 noon until 3.30pm on Friday 1st December. There is a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Flourishing Yorkshire Country Properties strengthens senior sales team The Huddersfield-based Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) has strengthened its senior sales team with four key appointments. Hard on the heels of the appointment of Paul Brown as managing director comes the news that a brand-new senior sales team is now in place. YCP are currently on site with prime West By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Growing UNTHA appoints global marketing director Austrian-headquartered UNTHA shredding technology has appointed a new global marketing director, as the engineering specialist plans a significant growth over the next five years. Katie Mallinson joins the €80m turnover company following almost 15 years working with the business as a supplier. Until recently, she was managing director of global By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Solberge Hall has been sold to luxury wedding company Wharfedale Grange Solberge Hall in Northallerton has been acquired by wedding and events company Wharfedale Grange for an undisclosed sum. The 24-bedroom Georgian country house hotel is set in 9 acres of woodland situated near the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales. It has been owned by Classic Lodges hotel group since By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bridge Law Solicitors launches in-house Notary Public practice Bridge Law Solicitors has introduced a new Notary Public service which will be available at both the firm's head office in Marple Bridge and their offices in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. The new Notary service will be operated by Bridge Law’s founder and director, Claire Stewart. Claire completed By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Conference Leeds appoints experienced conference officer to bolster city promotion Conference Leeds has welcomed a new addition to the team as Cindy Williams, who has international experience in events and conferencing joins as conference officer. Cindy joined Conference Leeds in September 2023 after 11 years in the events industry, including roles in event organisation and promotion at Village Hotels, Doubletree By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Manufacturing champion Mandy Ridyard appointed chief business advisor to Mayor A leading aerospace manufacturing expert has been appointed to the newly created role of Business Advisor to the West Yorkshire Mayor, it can be announced. Mandy Ridyard, of Bradford-based firm Produmax, will chair a new board of local council and private sector leaders, tasked with driving forward Mayor Tracy Brabin’ By The Editor • 3 min read
Business 'Flat Iron’ to take on the North with new Leeds opening The Flat Iron team are thrilled to be bringing their single-minded commitment to serving remarkable steak at an affordable price to the city. Flat Iron is set to open a two floor, 110 cover restaurant in the heart of Leeds, bringing its menu to the North of England for the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire communications agency backs women’s crew taking on the World’s Toughest Row Yorkshire-based communications and PR agency, Counter Context, is backing team Ace of Blades – a crew of four women who, on 12 December 2023, will embark on an epic journey to row 3,000 miles unassisted across the Atlantic in a 25-ft boat. Competing in the ‘The World’s Toughest Row By The Editor • 2 min read
