Entrepreneurs Shackletons appoints new CEO to manage growth Shackletons, the Yorkshire-based heritage furniture brand, announces the appointment of Donna Bellingham as new chief executive officer. Donna's strategic hire is a pivotal move to strengthen the leadership team and support the business through further growth. Donna has led boards through acquisition, recession and growth. She joins Shackletons By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire whisky distillery and cheesemaker collaborate for a tasting evening A Yorkshire coast whisky distillery has teamed up with a Yorkshire Dales cheesemaker for a tasting event. On 7th September, Wensleydale Creamery will host a tasting evening with Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in the Visitor Centre at the Creamery in Hawes. During the event, Morgan McDermott, UK sales manager at By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Charlie & Ivy's extends popular Bread Dippers range North Yorkshire artisan business, Charlie & Ivy's has developed a new bread dipper to complement the existing range of dippers, dressings, mayonnaise and marinades. Thixendale-based Charlie & Ivy's launched their Chilli, Balsamic, Oregano and Thyme Bread Dipper on Midsummer's Day as a celebration of By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Five speech survival tips A public speaking opportunity is a great honour, but it’s also a huge responsibility. If the prospect of writing and delivering a great speech overwhelms you, these tips from Claire, the founder of the Yorkshire copywriting business Write for You, are designed to help. * Just start: This is the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Private client team expansion for Leeds law firm Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the appointment of Suzanne Jaconelli to its private client team. Suzanne joins as a specialist solicitor, providing legal support and guidance in complex and high-value estate and succession planning matters. Her areas of expertise include wills, trusts, inheritance tax, powers of attorney, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Free careers-coaching workshop seeks new graduates Bradford College is taking applications for a free graduate workshop in July to help polish CVs, sharpen interview skills, and plot dream career paths. The three-day ‘Graduates First’ programme is designed to guide recent graduates to their dream roles. The course is ideal for individuals who have recently graduated and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business From Yorkshire To Hollywood Leeds digital agency Flaunt Digital have partnered with Virgin Voyages to create a showstopping AI experience, Jen AI, featuring none other than Jennifer Lopez herself. The project uses AI to create a memorable experience when organising a cruise, by creating a customised invite and itinerary with an AI generated video By The Editor • 1 min read
Business University Centre Leeds launches digital innovation hub University Centre Leeds, a member of Luminate Education Group, has launched a digital innovation hub to bridge the skills gaps in the region. The £50k facility, funded by the Office for Students (OfS), includes podcast, video and virtual reality equipment to enhance students’ capabilities and staff practices. The innovation hub By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire Businesswoman members benefit from digital archive & app Yorkshire Businesswoman magazine has partnered with digital publishing services provider Exact Editions to offer members fully-searchable access to the title’s digital archive across web and iOS platforms. A sister publication to TopicUK business magazine, Yorkshire Businesswoman was launched in November 2020 following the success of the businesswoman section within By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Get It Made launches new fund to champion women in innovation London-based manufacturing specialist, Get It Made, has launched a new 2023 grant to support the potential of women in innovation and to boost the growth of female employment within UK industry. To mark International Women in Engineering Day on Friday 23rd June, the initiative is tailored exclusively to female-led, engineering, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds law firm announces key promotions as it continues to grow strongly Ward Hadaway, a leading law firm in Yorkshire, has announced a total of 19 promotions across the firm with a trio of those in its fast-growing Leeds office. The team is continuing to expand, growing by 16% in the last 12 months. As part of its commitment to providing a By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New florists at Bradford Garden Centre A Bradford garden centre has extended its offer with the launch of a new florist concession. Tong Garden Centre has added Confettii Girls to its range of concessions which include Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Pavers, Julian Charles, Bon Marche and Maidenhead Aquatics. The Confettii Girls are professional florists Leen Khouder and By The Editor • 1 min read
