Business Interior expert brings more than paint and paper to customers Georgina Ward, founder of Ice Interiors, has spent 21 years of successful business building a legacy within the homeware and interior space; from starting out in a small shop in Barnsley to having a number of locations around Yorkshire. Fast forward two-decades later and Ice Interiors is solely located within By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Two Leeds agencies scoop national homebuilder account, Keepmoat Leeds-based Lucky North, the north’s specialist PR agency, has been appointed to handle the PR and media strategy for Keepmoat, one of the UK’s leading homebuilders. The firm, established in 2019 by directors Lucy Baird and Kiran Watson, worked with partner digital agency Engage, also based in Leeds, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds women urged to ‘Be Unstoppable’ with launch of free business course Women aspiring to start up a business in Leeds are being invited to sign up for a free course designed to place them on the path to entrepreneurial success. Beginning on 22 May and taking place over six successive Mondays for two hours each week, the ‘Be Unstoppable’ programme will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Wolf Laundry’s operations director featured in influential businesswoman awards Operations director at Barnsley-based Wolf Laundry, Emma Toas, has received the Most Influential Commercial Laundry Businesswoman 2023 (UK) Award in Acquisition International’s Influential Businesswoman Awards. The Influential Businesswoman Awards aim to showcase the most outstanding and inspiring businesswomen from around the world and Emma’s award win is a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vodcasts are the future of marketing and storytelling - here's why Gone are the days when youtube, podcasting and social media are sneered at as a business or career choice because nowadays new media is vital to businesses and a viable career choice. But with user experience and accessibility at the centre of the online world, it’s important to create By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Baildon firm announces Bradford Bulls women's team sponsorship Baildon-based office services and supplies company ACS Group has announced it is sponsoring the Bradford Bulls women’s rugby league team for the 2023 season. In addition, the company has become the first ever sponsor of ‘Bull Girl’, the Bradford Bulls’ latest mascot. ACS Group is also providing the former By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Liz Dennison joins North Residential to lead Northallerton expansion Yorkshire estate agency, North Residential has appointed property expert, Liz Dennison to its management team with a view to setting up a presence and growing market share in the Northallerton region. The news comes just six months after the team moved to become independent of Knight Frank in Harrogate and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business First look inside new neighbourhood - The Junction Luxury modern rental concept, The Junction, has arrived in Leeds. The vibrant new neighbourhood is set to transform the experience of renting in Leeds, offering 665 high quality homes with standout social spaces like lounges, co-working areas and private dining rooms. The Whitehall development also offers the city’s most By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs The Capsule 'inconversation' podcast available to customers on British Airways flights UK actress and presenter Natalie Anderson is taking her podcast to new heights… literally! From April, The Capsule 'inconversation' podcast will be available to customers travelling on British Airways flights as part of their Audio In-Flight Entertainment offering supplied by Spafax UK. This is the podcast’s first By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Amelia takes centre stage at ISG Technology Talent partners It may not be the most obvious career move; however, Amelia Thompson has swapped treading the boards in the West End and performing for the Royal Family at St James Theatre for iSG Technology Talent Partners in Leeds. Calling upon her natural enthusiasm and passion for performance, Amelia takes the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Levi Solicitors adds to its growing Private Client Team The last few months have been exciting for Levi’s Solicitors Private Client Department, which has seen continued expansion across our offices. They welcome two lawyers Leanne Parkinson and Nafisa Hussain, who have recently joined Levi’s Private Client team. Leanne and Nafisa both advise clients on a wide variety By The Editor • 1 min read
Business National pensions law firm announces new senior associate in Leeds National specialist pensions law firm Arc Pensions Law is delighted to announce the promotion of Claire Goodby to senior associate. Claire joined Arc in November 2019 as an associate and is based in Leeds. Claire advises employers and trustees on all aspects of pensions law, including in relation to compliance By The Editor • 1 min read