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
Business Employee-owned corporate finance firm makes double promotion Award-winning fds Director Services has confirmed the promotion of Rachel Gill to commercial manager and Gemma Dickinson to practice manager. Both will continue to support CEO Poonam Kaur and chairman Jo Haigh as the business continues to grow. Based in Yorkshire, but delivering services nationwide, fds provides services to owner-managed By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Queen Elizabeth Grammar School to provide additional bursaries thanks to alumni gift of over £1million Queen Elizabeth Grammar School to provide additional bursaries thanks to alumni gift of over £1million Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) has announced it will be able to provide additional bursaries to students as a result of a generous gift of over £1m left by Anthea Denton, wife of Anthony Albert By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Wakefield Girls High School announces empowHER conference The event, which will deliver empowering messages to girls aged 10, comes to the school on the 23rd June 2023. Wakefield Girls High School (WGHS) has announced the launch of its new #empowHER conference, to be held on the 23rd June. The event is for girls aged 10 and will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds College of Building principal joins CEO Sleepout The principal and CEO of Leeds College of Building has joined a growing list of senior managers taking part in CEO Sleepout. Nikki Davis, the first female principal in the history of Leeds College of Building, will be sleeping under the stars to raise awareness of homelessness across the UK By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Lean In Leeds celebrates winners of inaugural Women of Excellence Awards Lean In Leeds, a women’s networking group in Yorkshire, has celebrated the incredible women of the region with its inaugural Women of Excellence Awards. The winners were announced at a packed-out ceremony at Bruntwood, in Leeds City Centre, on 22nd March. “When women rise, they bring other women up By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort to open the new York Minster Refectory Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort are set to formally open the new York Minster Refectory restaurant on April 6th, as part of their visit to York for the Royal Maundy Service at York Minster. Their Majesties will tour the new York Minster Refectory restaurant and its grounds By The Editor • 1 min read
