Business Baroness Blake appointed Patron of the Institute of Economic Development Judith Blake, the Baroness Blake of Leeds CBE, has been appointed as the new Patron of the Institute for Economic Development (IED). She takes up the unpaid role from outgoing Patron, The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, who was in post for two years. A British Labour politician serving as By The Editor • 2 min read
Fashion and Lifestyle Robust Christmas for Jo Browns Joe Browns, the Leeds-based fashion and homes retailer, has announced what it called a ‘robust Christmas’ with sales up +19.5% in the four weeks to 25 December 2022. The strong figures were delivered against a backdrop of external economic factors including the on-going cost of living crisis, which continues By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds-based Parklane Plowden grows team with new barrister Leeds based Parklane Plowden Chambers has welcomed a new tenant to its 40-plus strong family team. Naomi Hartridge, who was called to the Bar in 2017, specialises in both public and private work in relation to family matters. She joins the set from Leeds-based Spire Barristers where she practiced for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Design Tonic completes stunning office refurb for Mackinnon Bruce A Leeds-based commercial interior designer has completed a stunning office refurbishment for Mackinnon Bruce at its Park Row offices. Design Tonic completed the refurb for the international executive recruitment company to support the business as it grows from 50 to 85 employees. The new design brings four separate business units By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Louise O’Reilly appointed general manager of new Courtyard by Marriott Sheffield With plans well underway for the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Sheffield in early summer 2023, RBH Hospitality Management (RBH) has appointed Louise O’Reilly as general manager. Louise initially joined RBH in 2002 and brings a wealth of industry experience to this role having previously managed five hotels within By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Surge in business events post-covid leads to new Leeds events hub Following a surge in demand for businesses event space in 2022, flexible workspace provider, Wizu Workspace, has officially launched its new Park Place event suite in Leeds city centre in a landmark, listed building. Tom Almas, co-founder and CEO, explained: “Many businesses, especially those who’ve adopted more flexible office By The Editor • 1 min read
Business This is Distorted unveils new podcasting studio Leeds audio content agency, This is Distorted, has unveiled their new custom designed and built studio with visual podcasting in mind. With cutting edge equipment for both audio and video recording the studio is truly multi-functional. Director, Alex Jungius, says; “This new studio has been years in the planning and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business PR & marketing firm extends its client roster Following a successful pitch, Unify has added two new iconic British brands to its growing client list, welcoming Kilner and Mason Cash. A specialist PR and influencer marketing agency, Unify has built a strong reputation for supporting both homegrown and international brands within the interiors and housewares industries. The team By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The upside of using awareness days amongst your marketing content A quick look at how awareness days can help your small business/sole trader/freelancer marketing with some ideas for February Awareness days are a great source of content ideas for social media. By focusing on a particular issue or cause, these days provide an opportunity to create content that By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing A two day retreat to get clarity, build confidence and step up as the best you Do you feel that you would benefit from more Impact? Would you like more clarity on your personal brand, more confidence, and more presence? The Impact Retreat might be just what you are looking for. Two days to focus on you. You will be spoiled in the most beautiful surroundings By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Levi Solicitors expands into employment As part of its continued growth and success, Levi Solicitors is delighted to be able to offer its clients specialist employment law advice – and will be adding more specialisms to the team in the coming months across various roles. Leading HR expert and employment lawyer, Natalie Saunders, is heading up By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Kirklees College January open days Kirklees College is preparing for its second round of open days, and the first of 2023. Join us at our Huddersfield Centres on Saturday 21 January between 10.30am – 1.00pm, and our Dewsbury Centres on Wednesday 25 January between 5.30pm – 7.30pm, to find out more about what By The Editor • 1 min read
