Business IoD launches search for North’s Directors of the Year The Institute of Directors has launched its search to find the stars of Northern business and leadership. Entries are now open for the Director of the Year Awards 2023, with categories recognising excellence in areas including diversity, innovation and sustainability. The IoD is a thriving membership community, providing directors with By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The play area at Bradford garden centre is shortlisted for a regional tourism award The play team at a Bradford garden centre is celebrating after being shortlisted for a regional tourism award. Grass Hoppers Play at Tong Garden Centre has reached the final in the ‘Kids First' category of the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2022. Organised by the Yorkshire Post, the inaugural awards By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Tip 2 for consumers of how to shop safely this Black Friday While it makes for bleak reading, the frenzy of sales and online shopping activity surrounding Black Friday, means this pre-holiday season is a key period for cybercriminals. And each year we see an increase in cyberattacks during what should be a feel-good time. The picture is all-the-more worrying in 2022, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business ‘Pride of the Lionesses’ event recognises women who have made outstanding contributions to Rugby League As England Women celebrated a win in their Rugby League World Cup fixture against Papua New Guinea last Wednesday evening another landmark occasion was also being marked at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. Over 400 people gathered for a special Rugby League Pride of the Lionesses event which recognised women who By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Forward Ladies leadership summit & awards shortlist unveiled The shortlist for the Forward Ladies Leadership Summit and Awards 2022 has been unveiled, with tickets now available for the glittering awards ceremony and leadership summit in November. The awards recognise women breaking new ground and achieving excellence across the UK and beyond. With this year's theme being By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Bathroom retailer appoints Helen Skelton as brand ambassador Doncaster--based online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has revealed TV and radio presenter Helen Skelton as its first ever brand ambassador. The deal is the first celebrity brand partnership for the company which has an annual turnover of £103m and employs around 400 people. Helen is known for hosting popular BBC By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Landmark day for Leeds as the city welcomes His Majesty The King His Majesty The King was welcomed to Leeds today for his first visit to the city since ascending to the throne. After arriving at historic Leeds Central Library this afternoon, The King unveiled a special plaque to mark the 10th anniversary of the Child Friendly Leeds initiative, which was launched By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Ongoing UK expansion supported by recruitment delivery consultant Hortor, the resourcing and managed service consultancy headquartered in Leeds, has appointed Sujata Dey, a recruitment delivery consultant, to support the ongoing expansion of its UK based team. Providing delivery services for some of the company’s largest clients, Sujata will manage the recruitment process and identify candidates that will By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Halifax sisters finalists in family business awards X-Press Legal Services has been named a finalist in the Business Services category of the Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards 2022. Local businesswomen and sisters, Helen Foster and Claire Ide who run the company, beat off strong competition to be shortlisted, with a record 186 businesses entering the awards By The Editor • 1 min read
Business HMP Askham Grange and HMP New Hall appoint new chair With a wealth of experience across marketing, governance and public sector operations, Judith Donovan was awarded her CBE for services to training and the City of Bradford. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mock employment tribunal – what’s your verdict? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness an employment tribunal? Or play the part of a juror? Chadwick Lawrence is giving the public the chance to get an insight into everything an Employment Tribunal involves as it hosts a Mock Employment Tribunal. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds prepares to host His Majesty The King The historic Leeds Central Library will welcome His Majesty The King this month as part of the monarch’s first visit to Leeds since ascending to the throne. By The Editor • 3 min read
