Business New 'Zoom' restaurant to open in Hyatt Hotel - perfect for midweek lunches * Zoom will offer a dynamic, cosmopolitan culinary experience with signature dishes ranging from Crispy Beef and a Superfood Poke Bowl to a Large Yorkshire Pudding * Within the restaurant will also be ‘The Market’, offering ‘grab & go’ style prepared lunches for busy city workers in a meal deal style * Head By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sue Cooke announces retirement as 3M BIC CEO Sue Cooke, CEO of the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) and deputy director for Regional Enterprise at the University of Huddersfield, has announced her retirement following a 40-year career in business support, innovation and economic development. Sue joined the 3M BIC as CEO in 2019 and has helped grow By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Inspiring the next generation: Wellington Place hosts sixth Women of the Future event In celebration of International Women’s Day (8th March), MEPC proudly hosted its sixth Women of the Future event at Wellington Place. The inspiring initiative, in collaboration with Ahead Partnership, has been designed to empower Year 9 female students as they explore career opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business International Women’s Day 2025: York Biotech Campus champions Women in STEM York Biotech Campus (YBC), Yorkshire’s leading bioscience hub, is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD – 8th March), by spotlighting the achievements of women in STEM. In line with this year’s theme, Accelerate Action, YBC is showcasing the stories of successful women working at the science park to encourage By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Move to create £250m investment fund in West Yorkshire An ambitious plan to create a multimillion-pound investment fund to boost jobs, accelerate economic growth and put more money in people’s pockets is set to go before regional leaders. Declaring that “now is the time to invest”, regional mayor Tracy Brabin will put forward proposals for a new, £250 By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Much loved Harrogate charity boss steps down Emily Fullarton, the much-loved executive director of Harrogate mental health charity Wellspring Therapy and Training, is stepping down after 10 successful years. Emily took over from Elaine Wainaina, Wellspring’s founder, in 2015 and has overseen the growth of Wellspring into one of the most admired and successful mental health By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yorkshire rapeseed oil business brings local producers together The team at a Thixendale family farming business is repeating an initiative to connect local businesses for the benefit of their customers. Following the success of previous collaborations, Jennie Palmer from Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil approached selected Yorkshire food and drink businesses to participate in the fifth ‘EAT Yorkshire' promotion By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence advises on seven-figure sale of occasion wear label Lavish Alice Yorkshire-based law firm Chadwick Lawrence has advised on the sale of occasion wear label Lavish Alice, known for its A-list clientele including Gigi Hadid and actress Lindsay Lohan, to womenswear brand Club L London. Chadwick Lawrence has provided trusted legal support to Manchester-based Lavish Alice for over a decade and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Radcliffe Construction grows operations team with new appointment Radcliffe Construction, the Huddersfield based specialist construction project management firm, has added to its growing operations team with the appointment of Nicola Bedford as senior document handler after recording is highest-ever turnover in 2024. Nicola will be responsible for distributing and coordinating all design content and requests for information for By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Garden Centre smashes its Charity of the Year fundraising target two months early The teams at Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group are celebrating after their six sites have reached their Charity of the Year fundraising target ahead of schedule. In April 2024, the teams at Yorkshire Garden Centres' sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, York and Scarborough pledged to raise £20,000 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Trials for contactless ticketing in the North a step closer Plans to trial simpler and more flexible ticketing across the North have taken one step closer this week with trials on track for later this year. The Government is kick starting the procurement process to find the suppliers who will run the technology for the trials across the East Midlands By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Empowering women entrepreneurs: elevating safety standards in electrical testing Women entrepreneurs are making a lasting impact in traditionally male-dominated industries, including electrical engineering and testing. As more women establish and lead businesses in this field, safety becomes a crucial focus. Ensuring high safety standards not only protects employees and clients but also strengthens business credibility and sustainability. Investing in By The Editor • 3 min read
