Entrepreneurs Thirteen ambassadors get behind self-defence CIC movement It was little more than six months ago that Blossom Training and Development announced its inaugural ambassador, as the Community Interest Company ramped up its pledge to break the cycle of abuse and violence throughout Yorkshire. But fast forward to March and the hard-working CIC has now attracted the attention By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New LCB assistant principal to steer partnerships and adult provision A former director in the education and training sector has joined Leeds College of Building (LCB) as Assistant Principal -Partnerships & Adults. Carly Sidebottom joins LCB in the new role following her position as director of business strategy & compliance at regional training provider, Total Training Provision. Prior to that, By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Castleford small business spotlighted at House of Lords Local creative hub, Forever After Collective, based in Castleford, founded by Pontefract-based mum of two, Donna Wilson, 40, joined a special reception hosted for small businesses at the House of Lords recently, as part of a week of celebrations in the lead-up to Small Business Saturday and saw Foreign Secretary By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Leeds College of Building apprentice wins national education award A Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentice has scooped one of the country’s top education prizes at this year’s National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards. Elyssa Marshall, a Level 2 property maintenance operative apprentice at Yorkshire Housing Association, won the ‘Amazon Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award’, beating finalists By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Amicacelebrates 10 years with new luxurious clinic launch A decade after first opening its doors, award-winning aesthetics brand Amica is expanding with the launch of a brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic in Leeds. The new luxury clinic at Limewood Business Park will be the brand’s second in the city, alongside its established Roundhay location. The new space will offer By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs York mother and son set to launch intelligent fashion brand in memory of daughter York mother and son set to launch intelligent fashion brand in memory of daughter lost to cancer A mother and son duo from York have unveiled plans to launch an adaptable fashion brand, EmAble, which they hope will transform the experiences of people battling life-changing health conditions and enduring treatment By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Founder celebrates after reaching the national finals of the Woman Who Awards Katie Geddes, founder of The Dance Studio Leeds, who champions the benefits of dance for mental health and wellbeing, is celebrating after reaching the finals of the Woman Who Solopreneur Awards 2025. Katie has been supporting the local dance community for the last 16 years, sharing her passion for dance By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Founder who knew she had “lots to say” creates AI tool that helps others say it Thistl is an AI social media assistant that helps new founders and business leaders build the personal brand that grows their business. A new AI-powered social media assistant launches on 1 October, addressing the common struggle of creating social content that sounds genuinely personal without spending hours on each post. By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Exciting opportunities for Artists at Leeds Playhouse Leeds Playhouse is calling on local storytellers to help shape the future of theatre. As the Playhouse embarks on a bold new chapter under artistic director Tom Wright, it has launched two exciting opportunities for local artists: an open script submission window for playwrights with a meaningful connection to West By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Dotty Bridal announces £700k flagship Wakefield store will open in August Dotty Bridal, the Huddersfield based bridalwear retailer, has announced it is investing £700,000 in a 16,500 square foot flagship store in Wakefield that will open on August 11. Set across four floors in a newly renovated mill building, the store – thought to be the first of its kind By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Huddersfield businesswoman becomes first ambassador for CIC breaking cycle of violence Huddersfield businesswoman Katie Mallinson has been appointed as the inaugural ambassador for a new initiative launched by community interest company, Blossom Training and Development. The Yorkshire-based CIC exists to empower, protect and inspire communities - especially young people - via self defence training and education around safety. Now the search By The Editor • 3 min read
Business EY appoints new Leeds Office Managing Partner EY has appointed Kate Jarman as the firm’s new Leeds office managing partner. Kate has more than 20 years of experience and will be responsible for leading a team of around 500 people to serve EY clients across the region. Kate takes over the role from Tim West, who By The Editor • 1 min read
