Entrepreneurs

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

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

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

Rebecca Hopwood, founder and director of Morley-based marketing agency, Youbee Media, has been listed as a finalist in the national women's business awards, SheInspires - an award that recognises and honours the tremendous contributions and achievements women are making in their industries, local communities and beyond. The SheInspires

A bright young star from Leeds is making headlines after being recognised by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, for her remarkable contributions to civic life, education, and youth development across the city and West Yorkshire. Miran Eamon Almass, a dedicated student From Cockburn School South Leeds

Premium serviced office provider Gilbanks has promoted Maria Hall to operations director, a move that sees her take a seat on the company’s board. The appointment marks a significant step in Hall’s career and reflects the company’s commitment to nurturing talent from within. Maria began her property

Buttercrumble is delighted to announce that their book, The Brand Power Manifesto, has been shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2025, an event that celebrates excellence in business publishing and recognises authors who are making an impact with their insight, innovation, and influence. The 2025 shortlist was officially revealed during