Entrepreneurs Therapy sheep inspires local mum to create children's book A mum, author and therapist from Leeds is celebrating launching her third children’s book, and she hopes it will go best seller, and end up on the book shelves of children across the region, because her greatest wish is to use the income from her book sales to fund By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Sisters go into partnership to acquire fine-dining restaurant Sisters Alice Smith and Lily Brooke Day have fulfilled their lifelong dream of owning a restaurant business, after acquiring the popular Brook’s fine-dining eatery in Brighouse. Brook’s on Bradford Road in the town was opened in 1989 and has built up a strong reputation amongst food lovers as By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Inspirational women honoured as historic plaques unveiled The names of inspirational women who made their mark on Leeds have been officially etched in history. In a landmark project, plaques honouring the names of six trailblazing women from the city’s past were unveiled in the prestigious council chamber of Leeds Civic Hall. Taking their rightful place alongside By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Yorkshire brand Caroboo lands nationwide listing at Holland & Barrett Caroboo, the UK’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative, has secured a major national listing with Holland & Barrett, bringing its innovative, healthier treat to shelves across the country. Created with carob, a naturally sweet Mediterranean plant, Caroboo delivers the creamy, chocolatey indulgence consumers love, without the caffeine or common allergens By The Editor • 1 min read
Entrepreneurs Textile manufacturing leader appointed Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Managing director of AW Hainsworth, Amanda McLaren, has been recruited to the position of Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire by the Monarch’s Lord-Lieutenant, Ed Anderson CBE. Amanda will support Ed Anderson CBE, the Monarch's personal representative in West Yorkshire, in representing the Crown, developing closer links among By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Winner of BBC’s The Apprentice launches first project with Lord Alan Sugar Rachel Woolford, the 2024 winner of the BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’, has revealed plans to launch her first joint initiative with Lord Sugar, in her home city of Leeds. The project will see Rachel expand her hugely successful fitness space, North Studio, to offer a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio - By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs ‘Amazing’ Barnsley businesswoman listed in top 100 female entrepreneurs 2025 A Barnsley businesswoman who works with mini-inventions, test-tube potions and rainbow explosions, has been named as one of the UK’s top 100 female entrepreneurs. Leonie Briggs, founder and director of interactive science education business Amazelab, has been included in Small Business Britain’s annual list of top female role By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Sheffield business leader recognised in New Year's Honours List A prominent member of Sheffield’s business community has been awarded an OBE in King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List. Sheffield Chamber of Commerce chief executive Louisa Harrison-Walker was awarded the honour in recognition of her sterling work supporting South Yorkshire, it’s businesses and communities. Louisa has led By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Hull College vice principal Lynette Leith awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours Hull College is delighted to announce that Lynette Leith, vice principal for Curriculum and Skills, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in this year’s New Year’s Honours. The prestigious accolade has been awarded in recognition of Lynette’s exceptional contribution to the Further Education By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Innovative first aid business set for growth Award-winning Yorkshire based Mini First Aid is expanding with investment from Finance Yorkshire. The company was founded nine years ago by Yorkshire Businesswoman of the Year award winner, Kate Ball who has successfully grown the business which now operates more than 70 franchises covering most of the UK. Mini First By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Art teacher & entrepreneur heads up the big Christmas craft Entrepreneurial art teacher and founder of Calm Creations Club, Steph Nelson, 27, from Morley, has launched ‘The Big Christmas Craft’, a heartwarming initiative that brings together over 500 children from local primary schools and community groups across West Yorkshire, to design and create Christmas cards for older people in local By The Editor • 3 min read
Entrepreneurs Award-winning cheesemonger a new arrival at Sunny Bank Mills An inspirational French cheesemonger has opened at the award-winning Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, near Leeds. Metz Cheesemonger is owned by Emmanuelle Metz who has more than a decade of experience of selling cheese in both Yorkshire and France. Emmanuelle’s shop is beautifully situated at the front of the By The Editor • 3 min read
