Businesswoman Nominations open today for the sixth Northern Power Women Awards Nominations are open for the sixth Northern Power Women Awards (2022) on 13 September 2021. And NPW founder Simone Roche MBE has a simple message for people: “This is a time of uncertainty but also a time of hope. My message to everyone is: ‘We are back, let’s build By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Mirfield-based Fishtank Agency on hiring spree to support growth plans Mirfield-based integrated digital marketing specialist, Fishtank Agency, underlined its commitment to dynamic growth by appointing two key hires to its team. Following on from a trio of hires last month, junior digital marketer Danielle Stephenson and junior web developer Jayme Tibbatts will work with the agency’s national and global By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Charlie & Ivy's introduces plant based mayonnaise Yorkshire artisan business, Charlie & Ivy's have developed two new plant based mayonnaise to complement their existing range. Charlie & Ivy's are entering the plant based market for the first time with rapeseed oil-based mayonnaise in Garlic & Thyme and Smoky Paprika, Chilli & Cumin flavours. By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Just the ticket for Michelin inspired food duo Ilkley based drinks venue ‘The Ticket Office’ has announced brand new food residents and quality bar food menu inspired by their Michelin starred experience. The food element of the partnership will be provided by new business ‘End of the Line’, which is the brainchild of Linford Nicholson and Isaac Jager By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Chow Down Halloween Weekender Chow Down is all set to say “see ya” to summer with the announcement of a full September programme – and bookings are on sale now. When the pandemic put a stop to Chow Down’s plan to take 12 events on tour throughout the UK in 2020, the food venue By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Zenith becomes carbon neutral Leeds-based Zenith has announced that it has achieved carbon neutral status. The milestone has received international recognition with certification from international environmental consultancy Carbon Footprint. After calculating its carbon footprint for the first time in December 2020, the company has offset its carbon emissions for FY21 using globally recognised and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Chamber Means Business Exhibition places tourism under the spotlight Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber is returning to the New York Stadium next week to showcase and celebrate the work of businesses from across the region as well as hearing how tourism is playing a vital role in putting South Yorkshire on the map when its Chamber Means Business Exhibition returns. By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On Celebrity line-up expected at the Ian Woosnam Senior Invitational Former England defender turned media pundit Danny Mills is just one of the high-profile celebrities confirmed to play in the Pro-Am at the Welcome to Yorkshire Ian Woosnam Senior Invitational. He will be joined at Ilkley Golf Club on Thursday September 16 by Olympic medallist Nile Wilson, the Leeds gymnast By The Editor • 1 min read
Business City-wide initiative to support a diverse future for digital in Leeds Prominent digital, education and public sector organisations across Leeds have joined forces with social enterprise Ahead Partnership to launch an initiative to help address skills gaps and break down long-standing barriers around digital sector careers. With almost 35,000 people employed in digital in Leeds alone but many businesses still By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Furniture store sets up home at Lakeside Village Lakeside Furniture Direct are set to open a new store at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster. Selling quality indoor and outdoor furniture, Lakeside Furniture Direct have had a presence at Lakeside Village for 19 years in the outside area near Next. Now, due to much demand, the owners have By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sustainable decking brand lands UK’s largest independent grass supplier as retailer The UK’s largest sustainable decking brand, Composite Prime, has secured the UK’s largest independent artifice grass supplier as a retailer of its luxury decking products. Grass Direct, which was formed in 2012 and stocks the widest range of artificial grass in the UK, will retail Composite Prime’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2021 regional winners from Yorkshire announced EY has announced its EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ UK regional winners, with four businesses from Yorkshire making the shortlist. They will join 20 other entrepreneurs, representing 17 businesses, from across the country in the UK finals in November. This year’s finalists highlight the vibrant diversity of Yorkshire’s By The Editor • 4 min read