Business Lazenby’s celebrates double finalist success Lazenby’s Financial Services Ltd, the Leeds-based independent financial adviser firm, is proud to have been named a finalist in two major categories at the highly respected Professional Adviser Awards 2025. The company is shortlisted for both Paraplanner of the Year, recognising the outstanding work of Rajvinder Bharj, and North By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Source strengthens its team and marks the next exciting chapter Leeds-based performance-led marketing communications agency, Source Marketing , has strengthened its growing team with the appointment of two new PR and social media executives. Annabel Wales and Ella Adams, both bring bold ideas, creativity and new energy to the business and will work across a wide range of clients including MERKUR, By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Yorkshire marketer joins trade body Management Board Group marketing director at Alfred Bagnall and Sons Ltd, Joanne Gualda, has been appointed to the Management Board of a national trade body. Joanne, who is based at Bagnalls’ head office in Cleckheaton, was elected to the Board of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) at its AGM held on By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman 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 member and 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 By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Senior appointment for Yorkshire office group Office group WorkWell has appointed a new centre manager for its Copthall Bridge office redevelopment in Harrogate town centre. Experienced manager Jo Little will head up operations at the fully refurbished three-floor building at Station Bridge. Jo joins WorkWell from Harefield Hall in Pateley Bridge, where she was the operations By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Conference Leeds appoints business development manager to boost city’s conferencing profile Conference Leeds has welcomed a new addition to the team as Carine Mills joins as business development manager. As the official convention bureau for the city, Conference Leeds’ newest appointment will play an instrumental role in identifying and attracting national and international conferences to the city to strengthen the wider By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman Cap hpi restructures its data operations Leeds-headquartered Cap hpi will bring its new vehicle data and valuation operations together to create greater flexibility around customer requirements and drive innovation. Stacey Ward has been appointed senior data director to head up the combined operation. She has worked across Solera companies since 2018, and her previous roles included By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Gordons appoints first head of privacy and data protection Law firm Gordons has appointed its first head of privacy and data protection to further capitalise on this rapidly expanding and fast moving aspect of the law. Lauren Wills-Dixon, who joined the firm four years’ ago, will now lead this practice area and be responsible for ongoing client service delivery By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman FB Fashion Ball heads to First Direct Arena Spring 2025 Encapsulating on the amazing success of this year’s event in Yorkshire, FB FASHION BALL is moving to First Direct Arena; to host the Arena’s first ever Fashion Show on 24th April 2025. The glitzy black-tie Gala Awards Dinner will feature a bigger fashion show and live entertainment to By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Wilkinson Woodward appoints new trainee solicitor Calderdale and Kirklees law firm Wilkinson Woodward is pleased to welcome new trainee, Georgia Holding. Coming from a non-legal background, Georgia who graduated from Bangor University, moved back to Huddersfield to work for another local leading law firm for five years as a corporate paralegal. While working full time she By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Eddisons secures £10m funding for Yorkshire school buildings improvements Property consultant Eddisons has secured £20m of Government funding to improve buildings at schools across the UK, including more than £10m for Yorkshire schools. The funding was announced in the Government’s latest round of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF), which, despite growing concern about the state of schools, saw By The Editor • 1 min read
Businesswoman Unify PR & Marketing celebrate a series of internal promotions Brighouse-based PR and marketing specialists, Unify, has made a number of internal promotions in recognition of the exceptional work and commitment made by the team. With over 18 years of service between them, Sarah Thomas and Olivia Brackenridge have been appointed to PR account director roles. Their day-to-day responsibilities will By The Editor • 1 min read
